Tigers 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 ArticleSanchez, Cabrera and Fielder lead Tigers to rout of Indians
CLEVELAND Ignited by the first back-to-back homers this year from Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder, the Tigers took a six-run lead by the fourth inning Saturday night. Thus it might appear that...
View ArticleEver diplomatic, Benoit all business as closer (Detroit Tigers)
(Source: Detroit Tigers) TORONTO -- Joaquin Benoit has never campaigned for the Tigers' closer job. Even when he said time and again that a team needed a set closer, he never said it should be him....
View ArticleDespite surge, Infante staying put in lineup (Detroit Tigers)
(Source: Detroit Tigers) TORONTO -- Omar Infante had hits in seven consecutive at-bats before striking out in his second at-bat on Tuesday. He hadn't been retired on a ball put in play since his...
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 ArticleTigers midseason report card: Max Scherzer among star pupils
Max Scherzer A+ Forget that he was 13-0 entering Saturday nights game. He deserves the staffs highest grade because he has a 3.06 ERA, 146 strikeouts and 0.946 WHIP.Joaquin Benoit A He didnt make...
View ArticleCastellanos to start in Triple-A All-Star Game (Detroit Tigers)
(Source: Detroit Tigers) TORONTO -- Nick Castellanos was a snub from the Futures Game, losing out in the fan vote for the final spot on the U.S. Team. The Toledo Mud Hens' sweet-swinging outfielder...
View ArticleCabrera plays Wednesday, to sit out finale (Detroit Tigers)
(Source: Detroit Tigers) TORONTO -- The scare Miguel Cabrera gave the Tigers with his back Tuesday night became a sigh of relief by Wednesday afternoon. He said he'd be ready to play in his usual spot...
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....
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 ArticleDespite best efforts, Coke's struggles persist
play video DET@SEA: Coke works out of a jam in the ninth Facebook Twitter Email DETROIT -- Phil Coke has watched videos of his outings. He's worked on his mechanics in bullpen sessions. He's worried...
View ArticleHunter: 'I've never been thrown at my head this much'
play video CWS@DET: Hunter mum on fracas in postgame interview Facebook Twitter Email DETROIT -- The Tigers may have found out there's a price to pay for being the defending American League champions....
View ArticleSanchez, Cabrera and Fielder lead Tigers to rout of Indians
CLEVELAND -- Ignited by the first back-to-back homers this year from Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder, the Tigers took a six-run lead by the fourth inning Saturday night. Thus it might appear that...
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