Tigers: Today in Selective Endpoints: Drew Smyly Not Better Than Rick Porcello Right Now

Pin It May 12, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers catcher Brayan Pena (55) and starting pitcher Rick Porcello (21) high-five after the fifth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports Drew Smyly has been struggling out of the Detroit Tigers bullpen … Continue reading

Three stars: Drew Smyly saves Detroit Tigers’ bullpen, Torii Hunter snaps 0-for-15 skid in loss

DETROIT — Here are three stars from the Detroit Tigers following their 7-2 loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday night: Pin It Torii Hunter  FIRST STAR: TORII HUNTER It was slim pickings Saturday night. Torii Hunter is treated to a No. 1 star for his two-hit showing that included … Continue reading

Tigers: Three stars: Drew Smyly saves Detroit Tigers’ bullpen, Torii Hunter snaps 0-for-15 skid in loss

DETROIT — Here are three stars from the Detroit Tigers following their 7-2 loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday night: Pin It Torii Hunter  FIRST STAR: TORII HUNTER It was slim pickings Saturday night. Torii Hunter is treated to a No. 1 star for his two-hit showing that included … Continue reading

Detroit Tigers reliever Drew Smyly finds silver lining after moving to bullpen: No more blisters

Pin It Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Drew Smyly throws during the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins in Detroit on April 29.AP Photo  DETROIT — Detroit Tigers pitcher Drew Smyly has made it known on several occasions that he wants to move back to the starting rotation. For now, he##Q##s … Continue reading

Three stars: Alex Avila comes through with huge home run; Drew Smyly shuts door out of bullpen

HOUSTON — Here are three stars for the Detroit Tigers from their 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros: FIRST STAR Pin It Alex Avila Alex Avila entered the game Friday night with three home runs and three RBIs, which means the only player he had knocked in all season was … Continue reading

Tigers: Three stars: Alex Avila comes through with huge home run; Drew Smyly shuts door out of bullpen

HOUSTON — Here are three stars for the Detroit Tigers from their 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros: FIRST STAR Pin It Alex Avila Alex Avila entered the game Friday night with three home runs and three RBIs, which means the only player he had knocked in all season was … Continue reading

Three stars: Drew Smyly stands out above rest for Detroit Tigers following third shutout loss of season

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Here are three stars from the Detroit Tigers following their 10-0 loss Saturday to the Los Angeles Angels: FIRST STAR Pin It Drew Smyly   One star would be enough for this game, considering the fact that the Tigers did nothing offensively and didn##Q##t make a spectacular … Continue reading

Tigers: Three stars: Drew Smyly stands out above rest for Detroit Tigers following third shutout loss of season

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Here are three stars from the Detroit Tigers following their 10-0 loss Saturday to the Los Angeles Angels: FIRST STAR Pin It Drew Smyly   One star would be enough for this game, considering the fact that the Tigers did nothing offensively and didn##Q##t make a spectacular … Continue reading