Detroit Tigers
Tigers making a run at AL Central leaders
After an absolutely abysmal start to the season, the Detroit Tigers have positioned themselves quite nicely for a second-half charge.
Recap: Kansas City vs. Detroit
Armando Galarraga was perfect through six innings, and wound up allowing three hits and a run over seven frames as Detroit topped Kansas City, 7-1, in the final test of a three-game set from Kauffman Stadium.
Recap: Kansas City vs. Detroit
Placido Polanco hit a solo home run and ended with two runs driven in, while Kenny Rogers was solid in six innings to lead the Detroit Tigers past the Kansas City Royals, 7-1, in a game that endured a rain delay of more than two hours.
Recap: Kansas City vs. Detroit
Miguel Cabrera had a 5-for-6 game with six runs driven in and two scored as the Detroit Tigers destroyed the Kansas City Royals, 19-4, in the opener of a three-game set at Kauffman Stadium.
Tigers recall Miner to start against Royals on Monday
The Detroit Tigers recalled pitcher Zach Miner from Triple-A Toledo Sunday, a day before the 26-year old will make his first start of the season against the Kansas City Royals.
Recap: Baltimore vs. Detroit
Justin Verlander's three-hit, 8 2/3-inning gem led the Tigers to a 5-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles to earn a split in the four-game series at Camden Yards.
Recap: Baltimore vs. Detroit
Luke Scott smacked a game-winning solo home run with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning to cap a remarkable 11-10 comeback win for the Baltimore Orioles over the Detroit Tigers in the third installment of a four-game set.
Recap: Baltimore vs. Detroit
Luke Scott belted two of Baltimore's four home runs in a 7-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers in the second matchup of a four-game set at Camden Yards.
Recap: Baltimore vs. Detroit
Brandon Inge belted a key two-run homer to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 6-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in the opener of a four-game series at Camden Yards.
Tigers activate Ordonez
The Detroit Tigers activated outfielder Magglio Ordonez from the 15-day disabled list prior to Thursday's game with the Baltimore Orioles.
Tigers send Thomas to minors to clear space for Ordonez
The Detroit Tigers have optioned outfielder Clete Thomas to Triple-A Toledo to clear space on their roster for Magglio Ordonez.
Recap: Detroit vs. Minnesota
Clete Thomas hit his first major league home run and Justin Verlander threw seven solid innings, as Detroit topped Minnesota, 4-2, to salvage the final contest of a four-game set with the Twins.
Recap: Detroit vs. Minnesota
Brendan Harris homered and drove in a season- high four runs as Minnesota withstood a late rally to edge Detroit, 6-5, in the third installment of a four-game set at Comerica Park.
Recap: Detroit vs. Minnesota
Glen Perkins kept the Tigers' bats off-balance over 6 2/3 frames, as the Minnesota Twins edged Detroit, 3-2, in the second installment of a four-game set from Comerica Park.
Tigers have crept back into picture in AL Central
While much of the attention in the American League Central has been pointed in the direction of the surging Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins, the third-place team should definitely not be overlooked.
Tigers agree to terms with first-rounder Perry
The Detroit Tigers have agreed to terms with pitcher Ryan Perry -- the team's 2008 first-round draft pick.
Recap: Detroit vs. Minnesota
Justin Morneau capped his five-hit day with the go-ahead home run in the top of the 11th for the Minnesota Twins, who edged Detroit, 7-6, in the opener of a four-game set with the Tigers.
Tigers activate Inge
The Detroit Tigers have activated catcher/third baseman Brandon Inge off the 15-day disabled list.
Recap: Detroit vs. Cleveland
Miguel Cabrera's game-ending two-run homer in the ninth inning gave the Detroit Tigers a come-from-behind, 8-6 win over Cleveland, completing a two-game sweep of the Indians.
Renteria leaves Tigers-Indians game
Detroit Tigers shortstop Edgar Renteria left Wednesday's game with the Cleveland Indians because of a mild left hamstring strain.
Recap: Detroit vs. Cleveland
Miguel Cabrera went 4-for-4 and recorded his first multi-homer game as a member of the Detroit Tigers in a 9-2 shellacking of the punchless Cleveland Indians in the first of a brief two-game series.
Report: Another setback for Willis
Struggling left-hander Dontrelle Willis reportedly has suffered an injury setback while pitching in the minors.
Recap: Seattle vs. Detroit
Marcus Thames' sacrifice fly off catcher- turned-pitcher Jamie Burke provided the winning margin as the Detroit Tigers won a 15-inning pitcher's duel over the Seattle Mariners, 2-1, to salvage a split in a four-game series at Safeco Field.
Recap: Seattle vs. Detroit
Jeff Clement delivered a pair of home runs, including a game-winning, two-run shot in the eighth, as the Seattle Mariners downed the Detroit Tigers, 3-2, in the third of a four-game set at Safeco Field.
Recap: Seattle vs. Detroit
Jamie Burke finished 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored, as the Seattle Mariners downed the Detroit Tigers, 4-1, in the second of a four-game set at Safeco Field.
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