Detroit Tigers Rumors & News

Torii Hunter plans to increase donation to tornado victims after initial pledge of $1,000 per home run

Grand Rapids Press — Hunter said Wednesday afternoon that he and his wife have decided to give a flat amount after he realized $1,000 per home run wouldn't add up to as much as he wanted to give. Torii Hunter said he plans to up his pledge to victims of the tornado in Oklahoma after initially pledging $1,000 per home run.AP File Photo CLEVELAND -- Torii Hunter initially pledged via Twitter that he would give $1,000 for every home run he hits to help victims of the tornado that decimated parts of Oklahoma on Monday. A day later, he decided to up the ante. Hunter said Wedn...

Live blog, 7 p.m.: Will Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander finally solve his Cleveland conundrum?

Grand Rapids Press — Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander doesn't have many faults. Except, as it turns out, against the Cleveland Indians. Note: If you're viewing this on MLive's mobile app, click here for our mobile site, where you can get regular updates and comment. Link will be updated one hour before first pitch. *** RAIN DELAY *** SEVENTH INNING: Tigers 9, Indians 7 It's going to be a tense last few innings with Cleveland appearing to have all the MO. Pena didn't get that memo though. He gets his 3rd hit of the night with a single to right field. But Michael ...

Detroit Tigers doing what they can to help Alex Avila end slump, might lean more heavily on Brayan Pena

Grand Rapids Press — Avila is hitting .159 (7-for-44) with one home run, seven RBIs and 16 strikeouts this month and has 37 strikeouts in 115 at-bats this season. He is 1-for-21 (.048) in his past seven games. Alex Avila is hitting just .159 with 16 strikeouts in May. He has struck out 37 times in 115 at-bats this season.AP File Photo CLEVELAND -- There is no doubt that Alex Avila has been in an offensive funk this season. So far, there have been no answers for how to get him out of it. In the meantime, backup catcher Brayan Pena may very well see more playing time. Detroit Ti...

Slumping Tiger Alex Avila benched for at least two games

Detroit News — When asked what's going to get Avila through this slump, manager Jim Leyland replied, "I have no idea. He just has to keep plugging away. But we have to get him going."

Wednesday's Tigers lineup: Miguel Cabrera quickly climbs franchise homer list

Detroit News — Miguel Cabrera, who homered again in the Tigers' 5-1 victory over the Indians on Tuesday night, now has'5 round-trippers with Detroit, good for a 10th-place tie among the franchise's career leaders.

Tigers' Torii Hunter ups the ante for tornado relief fund donation

Detroit News — Tigers outfielder Torii Hunter has decided to give more than he originally planned to the Oklahoma tornado relief fund. At first, it was going to be $1,000 per home run.

Game thread: Verlander, Tigers open up 6-2 lead on Indians

Detroit Free Press — Live, FSD: Justin Verlander's fast start to the 2013 season seems like ages ago. Now he tries to get back on track against the same Indians team who started to batter him May 11. Follow our updates and discuss the game!

Twins' Plouffe has concussion, will miss series vs. Tigers

Detroit Free Press — The Minnesota Twins have placed third baseman Trevor Plouffe on the seven-day disabled list with a concussion, after he was struck in the head by Dan Uggla's shin while breaking up an attempted double play.

Tigers' Hunter plans to make donation to Oklahoma tornado victims

Detroit Free Press — When Torii Hunter got word Tuesday that his buddy Matt Kemp was going to donate $1,000 for every homer he hit, Hunter pledged to do the same. Then he thought about it, and thought about the fact that he'd hit only one home run this season.

Detroit Tigers Gameday: Justin Verlander on mound; Brayan Pena, Don Kelly to start in series finale

Grand Rapids Press — What do you expect to see from Verlander tonight? Do you think he'll be back to his old self? Are you concerned about how he is pitching? GAME INFORMATIONWho: Detroit Tigers (24-19) at Cleveland Indians (26-18).Where: Progressive Field in Cleveland.First pitch: 7:05 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.Live coverage: Look for a live blog hosted by Gillian Van Stratt on MLive.com about an hour before first pitch. STARTING PITCHERSDetroit Tiger...

Outing by Max Scherzer just latest example of how good, deep Detroit Tigers starting rotation is

Grand Rapids Press — Tigers fans are hoping Justin Verlander can bounce back after one rough outing and regain his Cy Young form. Indians fans are hoping Jimenez can bounce back to pitch the way he did in 2010. Detroit Tigers starter Max Scherzer delivers a pitch Tuesday night early in the game against the Cleveland Indians. Scherzer retired the final 22 batters he faced in a 5-1 victory over the Indians.AP Photo CLEVELAND -- Ask Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland about any team in the league and you'll get a different review. But he tends to finish up with the same point: "Th...

Detroit Tigers' Jim Leyland: Miguel Cabrera has taken final step by never giving an at-bat away

Grand Rapids Press — Leyland: "No matter when he's up there, no matter what the situation is, he's a tough guy to get out. When he grinds that at-bat out, it's something to see." CLEVELAND -- Miguel Cabrera's at-bat in the sixth inning showed why he is believed by most to be the best hitter in baseball. His at-bat in the first inning did, too. Cabrera had one hit -- a clutch, tiebreaking two-run home run -- Tuesday night in a 5-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians. But that wasn't the only solid at-bat he had, a point Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland made crys...

Tigers will wear camouflage hats, jerseys for Memorial Day matinee

Detroit News — To honor U.S. veterans on Memorial Day, the Tigers will wear camouflage hats, and jerseys with camouflage numbers and the Old English "D" on Monday when they host the Pirates at Comerica Park.

Detroit 5, Cleveland 1: Notes from Tuesday's win

Detroit Free Press — Max Scherzer pitched eight strong innings and Andy Dirks and Miguel Cabrera each drove in two runs as the Tigers moved within 1 1/2 games of the first-place Indians.

Once again, threat of Miguel Cabrera changes a Tigers game

Detroit Free Press — Tigers manager Jim Leyland doesn't know what to say anymore. He has been talking about Miguel Cabrera for more than five seasons and he has run out of ways to describe what he does.

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