Miguel Cabrera, Anibal Sanchez earn Detroit Tigers player, pitcher of month honors for April

Pin It No Detroit Tigers player since at least 1921 has knocked in as many runs in the month of April as Miguel Cabrera did in April of this season. He had 28 RBIs in the first month of the season.AP File Photo Several Detroit Tigers players posted excellent numbers … Continue reading

Tigers: Analysis: Detroit Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera proves baseball IQ, opposite-field power is best in majors

Pin It Detroit Tigers##Q## Miguel Cabrera bats during the seventh inning of an interleague game against the Atlanta Braves in Detroit on Sunday.AP Photo  DETROIT — Would Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Tuiasosopo take a cut at a 3-0 pitch? Not a chance. Only a select few in baseball have earned … Continue reading

Detroit Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera belts three-run homer, Doug Fister cruises past Braves for sweep

Pin It Detroit Tigers##Q## Miguel Cabrera is congratulated by Torii Hunter after his three-run home run during the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves in Detroit. AP Photo  DETROIT — The fog was so thick and the rain so steady that it was nearly impossible for the Atlanta Braves##Q## outfielders … Continue reading

Blog recap: Doug Fister strikes out eight, Detroit Tigers power past Atlanta Braves in sweep

NINTH INNING Game. Set. Match. It wasn##Q##t a save situation, but Jose Valverde closed the door in the ninth inning, retiring all three batters he faced to preserve the Tigers##Q## 8-3 win over the Braves on Sunday. EIGHTH INNING Al Alburquerque walks Upton and throws a pair of wild pitches, … Continue reading

Detroit Tigers Gameday: Doug Fister seeks sweep of Braves on national ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ stage

GAME INFORMATIONWho: Atlanta Braves (15-8) at Detroit Tigers (12-10).Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich.First pitch: 8:08 p.m.Television: Live on ESPN.Radio: 97.1 The Ticket and the Detroit Tigers radio network.Twitter: Follow Chris Iott and James Schmehl.Coverage: Live blog hosted by James Schmehl at 8 p.m. STARTING PITCHERSDetroit Tigers Doug Fister, RHP … Continue reading

Tigers: Analysis: Anibal Sanchez already paying off for Detroit Tigers after expensive offseason gamble

Pin It Detroit Tigers pitcher Anibal Sanchez throws against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning in Detroit on Friday.AP Photo  DETROIT — The Chicago Cubs wanted Anibal Sanchez this offseason. They wanted him bad. So much so they offered him a reported $77.5 million to head to the Windy … Continue reading

Anibal Sanchez sets team record with 17 strikeouts, Detroit Tigers explode for 10 runs to crush Braves

Pin It Detroit Tigers right-hander Anibal Sanchez throws against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning in Detroit on Friday.AP Photo  DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers##Q## hit-or-miss offense finally woke up from a weeklong nap to pump out 10 runs Friday night. But all those runs weren##Q##t exactly necessary. In … Continue reading

Detroit Tigers Gameday: Anibal Sanchez welcomes Upton brothers, Atlanta Braves in interleague opener

GAME INFORMATIONWho: Atlanta Braves (15-6) at Detroit Tigers (10-10).Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich.First pitch: 7:08 p.m.Television: Live on Fox Sports Detroit and MLB Network.Radio: 97.1 The Ticket and the Detroit Tigers radio network.Twitter: Follow Chris Iott and James Schmehl.Coverage: Live blog hosted by James Schmehl at 6 p.m. STARTING … Continue reading

Detroit Tigers trade former Michigan State standout to Philadelphia Phillies for future considerations

Pin It Former Detroit Tigers right-hander Trevor Bell signs autographs prior to the team##Q##s rain-shortened workout in March at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. Bell was granted his release last week. James Schmehl | MLive Media Group   DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers have sent former Michigan State standout … Continue reading