J.D. Martinez Named American League Player Of The Week
Detroit Tigers outfielder J.D. Martinez has been named the American League Player of the Week for the period ending July 5th.
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Detroit Tigers outfielder J.D. Martinez has been named the American League Player of the Week for the period ending July 5th.
Krauss, who was designated for assignment by the Rays over the weekend, has also spent time with the Los Angeles Angels and Houston Astros in his three-year career.
Avila made the day's most spectacular defensive play, diving into the crowd far down the right-field line to retire Russell Martin in the fourth inning.
At least two elected starters will miss the game because of injuries: Miami outfielder Giancarlo Stanton broke a hand on June 26 and Detroit first baseman Miguel Cabrera hurt his left calf Friday.
Detroit reached the midpoint of the season at 41-40, its poorest record since a 39-42 mark for the first half in 2012.
The Tigers scored four times in the first, showing they can still hit a little without their two-time AL MVP.
It's been a topic for conversation among Detroit sports fans for quite a while now -- the Detroit Tigers bullpen.
Miguel Cabrera left Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fourth inning with a strained left calf.
Sanchez's no-hit bid was broken up when former Detroit teammate Ezequiel Carrera lined a single to left with one out in the eighth inning.
After missing nearly two months with a knee injury, the Detroit Tigers activated catcher Alex Avila from the disabled list on Friday.
Struggling Detroit Tigers relief pitchers Joba Chamberlain and Tom Gorzelanny have been designated for assignment, according to multiple sources.
The Detroit Tigers made a pair of call-ups on Friday to shake up their struggling bullpen, bringing Drew VerHagen and Jeff Ferrell to the major leagues.
Neil Walker homered twice for the Pirates, including a two-run shot in a five-run third.
Wednesday before the game the Pittsburgh media gathered at the locker stall of Cole wondering what his response was going to be.
"If they're really thinking that he would do that on purpose, they're playing the wrong sport."
