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Verlander struggles in Tigers loss

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:21:31 GMT

Justin Verlander gave up five runs and seven hits in five innings as the Orioles beat the Tigers 5-2 Tuesday night.

Scherzer improves to 10-0 as Tigers win

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:20:26 GMT

Max Scherzer improved to 10-0 and struck out 10, Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 on Monday night.

Tigers put Sanchez, Avila on 15-day DL

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:17:44 GMT

The Detroit Tigers have placed right-hander Anibal Sanchez and catcher Alex Avila on the 15-day disabled list. Sanchez is expected to miss two starts because of a strained right shoulder. Avila is out with a bruised left forearm.

Scherzer sets sights on 10-0 tonight

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:04:13 GMT

Max Scherzer will look to become the first 10-game winner in the AL, and the first in Tigers history tonight, by helping guide Detroit past the surging Baltimore Orioles.

Plouffe helps Twins tame Tigers

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 03:06:38 GMT

Trevor Plouffe had three hits, including a two-run homer, in his return to the Twins lineup, and Sam Deduno held Detroit in check over seven innings in Minnesota's 6-3 victory over the Tigers on Saturday.

Tigers pound Twins in series opener

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:00:47 GMT

Prince Fielder broke open a scoreless game with a two-run double in the sixth inning, the spark that Rick Porcello and the Tigers used to beat the Twins 4-0 on Friday.

Leyland says Valverde is the closer

Andrew Chambo — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:35:04 GMT

Jim Leyland talked to the media Friday for the first time since Wednesday's loss to the Kansas City Royals, a game where Jose Valverde blew a save in the ninth inning. Leyland had one message: Valverde is still the team's closer.

Tigers activate Jackson off DL

Andrew Chambo — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:26:18 GMT

The Detroit Tigers activated center fielder Austin Jackson from the disabled list on Friday. The move also sent rookie outfielder Avisail Garcia back to Triple-A Toledo to make room for Jackson.

Leyland unveils All-Star coaching staff

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:10:57 GMT

Jim Leyland selected two managers with ties to the host New York Mets to join him on his All-Star Game coaching staff.

Valverde blows lead, Tigers lose in 10th

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:52:29 GMT

Justin Verlander was in line for the win after a brilliant performance, and one strike stood between Jose Valverde and Royals centerfielder Lorenzo Cain. One home run and a walk-off win later, the Tigers lost 3-2 in the 10th.