Austin Jackson Rumors & News

Jim Leyland is encouraged about the possibility of outfielder Austin Jackson being able to come off the disabled list on May 28 -- the first day he's eligible to return. Detroit Tigers' Austin Jackson (14) looks in the dugout before an interleague game against the Washington Nationals on Thursday in Washington. AP Photo  ARLINGTON, Texas -- Tigers manager Jim Leyland is encouraged about the possibility of outfielder Austin Jackson being able to come off the disabled list on May 28 -- the first day he's eligible to return. Jackson has been sidelined...

If everyone is healthy when Austin Jackson returns, the Tigers will pick between Garcia and Matt Tuiasosopo. It seems likely that they'll keep Tuiasosopo and send Garcia back to Toledo. But a lot could change between now and then. Will the bubble burst for Avisail Garcia when Austin Jackson returns from the disabled list? And when was the last time you read such a stupid caption?AP File Photo Confession time. The first version of "Twitter Talk" was published simply so I could entertain myself. I realized that the emptiness in my life as a sports writ...

Right now, it appears Tigers manager Jim Leyland will go with a hodgepodge of players to fill in for Austin Jackson, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Monday. GAME INFORMATION Who: Houston Astros (10-29) at Detroit Tigers (21-15). Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich. First pitch: 7:08 p.m. Television: Live on Fox Sports. Radio: 97.1 The Ticket and the Detroit Tigers radio network. Twitter: Follow Chris Iott and James Schmehl. Coverage: Live blog hosted by Chris Iott at 7 p.m. STARTING PITCHERS Detroit Tigers Doug Fister, RHP (4-1, 3.14) ...

The Tigers won nearly 60 percent of their games last season when Austin Jackson started and less than 30 percent of their games when he didn't. But they are 2-1 without Jackson this season thanks to a grand slam home run by Dirks. Detroit Tigers outfielder Andy Dirks follows through on his grand slam home run Monday night in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros.AP Photo DETROIT -- Opportunity knocked. Andy Dirks smacked it over the fence in right field. Dirks hit a grand slam home run Monday night to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 7-2 victory ov...

Dirks hit a grand slam in the fourth inning to extend his team's lead to 7-2. Sanchez struck out eight in seven impressive innings of work to improve to 4-3. Anibal Sanchez delivers a pitch early in the game Monday night against the Houston Astros.AP Photo DETROIT -- No Austin Jackson? No problem. At least not this time around. Andy Dirks hit a grand slam home run Monday night as the Detroit Tigers pulled away for a 7-2 victory over the Houston Astros. It was the first grand slam for Dirks, who was batting in the leadoff spot in place of Jackson, who ...

Austin Jackson was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday with hamstring pain. Avisail Garcia was called up in his place. The Detroit Tigers announced Austin Jackson has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a pulled right hamstring, retroactive to Sunday, May 12. Called up from Triple-A Toledo to take his place on the roster is outfielder Avisail Garcia. Turns out the reason Jackson sat out Sunday's game with the Cleveland Indians was not to just get a day of rest. The Tigers' center fielder and lead off man had been nursing a hamstring issue for since mid-April which the ...

Last May, Quintin Berry was recalled from the minor leagues to replace an ailing Austin Jackson, who would eventually be placed on the disabled list with an abdominal injury. Berry filled in admirably at the plate in Jackson's absence, hitting .288/.356/.409 with seven stolen bases and 15 runs scored in 16 games. However, his glove in center field left something to be desired. Berry didn't make an error in the 175 2/3 innings he played in center field in 2012, most of which came with Jackson on the DL. However, he was worth -4 defensive runs saved and his UZR/150 was -14.3. While UZR a...

The Detroit Tigers announced Austin Jackson has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a pulled left hamstring, retroactive to Sunday, May 12. Called up from Triple-A Toledo to take his place on the roster is outfielder Avisail Garcia. Turns out the reason Jackson sat out Sunday's game with the Cleveland Indians was not to just get a day of rest. The Tigers' center fielder and lead off man had been nursing a hamstring issue for since mid-April which the Tigers have deemed a serious enough injury to require a stint on the disabled list. Read more: TPR Scouting Report: OF A...