Gardenhire says he'd like to return, but that's up to Tigers
DETROIT (AP) - Ron Gardenhire doesn't seem terribly stressed about his future. The Detroit manager said Wednesday he'd like to return next season, but he'll understand whatever decision the Tigers make. Gardenhire is in his second season at the helm, and it was obvious when he took over that the team would be facing a significant rebuild. Detroit went 64-98 last year and is on...
Indians roll past Tigers 10-1
DETROIT (AP) - The Cleveland Indians found out Tuesday that star third baseman Jose Ramirez will miss the rest of the regular season because of a wrist injury. They couldn't have picked a better place to get the news. Hours after the team announced Ramirez had undergone surgery, the Indians did what they've done for the past three seasons - beat up on the Detroit Tigers.
Tigers star Cabrera leaves game early with biceps tightness
DETROIT (AP) - Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera has left the game against the Cleveland Indians with tightness in his left biceps. The Tigers DH looked uncomfortable while striking out in his first two at-bats Tuesday night. The team announced the move was for precautionary measures. Cabrera tore his left biceps on June 12 last season and missed the remainder of the year. He is hitting...
Cron, Schoop power Twins to 7-4 win over Tigers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The first-place Minnesota Twins didn't get many hits off Detroit starter Matthew Boyd, but they certainly made them count. C.J. Cron and Jonathan Schoop homered, Martín Pérez pitched six solid innings and Minnesota beat the last-place Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Sunday to win two of three in the weekend series. "It was a good effort from all of our guys,...
Sano and Cave homer again, Twins overcome Tigers 8-5
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The first four innings Saturday night certainly weren't pristine for the Minnesota Twins and starting pitcher Kyle Gibson. Too many groundballs found holes. And Twins infielders failed to make several plays behind him. But Gibson kept the game within reach until the Twins hitters solved veteran Tigers starter Edwin Jackson. Miguel Sano's three-run homer capped a...
Rodríguez slam, VerHagen lead Tigers over Twins 9-6
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins are looking for a big finish, and José Berríos has turned into a concern for the AL Central leaders. Berríos surrendered Ronny Rodríguez's first career grand slam in the sixth inning of Minnesota's 9-6 loss to the lowly Detroit Tigers on Friday night.
Cole strikes out 12, Bregman HR lifts Astros over Tigers 6-3
HOUSTON (AP) - A day after failing to back a gem by ace Justin Verlander, Alex Bregman and the Houston Astros were determined to convert on another from Gerrit Cole. Cole struck out 12 over seven scoreless innings, Bregman homered and the Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 Thursday night. After the Tigers stunned Houston in a 2-1 win Wednesday despite Verlander's complete-game two-hitter,...
Verlander allows 2 HRs in 2-hitter, loses 2-1 to Tigers
HOUSTON (AP) - Justin Verlander was splendid against the Detroit Tigers, pitching a two-hitter and fanning 11 in another dominant performance for the Astros. Houston's offense wasn't nearly as sharp on Wednesday night, and it led to an unusual, tough-luck 2-1 loss. "Just an incredible performance," manager A.J. Hinch said. "Just not one that we could help him with. We...
Astros hit 3 homers, beat Tigers 6-3 as Sanchez exits early
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston's win over Detroit on was tempered by news that shortstop Carlos Correa and starter Aaron Sanchez are both heading to the injured list. George Springer, Jose Altuve and Martín Maldonado homered to lead the Astros to a 6-3 victory Tuesday night before manager A.J. Hinch announced the impending moves.
Gurriel has 2 RBIs, helps Astros over Tigers 5-4
HOUSTON (AP) - The Houston Astros allowed 14 hits on Monday night against the Detroit Tigers. They were able to escape with a win despite all the traffic on the bases by making big pitches when it mattered most. Yuli Gurriel had two hits and drove in two runs as the Astros built a lead with a big first inning and held on for the 5-4 victory.
Choi's has 2-run single in 9th, Rays beat Tigers 5-4
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Ji-Man Choi raised his arms into the air as he saw his game-winning hit clear the infield. There was good reason to celebrate after the Tampa Bay Rays kept themselves in the AL's second wild-card spot and avoided a series loss to the woeful Detroit Tigers. Choi's two-run single in the bottom of the ninth completed a rally from a late three-run deficit and gave the...
Brosseau's RBI single in 13th lifts Rays past Tigers 1-0
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Mike Brosseau came through in the 13th inning to finish a long night and end an extended scoring drought by the Tampa Bay Rays. Brosseau's pinch-hit RBI single in the 13th drove in Eric Sogard to give the Rays a 1-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night in a game in which the Rays struck out 24 batters without walking any.
Trio of Tigers pitchers combine to blank Rays 2-0
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays came home but didn't bring their bats. Daniel Norris, Drew VerHagen and Joe Jimenez combined on a five-hitter to outpitch Charlie Morton, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Rays 2-0 on Friday night. "We didn't hit," Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "You're not going to win if you don't score and we didn't...
Norris gets the start for Tigers in series opener against Rays
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Seager's 3 RBIs lead Mariners over Tigers, 7-2
DETROIT (AP) - The Seattle Mariners overcame a slow start and found a way to get past the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. Kyle Seager drove in three runs, including two in a three-run third inning, and the Mariners topped the Tigers with a 7-2 victory. "I don't think we were ready to go in the first couple innings," Mariners manager Scott Servais said. "It was a day game and...
Seager, Murphy combine for five homers in Mariners win over Tigers
DETROIT (AP) - Kyle Seager left Comerica Park with the first three-homer game of his career and he had no idea how it happened. Seager homered in the fourth, sixth and ninth innings, driving in six runs as the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 11-6 on Tuesday night. "I don't remember ever hitting three in a game at any level," he said. "I'm not sure I've...
Dozier, Soler each homer twice as Royals beat Tigers 10-2
DETROIT (AP) - Comerica Park's spacious outfield has frustrated hitters many times over the years. It hasn't been a big deal for Hunter Dozier and Jorge Soler this season. Dozier and Jorge Soler each homered twice Sunday, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 10-2 for a split of the four-game series between the worst teams in the AL Central.
Royals snap Tigers win streak 7-0
DETROIT (AP) - Mike Montgomery finally got Kansas City a win, 11 years after being drafted by the Royals. The 30-year-old Montgomery struck out a career-high 12 in seven innings as the Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 7-0 Saturday. "It took a little while to get my first win as a Royal, but it feels good," Montgomery said. "We needed this one, which makes it even better."
WATCH: Jackson wins in return to Tigers, beats Royals 5-2
DETROIT (AP) - Ten years later, Edwin Jackson still loves Detroit and Comerica Park. Friday night, the feeling was mutual. Jackson pitched neatly into the seventh inning in his return to Detroit, overcoming an inside-the-park home run and leading the Tigers to a 5-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
Detroit Tigers release 2B Josh Harrison following injuries
The Detroit Tigers have released second baseman Josh Harrison after reinstating him from the injured list.