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Sanchez struggles in Detroit's loss to Texas

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:11:53 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Anibal Sanchez was knocked out of the game early Saturday night, the second time in three games a Tigers starter hasn't made it out of the third against the Rangers.

Rangers' offense falls short in 2-1 loss to Tigers

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:18:34 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - With a little help from slugger Miguel Cabrera, Rick Porcello and the Detroit Tigers slowed down the Texas Rangers.

Rangers rock Verlander, give Darvish 10-4 win

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:15:38 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Banished to the dugout after his shortest outing in nearly three years, Justin Verlander wandered around like he didn't know who or where he was. Maybe it's because his pitching was unrecognizable.

Cabrera's drive just short, Tigers fall to Astros

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:13:26 -0400

DETROIT - For the second time in five days, Miguel Cabrera was at the plate with the winning run on base and the Detroit Tigers down to their final out.

Astros finally beat Tigers, 7-5 with 2-run 9th

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:47:27 -0400

DETROIT - Brandon Barnes stood in center field and felt the wind blowing out a bit - an ominous sign when Miguel Cabrera is at the plate with the bases loaded and two out in the ninth inning.

Tigers CF Austin Jackson on 15-day disabled list

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:06:53 -0400

DETROIT - Tigers center fielder Austin Jackson was put on the 15-day disabled list Monday because of a pulled left hamstring, leaving the Tigers without a talented leadoff hitter who also covers a lot of ground defensively in spacious Comerica Park.

Indians rally late, beat Tigers 4-3 in 10 innings

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:16:13 -0400

DETROIT - Terry Francona's Cleveland Indians passed their first test against the defending American League champions.

Tigers offense struggles against Zimmermann

Thu, 09 May 2013 01:12:55 -0400

WASHINGTON - The potent Detroit Tigers offense had a difficult time against Washington's Jordan Zimmermann on Wednesday night.

Twins snap Detroit's streak with 6-2 victory

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:20:25 -0400

DETROIT - Aaron Hicks hit a line drive to the right-field corner and immediately took off around the bases, reaching third to lead off the seventh inning.

Arkansas governor throws first pitch in MLB game

Wed, 01 May 2013 07:35:05 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe threw out the first pitch in Tuesday's matchup between the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers.

Tigers beat Braves 8-3 for 3-game sweep

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:20:50 -0400

DETROIT - Miguel Cabrera is one hitter who can certainly be trusted to swing at a 3-0 pitch.

Tigers beat Braves 8-3 for 3-game sweep

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:20:23 -0400

DETROIT - The Atlanta Braves began the month with 12 wins in their first 13 games.

Trumbo's HR lifts Angels in 13th over Tigers

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:05:36 -0400

ANAHEIM, California - A sweep of the defending AL champion Detroit Tigers should give the Los Angeles Angels - particularly their much-maligned bullpen - a major shot of confidence going into their second series of the season with the AL-rival Texas Rangers.

Hunter returns to Angel Stadium with Tigers

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:50:23 -0400

ANAHEIM, California - Torii Hunter wanted to end his playing career with the Los Angeles Angels. General manager Jerry Dipoto had other ideas, electing not to offer him a contract extension at age 37 after he batted .313 with 16 home runs and 92 RBIs in 2012.