It’s Starting to Smell Like 1982

Blogs Source:[ The Daily Fungo: Detroit Tigers Baseball ] - 7 minutes ago

As the Tigers’ tumble from contender to irrelevant bystander accelerates, I’ve been thinking about other seasons that began with promise only to result in an unexpected death spiral. One that jumps to mind is 1982. You’re forgiven if that season brings back only memories of Harvey Kuenn’s Brewers — Harvey’s Wallbangers — which marched to [...]... Read More »

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Former Tiger Edwin Jackson traded to the White Sox

Local News Source:detnews.com - Tigers-MLB - 58 minutes ago

The Chicago White Sox acquired right-handed starter Edwin Jackson from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday for right-hander Daniel Hudson and left-hander David Holmberg, ESPN reported.... Read More »

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Former Tiger Edwin Jackson traded to White Sox

Local News Source:freep.com | Tigers - about 2 hours ago

PHOENIX -- The Arizona Diamondbacks have traded right-hander Edwin Jackson to the Chicago White Sox for pitchers Dan Hudson and David Holmberg.... Read More »

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Jhonny Peralta Needs To Provide Detroit Tigers With Quality Play

National News Source:Bleacher Report - Detroit Tigers - about 2 hours ago

  The Detroit Tigers needed more help than ever nearing the end of the trade deadline, having lost Magglio Ordonez, Brandon Inge, and Joel Zumaya to injury. Not to mention the Tigers had dropped seven of their last 10 games. Needless to say, they needed to make a big move to fill some of the gaping holes at the various positions they lost. That’s where Jhonny Peralta came in the picture. Peralta looked very attractive to the Tigers management considering the club had no players that ... Read More »

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Tigers promote OF Jeff Frazier; IF Jeff Larish designated for assignment

Local News Source:detnews.com - Tigers-MLB - about 2 hours ago

The Tigers announced today have purchased the contract of outfielder Jeff Frazier from Triple A Toledo and designated the contract of infielder Jeff Larish for assignment. Frazier hit .273 with 68 runs scored, 32 doubles, 23 home runs and 68 RBI in 104 games with the Mud Hens.... Read More »

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Tigers Today: July 30, 2010

Blogs Source:[ The Daily Fungo: Detroit Tigers Baseball ] - about 3 hours ago

Tigers’ Record: 51-50, 3rd place; 6 GB Chicago Today’s Game Tigers @ Red Sox | 7:10 p.m. ET – Fenway Park | On the air: FSD/AM 1270 and 97.1 FM Pitching Matchup Armando Galarraga (3-3) vs. Jon Lester (11-5) Yesterday’s Results Rays 4 – Tigers 2 W: David Price (14-5) L: Rick Porcello (4-9) Tigers [...]... Read More »

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Friday's Tigers trade rumors

Local News Source:freep.com | Tigers - July 30 10:59 AM EDT

Several teams - but not the Tigers - were busy Thursday, strengthening their lineups for the stretch run.... Read More »

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The Detroit Tigers All-Time Starting Rotation

National News Source:Bleacher Report - Detroit Tigers - July 30 08:43 AM EDT

Imagine you are responsible to select an all-time starting rotation for the Detroit Tigers.  The pitchers you pick will form the Tigers all-time team and compete against the best of their competition. Who would you select?  To whom would you give the ball to face off against Walter Johnson, Lefty Grove, Whitey Ford, Jim Palmer, and Roger Clemens?  Who would be your backup pitchers and relievers as well? The guidelines are simple: You may select pitchers from any era since the ... Read More »

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We have their numbers

Local News Source:freep.com | Tigers - July 30 03:57 AM EDT

Well, the stats make it look like the Tigers match up well against the Boston Red Sox today, except for their win-loss records. Tigers starter Armando Galarraga, still looking for his first win after the All-Star break, is 1-0 lifetime against the Sox. And Boston's Jon Lester is 0-1 against the Tigers, with both of their games coming this season. 7 p.m., Fox Sports Detroit.... Read More »

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Power Rankings: Pitchers know their places (Yahoo! Sports)

National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Detroit Tigers News - July 29 07:41 PM EDT

Joba Chamberlain can't throw the eighth and Jamie Shields could sit in only one spot during Matt Garza's no-hitter.... Read More »

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AL Central Update: Have The Motor City Kitties Used Up All Nine Lives?

National News Source:Bleacher Report - Detroit Tigers - July 29 05:35 PM EDT

Is the baseball season really a marathon? Or, can injuries, poor play, and bad luck end your season in just a couple of weeks? The Detroit Tigers will be able to answer those questions rather quickly. After a mediocre first two months of the season, the Detroit Tigers scratched and clawed their way to the division lead on June 28th. As the Minnesota Twins spun their wheels in first-place, objects in their mirror were closer than they appeared.  The Detroit Tigers were sparked by an 8-1 str... Read More »

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Frazier to man outfield for Tigers on Friday

National News Source:Detroit Tigers News - July 29 04:51 PM EDT

Frazier to man outfield for Tigers on Friday... Read More »

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Price wins AL-best 14th game (AP)

National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Detroit Tigers News - July 29 02:59 PM EDT

David Price became the AL's first 14-game winner, Carlos Pena had four RBIs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 Thursday to complete a four-game sweep. Price (14-5) allowed two runs and seven hits in 6 1-3 innings, tying the team record for wins in season. He struck out nine and walked two.... Read More »

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Game 2010.101: Tigers at Rays

Blogs Source:The Detroit Tiger Weblog - July 29 09:04 AM EDT

Tigers try to avoid the sweep at the Trop. Porcello v. Price, 12:10 EDT start.... Read More »

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The Detroit Tigers DFA Wilkin Ramirez

Blogs Source:Detroit Tigers - July 29 08:48 AM EDT

The Tigers have designated 24-year old righty swinging outfielder Wilkin Ramirez for assignment. Ramirez played in 97 games in AA+AAA-ball last season and he was 84 of 365 (.230 avg, .753 OPS) with 49 runs scored, 19 homers, 56 RBIs and 12 stolen bases. He played in 15 games in his career [...]... Read More »

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The Detroit Tigers acquire Jhonny Peralta from the Cleveland Indians

Blogs Source:Detroit Tigers - July 29 08:44 AM EDT

The Tigers have acquired 28-year old righty swinging 3B/SS Jhonny Peralta from the Indians for 19-year old lefty starting pitcher Giovanni Soto. Peralta played in 91 games for the Indians this season and he was 82 of 334 (.246 avg, .698 OPS) with 37 runs scored, 7 homers and 43 RBIs. He has [...]... Read More »

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Tigers Today: July 29, 2010

Blogs Source:[ The Daily Fungo: Detroit Tigers Baseball ] - July 29 03:01 AM EDT

Tigers’ Record: 51-49, 3rd place; 5 GB Chicago Today’s Game Tigers @ Rays | 12:10 p.m. ET – Tropicana Field | On the air: FSD/AM 1270 and 97.1 FM Pitching Matchup Rick Porcello (4-8) vs. David Price (13-5) Yesterday’s Results Rays 7 – Tigers 4 W: Jeff Niemann (9-3) L: Eddie Bonine (4-1) HR: Miguel [...]... Read More »

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