It sounds absurd that a winning season is a possibility for the Minnesota Twins in 2012-13, but early in the year they have surprised everyone by winning opening series against the Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles, and going on a...Show More Summary
Raise your hand if you're shocked that Bruce Rondon struggled in his major league debut on Thursday afternoon against the Kansas City Royals. Against his first MLB batter, Rondon got into a 2-0 hole and then gave up a hit to Billy Butler, starting a rally. Show More Summary
Thursday, April 25
Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees (MLBN 7PM) Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz [Alt: Reds @ Nationals]
Friday, April 26
Atlanta Braves @ Detroit Tigers (MLBN 7PM) Local Broadcast [Alt: Blue Jays @ Yankees]
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Detroit Tigers beat Kansas City Royals 7-5 – MLB News Detroit Tigers continued to impress the critics as they secured another nail biting victory against the Kansas City Royals 7-5 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on Wednesday,Show More Summary
The Detroit Tigers have a $148 million payroll. Having the fifth-highest team payroll in the major leagues doesn't translate well to the farm system, a nd the Tigers are no exception. Other than a few promising prospects, the Tigers'...Show More Summary
After a lackluster start to the season by the bullpen, the Detroit Tigers made two big moves on April 23 to try and stabilize it. According to MLive.com's Chris Iott, the first move is that the Tigers called up pitcher Bruce Rondon from...Show More Summary
Imagine Miguel Cabrera not in the blue and orange of the Detroit Tigers, but in the red and white of the Los Angeles Angels. It could have happened. The trade that sent Cabrera to the Tigers in 2007 feels like ancient history by now,...Show More Summary
The Detroit Tigers chose not to bring Jose Valverde back to the team after the 2012 season, but fate has a strange way of bringing two sides together. Valverde will sign a one-year deal to return to the team, as confirmed by the Tigers'...Show More Summary
The Detroit Tigers have recalled Bruce Rondon Tuesday, according to the Detroit Free Press. Rondon was called up after the Tigers placed right-handed reliever Octavio Dotel on the disabled list retroactive to April 20. Rondon was auditioned...Show More Summary
According to MLive.com's Chris Iott, on April 23 the Detroit Tigers called up rookie pitcher Bruce Rondon from Triple-A Toledo and placed pitcher Octavio Dotel on the disabled list. The Tigers announced this afternoon that they have recalled Rondon and placed Octavio Dotel on the disabled list. Show More Summary
Torii Hunter, Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder have been tearing the cover off the ball so far this baseball season, and they don't look to be slowing down anytime soon. The Detroit Tigers' 2-3-4 hitters are leading the team in batting average in their same respective lineup order to help the struggling Tigers keep their heads above water. Show More Summary
The Detroit Tigers have shown throughout April that while starting pitching and hitting will be a strength for them, the bullpen remains a question mark. When closer candidate Bruce Rondon was sent to Triple-A before the season, the Tigers said they were going to go with a closer-by-committee. Show More Summary
The Detroit Tigers made Justin Verlander the richest pitcher in baseball history in late March, committing to pay him $180 million over the next seven seasons. The Tigers were paying for the elite power pitcher in baseball. Instead,Show More Summary
Last Week: 2-4 This Week: KC (4/23-25); ATL (4/26-28) So, What Happened? How did everything go sideways so quickly? The Tigers were cruising along, on a four-game winning streak, hitting the tar out of the baseball. They survived a harrowing...Show More Summary
After an emotional weekend series in Boston, the Royals have a big week ahead them with two divisional series against the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Indians. Last week, the Royals won a three-game series against the Red Sox 2-1 after sweeping a doubleheader on Sunday. Show More Summary
Rick Porcello surrendered nine earned runs in two-thirds of an inning, setting Detroit deep behind the eight ball for an eventual 10-0 loss to the Angels on Saturday. Here's the boxscore. John Lowe of the Detroit Free Press points out...Show More Summary
Who is the best defensive team in baseball today? If you asked some baseball fans, I'm sure you would get a myriad of answers. The team with the best cumulative fielding percentage as of Sunday is the Detroit Tigers at.997. You could argue that the Tigers are the best defensive team in the majors based on that statistic. Show More Summary
With the emergence of the Detroit Tigers as the team to beat in the AL Central, some Minnesota Twins fans are claiming that the biggest rivalry games will be played in Motown. I still believe that the Chicago White Sox are Minnesota’s biggest division rival. Show More Summary
Detroit Tigers lose to Los Angeles Angels 1-8 – MLB News Detroit Tigers were humiliated by the Los Angeles Angels 1-8 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, California on Friday, April 19th in the opening game of their three match series...Show More Summary
Seattle Mariners shutout Detroit Tigers 2-0 – MLB News Detroit Tigers were beaten by the Seattle Mariners 0-2 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington on Friday April 19 in the finale of their three match series of the 2013 Major League...Show More Summary