Masahiro Tanaka retired 12 batters in order — the first six on strikeouts — in four perfect innings to lead the New York Yankees’ 7-1 win over the Detroit Tigers Saturday at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Tigers starter Daniel Norris also pitched well, but he surrendered a two-run, wind-aided home run to Gary Sanchez in the first inning.
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Jays reliever TJ House hit on head by line drive
Toronto Blue Jays reliever T.J. House was taken off the field in an ambulance Friday after being hit on the head by a line drive in the ninth inning of a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers.
Saupold shines, but Australia falls to Cuba
Saupold, a 27-year-old right-hander in the Tigers organization, tossed four scoreless innings, scattering four hits while walking one and striking out four. Cuba mounted a threat against Saupold in the fourth, loading the bases with one out.
Detroit Tigers: Who Should Be In the Rotation and the Bullpen
… of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports Even though Opening Day is one month away, there are already clear signs about the starting rotation. Of course, Justin …
Kate Upton Dancing In A Pool
Justin Verlander is the pitching ace for the Detroit Tigers and he’s dating supermodel Kate Upton and on Sunday she rivaled her cat daddy video. As he was taking a load off by the pool with his dog, Kate decided it was a good time to dance. We thank you for doing this while you were soaking wet!!!
Brad Ausmus taps into tradition as Tigers hone in on last chance together
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Kinsler still a Tiger after shrugging off trade talk
When the Detroit Tigers indicated they were willing to listen to offers for their top players, Ian Kinsler became a prime candidate to be traded. “This is the club I want to be on.
Anthony Gose arrives in Lakeland as long shot in crowded CF race
Even if Anthony Gose has at times tested the patience of the Detroit Tigers organization, manager Brad Ausmus is still in his corner. Gose arrived at Tiger Town on Friday as a non-roster invitee and probably at least fifth in the pecking order for the team’s vacant center field job.
Moylan, Hendriks set for Australia at World Baseball Classic
Kansas City Royals free agent pitcher Peter Moylan and Oakland reliever Liam Hendriks are among the 28 players on Australia’s roster for the World Baseball Classic. Also included in the roster announced Thursday were former Seattle and Arizona pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith and pitcher Warwick Saupold, who spent most of the season with the Detroit Tigers’ AAA affiliate in Toledo.
8 big problems facing the Rio Summer Olympics
With two months until the 2016 Summer Games, athletes have begun lining up to express reservations about attending the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro because of the prevalence of the Zika virus in Brazil. And some may skip the Games altogether.
Detroit Tigers: Most Unpredictable Player on the 2017 Team
… in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports Zimmermann was signed by the Tigers to be one of the leaders in the rotation. In 2015, he led the NL in games played: he started 33 …
Max Scherzer receives 2016 Cy Young Award
Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer, shown during the 2016 season, won his second Cy Young Award. NEW YORK – The annual Baseball Writers Association of America awards dinner began with a montage, a season-in-summary highlight reel carefully crafted to spotlight each of the evening’s honorees.
Detroit Tigers TigerFest Builds Buzz for the 2017 Baseball Season
There is something in the air at the home of the Detroit Tigers. And it wasn’t just the sun.