Tigers: Live blog, 1 p.m.: Can Detroit Tigers’ Rick Porcello fend off homer-happy Orioles?

– Note: If you##Q##re viewing this on MLive##Q##s mobile app, click here for our mobile site, where you can get regular updates and comment. Link will be live prior to first pitch. EIGHTH INNING:Tigers 3, Orioles 9 Reed stays in to pitch the 8th. He picks up three strikeouts in … Continue reading

Inside the minors: Al Alburquerque racking up Ks in Triple-A Toledo, Bruce Rondon picks up 14th save

Our weekly look at the Detroit Tigers##Q## minor-league affiliates: Pin It Al Alburquerque  TRIPLE-A TOLEDORecord: 31-42 (.425)Standings: 4th (International League West)Games behind: 16.5 Who##Q##s hot: 1B Jordan Lennerton was 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Tuesday, the first time in 48 games he failed to reach base. It marked the longest streak … Continue reading

Live blog, 7 p.m.: Can Justin Verlander continue impressive streak by Detroit Tigers starters?

Who: Baltimore Orioles (40-31) at Detroit Tigers (39-29).Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich.First pitch: 7:08 p.m.Television: Fox Sports Detroit.Radio: 97.1 The Ticket and the Detroit Tigers radio network. – Here##Q##s tonight##Q##s starting lineups for both teams. – Note: If you##Q##re viewing this on MLive##Q##s mobile app, click here for our … Continue reading

Detroit Tigers call up catcher Bryan Holaday from Toledo after placing Alex Avila on 15-day DL

Pin It Alex Avila left the game Sunday afternoon after being hit with a 93-mph pitch on the inside of his left forearm.AP Photo  DETROIT — Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila can occasionally play connect the dots with all the bruises he##Q##s accrued behind the plate. Most of those bumps … Continue reading

Tigers: Detroit Tigers Gameday: Will Max Scherzer become AL’s first 10-game winner, stifle Baltimore Orioles?

GAME INFORMATIONWho: Baltimore Orioles (40-30) at Detroit Tigers (38-29).Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich.First pitch: 7:08 p.m.Television: Fox Sports Detroit.Radio: 97.1 The Ticket and the Detroit Tigers radio network.Twitter: Follow Chris Iott and James Schmehl.Live coverage: Look for a live blog hosted by Gillian Van Stratt at 7 p.m. STARTING … Continue reading

Tigers: Live blog, 2 p.m.: Detroit Tigers aim to break out of offensive funk, give run support to Doug Fister

NOTE: Those who want to follow along with the comments should click on the blue words right here. MINNEAPOLIS — Doug Fister has a 3.21 ERA in 10 career starts against the Minnesota Twins. He also has a 3-7 record against the Twins. The Detroit Tigers have scored just 14 … Continue reading

Three stars: Jhonny Peralta knocks in two runs, Andy Dirks throws out two runners for Detroit Tigers

MINNEAPOLIS — Here are three stars for the Detroit Tigers from their 6-3 loss Saturday night to the Minnesota Twins: Pin It Jhonny Peralta  FIRST STAR The Tigers have struggled to score runs on the road this season, and that was the case again Saturday night against Twins starter Samuel … Continue reading

Miguel Cabrera remains top AL All-Star vote getter; Nick Markakis passes Torii Hunter in race for third outfield spot

It would be a shock if the Detroit Tigers did not have one All-Star starter. But their chances of having two has gone down. Pin It Torii Hunter Baltimore Orioles outfielder Nick Markakis passed Detroit Tigers outfielder Torii Hunter in the race for the third and final starting spot in … Continue reading

Tigers: Jim Leyland: Jose Valverde ‘wasn’t shy’ about his desire to pitch in series opener against Twins

Pin It Justin Morneau is called out on strikes for the final out of the game Friday night. Detroit Tigers closer Jose Valverde walked a batter and hit a batter while pitching a scoreless ninth inning.AP Photo MINNEAPOLIS — One off-day was plenty for Jose Valverde. After Valverde surrendered a … Continue reading

Live blog, 8:30 p.m.: Detroit Tigers try to shake off road woes in series opener against Twins

MINNEAPOLIS — The Detroit Tigers scored seven runs in a three-game series on the road against the Kansas City Royals. That has been a disturbing trend for the Tigers, who have scored 183 runs at home and 141 runs on the road in the exact same number of games. Can … Continue reading