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The Metrodome erupted in a jet-like roar as Carlos Gomez zoomed home with the winning run to finish off an AL Central race — and a thrilling tiebreaker — that didn't want to end.
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera was taken to a police station over the weekend after getting into a fight with his wife at their suburban Detroit home when he came home drunk, authorities said Monday.
The chase for the AL Central championship once again is going to extra innings. Trying to save their seasons, the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins both won Sunday, leaving them all even for the division lead and forcing a one-game tiebreaker.
Justin Verlander and Ryan Raburn gave the Detroit Tigers at least one more game.
The Minnesota Twins held a season-long countdown celebrating their final season in the Metrodome, commemorated each game by pulling down a number hanging in the left field stands.
Carlos Quentin hit a three-run homer in his second straight game, rookie Daniel Hudson earned his first major league victory and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 Sunday for their third win in 11 games.
Justin Verlander got a sense of what it's like to follow baseball from afar.
Justin Verlander pitched the Detroit Tigers closer to a division title and pushed the Cleveland Indians within one loss of matching a franchise record for futility with a 6-5 win on Thursday night.
Placido Polanco drove in three runs, Detroit's bullpen pitched four shutout innings and the Tigers avoided a three-game sweep with a 6-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday to increase their AL Central lead to three games.
Zack Greinke boosted his Cy Young credentials and stalled the Detroit Tigers.
The Detroit Tigers will honor Ernie Harwell at Comerica Park.
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Fernando Rodney has had his three-game suspension reduced to two games.
Marco Scutaro's second error of the game allowed Brandon Inge to score from second base in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Monday night.
Alex Gordon and Alberto Callaspo homered, leading the last-place Kansas City Royals past the Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Thursday for a surprising three-game sweep of the AL Central leaders.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Fernando Rodney has been suspended for three games and fined for throwing a ball toward the stands following a game last week.
Brandon Inge hit a grand slam in the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers picked apart Tampa Bay's bullpen and beat the Rays 5-3 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Ernie Harwell, the 91-year-old Baseball Hall of Fame honoree and longtime broadcaster for the Detroit Tigers, said Friday that he has inoperable cancer.
Placido Polanco hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to give the Detroit Tigers a 4-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday.
Carlos Pena hit his AL-best 38th homer and drove in four runs to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 11-7 on Monday for a split of their four-game series.
The Detroit Tigers recalled right-hander Jeremy Bonderman from his injury rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Toledo and reinstated him from the disabled list on Tuesday.
Torii Hunter hit an early two-run homer, Joe Saunders pitched five effective innings in his return to the Angels' rotation and Los Angeles snapped its three-game skid with a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.
The Detroit Tigers have managed to hold onto first place in the AL Central despite winning just eight of their last 23 road games. Manager Jim Leyland is hoping his offense wakes up before their road woes cost them.
Ryan Howard's power. Cliff Lee's pitching. The Philadelphia Phillies appear to have all the pieces in place for another World Series run.
Newly acquired third baseman Bill Hall joined the Seattle Mariners for Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers and left-handed pitcher Garrett Olson was sent to Triple-A.
Schafer stands out as Braves drop spring openerOutfield phenom Jordan Schafer hit a solo homer, stole a base, scored two runs and displayed a strong throwing arm as the Atlanta Braves opened the Grapefruit League season with a 5-4 loss to Detroit.
Brandon Lyon, Tigers agree to $4.25M, 1-year dealBrandon Lyon agreed to a $4.25 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers, who are trying to improve their bullpen.
Tigers, Lyon nearing agreement on multi-year dealTeam officials were negotiating Thursday with the agent for Brandon Lyon toward what is expected to be a multi-year deal.
Tiger Stadium Preservation Group Gets Boost - Detroit Local News Story - WDIV DetroitTigers agree to terms with Taiwanese pitcherThe Detroit Tigers have agreed to a contract with a Taiwanese pitcher who played for his national team at the Beijing Olympics.
Tigers expected to monitor CorderoThe Tigers, still on the lookout for a closer and other relief help, are expected to keep track of free-agent reliever Chad Cordero as he starts working out in front of scouts.
Rodney may not be a full time closer for TigersDetroit Tigers officials left baseball's Winter Meetings last month having missed out on relief help but reminding reporters that they still have a closer on their roster in Fernando Rodney, who held the role at last season's end.
Zumaya could begin throwing soonTigers reliever Joel Zumaya could begin throwing within a week as he continues to progress from the stress fracture in his shoulder that ended his 2008 season.
Tigers seek turnaround under the radarThe last time the Tigers finished in last place, they rebounded with a 29-game improvement from 2003 to '04 that began the franchise's long-term turnaround.
Tigers agree to 1-year deal with catcher TreanorThe Detroit Tigers have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with catcher Matt Treanor.
Tigers lose out on Putz, pick up JacksonOutflanked by the New York Mets in their attempts to trade for Seattle closer J.J. Putz, the Detroit Tigers elected to address their starting rotation instead, acquiring 14-game winner Edwin Jackson from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for outfielder Matt Joyce.
Tigers reach agreement with SS EverettThe Tigers and Everett have agreed to a one-year, $1 million deal plus incentives, according to multiple published reports.
Report: Tigers acquire C Laird from RangersThe Tigers late Sunday night acquired catcher Gerald Laird from the Texas Rangers in exchange for Class AA pitcher Guillermo Moscoso and a second prospect, a major league source told the web site.
Tigers priority? Shore up the pitching staffOn paper the Tigers had a tremendous team going into the 2008 season. They were a popular pick to win the AL pennant. But looking good on paper is one thing and playing well on the field quite another.
Tigers make contact with lefty BeimelThe bullpen-needy Detroit Tigers have added Joe Beimel to the list of left-handed relievers they may try to sign. The club has been in touch with his agent, according to the Detroit Free Press.
Peavy a Brave? Pretty darn enticingJake Peavy is an Alabama native who would waive his no-trade clause to pitch for the Atlanta Braves. He's also the 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner with a 3.25 career ERA and has made 27-plus starts for six consecutive seasons. Hmmm ... pretty enticing.
One year later, Jurrjens goes from unknown to staff aceHe arrived with the Braves last October an unknown commodity, a young pitcher acquired for shortstop Edgar Renteria. But after a 13-win season, Jair Jurrjens finds himself the center pillar of Atlanta's rotation.
Parr aces debut as Braves shut out NatsJames Parr fired six shutout innings of two-hit ball in his major-league debut, and the Braves' bullpen did its job as Atlanta opened a seven-game homestand with a 2-0 victory over Washington Thursday at Turner Field.
Braves power past Cards, halt five-game skidIt's been a horrible week for the Braves, but Thursday brought some good news: five decent innings from Mike Hampton, four shutout innings from the bullpen, and three-hit games from Clint Sammons and Omar Infante as the Braves won 9-4 to snap a five-game losing streak.
Jurrjens, McCann lead the way as Braves bash Phils in opener of critical seriesJair Jurrjens pitched three-hit ball over eight sparkling shutout innings, and Brian McCann homered twice and drove in five as the Braves opened a critical three-game series at Philadelphia with a resounding 8-2 victory.
Bob Herbert: Feeling No Pain -- On Phil GrammBob writes: A pro basketball player named Micheal (yes, that's the way he spells it) Ray Richardson once famously said of the New York Knicks franchise: "The ship be sinking."
Physicians Routinely Protect Incompetent Colleagues; 45 Percent Admit Failure to Report (NaturalNews) Nearly half of doctors fail to report colleagues who are impaired or incompetent to the proper authorities, according to a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
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