Phillies decline option on Feliz Nov 9, 2009
He has played second base since he joined the Detroit Tigers in 2005, but has played third in the past ... 331 on-base percentage and 82 runs scored for the Detroit Tigers. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Bodley: Yankees to cash in record shares Nov 7, 2009
07, set in 2006 by the St. Louis Cardinals, who defeated the Detroit Tigers in five games. Players on last year's champions, the Philadelphia Phillies, each received $351,504. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Yankees win, merchants score Nov 6, 2009
ALBANY -- Joe Betz remembers when he became a Yankee fan: It was at his first baseball game, in 1956 with his uncle, when the Yankees played the Detroit Tigers. Betz is now the manager of a Crossgates Mall speciality shop called Yankee Dugout that sells team apparel and memorabilia. (Albany Times Union)
Yankees Beat Phillies 7-3 to Win Record 27th Baseball World Series Title Nov 5, 2009
Theyre the first team to win the World Series after leading the majors in homers since the 1984 Detroit Tigers. First Since 2000. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Tigers' Inge Has Surgery Nov 5, 2009
(Sports Network) - Detroit Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge is expected to be ready for the start of Spring Training after undergoing surgery on both his knees. The procedure, performed Tuesday by Dr. Stephen Lemos at the Detroit Medical Center, involved the debridement and repair of the patellar tendon in both his left and right knees. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Phils try to follow 5 comeback teams Nov 3, 2009
The feat was accomplished by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1925 (over the Washington Senators), the Yankees in 1958 (Milwaukee Braves), Detroit Tigers in 1968 (St. Louis Cardinals), the Pirates again in 1979 (Baltimore Orioles) and the Kansas City Royals in 1985 (Cardinals). (The Clarion-Ledger)
Granderson named Miller Award winner Oct 31, 2009
The Official Site of the Detroit Tigers ... "I am in a position to use my status as a professional baseball player to help others in need to rally others to help those in need. "Working with the Detroit Tigers Foundation, the Detroit Action Team and the various other programs along with my own Grand Kids Foundation, I have seen first-hand impacts being made in Detroit and other inner cities throughout Michigan ... " For Granderson, the award recognizes the community work that has long been a... (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Wells red-hot in Arizona Fall League Oct 31, 2009
The Official Site of the Detroit Tigers. Search. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Granderson Earns Marvin Miller Man Of The Year Award Oct 31, 2009
(Sports Network) - Detroit Tigers outfielder Curtis Granderson was named the recipient of the 2009 Marvin Miller Man of the Year award. The award is named for the founding executive director of the MLB Players Association and is bestowed upon the player "whose on-field and off-field performance most inspires others to higher levels of achievement by displaying as much passion to give back to others as he shows between the lines on the baseball diamond." Granderson created the Grand Kids... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Clinic brings in knowledge of former Major Leaguers Oct 31, 2009
Rooker said he was two seasons into his pro career as an outfielder in the Detroit Tigers organization when he was asked to throw batting practice during spring training in 1964. Gradually they asked him to speed up his pitches and he remarked that if he threw any faster, the hitters wouldn't have been able to get around on it. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Regional Dawg Oct 31, 2009
My uncle Jim Murray was in the Detroit Tigers organization, my sister Joanna plays basketball at St. Peter and Paul. Who do you try to emulate in your life. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Satchel Paige vs. Babe Ruth Oct 29, 2009
or Would the 1962 New York Mets have lost to the 2003 Detroit Tigers. Until this month, though, it was impossible to answer the question What if baseball commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis hadn't been such a stubborn bigot. (Slate)
Series starters have ties to Willis Oct 28, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Wed, Oct 28, 2009 03:38 AMModified Wed, Oct 28, 2009 12:03 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
La Russa Back As Cardinals' Manager; Mcgwire Named Hitting Coach Oct 27, 2009
Sparky Anderson won with the Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers. McGwire, 46, has not played or coached in the major leagues since retiring in 2001 due to chronic injuries amid steroid controversy. (ABC 7 News, DC)
7. Can the Braves trade Derek Lowe? Oct 26, 2009
For example, it might be easier if the Braves could trade Lowe to the Detroit Tigers, who have outfielder making big money next season. The Braves need a right-handed bat, but they would have to decide whether or not they believed Ordonez had anything left in the tank. (Atlanta, TheInsiders.com)
Keeping an eye on spring training ball (3) Oct 25, 2009
The Detroit Tigers, who train in Lakeland, are now Polk County s only spring team. The Cincinnati Reds will move to Arizona next spring, meaning for the first time ever, there will be as many teams in the Cactus League as there are in Florida s so-called Grapefruit League. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Astros announce Spring Training games Oct 24, 2009
HOUSTON -- The Astros on Friday unveiled their 28-game 2010 Spring Training schedule, which begins March 5 against the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland, Fla. The club will play its home games at Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Fla. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Baseball Honors Past and Present Bulldogs Oct 24, 2009
Pettyjohn was drafted in 1998 in the second round by the Detroit Tigers. This year the Wall of Fame honored the 1950 Bulldogs baseball team. (Gobulldogs.com)
Tigers' Inge To Have Surgery Oct 23, 2009
(Sports Network) - Detroit Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge is scheduled to have knee surgery on November 3, the team announced Thursday. The procedure will address the patella tendinitis in both Inge's knees that bothered him throughout the 2009 season. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Play ball! Or wait for World Series? Oct 23, 2009
Ditto for the favored 2006 Detroit Tigers, who were bounced in five games by the St. Louis Cardinals in the '06 Series after a six-day layoff. I know the Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays last year after a week off. (USA Today -- Sports)
Veteran umpires will work Series Oct 23, 2009
Inge set for surgery: Detroit Tigers All-Star third baseman Brandon Inge will undergo surgery on both knees next month. The team said the Nov. 3 procedure at the Detroit Medical Center will address patella tendinitis that plagued Inge this season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tigers coaches give baseball clinic in Gaylord Oct 21, 2009
Detroit Tigers bullpen coach Jeff Jones and bullpen catcher Scott Pickens treated around 50 local ballplayers to clinic Saturday at the Gaylord Little League fields. Jones said the things the group worked on really weren t that far off from what happens with the Tigers. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Angels hope to heat up series out West Oct 20, 2009
The Oakland Athletics used 20 on Oct. 20, 1972, in a 10-inning loss to the Detroit Tigers. The only position player left on the Yankees bench was third-string catcher Francisco Cervelli. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Catching Up On Winter Ball Oct 17, 2009
Joyce came to Tampa Bay from the Detroit Tigers as part of the trade, and the Rays are expecting him to compete for the starting right field job in spring training. The Florida Southern product is playing for the Aguilas de Mexicali of the Mexican Pacific League, for whom he leads the team with a. (Tampa Bay, TheInsiders.com)
2009 Chicago White Sox Preview Oct 17, 2009
The Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians, and Minnesota Twins all figure to improve this season, while the Chicago White Sox have clearly stepped backwards ... In another sense, I overestimated them, as the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians were both much worse than I had predicted, meaning that many of the Sox' supposed losses against them turned into victories. (Chicago White Sox, TheInsiders.com)
Do Not Count Out The Rays Oct 17, 2009
In addition, Friedman fleeced the Detroit Tigers by acquiring in exchange for at the Winter Meetings. Joyce, who still has minor league options and could be sent to the minors for more seasoning, offers an offensive upgrade over in right field. (Milwaukee, TheInsiders.com)
Clark left Braves, Hudson hopes to stay Oct 16, 2009
Scot Drucker, Detroit Tigers; 2. Justin Cassel, Chicago White Sox; 3. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
More of this story Oct 15, 2009
Twenty-five years the ALCS featured the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals. The Tigers capped their remarkable season (they were in first place every day of the season) by sweeping the Royals three games to none. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
DeMarco: Pujols, Mauer are the clear-cut MVPs Oct 15, 2009
The regular season including all 163 games of it for the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers has concluded, and that means all the information you can use for awards balloting purposes is in. Here is one set of winners. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Diamondbacks TV ratings plummet Oct 14, 2009
Six of this year s nine playoff teams, counting the Detroit Tigers (who lost to the Twins in a one-game playoff), increased ratings. Perhaps the biggest success story came in Philadelphia, where Phillies games on CSN Philly posted a 24 percent ratings increase, the team s seventh consecutive season with an increase. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Freddie Braun's Blog #7 Oct 14, 2009
As the Lions still only have one win, I am very disappointed that the Detroit Tigers decided to choke in the last few games of the season. On a positive note, I would like to let you know that coming soon I will have a twitter account and a facebook page about "Kicking It With Freddie." On the facebook account you will be able to post and reply to each other comments and I would like to hear your thoughts. (Uoflsports.com)
Pujols One of Ten Hutch Award Finalists Oct 13, 2009
"Hutch" had won 95 games as a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, and then became a manager of three different major league clubs, including the World Champion 1961 Cincinnati Reds. The Hutch Award is given annually to the major-league baseball player who best exemplifies the fighting spirit and competitive desire of Hutch. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
After late surge, Twins still have issues to solve Oct 13, 2009
The current team had a lot of fun in there, too, including a raucous champagne spray session following the epic, 12-inning tiebreaker victory last week over the Detroit Tigers, who became the first team in baseball to blow a three-game lead with four left. "We've got nothing to have our heads down about," said pitcher Carl Pavano. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Twins reflect on season's final flurry Oct 13, 2009
Less than a week ago, Minnesota celebrated its fifth American League Central title in the past eight seasons following a thrilling win over the Detroit Tigers in a one-game tiebreaker. But lockers began to empty out on Monday, not even 24 hours after the Twins' season ended in a 4-1 Game 3 loss in the AL Division Series. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Postponements a postseason reality Oct 12, 2009
Also that year, Game 2 of the AL Division Series between the Yankees and Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium was delayed a night after a long wait, and it might have changed the momentum of the series, which the Tigers won, 3-1. This year brought a new, more frigid reality to the mix, but weather always has and always will find a way to frustrate baseball teams and fans fired up to get going once the bright lights of October shine. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Wall of Fame Dinner Set for Oct. 22 Oct 12, 2009
Pettyjohn was drafted in 1998 in the second round by the Detroit Tigers. This year the Wall of Fame will honor the 1950 Bulldogs baseball team. (Gobulldogs.com)
Twi00000564ns say farewell to Dome the hard way Oct 12, 2009
On Tuesday night, jubilation and champagne filled the Twins' clubhouse after they defeated the Detroit Tigers in a one-game tiebreaker to earn a postseason bid. There was no celebrating Sunday, however, following the three-run loss to New York that ended Minnesota's season. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Our opinion: Baseball Oct 10, 2009
Even when the Detroit Tigers refused to capitalize on that team's many opportunities to win the division, the odds overwhelmingly favored the front-runner. Even when the Twins were the hottest team in baseball, winning 17 of their last 21 games, the skeptics said the Twins' valiant efforts would be eventually be in vain. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
TBS's Postseason Push Continues Oct 10, 2009
Coupled with its Oct. 6 telecast of the Minnesota Twins' 6-5 win over the Detroit Tigers in 12 innings in the , TBS has enjoyed its three most-watched primetime performances in 2009, according to network officials. That thriller averaged 6. (Multichannel News)
Tigers part ways with first-base coach Van Slyke Oct 10, 2009
Detroit Tigers part ways with first-base coach Andy Van Slyke - MLB - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Tigers GM Dombrowski was 'upset' with Cabrera Oct 10, 2009
DETROIT Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski spoke to the media for more than an hour Thursday about last season and next year ... "I had a great time on and off the field with the Detroit Tigers.". (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Red Wings’ Franzen out with torn ACL Oct 10, 2009
Baseball Tigers part ways with coach Van Slyke First base and outfield coach Andy Van Slyke will not be returning to the Detroit Tigers. The team announced Van Slyke decided to pursue other opportunities and will not come back next season. (Boston Globe)
Tigers GM upset with Cabrera's drunkenness Oct 9, 2009
Detroit Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski was 'upset' with Miguel Cabrera - ESPN ... "I had a great time on and off the field with the Detroit Tigers.". (ESPN -- Baseball)
NCAA settles suit challenging ban on advisers Oct 9, 2009
Andrew Oliver, a second-round draft pick by the Detroit Tigers this year, filed the lawsuit against the NCAA for damages and breach of contract after he was ruled ineligible for using legal advisers to negotiate with the Minnesota Twins when he was drafted coming out of high school. The settlement finalized Thursday comes as the suit was to go before an Ohio jury, near where Oliver grew up. (ESPN -- College Sports)
2009 Recap: AL Central Oct 9, 2009
The Minnesota Twins, despite a small payroll and several key injuries, still played with enough heart and guile to catch, then pass the Detroit Tigers to win their fifth AL Central title in eight years ... DETROIT TIGERS ============== When your offense sputters, executing the little things becomes paramount. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Going for Real Gold at the Rio Olympics Oct 9, 2009
MLB Playoffs Are Under WayNow that the Minnesota Twins have defeated the Detroit Tigers, playoff rosters are set. Five of the eight postseason teams the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, and Anaheim Angels started the season with a payroll above $100 million; at $67 million, the Twins are competing with a payroll $20 million less than the next lowest roster, the St. Louis Cardinals at $87 million. (BusinessWeek)
Listening to the Twins-Yankees game Tuesday, one of the broadcasters made a... Oct 9, 2009
In the studio for the ALDS and NLDS, two-time Emmy-award winning host Ernie Johnson will be joined by Hall of Famers Cal Ripken and Dennis Eckersley, as well as current Detroit Tigers centerfielder Curtis Granderson. Also contributing: TBS MLB insider and Sports Illustrated baseball senior writer Tom Verducci and field reporters Craig Sager, Marc Fein and David Aldridge. (Multichannel News)
Leyland on Tigers’ late-season flop: ‘Shame on us’ Oct 8, 2009
DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers earned an unwanted place in baseball history, becoming the first team to miss out on the playoffs after having a three-game lead with four games left. We have nobody to blame but ourselves for not wrapping it up last week at home, Jim Leyland said yesterday in a telephone interview. (Boston Globe)
Twins win marathon to advance to playoffs Oct 8, 2009
Minnesotas Carlos Gomez (22) scores the game-winning run as his teammates follow from the dugout during the 12th inning against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday ... Minnesotas Carlos Gomez (22) scores the game-winning run as his teammates follow from the dugout during the 12th inning against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday ... Minnesota wouldn t quit, while the Detroit Tigers finished their historic fade. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
MLB Notebook: Leyland says 'shame on us' Oct 8, 2009
The Detroit Tigers earned an unwanted place in baseball history, becoming the first team to miss out on the playoffs after having a three-game lead with four games left. "We have nobody to blame but ourselves for not wrapping it up last week at home," Jim Leyland said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
For Leyland, no regrets at season's end Oct 8, 2009
The Official Site of the Detroit Tigers. Search. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
KEITH: No explanation for Cabrera's disgraceful actions Oct 8, 2009
Miguel Cabrera's actions a punch in the gut to Detroit Tigers - Ted Keith - SI.com ... Whether in their highlights or their shortcomings, this has been a season unlike any other for the Detroit Tigers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Tigers-Twins tiebreaker draws big ratings Oct 8, 2009
The Official Site of the Detroit Tigers ... The Minnesota Twins' scintillating 12-inning win over the Detroit Tigers in the American League Central tiebreaker on Tuesday night produced the kind of drama and ratings worthy of a prime-time soap opera. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Leyland: 'Shame on us' for not reaching playoffs Oct 8, 2009
Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland: 'Shame on us' - MLB - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
PG South/West: Canevin golfers on a crusade toward undefeated season Oct 8, 2009
Leyland, son of Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland, was an all-section catcher the past two seasons and Zerishnek was a pitcher and center fielder. Leyland has accepted a scholarship to play baseball at the University of Maryland. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Mauer, Ramirez get silver bats Oct 8, 2009
Louisville Slugger, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2009, presented the first Silver Bat Awards in 1949 to George Kell of the Detroit Tigers and Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Silver Bat Award is 34 inches long and weighs about 56 ounces. (Louisville Business First, KY)
MLB Playoffs: With USA TODAY and our sports network Oct 8, 2009
Baseball News: MLB & Fantasy Stories, Teams, Stats, Scores & Schedules - USATODAY.com. 10/08/2009 - Updated 04:40 AM ET. (The Clarion-Ledger)
No more baseball in Detroit, Tigers fall in 12 to Twins Oct 8, 2009
Ionia Sentinel-Standard - Sports. Wednesday, October 07, 2009. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Twins surge makes Game 163 hottest ticket Oct 7, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS Sam and Nathan Skaff were ecstatic to land tickets to Tuesday's tiebreaker between the Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers. The bad news is that work commitments mean they'll be making three 250-mile road trips in 24 hours to see some bonus baseball. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Mark Dantonio Weekly Press Conference Coverage Oct 7, 2009
Mark Dantonio wore his Detroit Tigers' warm-up jacket to Tuesday's press conference. (Photo by Sean Scherer. (Msuspartans.com)
Game 163: One for the ages Oct 7, 2009
With the eyes of the baseball world fixed upon the Metrodome Tuesday night, the Twins and Detroit Tigers put on a show that will be remembered for many years to come. Some sports writers are already calling this the best game of the decade for Minnesota, while it is certainly one of the best games in all of baseball this year. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
THE FRONT ROW: Feeling Minnesota Oct 7, 2009
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Joe Nathan reacts after getting Detroit Tigers' Magglio Ordonez to hit into a double play during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Minneapolis ... Next, the Detroit Tigers needed to suffer an almost historic collapse to give the Twins a shot at catching them. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
DUGOUT: First-round playoff preview Oct 7, 2009
Scott Baker, Minnesota s ace, pitched yesterday against the Detroit Tigers in the play-in game, so he probably won t be available any time before the third game of this series. Nick Blackburn and Brian Duensing have been solid recently, and should the Twins push the Yankees around during this series, they will undoubtedly be a major reason why. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Yankees' choice? Start playoffs today Oct 7, 2009
The Yankees could have waited until one hour after Tuesday's AL Central tiebreaker between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins to pick when they wanted to begin ... The Yankees could have waited until one hour after Tuesday's AL Central tiebreaker between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins to pick when they wanted to begin. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Field all but full Oct 7, 2009
Detroit Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello throws against the Minnesota Twins during a game in Detroit on Sept. 29 ... The Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins sent the AL Central race to a one-game tiebreaker, both. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
