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Detroit Tigers' Matt Tuiasosopo draws rare start vs. righty; Jim Leyland: 'He's given us good at-bats'
Grand Rapids Press — Right-handed hitters are batting .357 with a .951 OPS against Cleveland Indians right-hander Corey Kluber, while left-handed hitters are batting .246 with a .675 OPS against him. Matt Tuiasosopo is hitting .429 (6-for-14) against right-handers this season. He will get the start tonight against Cleveland Indians right-hander Corey Kluber.AP File Photo CLEVELAND -- Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Tuiasosopo headed to Cleveland with just one start this season against a right-handed pitcher. Tonight, that number will climb to two. Tuiasosopo will start in left ...
May 21, 2013Lynn Henning: Tigers may have no choice but to send down Alex Avila
Detroit News — If he doesn't pull out of this spiral, and in a hurry, the Tigers will be left with no practical choice but to return Avila, 26, to Triple A Toledo for a head-clearing stint that might put him back on track.
May 21, 2013Kurt Mensching: Some stats reveal ominous signs for Tigers closer Jose Valverde
Detroit News — A lot of fans were probably aghast when the Tigers made the decision to sign Jose Valverde to a speculative contract earlier this year. A deeper look at the early returns shows there may be storm clouds on the horizon.
May 20, 2013Talk Tigers with Lynn Henning today at noon
Detroit News — The Tigers begin a big two-game series against the Indians on Tuesday night. Do you have a question or comment on the team? Lynn Henning will host a live chat beginning at noon on Tuesday.
May 20, 2013Tigers are eager to get back on track
Detroit News — Their last starts were not their best, especially Verlander's. Pitchers can stub a toe, of course, but it's unusual for so many of the Tigers' starters to stub one at the same time.
May 20, 2013
Clayton Kershaw landed with Los Angeles Dodgers, courtesy of Detroit Tigers
Grand Rapids Press — Clayton Kershaw was available with the No. 6 pick in the 2006 draft, but the Tigers picked Andrew Miller instead. View full sizeClayton Kershaw was available in the 2006 draft, but the Detroit Tigers picked Andrew Miller instead.AP Photo | File MIDLAND, MI — Former Great Lakes Loons star Clayton Kershaw put himself in select company this season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but using 20/20 hindsight, the star left-hander could have been a Detroit Tiger. Last week, Kershaw, 25, threw his 1,000th career inning and did so with the lowest earned run average in...
May 21, 2013
Detroit Tigers' Jim Leyland: It's a 'no-brain' decision to bat Omar Infante leadoff vs. left-handed pitchers
Grand Rapids Press — With Austin Jackson on the disabled list and a left-handed pitcher starting for the Rangers on Sunday, it was an easy decision for Tigers manager Jim Leyland to make. Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante (4) during the game against the Texas Rangers on Thursday in Arlington, Texas.AP Photo ARLINGTON, Texas -- With Austin Jackson on the disabled list and a left-handed pitcher starting for the Texas Rangers on Sunday, it was an easy decision for Tigers manager Jim Leyland to make. Omar Infante would bat leadoff. No question about it. "If you look at the lineu...
May 21, 2013
Inside the minors: Bryan Holaday catches fire in Toledo; closer Bruce Rondon notches ninth save
Grand Rapids Press — Catcher Bryan Holaday is 24-for-68 (.353) with eight doubles in his last 17 games and first baseman Jordan Lennerton is hitting .352 with six homers in his last 24 games at Toledo. Our weekly look at the Detroit Tigers' minor-league affiliates: Bryan Holaday TRIPLE-A TOLEDO Record:15-30 (.333) Standings: 4th (International League West) Games behind: 16 Who's hot: Bruce Rondon earned his ninth save Sunday. He struck out two and threw seven pitches, all for strikes. ... First baseman Jordan Lennerton is hitting .352 (31-for-88) with a double, six ho...
May 21, 2013Tuesday's Tigers lineup: Andy Dirks gets rare start in center
Detroit News — Andy Dirks will play center field for just the second time this season Tuesday night when the Tigers open a two-game series against the Indians.
May 21, 2013MLB Power Rankings: Where are the Detroit Tigers right now? (video)
Detroit Free Press — USA Today Sports takes it upon itself to rank all 30 major-league teams as we enter the latter part of May. Where do the Tigers stand?
May 21, 2013Tigers lineup: Max Scherzer on mound to face red-hot Indians
Detroit Free Press — Max Scherzer (5-0, 3.98 ERA) goes up against right-hander Corey Kluber (3-2, 5.40) tonight at Progressive Field.
May 21, 2013After another win, Indians may be a real challenge to Tigers this time
Detroit Free Press — A year ago Tuesday, the Indians led the AL Central by 21/2 games. They finished 20 games behind the first-place Tigers. So what's new about the first-place Indians on May 21? Plenty.
May 20, 2013Does Tigers' Cabrera pose biggest threat to Pete Rose's career hits record?
Detroit Free Press — Miguel Cabrera's ridiculous tear so far in 2013 - punctuated by his three-homer night Sunday vs. the Texas Rangers - have spawned comparisons from Hank Aaron to Ken Griffey Jr. to even Babe Ruth (seriously, ESPN?). But the Wall Street Journal's Darren Everson posted a unique take Thursday.
May 20, 2013One writer asks: Why does no one seem to care about Cabrera's insane tear?
Detroit Free Press — Are the times changing for baseball superstars? Are we growing more apathetic about on-field achievements than in years past? That's a point examined thoroughly by Big Lead Sports' Mike Cardillo today after Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera slugged three home runs in an 11-8 loss vs. the Texas Rangers.
May 20, 2013
What they're saying: Detroit Tigers, MLB players react to Miguel Cabrera's three-homer showing
Grand Rapids Press — Miguel Cabrera isn't one pat himself on the back. Rarely will he praise himself for an individual accolade -- regardless of how extraordinary it may be. So his teammates gladly do it for him. ARLINGTON, Texas -- Miguel Cabrera isn't one to pat himself on the back. Rarely will he praise himself for individual accolades -- regardless of how extraordinary they may be. It's all about the "W" to Cabrera. No win? No celebrating. His teammates are well aware of his humbleness. So they'll gladly do what Cabrera won't -- remind anyone and everyone about...
May 20, 2013-
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