Tigers P Verlander Has Right Shoulder Inflammation
Justin Verlander's sore right shoulder will likely force him to miss at least one start, the latest setback for the reeling Detroit Tigers.
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Justin Verlander's sore right shoulder will likely force him to miss at least one start, the latest setback for the reeling Detroit Tigers.
Robbie Ray (1-2) gave up four runs in five-plus innings while making a spot start for the weary Tigers.
Brad Ausmus told reporters at Tuesday's game that Verlander's MRI showed inflammation in several places but no structural damage.
There's definitely a reason to celebrate in Kansas City right now.
Justin Verlander left his start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night after one inning with right shoulder soreness.
The organization outlined the flurry of moves on its Twitter account and said another move would be announced Tuesday.
Seems like forever ago that the Tigers were 27-12 and all was good with the team…
Sunday the Tigers scored five runs early but failed to score again throughout the remainder of what turned into a 19-inning game.
No word on who won...
Jose Bautista's single in the 19th inning drove home the winning run as the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a 5-0 deficit to win the longest game in franchise history, beating the Detroit Tigers 6-5 on Sunday.
The injuries constitute a blow to the AL Central-leading Tigers as they try to hold off Kansas City for the division lead.
The reigning AL Cy Young winner is looking to add another notch to his belt Saturday in Toronto as the Detroit Tigers take on the skidding Blue Jays.
It's okay to panic about the Tigers offense. The team is in the midsummer doldrums and they're not doing much to make anyone feel better.
Shane Greene capped a series of fine starting pitching, working into the ninth inning and then watching closer David Robertson get pinch-hitter Miguel Cabrera to ground into a double play as the New York Yankees edged the Detroit Tigers 1-0 on Thursday.
Scherzer also talks video games, "Call of Duty," and if he could out eat Joba Chamberlain.
