15-14, 2 games behind Cle. Boy, last night was fun. On a night when Verlander was far from his best (and apologetic for his on-field behavior), the offense came through and left just enough cushion for Valverde to load the bases on 3 walks (one intentional) before closing out the game. It’s been hashed and rehashed, … Continue reading Game 2012.30: Tigers at Mariners
The 12-11 Tigers, now only percentage points out of first, look to sweep the abbreviated 2-game home series with the Royals this afternoon. Justin “No-Hitter” Verlander will take on Jonathan “No-Hitter” Sanchez. Today’s player of the Pre-game: Austin Jackson, who last night put up his 3rd 4-hit game already this season. Today’s Dirks-Day-To-Day Lineup: Austin … Continue reading Game 2012.24: Royals at Tigers
Alex Avila is reporting that Miggy is “20-25” lbs lighter. Can you tell (images)? Tom Gage breaks down the 40 man here. They are at 24 signed after yesterday. Kate Upton is moonlighting as a spokesmodel for MLB2K12. See JV getting just a tip or two here. Comerica is getting a face lift. Look for … Continue reading Slimmed Down Miggy and Other News
Let’s start with what remains the most pressing question other than Why is Brandon Inge still a Tiger? and that is, who will be pitching on April 15th in the D against the Pale Hose? Due to a silly opening weekend where the Tigers play 3 games in 5 days, I’m guessing that April 15th … Continue reading DTW News and Notes
There’s gonna be more in the coming days, but JV was named the Players Choice Player of the Year for 2011. Besides having the most confusing name, this award is the top award bestowed by an all player vote, and produced for the MLB Network during a slow content period. It’s not the Cy Young … Continue reading Awards Talk
Well, they didn’t clinch, and they didn’t extend the winning streak to 13, and they didn’t look particularly good. (Actually, they did clinch a playoff spot, if you count the game 163 thing as a 1-game playoff). Some of the credit has to go to Brandon McCarthy, who shut down the hottest offense in the … Continue reading Game 2011.151: Tigers at A’s
A few numbers for you guys… 14, .5, 10, 3. Answers at the end. JV takes on Masterson for the sweep. Is there any question that it’s going to happen? I can actually see the momentum. It looks like this – Phil Coke throwing breaking ball after breaking ball for 4 strikeouts in 5 batters. … Continue reading Game 2011.143: Tigers at Indians
Brad Penny was daytime Bad, and surrounded by a bit of clown show defense, but the Tigers made an improbably comeback from a 7-run deficit to put the White Sox on the verge of a sweep, and an 8 1/2 game Central hill to climb. Max Scherzer (13-8, 4.52) climbs the mound for the Tigers, … Continue reading Game 2011.140: White Sox at Tigers
First place by 5.5 games. High fives all the way around. – AJax DP to end the game on Sunday? Been there, seen that, says Ol’ Smokey. – Freep had a nice compilation of national articles on JV’s 19th win. Tigers look for their 5th in a row, to go 12 games over .500, and … Continue reading Game 2011.128: Tigers at Rays
Well, we asked for it, and now we got it. Rick Knapp is out as the Tigers pitching coach, Jeff Jones is in. The Tigers’ pitching staff has been awful over the last two years, and really hasn’t been good as a whole since 2006. But is Knapp the culprit? Or the scapegoat for Dombrowski’s under … Continue reading Game 2011.86: Tigers at Angels
September 1, 2011. That is the day the Tigers look to finish the 3-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals, since Sunday they were thwarted by weather. By then, the Indians should be in the rear-view mirror. Breaking news: Grady Sizemore back on the DL (sighs from Grady’s Ladies). Today, May 16, 2001, is the … Continue reading Game 2011.41: Blue Jays at Tigers
On June 15th, 1938, Johnny Vander Meer, in only his second big league season, took the mound for the Cincinnatti Reds against the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field. It was only four days after Vander Meer had no hit the Boston Braves at Crosley Field. Despite walking 8 against 7 strikeouts, Vander Meer pulled off … Continue reading Game 2011.39: Royals at Tigers