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With an opportunity to add to their winning streak, the Detroit Tigers are also looking at a franchise first. The Tigers will try to complete their first three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park while going for a fourth straight win Wednesday.
Justin Verlander didn't have his best command and allowed six runs in six innings, his worst start of the season in terms of runs.
Alex Avila hit his second home run of the game in the bottom of the eighth inning - and the Detroit Tigers won their third straight game,
A two-run homer in the eighth by Alex Avila gave the Tigers a lead they would not relinquish, as Detroit beats the Tampa Bay Rays 7-6 on Tuesday night.
Looking to remain undefeated at home versus Tampa Bay, ace Justin Verlander tries to help the Tigers to a third consecutive victory over the struggling Rays on Tuesday night at Comerica Park.
Stoney was joined by former Tiger and current Tampa Bay Ray Matt Joyce and talked about his current league leading batting average of .357
The Red Wings confirm that there will be an 11a.m. news conference tomorrow morning to discuss Brian Rafalski's future.
The Tigers today announced the club has placed left-handed pitcher Phil Coke on the 15-day disabled list with a right foot bone bruise. To take Coke's spot on the club's 25-man roster the Tigers are purchasing the contract of left-handed pitcher Adam Wilk from Triple A Toledo.
Phil Coke injured his right ankle coming off the mound for a bunt in the fourth inning. He had looked sharp with his fastball, slurve and changeup while retiring the first nine batters he faced.
The time to get harsh with players, in the opinion of manager Jim Leyland, is not when they're going bad. Leyland likes to pump up his guys when the going gets tough.
A four-run eighth inning gave the Tigers the insurance needed as Detroit goes on to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-3 on Monday evening.
Victor Martinez hit a two-run double and Jhonny Peralta had a two-run single in the eighth inning, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 6-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night.
Fans at Comerica watched as Tigers starting pitcher Phil Coke left the game injured in the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Tigers return home after a 1-4 road trip. A 10 game home stand starting with the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park starts tonight.
As the Tampa Bay Rays ended their longest losing streak in more than six weeks, the Detroit Tigers also just halted a lengthy skid.
The Detroit Tigers have optioned right-handed reliever Brayan Villarreal to Triple-A Toledo and transferred infielder Carlos Guillen to the 60-day disabled list.
Rick Porcello threw just 84 pitches while throwing eight innings of one-hit ball at Pittsburgh. Manager Jim Leyland told him at the end of the eighth RHP Jose Valverde would be finishing up.
My initial response to interleague play, when baseball first implemented it in 1997, was to abhor it.
Rick Porcello had breezed through eight innings, allowing but one hit while throwing just 84 pitches, so for manager Jim Leyland, it was a no-brainer.
2011 has been the year of The Streak for the Tigers. No, I don't mean they've been recreating the streaking craze of the 70's when people for some reason decided (often with the help of alcohol) that it would be a good idea to run through streets and sports stadiums without the benefit of clothing. I'm talking about winning and losing streaks. The Tigers have already lost seven in a row this season, then turned around and won seven in a row, followed by another five straight losses.
Rick Porcello gave the Tigers the relief they needed going eight strong innings as the Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 Sunday afternoon.
The Tigers look to salvage one game in the three game series on the road against the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday afternoon.
The Tigers give up a two run lead in the sixth inning and never come back, as Detroit loses to the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 on Saturday night.
Miguel Cabrera got a pair of hits and may have broken out of a slump. Cabrera was 7-for-40 entering the game and hit the ball hard his first two times up, although both resulted in outs.
One more reason for Jim Leyland to dislike interleague play: he's almost as hamstrung about using his catchers without the designated hitter as he is when it comes into play.
