VIDEO: Prince Fielder Swipes Fan's Nacho In 5th Inning
Prince Fielder decided to grab a snack from an unsuspecting fan during Thursday's game.
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Prince Fielder decided to grab a snack from an unsuspecting fan during Thursday's game.
Of the batters in the heart of the Detroit Tigers order, designated hitter Victor Martinez might be the one least expected to be intentionally walked twice in a game.
Many questioned the Detroit Tigers skipper Saturday for not pinch-running for the big first baseman, but if the question comes up again, Thursday's game may well crop up as evidence to back up Leyland's choice.
Nearly losing a game was bad enough. Nearly losing rookie shortstop Jose Iglesias was much, much worse.
Yes, the team is about to clinch its third division title in three years.
Prince Fielder had three hits and scored the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning on a close play at the plate, leading the Detroit Tigers over the Seattle Mariners 5-4 on Thursday.
Tuesday, Phil Coke could have been given the benefit of the doubt. Wednesday, there was no such relief.
Justin Verlander is struggling so much he's taking consolation in pitching long enough to give the bullpen a rest.
The Detroit Tigers will be wearing their baseball gloves in the field this evening when they take on the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park. And the team is doing its part of make sure Detroiters all have gloves and mittens to keep warm this winter
If you have been a baseball fan for any amount of time then you're no stranger to Raul Ibanez.
When you head out to Comerica Park, you no doubt will see your fair share of Tiger jerseys.
After significant shuffling and several additions, the bullpen looks ready for postseason play - just in time. Is the worrying over?
For the first time in a long time, Miguel Cabrera looked like his old self.
Anibal Sanchez, who dropped off the radar a bit when he went on the disabled list in mid-June with a strained right shoulder, has been just as good and maybe a little bit better.
Miguel Cabrera homered, Austin Jackson hit a two-run single and the Detroit Tigers held on despite a short-handed bullpen, beating the Seattle Mariners 6-2 on Tuesday night.
While Miguel Cabrera, Prince Fielder, Justin Verlander and others - have been instrumental in the team's success, so have Benoit and Porcello.
"He's going down basically to work out, see some live pitching, get some instruction ..."
If Peralta cannot play left field, Leyland told Stoney and Bill on 97.1 The Ticket, Peralta, who was given a 50-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy, will likely not be on the playoff roster.
The Tigers have played 150 games over the last 169 days, a schedule that definitely qualifies as a grind, but the enthusiasm for the rest of the year grows strong as the postseason gets even closer.
Rick Porcello struck out 10 in six innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Monday night to move a step closer to their third straight AL Central title.
Two weeks to go in the season. The Tigers and A's are settling into a heated race for the two-seed in the AL Playoffs. It also is beginning to look like they will play each other in the ALDS. How important is home field advantage in the ALDS?
There is something to be said about having integrity in a game, which has so sorely lacked it in the so-called Steroids Era.
Alex Avila homered twice, including a tiebreaking solo shot in the eighth inning that lifted the Detroit Tigers over the Kansas City Royals 3-2 Sunday.
Prince Fielder was thrown out at home plate to end the game, preserving Ervin Santana's impressive outing and leading the Kansas City Royals to a 1-0 victory Saturday night over the Detroit Tigers.
Many just by seeing the title of this blog will vehemently disagree with me.
