Verlander Makes Last-Minute Adjustment In Win
A last-minute change in his arm action had Justin Verlander feeling like old times.
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A last-minute change in his arm action had Justin Verlander feeling like old times.
The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) is pleased to announce Don Kelly as the Detroit Tigers 2014 Heart and Hustle Award winner.
Bastardo is in the midst of his sixth season with the Phillies, posting a 3.38 ERA with 51 strikeouts and 24 walks.
The Detroit Tigers have gotten a good return on their short-term investment in right-hander Joba Chamberlain.
Tigers closer Joe Nathan continues to be the talk of Detroit fans everywhere.
Detroit gave Smyly some support offensively, scoring two runs in the first and two more on Hunter's drive deep into the left-field seats.
Ian Krol and Joba Chamberlain combined to pitch 2 2/3 innings of scoreless relief before Nathan gave up two hits, two walks — one intentional — and struck out two in the pivotal ninth.
The Tigers have also transferred right-hander Joel Hanrahan to the 60-day disabled list.
Kluber had little trouble with the Detroit lineup -- he did not allow a baserunner after the fifth, striking out the side in the seventh.
Anibal Sanchez retired the first seven batters he faced and had a 3-0 lead. He ended up giving up four runs, six hits, walking one and striking out seven in an uneven performance.
The City of Lakeland and the Detroit Tigers have reached agreement on the terms and conditions that will be included in a contract that will extend the City's relationship with the organization another 20 years.
Time to grade the Tigers at the unofficial midway point of the season.
Here's a look at which Detroit players will be particularly key in sending the Tigers farther in the playoffs than last season.
In his last two starts, prized Tigers prospect Robbie Ray lasted a combined 7 1/3 innings and gave up a total of 12 earned runs on 15 hits.
The Detroit Tigers have recalled Andy Dirks' injury rehab assignment, and the team says the outfielder is dealing with muscular inflammation in his lower back from increased activity.
The players also comment on Prince Fielder's infamous nude ESPN cover.
Cabrera entered the All-Star break with a .306 batting average, .534 slugging percentage, 34 doubles and 14 home runs.
"I think it has affected me quite a bit," Cabrera said.
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The Tigers have won 15 of their past 21 games, including three out of four in this AL Central series.
Alex Avila drove in three runs, putting the Tigers in position to go for a four-game sweep on Sunday in what had been billed as an AL Central showdown.
Tigers bench coach Gene Lamont guided the club Friday night to a 2-1 win over the Royals.
After the Tigers opened the series with a 16-4 blowout Thursday night, Sanchez and Duffy waged an entertaining pitchers' duel.
Kinsler is now an All-Star for the fourth time and advances to the Midsummer Classic in his first year with the Tigers.
