Leyland Enjoying New Role With Tigers; Players Reminisce About Old Skipper
"I'm quite a ways away," Leyland said, "but at the same time pretty close."
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"I'm quite a ways away," Leyland said, "but at the same time pretty close."
The Twins took advantage of poor defense by the Tigers in the late innings.
Miguel Cabrera hit a three-run homer that capped a six-run second inning, sending Max Scherzer and the Detroit Tigers past the Minnesota Twins 9-3 Saturday.
Scherzer (4-1, 1.72 ERA) has allowed just three earned runs over his last four starts for the Tigers (20-11).
Phil Hughes pitched seven scoreless innings, and the Minnesota Twins beat Justin Verlander for the first time in over four years, 2-1 on Friday night.
Martinez has three homers in the last four games. He does not put too much stock in the sudden power surge.
Dallas Keuchel outpitched college roommate Drew Smyly, and the Houston Astros edged Detroit 6-2 on Thursday to snap the Tigers' eight-game winning streak.
Tigers fans might have no idea that they can take home game-used bats, balls, bases and jerseys from the night of the game they attend.
You have to look really hard to find something about the Detroit Tigers and their start that doesn't make you happy.
You probably have noticed a couple things about Tigers reliever Joba Chamberlain...
Porcello allowed a run in the third but the Detroit infield turned double plays in the fifth and sixth to help the 25-year-old right-hander.
First rain forced some changes to the Tigers schedule, and now other switches have been added.
I like cocky players who can back up whatever they do.
Everyone from presidents to pop stars have thrown out ceremonial first pitches at Major League Baseball games through the years.
When Tigers star Miguel Cabrera goes on Intentional Talk, the show inevitably lives up to its billing as "The Best Interview in Baseball."
