http://mlb.mlb.com DET Homepage News Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:33:31 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51020000&notebook_id=51021750&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:46:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51020000&notebook_id=51021750&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det The Tigers selected Vanderbilt center fielder Connor Harrell in the 31st round of the 2012 First-Year Player Draft, but couldn't get him to sign on the dotted line. However, they finally got their target when Harrell agreed to terms with the team on Tuesday after being picked in the seventh round of this year's Draft. Jason Beck and Bobby Nightengale http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51020000&notebook_id=51021910&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:46:41 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51020000&notebook_id=51021910&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det The Tigers have an off-day coming up next Monday, and they plan to use it to give all of their starters an extra day of rest. They will not use it to push back Anibal Sanchez's spot in the rotation, which Jose Alvarez will fill. Jason Beck and Bobby Nightengale http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51020000&notebook_id=51021514&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:46:38 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51020000&notebook_id=51021514&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det While protecting a lead on Monday to help starter Max Scherzer to a rare 10-0 record to begin a season, left-hander reliever Drew Smyly began carving out his own history. Jason Beck and Bobby Nightengale http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51020000&notebook_id=51021154&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:46:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51020000&notebook_id=51021154&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Remember the Spring Training hints about Victor Martinez possibly catching in a game this season? The Tigers aren't ruling it out. But for now, it would have to be in an emergency. Jason Beck and Bobby Nightengale http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51020000&notebook_id=51021908&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:46:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51020000&notebook_id=51021908&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Max Scherzer is known for keeping up a pretty strenuous workout routine between starts. He's pretty good at fighting off the monotony, too. Jason Beck and Bobby Nightengale http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_balmlb_detmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=det Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:03:07 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_balmlb_detmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=det Justin Verlander said his last start was his best of the season. After a rough May, he was making progress with four consecutive starts lasting seven innings each. But Tuesday's start didn't follow the same script in a 5-2 loss to the Orioles at Comerica Park. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_19_balmlb_detmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=det Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:58:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_19_balmlb_detmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=det Chris Tillman, who is 3-0 with a 1.42 ERA in June for the Orioles, goes against Detroit's Rick Porcello, who is looking for his third straight victory, in the series finale at Comerica Park. Quinn Roberts http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_balmlb_detmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=det Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:14:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_balmlb_detmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=det With six innings of one-run ball in Monday's 5-1 Tigers victory over the O's, Max Scherzer not only became the first Major League starter since Roger Clemens in 1997 to go 10-0 to begin a season. He became just the second starter in the Tigers' illustrious history to do it, challenging the 104-year-old standard of George Mullin. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50906532&notebook_id=50913586&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:37:10 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50906532&notebook_id=50913586&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det If the Tigers' closer situation is starting to feel like a soap opera to you, manager Jim Leyland can relate. When Leyland was asked Monday afternoon how he would handle the ninth inning, he made the analogy. "This is 'Days of Our Lives,' boys," Leyland said. Jason Beck and Bobby Nightengale http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50906532&notebook_id=50912440&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:37:08 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50906532&notebook_id=50912440&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Bryan Holaday entered the season as a defensive-only catcher, and he'll always be known as a defense-first backstop. So far, though, he's holding his own at the plate. Jason Beck and Bobby Nightengale http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50906532&notebook_id=50912438&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:37:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50906532&notebook_id=50912438&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det The Tigers added to their Draft signings by agreeing to terms with Corey Knebel, the 39th overall selection in the First-Year Player Draft two weeks ago. Jason Beck and Bobby Nightengale http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50906532&notebook_id=50906362&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:11:03 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50906532&notebook_id=50906362&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det The Tigers on Monday placed right-hander Anibal Sanchez (strained right shoulder) and catcher Alex Avila (deep bruise on his left forearm) on the 15-day disabled list. Jason Beck and Bobby Nightengale http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50808706&vkey=news_det&c_id=det Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:01:15 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50808706&vkey=news_det&c_id=det Tigers outfielder Torii Hunter hit career home run No. 300 on Sunday in the city where it all began. Kelly Erickson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50803584&notebook_id=50808236&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:48:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50803584&notebook_id=50808236&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Alex Avila left Sunday's 5-2 victory over the Twins in the ninth inning on Sunday after being hit by a Brian Duensing pitch just above the left wrist. His status for Monday's game against the Orioles is unknown. Kelly Erickson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50803584&notebook_id=50808394&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:27:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50803584&notebook_id=50808394&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det After Anibal Sanchez's short outing on Saturday night, Tigers manager Jim Leyland expressed some unease about his right-hander. Kelly Erickson http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_detmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:46:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_detmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det With a pair of two-run home runs from Torii Hunter and Austin Jackson paired with a strong outing from starter Doug Fister, the Tigers took Sunday's series finale over the Twins at Target Field, 5-2. Kelly Erickson http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_detmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:24:06 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_detmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det The Twins, who were shut out the day before, came alive Saturday night as the Tigers gave up a combined six runs on 14 hits -- including four extra-base hits -- in a 6-3 Detroit loss at Target Field. Kelly Erickson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50746730&vkey=news_det&c_id=det Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:32:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50746730&vkey=news_det&c_id=det Miguel Cabrera continues to lead all American League players in All-Star balloting. If the voting ended today, though, he'd be the only Tiger in the starting lineup at next month's Midsummer Classic. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50735886&notebook_id=50736886&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:31:38 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50735886&notebook_id=50736886&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Less than 24 hours after a 4-0 victory Friday night at Target Field, Tigers manager Jim Leyland spoke highly of the American League Central's youngest venue. Kelly Erickson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50624558&notebook_id=50633518&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:21:53 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50624558&notebook_id=50633518&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det After his third blown save of the season on Wednesday in Kansas City, questions have cropped up about Jose Valverde's role as the Tigers' closer. But Tigers manager Jim Leyland firmly stated on Friday he will stick with Valverde for those final outs. Kelly Erickson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50624558&notebook_id=50633414&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:21:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50624558&notebook_id=50633414&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det The Tigers activated center fielder Austin Jackson from the disabled list on Friday and optioned Avisail Garcia to Triple-A Toledo. Jackson started Friday and batted leadoff. Kelly Erickson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50624558&notebook_id=50632562&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:21:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50624558&notebook_id=50632562&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det When Torii Hunter stepped up to the plate on Friday, he became the third former center fielder the Twins faced in consecutive series. Kelly Erickson http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_detmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:07:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_detmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det After five scoreless innings at Target Field, the Tigers used three consecutive two-out doubles in the sixth to take the series opener from the Twins, 4-0, at Target Field. Kelly Erickson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50606986&vkey=news_det&c_id=det Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:31:43 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50606986&vkey=news_det&c_id=det The Tigers on Friday came to terms with No. 1 pick Jonathan Crawford, a right-hander from the University of Florida who was chosen No. 20 overall. Paul Casella http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50598156&vkey=news_det&c_id=det Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50598156&vkey=news_det&c_id=det The Cardinals and Tigers have built deep staffs around their big-name stoppers in 2013, and it's led to plenty of success. Both clubs feature several arms pitching like aces -- not to mention a couple of the league's most consistently dominant pitchers for the past few seasons, too. Clearly their first-place standing is no fluke. Mike Bauman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50515830&vkey=news_det&c_id=det Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:09:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50515830&vkey=news_det&c_id=det As Major League Baseball spreads the message of prostate cancer awareness over Father's Day weekend, Rafael Belliard is an example of the importance of early diagnosis. If not for his job as first-base coach with the Tigers, he might never have had the exam last fall that showed something a little suspicious. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50415476&notebook_id=50420444&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:09:01 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50415476&notebook_id=50420444&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Jeff Jones made his name as a pitching coach in Triple-A, working with guys the Tigers sent down for him to fix, trying to find something that would work. On days like Tuesday, that background is still apparent today. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50415476&notebook_id=50420442&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:08:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50415476&notebook_id=50420442&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Old Dominion outfielder Ben Verlander, Detroit's 14th-round selection, has agreed to terms with the club. The younger brother of Justin Verlander made the announcement via Twitter on Wednesday. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50415476&notebook_id=50420394&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:08:54 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50415476&notebook_id=50420394&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Tigers catcher Alex Avila will have the next few days off, though it'll be more a matter of the matchups with opposing pitchers than about his slump at the plate. Still, the numbers suggest that his hitting adjustments are a work in progress. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_12_detmlb_kcamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_12_detmlb_kcamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det Right-hander Justin Verlander fired seven scoreless innings in a no-decision, as closer Jose Valverde gave up the tying homer in the ninth and Phil Coke allowed the winning hit in the 10th on Wednesday in the Tigers' 3-2 loss to the Royals. Jason Beck