Tigers reflect on Prince's 'gigantic' home run (MLB - Major League Baseball)
(Source: MLB - Major League Baseball) Tigers' bullpen straightening out into form ST. PETERSBURG -- Jim Leyland believes he may finally have the Tigers' bullpen straightened out. "We're probably two...
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(Source: Detroit Tigers) ST. PETERSBURG -- Jim Leyland believes he may finally have the Tigers' bullpen straightened out. "We're probably two more good starts away from getting the bullpen in sync for...
View ArticleLeyland: Coke still big part of Tigers' bullpen (Detroit Tigers)
(Source: Detroit Tigers) Tigers' bullpen straightening out into form ST. PETERSBURG -- Jim Leyland believes he may finally have the Tigers' bullpen straightened out. "We're probably two more good...
View ArticleTigers reflect on Prince's 'gigantic' home run (Detroit Tigers)
(Source: Detroit Tigers) Tigers' bullpen straightening out into form ST. PETERSBURG -- Jim Leyland believes he may finally have the Tigers' bullpen straightened out. "We're probably two more good...
View ArticleCabrera falls triple short of cycle for 23rd time (Detroit Tigers)
(Source: Detroit Tigers) Tigers' bullpen straightening out into form ST. PETERSBURG -- Jim Leyland believes he may finally have the Tigers' bullpen straightened out. "We're probably two more good...
View ArticleTigers reflect on Prince's 'gigantic' home run
play video DET@TB: Prince's two-run blast extends Tigers' lead Facebook Twitter Email ST. PETERSBURG -- How far would Prince Fielder's towering moonshot home run on Friday have traveled if it hadn't...
View ArticleTigers' bullpen straightening out into form
play video DET@TB: Benoit shuts the door on the Rays Facebook Twitter Email ST. PETERSBURG -- Jim Leyland believes he may finally have the Tigers' bullpen straightened out. "We're probably two more...
View ArticleLeyland: Coke still big part of Tigers' bullpen
play video DET@SEA: Coke works out of a jam in the ninth Facebook Twitter Email ST. PETERSBURG -- Phil Coke has lost five games so far this season entering Saturday's game, more than the other six...
View ArticleCabrera falls triple short of cycle for 23rd time
play video Must C Cabrera: Miggy goes deep twice vs. the Rays Facebook Twitter Email ST. PETERSBURG -- Lost amidst all the hoopla that followed Miguel Cabrera's two gigantic home runs on Friday night...
View ArticleLeyland finally comfortable with bullpen
play video DET@SEA: Coke works out of a jam in the ninth Facebook Twitter Email TORONTO -- The sense of relief in manager Jim Leyland's voice was evident Tuesday night when he talked about his bullpen...
View ArticleEver diplomatic, Benoit all business as closer
play video DET@TOR: Benoit shuts door on sixth save in ninth Facebook Twitter Email TORONTO -- Joaquin Benoit has never campaigned for the Tigers' closer job. Even when he said time and again that a...
View ArticleDespite surge, Infante staying put in lineup
play video DET@TOR: Infante smacks RBI double to left in second Facebook Twitter Email TORONTO -- Omar Infante had hits in seven consecutive at-bats before striking out in his second at-bat on...
View ArticleCastellanos to start in Triple-A All-Star Game
play video DET@ATL: Castellanos drills a two-run double to left Facebook Twitter Email TORONTO -- Nick Castellanos was a snub from the Futures Game, losing out in the fan vote for the final spot on...
View ArticleBack improved, Cabrera in Tigers lineup
play video DET@TOR: Miggy clobbers a three-run shot off Wang Facebook Twitter Email TORONTO -- The scare Miguel Cabrera gave the Tigers with his back Tuesday night became a sigh of relief by Wednesday...
View ArticleScherzer remains unbeaten, improving to 12-0
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Major league wins leader Max Scherzer became the first starting pitcher to win 12 consecutive decisions to begin a season in 27 years, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Tampa Bay...
View ArticleTigers' bullpen better, but Jim Leyland still tinkering
Now that the Tigers dont have a full-time closer, many of the their relievers are candidates to pitch in the ninth inning with a lead. Many, but perhaps not all. In the seven-man bullpen, three...
View ArticleInjuries make Coke, Rondon unavailable for Tigers' series vs. Oakland
It started the regular season in flux and now, the Tigers bullpen will start the postseason in flux. Flame-throwing rookie right-hander Bruce Rondon and up-and-down lefty Phil Coke will not be...
View ArticleCabrera to play two of three in hometown
play video DET@MIA: Marlins fans give Miggy a warm ovation Facebook Twitter Email MIAMI -- Tigers manager Jim Leyland decided to strike a balance between resting Miguel Cabrera and maintaining his...
View ArticleTigers' bullpen better, but Leyland still tinkering
DETROIT - Now that the Tigers don't have a full-time closer, many of the their relievers are candidates to pitch in the ninth inning with a lead. Many, but perhaps not all. In the seven-man bullpen,...
View ArticleAlexander, 23rd-round Draft pick, opts not to sign
play video 2013 Draft: MLB.com looks at the Tigers' picks Facebook Twitter Email DETROIT -- As expected, Tigers 23rd-round Draft pick Tyler Alexander did not sign by Friday's 5 p.m. ET deadline,...
View ArticleJohn Lowe: Tigers manager trusted Joaquin Benoit could get four outs, not five
OAKLAND, CALIF. — The Tigers pitching was so dominant on Friday night that center fielder Austin Jackson had the night off. No fly balls to catch. No hits to pick up. Nothing. The Athletics hit only...
View ArticleDetroit Tigers lineup: Miguel Cabrera, Joaquin Benoit out today
CHICAGO — Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland said no matter the situation today, he will not use closer Joaquin Benoit. Leyland also said he hopes to avoid using right-handed reliever Bruce Rondon, who...
View ArticleScherzer shuts down Rays 6-3 for first 12-0 start in majors since 1986
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Major league wins leader Max Scherzer became the first starting pitcher to win 12 consecutive decisions to begin a season in 27 years, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Tampa Bay...
View ArticleScherzer moves to 12-0 as Tigers defeat Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Major league wins leader Max Scherzer became the first starting pitcher to win 12 consecutive decisions to begin a season in 27 years, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Tampa Bay...
View ArticleJohn Lowe: Tigers manager Jim Leyland trusted Joaquin Benoit could get four...
OAKLAND, CALIF. — The Tigers pitching was so dominant on Friday night that center fielder Austin Jackson had the night off. No fly balls to catch. No hits to pick up. Nothing. The Athletics hit only...
View ArticlePorcello getting acclimated to Tigers' bullpen
play video CWS@DET: Porcello fans nine over 6 2/3 strong innings Facebook Twitter Email MIAMI -- Rick Porcello's scratch from Friday's start against the Marlins was his introduction to the bullpen for...
View ArticleOrtiz helps get Coke back on Tigers' roster
BOSTON - David Ortiz, say hello again to Phil Coke. The Tigers put Coke on their roster for the American League Championship Series with Boston, and the primary reason seems obvious: Ortiz, Boston's...
View ArticleMLB notebook — Oct. 13
David Ortiz, say hello again to Phil Coke. The Tigers put Coke on their roster for the American League Championship Series with Boston, and the primary reason seems obvious: Ortiz, Boston’s magnificent...
View ArticleTigers receive mixed news on Coke, Rondon
play video DET@MIN: Rondon whiffs all three in the eighth Facebook Twitter Email MIAMI -- The news was mixed for the Tigers on their two injured relievers and their chances to be ready for the...
View ArticleAfter call ups, who's on the Detroit Tigers roster for September
In the majors Pitchers (15) Al Alburquerque, Jose Alvarez, Joaquin Benoit, Jeremy Bonderman, Doug Fister, Phil Coke, Rick...
View ArticleTigers bullpen appears to be settling down
Tony Paul The Detroit News Comments Joaquin Benoit has slipped seamlessly into a closer role for the Tigers when needed. (Elizabeth Conley/Detroit News) Toronto All set? Well, lets not go that far....
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