Freeman, Delabar Win Fan Spots On All-Stars; Benoit Misses
The final vote for the AL team also had its share of controversy, with Tigers manager Jim Leyland nominating five middle relievers for the spot.
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The final vote for the AL team also had its share of controversy, with Tigers manager Jim Leyland nominating five middle relievers for the spot.
The newest seats at the Detroit Opera House offer Detroit Tigers fans a view of the on-field action at Comerica Park.
Nothing like a few fastballs at the head to make life interesting.
With the two leagues set to square off in their annual exhibition featuring its greatest stars on July 16, all eyes will be on Citi Field. With home field advantage during the World Series on the line, the question very simply put is, can the National League maintain its grip on the contest for the fourth straight year?
Once regarded as the insurmountable weakness of an otherwise World Series-bound team, the relief pitching of the Detroit Tigers is edging back toward respectability.
Detroit Tigers starter Rick Porcello will not be missing a start after all.
Prince Fielder homered, Rick Porcello pitched six solid innings and the Tigers bounced back Wednesday night.
Every year as the All-Star Break approaches, conversation renews about whether participating in the Home Run Derby can wreck a hitter's swing.
"It's something I've got to take care of right now," Cabrera added, "and hopefully it can go away soon."
Perez started in his place in the series opener against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Verlander (9-6) gave up a season-high 12 hits, five runs and struck out three to match a season low in seven-plus innings.
Miguel Cabrera had just finished almost a week of playing on artificial turf and his back was feeling it so Jim Leyland felt compelled to give him his first day off of the season.
Detroit Tigers slugger and 2012 Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera will not be competing in the All-Star Home Run Derby after all.
Cyber Young is a robot built by four teams of students as part of the First Robotics Competition.
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