Tigers use HRs to top Minnesota
April 29, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
DETROIT Prince Fielder put Detroit ahead with a three-run homer, and as if on cue, Max Scherzer settled into a groove.
Continue Reading
You are browsing the archive for Detroit Tigers.
Minnesota powers past Detroit
April 4, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
MINNEAPOLIS Mike Pelfrey looked around as he stepped on the mound to appreciate the moment. Less than a year after Tommy John surgery, he was back in a major league game.
Continue Reading
Opening day woes: Minnesota’s 7th inning rally comes up short as Detroit tops Twins at home
April 1, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Twins gave their frostbitten fans a reason to stay until the end.
Continue Reading
MLB: Torii Hunter finalizes deal with Tigers
November 16, 2012 in West Central Tribune
Torii Hunter has reached the postseason six times in his career, but he’s never played in a World Series.
Now he’s joining forces with the defending AL champion Detroit Tigers a team that’s come close to winning baseball’s ultimate prize each of the last two years. Continue Reading
MLB: Tigers agree to deal with Torii Hunter
November 14, 2012 in West Central Tribune
Free agent outfielder Torii Hunter has agreed to a $26 million, two-year deal with Detroit, giving the Tigers a capable corner outfielder coming off an impressive season at age 37. Continue Reading
MLB: Giants beat Tigers in 10 innings for World Series sweep
October 28, 2012 in West Central Tribune
Marco Scutaro singled home the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Sunday night to complete a four-game sweep and win their second World Series title in three years. Continue Reading
MLB: Cabrera, Tigers face Posey, Giants in 2012 World Series
October 23, 2012 in West Central Tribune
Way back in spring training, Hunter Pence hit a wicked grounder that smacked Miguel Cabrera in the face. A few months later, Pablo Sandoval launched a bases-loaded triple off Justin Verlander in the All-Star game.
Here they all are again, with everything at stake. Continue Reading
MLB: Tigers win AL pennant
October 18, 2012 in West Central Tribune
Max Scherzer capped a stupendous stretch for Detroit’s starting rotation, and the Tigers advanced to the World Series for the second time in seven years by beating the New York Yankees 8-1 Thursday for a four-game sweep of the AL championship series. Continue Reading
MLB: Tigers edge Yankees, take 3-0 lead in ALCS
October 16, 2012 in West Central Tribune
Justin Verlander took a shutout into the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers held on to beat the New York Yankees 2-1 Tuesday night for a 3-0 lead in the AL championship series. Continue Reading
Tigers’ Cabrera wins Triple Crown
October 3, 2012 in West Central Tribune
Miguel Cabrera became the 15th player to win baseball’s Triple Crown on Wednesday night, the reluctant superstar thrust into the spotlight after joining an elite list that includes Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams and Lou Gehrig. Continue Reading
Most Discussed This Week