Kansas City Vs. Detroit 7-7-11
The Kansas City Royals haven't won three straight games since early May. Facing the struggling Detroit Tigers may provide a good opportunity to accomplish the feat again.
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The Kansas City Royals haven't won three straight games since early May. Facing the struggling Detroit Tigers may provide a good opportunity to accomplish the feat again.
Victor Jose Martinez, the six-year-old son of Tigers designated hitter, Victor Martinez, held a press conference at Comerica Park this morning to encourage everyone to vote for his dad on tigers.com
Justin Verlander is going to start back-to-back games for the Tigers next week. Not on consecutive days, but consecutive games. The All-Star break makes that feat possible.
Miguel Cabrera got another big hit for Detroit, a two-run home run to left that capped a three-run seventh and gave the Tigers enough runs to hold of the Angels, 5-4.
Miguel Cabrera homered during a three-run seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers broke out of an offensive funk and beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 on Wednesday.
Jim Leyland said he thinks the increased tension between umpires and teams has become a problem in baseball.
The Los Angeles Angels have been nearly unhittable over their last four games.
Brennan Boesch had to come out of the game after batting in the third inning, suffering a bruised right knee when he fouled a ball off himself just before grounding out to the pitcher.
Justin Verlander is so dominating right now, he looks good even when he loses.
Alex Avila has grown up being known as Al Avila's son. Not anymore.
Dan Haren pitched a two-hitter while outdueling Verlander for his 100th career victory, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Tigers 1-0 Tuesday night for their 10th win in 12 games.
For the second time in three years, the Detroit Tigers have teamed with the Philadelphia Phillies, encouraging fans to vote "Victor/Victorino" for both Tigers designated hitter/catcher Victor Martinez and for Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino in the 2011 All-Star Game Final Vote.
A marquee matchup is in store with Detroit's Justin Verlander set to renew acquaintances with Dan Haren.
OK, so I have a new favorite athlete and he plays for the San Francisco Giants.
If Mets general manager Sandy Alderson has his way, free-agent-to-be shortstop Jose Reyes won't just finish this season in a Mets uniform, but will also start next season at Citi Field.
