Game 6: Yankees at Tigers

The LoHud Yankees Blog | Journal News — YANKEES (1-4) Brett Gardner CF Robinson Cano 2B Kevin Youkilis 3B Travis Hafner DH Vernon Wells LF Ichiro Suzuki RF Francisco Cervelli C Lyle Overbay 1B Jayson Nix SS LHP CC Sabathia (0-1, 7.20) Sabathia vs. Tigers TIGERS (3-2) Austin Jackson CF Torii Hunter RF Miguel Cabrera 3B Prince Fielder 1B Victor Martinez DH Matt Tuiasosopo LF [...]The post Game 6: Yankees at Tigers appeared first on The LoHud Yankees Blog.

New York Yankees April 7, 2013

What they're saying: Ex-Indians manager Manny Acta predicts Detroit Tigers will win World Series

Grand Rapids Press — Former Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta was among 17 baseball experts that predicted the Tigers will not only return to the World Series this year, but they win it all. Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera greets Prince Fielder (28) during introductions before Game 3 of the World Series against the San Francisco Giants in Detroit. AP Photo DETROIT -- Former Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta saw firsthand just how dangerous the Detroit Tigers could be last season. This season?...

Detroit Tigers April 1, 2013

Romo meltdown not reassuring for Giants

San Francisco Chronicle — Romo meltdown not reassuring for Giants The last time Romo took the mound to save a game that mattered, he ended it by striking out one of the most feared hitters in the game, blowing his fastball right past the Tigers' Miguel Cabrera in Game 4 of the World Series. Eighteen weeks later, Romo got hit hard before giving up a two-run double to Anthony Rizzo, the Cubs first baseman, and was tagged with a 6-5 loss to Italy. [...] in the process, Romo became Exhibit A for why the World Baseball Classic is not considered a great idea among the people who are responsible for winning Major League B...

San Francisco Giants March 7, 2013

ESPN's Future Rankings highlight Detroit Tigers' star-laden roster, depleted farm system

Grand Rapids Press — The Tigers come in at No. 9 in ESPN's MLB Future Rankings, the only major deficiency being the farm system. The Detroit Tigers have superstars in their prime, such as third baseman Miguel Cabrera, last season's AL MVP. James Schmehl | MLive.com The Detroit Tigers have won the last two American League Central titles and is a prohibitive favorite to return to the World Series again.But what about the future?ESPN.com rolled out its MLB Future Rankings and put the Tigers at No. 9...

Detroit Tigers March 2, 2013

Who will be a part of Tigers' bullpen picture?

Detroit Free Press — The team that made the final out of 2012 is going to make the first out of 2013. Miguel Cabrera made the final out of 2012 when he took strike three from Sergio Romo to end the World Series. Someone on the Tigers will make the first out of 2013 as the Tigers visit Atlanta today for the exhibition opener.

Detroit Tigers February 22, 2013

Five hot topics of baseball conversation

Courier-Post — One hundred and six days have passed since the San Francisco Giants swept the Detroit Tigers out of the 2012 World Series, presumably enough time for Miguel Cabrera to thaw after he was frozen by a Sergio Romo fastball to end Game 4.

Philadelphia Phillies February 10, 2013