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Cabrera hits 3 HRs, but Tigers fall 11-8 in Texas

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:11:35 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Miguel Cabrera never had a night like this last season when he won baseball's first Triple Crown in 45 years.

Cabrera hits 3 HRs, but Tigers fall 11-8 in Texas

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:30:31 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Miguel Cabrera's first two home runs of the game put Detroit in control.

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.

Tigers send Alburquerque down, call up Reed

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:29:05 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Detroit Tigers have optioned right-hander Al Alburquerque to Triple-A Toledo and recalled right-hander Evan Reed.

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.

Nationals beat Tigers 5-4 for 2-game sweep

Thu, 09 May 2013 21:41:06 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Detroit Tigers hit the ball hard for two days against the Washington Nationals with not much to show for it.

Nationals beat Tigers 5-4 for 2-game sweep

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:51:35 -0400

WASHINGTON - Rafael Soriano has been so successful closing games for Washington that his teammates want to follow his lead, right down to the untucked jersey.

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.

Tigers' Verlander holds Astros hitless until 7th

Sun, 05 May 2013 21:12:04 -0400

HOUSTON - Detroit starter Justin Verlander made another no-hit bid Sunday against the Houston Astros.

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.

Valverde welcomed back as Tigers closer

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:48:24 -0400

DETROIT - Jose Valverde wasn't supposed to come back.

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.