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Red Wings plan new home in Detroit sports district

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:37:18 -0400

DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.

Tigers' Valverde allows 4 in 13-3 loss to Orioles

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:54:29 -0400

DETROIT - Jose Valverde was on the mound in a low-pressure, non-save situation - and failed miserably.

Chris Davis' 2 HRs help Orioles blast Tigers 13-3

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:24:33 -0400

DETROIT - Chris Davis sent a pitch to opposite field over the left-field fence and pulled another one deep into the right-field seats.

Verlander struggles as Tigers lose to Orioles 5-2

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:45:34 -0400

DETROIT - Justin Verlander has been all too ordinary this season, and the Detroit ace is asking for a little patience.

Orioles shut down in 5-1 loss to Tigers

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:14:22 -0400

DETROIT - Chris Davis hit a line drive over a high wall in right-center against one of baseball's best pitchers, giving him a major-league leading 24th homer.

Tigers put RHP Anibal Sanchez, C Alex Avila on DL

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:39:11 -0400

DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers are hopeful right-hander Anibal Sanchez can get healthy after missing a couple starts and are thankful catcher Alex Avila wasn't hurt even worse after getting hit by a pitch.

Orioles put Britton in Hammel's place in rotation

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:33:07 -0400

DETROIT - The Baltimore Orioles are planning to start left-hander Zach Britton in place of ailing right-hander Jason Hammel on Tuesday night against the Detroit Tigers.

Cook: Pedro Alvarez shows his power with the Pirates

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:19:46 -0400

PITTSBURGH - By RON COOK

Fister, Hunter lead Tigers over Twins 5-2

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:20:52 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - Torii Hunter's first career home run came with the Minnesota Twins, against Detroit at Tiger Stadium. On Sunday, he reached another career milestone with home run No. 300, this time at Target Field against the Twins as a member of the Tigers.

Twins do little against Fister, fall to Tigers 5-2

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:12:15 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - Coming out of spring training, hitting was supposed to be one the Minnesota Twins' strengths.

Twins OF Willingham out vs Tigers with sore knee

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:30:41 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Twins outfielder Josh Willingham is out of the lineup against the Detroit Tigers after receiving a cortisone shot in his balky left knee.

Sanchez back in action, but Tigers fall to Twins

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:32:45 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - Anibal Sanchez didn't pitch particularly well against the Minnesota Twins. But because he is healthy, the Detroit Tigers are happy.

Tigers agree to terms with 1st-round pick Crawford

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:18:04 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - The Detroit Tigers have agreed to terms with their first-round draft pick, right-hander Jonathan Crawford for a little more than $2 million.

Cain HR, Hosmer single lead Royals over Tigers 3-2

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:51:34 -0400

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - After striking out his first three times, Lorenzo Cain came through in the ninth inning for the Kansas City Royals.

Alvarez, Kelly lead Tigers to 4-1 win over Indians

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 17:59:23 -0400

DETROIT - Jose Alvarez stood in front of his temporary locker in the Detroit clubhouse and answered questions with the same relaxed poise he showed on the mound.

Detroit's Jackson to begin rehab assignment

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 14:06:04 -0400

DETROIT - Detroit Tigers center fielder Austin Jackson will join Triple-A Toledo on Monday for a rehab assignment as part of his recovery from a pulled left hamstring.

Tigers plan to skip Anibal Sanchez's start Sunday

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 21:56:11 -0400

DETROIT - Anibal Sanchez insisted he's not worried about missing his turn in the Detroit rotation, saying he simply needs some rest.

Tigers draft Verlander's brother in 14th round

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 21:53:28 -0400

DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers are giving Justin Verlander's brother another shot to become a professional.

Indians manager Terry Francona ejected again

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 19:33:04 -0400

DETROIT - Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona has been ejected for the second time in a week.

Swisher struggles in Indians' 7-5 loss to Tigers

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:05:26 -0400

DETROIT - Nick Swisher stepped to the plate as the tying run in the ninth inning and grounded out weakly.

Tigers select Florida pitcher with top draft pick

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:11:05 -0400

DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers have announced the selection of right-handed pitcher Jonathon Crawford with the team's top pick in the 2013 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.

Tigers beat Rays 5-2, Scherzer now 8-0

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:18:26 -0400

DETROIT - Max Scherzer is feeling the pressure these days.

Davis hits 20th homer as Orioles rally past Tigers

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 17:56:55 -0400

BALTIMORE - Kevin Gausman did his part, holding the Detroit Tigers in check for six innings while baffling reigning AL MVP Miguel Cabrera.

Orioles RHP Hammel ejected after hitting batter

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 18:57:05 -0400

BALTIMORE - Orioles pitcher Jason Hammel was thrown out of Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers after allowing three straight homers and then hitting Matt Tuiasosopo in the helmet with a pitch.

Sanchez, Tigers falter late in 5-3 loss to Pirates

Wed, 29 May 2013 23:29:25 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Anibal Sanchez zipped through six innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates so easily on Wednesday night the bullpen was quiet when the Pirates came to bat in the seventh.