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Three stars: Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez continues to crush Houston Astros, Andy Dirks has career day

Grand Rapids Press — Victor Martinez likely wishes he could play the Houston Astros every game. Of his 17 RBIs this year, seven have come against the Astros, including both his homers. DETROIT -- Here are three stars from the Detroit Tigers following their 7-2 series-opening win over the Houston Astros on Monday night: Andy Dirks  FIRST STAR: ANDY DIRKS Austin who? Batting at the top of the lineup in place of an injured Austin Jackson, Andy Dirks hit his first career grand slam when he drove an 0-2 pitch to right field for his fourth homer of the year as part of a six-ru...

Detroit Tigers May 14, 2013

GIF of the Day: Victor Martinez homer, fan celebrates in stands

Bless You Boys — Victor Martinez apparently likes hitting against the Houston Astros. He only has two home runs on the season, but both have come against the 'Stros. His second of the year came tonight off starting pitcher Bud Norris. It was a big play at the time, giving the Tigers a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the fourth inning. After the homer, the fan (understandably) gets mobbed by his friends, who may or may not have ducked out of the way. Nice play, boss. The Astros could probably use you in right field. Bonus: I missed this earlier, but another fan tried her luck at snaring a ball off the bat o...

Detroit Tigers May 13, 2013

Hunter, Martinez make Tigers' lineup especially tough: Cleveland Indians Chatter

Plain Dealer — Torii Hunter and Victor Martinez worry Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona, almost as much as Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder.

Cleveland Indians May 12, 2013

Victor Martinez glad to be healthy and in the Tigers' lineup: Cleveland Indians Insider

Plain Dealer — Former Indian Victor Martinez is back with the Tigers after missing the 2012 season with microfracture and ACL surgeries on his left knee.

Cleveland Indians May 10, 2013

Victor Martinez back on familiar turf

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez returned to the starting lineup Friday against Cleveland after being relegated to pinch-hitting duties the past two games while Detroit played at Washington. Martinez took his usual fifth spot in the batting order as he looks to extend his four-game hitting streak while playing in American League parks.

May 10, 2013

Detroit Tigers Gameday: No changes to lineup in Washington, Victor Martinez available to pinch-hit

Grand Rapids Press — It's clear that Victor Martinez wants to do more. He wants to play. And he says he's ready to catch. But for the second straight game, Martinez will start the game on the bench. GAME INFORMATION Who: Detroit Tigers (19-12) at Washington Nationals (18-15). Where: Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. First pitch: 4:05 p.m. Television: Live on Fox Sports Detroit. Radio: 97.1 The Ticket and the Detroit Tigers radio network. Twitter: Follow Chris Iott and James Schmehl. Coverage: Live blog hosted by James Schmehl at 4 p.m. STARTING PITCHERS Detroi...

Detroit Tigers May 9, 2013

Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez says he is ready to catch, has had plenty of success as pinch-hitter

Grand Rapids Press — Martinez: "That's not a concern at all. If they need me (to catch), I'll definitely be there. It's not a question. It's not a question." Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez will be relegated to the bench as a pinch-hitter this week against the Washington Nationals.AP File Photo WASHINGTON -- Victor Martinez wants to do more -- and feels that he could do more -- than pinch-hit in the two-game series against the Washington Nationals. But that will be his role in the two-game series in a National League park. Still, the design...

Detroit Tigers May 8, 2013

Victor Martinez doing many things right

CBSSports.com Fantasy — It cannot be denied: Victor Martinez has given Fantasy owners precious little production this year. Yet for someone with abysmal Fantasy stats, the Tigers' designated hitter is doing a lot of things right. Martinez is still hitting for contact, walking at a reasonable (if not great) rate, exercising strong plate discipline and stinging the ball for frequent line drives and outfield flies. He is batting only .068 on flyballs, and it's not just because Martinez has been limited to only one home run. As shown on his spray chart on TexasLeaguers.com, plenty of Martinez's flies have traveled deep i...

May 7, 2013

Victor Martinez out of lineup Tuesday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez is not in the club's starting lineup Tuesday against the Nationals.  The club is playing in Washington, and will not utilize a DH. Martinez will likely be available to pinch hit. It's unclear how much he'll play when the team plays in National League parks. 

May 7, 2013

Tigers' Victor Martinez heads to bench for series against Nationals

Detroit News — Martinez won't be in the starting lineup, as the Tigers move to Nationals Park for Tuesday-Wednesday games against a National League team that, because it is playing at home and observes league rules, won't be using the designated hitter.

Detroit Tigers May 5, 2013

Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez will be pinch-hitter in interleague series against Washington Nationals

Grand Rapids Press — As a pinch-hitter, Martinez is 11-for-33 (.333) with nine RBIs and 10 walks in his career. Victor Martinez will not be in the starting lineup Tuesday or Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. He will be used as a pinch-hitter and will not catch in the interleague series in Washington.AP File Photo HOUSTON -- Victor Martinez signed with the Detroit Tigers to be the DH. For two days this week, he'll be a PH. Martinez will be a pinch-hitter and will not catch in the upcoming two-game series Tuesday and Wednesday against the Washington Nationals, manager ...

Detroit Tigers May 5, 2013

No DH to limit Victor Martinez's role

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Tigers manager Jim Leyland told MLB.com that he will use Victor Martinez solely as a pinch-hitter when Detroit begins a two-game series with Washington Tuesday. Martinez has served as DH in all but one game so far this season after missing the entire 2012 campaign because of knee surgery. "He'll be coming off the bench to pinch-hit," Leyland said Sunday. "If you have a freak game, lopsided one way or the other, you might get Prince [Fielder] out of there after a few innings and play [Martinez] at first."

May 5, 2013

Tigers | Victor Martinez to be used as pinch hitter

KFFL — Detroit Tigers DH Victor Martinez will not be in the starting lineup during the team's ...

May 5, 2013

Three stars: Miguel Cabrera knocks in six runs; Max Scherzer allows just three hits in eight innings

Grand Rapids Press — Victor Martinez had four RBIs for the Tigers and had his first home run of the season. HOUSTON -- Here are three stars for the Detroit Tigers from their 17-2 victory Saturday night over the Houston Astros: Miguel Cabrera FIRST STARThere were several offensive stars for the Detroit Tigers in this one, but no one in the lineup made a bigger impact than Miguel Cabrera. He went 4-for-4 with two home runs, two singles and a walk while tying a career high with six RBIs. Cabrera knocked in at least one run in each of his five plate appearances. The Astros certai...

Detroit Tigers May 5, 2013

Live blog recap: Miguel Cabrera leads Detroit Tigers offense that had 21 hits in 17-2 rout of Houston Astros

Grand Rapids Press — Max Scherzer threw eight innings of three-hit ball while allowing just one run. GAME RECAPMiguel Cabrera hit two home runs and knocked in six runs. Victor Martinez hit his first home run and knocked in four runs. Torii Hunter had four hits, two RBIs and three runs scored. Max Scherzer pitched extremely well for eight innings. The end result was a 17-2 victory for the Tigers, who scored in every inning of the game except the third and finished with 21 hits. NINTH INNINGVictor Martinez with a two-run blast, his first home run of the season. If you knew that ...

Detroit Tigers May 4, 2013

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Victor Martinez Photos

  • Detroit Tigers catcher Brayan Pena, left, and teammate Victor Martinez, right, trade hand gestures in the dugout before the start of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Arlington The Associated Press
    Detroit Tigers catcher Brayan Pena, left, and teammate Victor Martinez, right, trade hand gestures in the dugout before the start of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Arlington. (AP Photo/John F. Rhodes)
  • Three stars: Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez continues to crush Houston Astros, Andy Dirks has career day
    Victor Martinez likely wishes he could play the Houston Astros every game. Of his 17 RBIs this year, seven have come against the Astros, including both his homers. DETROIT -- Here are three stars from the Detroit Tigers following their 7-2 series-opening win over the Houston Astros on Monday night: Andy Dirks  FIRST STAR: ANDY DIRKS Austin who? Batting at the top of the lineup in place of an injured Austin Jackson, Andy Dirks hit his first career grand slam when he drove an 0-2 pitch to right field for his fourth homer of the year as part of a six-ru...
  • GIF of the Day: Victor Martinez homer, fan celebrates in stands
    Victor Martinez apparently likes hitting against the Houston Astros. He only has two home runs on the season, but both have come against the 'Stros. His second of the year came tonight off starting pitcher Bud Norris. It was a big play at the time, giving the Tigers a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the fourth inning. After the homer, the fan (understandably) gets mobbed by his friends, who may or may not have ducked out of the way. Nice play, boss. The Astros could probably use you in right field. Bonus: I missed this earlier, but another fan tried her luck at snaring a ball off the bat o...
  • Hunter, Martinez make Tigers' lineup especially tough: Cleveland Indians Chatter
    Torii Hunter and Victor Martinez worry Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona, almost as much as Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder.
  • Victor Martinez glad to be healthy and in the Tigers' lineup: Cleveland Indians Insider
    Former Indian Victor Martinez is back with the Tigers after missing the 2012 season with microfracture and ACL surgeries on his left knee.
  • Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder, foreground, runs to second as a single by Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez gets past Cleveland Indians first baseman Mark Reynolds during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Friday, May 10, 2013 The Associated Press
    Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder, foreground, runs to second as a single by Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez gets past Cleveland Indians first baseman Mark Reynolds during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Friday, May 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
  • Detroit Tigers' Alex Avila (13) hits a two-run double to right field to score teammates Victor Martinez and Jhonny Peralta during the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Detroit, Friday, May 10, 2013 The Associated Press
    Detroit Tigers' Alex Avila (13) hits a two-run double to right field to score teammates Victor Martinez and Jhonny Peralta during the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Detroit, Friday, May 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
  • Detroit Tigers Gameday: No changes to lineup in Washington, Victor Martinez available to pinch-hit
    It's clear that Victor Martinez wants to do more. He wants to play. And he says he's ready to catch. But for the second straight game, Martinez will start the game on the bench. GAME INFORMATION Who: Detroit Tigers (19-12) at Washington Nationals (18-15). Where: Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. First pitch: 4:05 p.m. Television: Live on Fox Sports Detroit. Radio: 97.1 The Ticket and the Detroit Tigers radio network. Twitter: Follow Chris Iott and James Schmehl. Coverage: Live blog hosted by James Schmehl at 4 p.m. STARTING PITCHERS Detroi...
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