Detroit Tigers Notes And Quotes 9-28-11
Max Scherzer lasted 5 2/3 innings in his tuneup for the postseason, throwing 109 pitches.
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Max Scherzer lasted 5 2/3 innings in his tuneup for the postseason, throwing 109 pitches.
"Pack your suitcases and hope that you can take them home after the game."
Ever since the Tigers won the AL Central title I have heard over and over again how the goal now is to win home field advantage for Mr. Ilitch, the fans, and most importantly, the city.
A short rain delay didn't throw off the Tigers - coming out and scoring three in the first innning as the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 9-6 on Tuesday night.
Cbssports.com Senior Baseball Columnist Scott Miller wrote about who he thinks should be award winners in the MLB this season and has Justin Verlander high on his list.
Carlos Guillen (sore right calf) left the Sept. 18 game, and he didn't play Sept. 20-26. He is unlikely to be on the AL Division Series roster.
The Detroit Tigers' first two starters in the AL division series are coming off brilliant late-season runs.
Alex Avila is swinging a hot bat again. Avila had a two-run double and an RBI single in Detroit's 14-0 win over Cleveland.
Justin Verlander and Doug Fister will pitch the first two games of the playoffs because they're the Tigers' two hottest pitchers, manager Jim Leyland said.
Jim Leyland has managed three franchises in the postseason and won a World Series in Florida.
Alex Avila had three RBI's to help the Detroit Tigers blank the Cleveland Indians 14-0 on Monday night.
Detroit Dog Rescue (DDR) will be recognized by the Detroit Tigers - for their outstanding work and dedication to the mission of rescuing homeless and stray dogs in Detroit with a special on-field presentation Tuesday, Sept. 27.
Miguel Cabrera (dizziness) experienced a few moments of dizziness while batting in the seventh inning Sept. 25. Cabrera was taken out of the game as a precaution.
Doug Fister will get one more tuneup before he starts the Detroit Tigers' second postseason game.
WWJ Newsradio 950's Greg Bowman asked Tigers' second baseman Ramon Santiago how important that home field advantage is to the team.
The Detroit Tigers today announced that Mike Maroth has joined the organization and he will serve as the pitching coach at Single A Lakeland during the 2012 season.
Miguel Cabrera precipitated a couple of skipped heartbeats when he experienced a few moments of dizziness while batting in the seventh inning.
Walking both sides of the fence at the same time isn't easy, but Jim Leyland is trying.
Miguel Cabrera homered and singled, keeping the pressure on in his push for the American League batting title before leaving the game with lightheadedness.
A three run shot by Victor Martinez gave the Detroit Tigers the cushion needed to beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-6 on Sunday afternoon.
Jim Leyland would have loved to see Justin Verlander make a little more history on Saturday night.
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander's streak of consecutive winning starts has ended at 12.
Tigers rally to tie in the eighth but it's not enough as the Baltimore Orioles beat Detroit 6-5 on Saturday.
Alfredo Simon thought he had made a perfect pitch to Miguel Cabrera.
It has been obvious for months that the Detroit Tigers made one of baseball's best moves when they signed Victor Martinez as a free agent.
