http://mlb.mlb.com DET Homepage News Fri, 24 May 2013 10:33:22 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48440790&vkey=news_det&c_id=det Fri, 24 May 2013 02:18:35 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48440790&vkey=news_det&c_id=det Miguel Cabrera pulled a 2-2 pitch from Twins lefty Scott Diamond in the first inning Thursday and lofted it into the left-field seats for his sixth home run in four games. Cabrera is one game shy of tying the Tigers' franchise record of five straight games with a homer. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48415324&notebook_id=48415444&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Thu, 23 May 2013 20:31:25 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48415324&notebook_id=48415444&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Justin Verlander's return to form is more like a process than a switch, his pitching coach cautioned on Thursday. Wednesday's outing in Cleveland, despite all the damage, was a part of the process for the coach. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48415324&notebook_id=48415442&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Thu, 23 May 2013 20:31:22 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48415324&notebook_id=48415442&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Austin Jackson is back at Comerica Park with the Tigers beginning a homestand Thursday. It's looking less and less likely, though, that he'll be ready to return to action before the Tigers hit the road again next week. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48415324&notebook_id=48415440&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Thu, 23 May 2013 20:31:19 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48415324&notebook_id=48415440&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det The hitter in the Verlander family paid a visit to Comerica Park on Thursday. It wasn't a pre-Draft workout for Old Dominion slugger Ben Verlander, whose three-homer game this spring put his name in scouts' notebooks. Instead, it's a week to visit his big brother along with their parents while the Tigers are home. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48415324&notebook_id=48415438&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Thu, 23 May 2013 20:31:16 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48415324&notebook_id=48415438&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Lost between the dissection of Justin Verlander's fastballs and the efficiency of Jose Valverde's latest splitters, Luke Putkonen provided one of the biggest innings of Wednesday's win in Cleveland. In the process, he demonstrated a growing confidence that he belongs in the big leagues. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48415324&notebook_id=48415436&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Thu, 23 May 2013 20:31:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48415324&notebook_id=48415436&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Jim Schmakel has spent more than three decades as the Tigers' clubhouse manager and is a legend in the organization, but rarely gets much public praise. His work to help the Tigers get out of Cleveland in a hurry after Wednesday's game moved manager Jim Leyland to point him out. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_24_minmlb_detmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=det Fri, 24 May 2013 00:44:35 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_24_minmlb_detmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=det An offseason injury delayed his arrival, but Samuel Deduno is set to rejoin the Twins' rotation. Deduno will start against the Tigers on Friday night at Comerica Park, and Detroit counters with Anibal Sanchez. Chad Thornburg http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_23_minmlb_detmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=det Fri, 24 May 2013 02:03:49 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_23_minmlb_detmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=det The way Miguel Cabrera is hitting, the Twins wanted nothing to do with him with a chance to pull the Tigers ahead. Once again, Prince Fielder took care of the run instead. On a night when Cabrera stretched his home run streak to four consecutive games, it was a deflected RBI single by Fielder that pulled Detroit ahead for good in a 7-6 win over the Twins on Thursday. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48383094&vkey=news_det&c_id=det Thu, 23 May 2013 10:54:38 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48383094&vkey=news_det&c_id=det Justin Verlander has struggled in recent starts, but he will end up where he should -- maybe not in line for another American League Cy Young Award, but probably not far off. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48313578&notebook_id=48328552&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Wed, 22 May 2013 19:30:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48313578&notebook_id=48328552&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Tigers manager Jim Leyland is trying to come up with any idea he can to help Alex Avila out of his season-long slump. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48313578&notebook_id=48328550&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Wed, 22 May 2013 19:30:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48313578&notebook_id=48328550&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Torii Hunter is following Dodgers All-Star Matt Kemp's lead on tornado relief in Moore, Okla. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48313578&notebook_id=48328548&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Wed, 22 May 2013 19:30:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48313578&notebook_id=48328548&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Nobody on the Tigers' roster has the language of pitcher-speak down like Max Scherzer. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_detmlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det Thu, 23 May 2013 02:25:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_detmlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det Justin Verlander earned his fifth win, despite struggling, thanks to a well-balanced offensive attack in an 11-7 win over the Indians Wednesday at Progressive Field in a game that was slowed by two rain delays. Miguel Cabrera homered and drove in three runs. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_detmlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det Wed, 22 May 2013 00:30:16 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_detmlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det The immediate impact of Tuesday's 5-1 Tigers win on the standings was incremental, moving Detroit within a game and a half of Cleveland in the division. The fearsome part is looking ahead at what Miguel Cabrera could mean in the race over the coming weeks if he keeps hitting like he has. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48197592&notebook_id=48197798&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Tue, 21 May 2013 20:32:09 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48197592&notebook_id=48197798&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Sunday night was a performance to behold for at least one Tiger, even if it was in defeat. As Matt Tuiasosopo stepped to the plate time and again, only to toss his bat and take his base, he was walking his way to a career best. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48197592&notebook_id=48197796&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Tue, 21 May 2013 20:32:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48197592&notebook_id=48197796&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Octavio Dotel has resumed throwing on schedule as the Tigers try to work him back slowly from the elbow inflammation that has sidelined him for a month. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48197592&notebook_id=48197788&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Tue, 21 May 2013 20:32:15 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48197592&notebook_id=48197788&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Tigers infield prospect Danny Worth was shut down from baseball activity again last week after suffering a setback with his bruised right heel. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48197592&notebook_id=48197786&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Tue, 21 May 2013 20:32:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48197592&notebook_id=48197786&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det For the second consecutive year, the Tigers will use the First-Year Player Draft to pay homage to a longtime Major League general manager on their staff: Murray Cook. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48086238&vkey=news_det&c_id=det Mon, 20 May 2013 17:25:08 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48086238&vkey=news_det&c_id=det The Tigers went into Spring Training with a 22-year-old rookie competing at closer. They went into the season with a closer by a committee, then with Joaquin Benoit as the top option before welcoming back Jose Valverde. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48059536&vkey=news_det&c_id=det Mon, 20 May 2013 09:42:15 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48059536&vkey=news_det&c_id=det Miguel Cabrera's remarkable display at the plate Sunday night proved to be for naught as the Tigers lost to the Rangers, 11-8. But it made it all the more historic. Joey Nowak http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48054724&vkey=news_det&c_id=det Mon, 20 May 2013 02:20:07 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48054724&vkey=news_det&c_id=det If you drew up the perfect baseball player -- that is, if you gave someone size and strength and quickness, if you also gave him a dedication to his craft and a commitment to being the best teammate he can be -- you would have Miguel Cabrera. Richard Justice http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=48022510&notebook_id=48029356&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Sun, 19 May 2013 19:13:43 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=48022510&notebook_id=48029356&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det If everything works out, Drew Smyly will be a reliable member of the Tigers' rotation soon. But for now, he's helping them every way he can out of the bullpen. Christian Corona http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=48022510&notebook_id=48029350&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Sun, 19 May 2013 19:13:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=48022510&notebook_id=48029350&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Omar Infante had only served as the Tigers' leadoff hitter once this year, but with Austin Jackson and Andy Dirks not playing, he was the first hitter listed in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Rangers. Christian Corona http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=48022510&notebook_id=48029348&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Sun, 19 May 2013 19:13:40 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=48022510&notebook_id=48029348&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det A year after becoming the first player to win the Triple Crown in nearly half a century, Miguel Cabrera is on pace to have 42 more RBIs and a batting average 57 points than the one he had last season. Christian Corona http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=48022510&notebook_id=48029346&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Sun, 19 May 2013 19:13:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=48022510&notebook_id=48029346&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder knocked in his first RBI in over a week on Saturday night as he tries to break out of his offensive funk. Christian Corona http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_detmlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det Mon, 20 May 2013 01:38:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_detmlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det Miguel Cabrera hit three homers and drove in five runs and Prince Fielder had three RBIs, but the Tigers dropped an 11-8 slugfest to the Rangers on Sunday night in Arlington. Christian Corona http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47911130&notebook_id=47923714&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Sat, 18 May 2013 19:50:34 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47911130&notebook_id=47923714&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det After his forgettable showing against the Angels on April 20, Tigers right-hander Rick Porcello has turned his season around, largely because of an effective changeup. Christian Corona http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47911130&notebook_id=47923712&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Sat, 18 May 2013 19:50:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47911130&notebook_id=47923712&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Manager Jim Leyland has gotten solid work out of a number of Tigers relievers recently. "I'm very happy with [the bullpen]," Leyland said. Christian Corona http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_detmlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det Sun, 19 May 2013 00:46:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_detmlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det Right-hander Anibal Sanchez limped out of the gate, allowing five earned runs over 2 2/3 innings, as the Tigers dropped a 7-2 decision to the Rangers on Saturday night in Arlington. Christian Corona