■ WHAT HAPPENED: Miguel Cabrera swung at the first pitch offered by Jake Arrieta and hit a two-run opposite-field home run to right-center in the first inning for the Tigers. Max Scherzer gave up a solo home run to Chris Davis in the second inning. It was the 24th … Continue reading
DETROIT — Here are three stars for the Detroit Tigers from their 3-2 10-inning loss to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday: Pin It Justin Verlander FIRST STAR: JUSTIN VERLANDER For the second straight day, a Tigers starter limited the Kansas City Royals to just three hits. This time, it … Continue reading
Tigers sluggers Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder are featured on the cover of this weeks Sports Illustrated. The headline reads: Bash Bros: The Swing-from-the-Heels Power and Awesomeness of Baseballs 21st-Century Version of Mantle and Maris. Cabrera, who leads the majors in hitting with a .363 average, is third in … Continue reading
DETROIT — Here are three stars for the Detroit Tigers from their 6-4 victory Saturday afternoon against the Cleveland Indians: Pin It Rick Porcello FIRST STAR: RICK PORCELLO The strikeout artist, Rick Porcello, struck again Saturday afternoon when he fanned seven Indians in six clean-cut innings. In his last eight … Continue reading
Detroit Everyone knows this is an all-or-nothing season for the Tigers, and its perfectly reflected by their all-or-nothing offense. It swings from exhilarating to exasperating, and Id suggest you get used to it, except you probably already are. Its a tough way to win consistently, and we shouldnt be … Continue reading
Prince Fielder homered and drove in four runs, and the Detroit Tigers handed Matt Moore his first loss of the year with a 10-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. Fielder also hit a two-run single that capped a four-run second inning for the Tigers. Moore … Continue reading
Pin It Miguel Cabrera is on pace for more than 100 RBI before the All-Star break, thanks in part to his many opportunities.AP Photo If Miguel Cabrera still was playing for the Marlins, he##Q##d have fewer RBI. That seems like a fairly obvious statement — and not a knock on … Continue reading
BALTIMORE — The Tigers acquired outfielder/first baseman Francisco Martinez today from the Seattle Mariners for a player to be named later or cash considerations by June 15. To make room for Martinez on the 40-man roster, the Tigers designed outfielder Quintin Berry for assignment. The Tigers have 10 days … Continue reading
Get your popcorn ready. Moviegoers already are devouring sequels this summer (See: “Iron Man 3,” “Star Trek Into Darkness,” etc.), so can baseball fans stomach one, too? Miguel Cabrera vs. Mike Trout II, for the American League MVP, is lining up to be another summer blockbuster, with the Detroit Tigers … Continue reading
DETROIT — Here are three stars from the Detroit Tigers following their 6-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday afternoon: Pin It Justin Verlander FIRST STAR: JUSTIN VERLANDER Justin Verlander##Q##s start Monday probably won##Q##t rank among his top five best starts this season. But given his recent funk, and … Continue reading
