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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.

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.

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.

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.

Collins, Johnson picked as NL All-Star coaches

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:25:07 -0400

NEW YORK - Current Mets manager Terry Collins and former skipper Davey Johnson have been selected as coaches for next month's All-Star game at Citi Field.

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.

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.

Alvarez, Pirates rally past Sanchez, Tigers 5-3

Wed, 29 May 2013 23:03:28 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Anibal Sanchez spent six innings toying with the Pittsburgh Pirates, his electric stuff rendering the Pirates innocent bystanders.

Scherzer, Tigers roll past Twins 6-1

Sun, 26 May 2013 17:30:58 -0400

DETROIT - Max Scherzer has a lot to be happy about so far this season - beyond his snazzy 7-0 record.

Cabrera, Tigers down Indians 11-7 on rainy night

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:11:29 -0400

CLEVELAND - Justin Verlander wasn't about to let a win slip away in the rain.

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.