Detroit Tigers News

Boesch's hitting streak extends to 12 games

Published: May 19, 2012

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Brennan Boesch's second-inning single Saturday extended his hitting streak to a career best of 12 games. During the first 11 games of the streak, he went 13-for-40 (.325).
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Jackson, Valverde work out on field

Published: May 19, 2012

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Austin Jackson and Jose Valverde worked out on the field at Comerica Park Saturday, playing catch and doing some running for the first time since suffering their respective injuries.
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Tigers pay tribute to Negro Leagues

Published: May 19, 2012

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To celebrate the 18th Annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game and Tenth Annual Negro Leagues Weekend, the Tigers invited several former players from different teams to be honored at Comerica Park.
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Leyland awed by Verlander's performance

Published: May 19, 2012

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Tigers manager Jim Leyland has spent much of his managerial career trying not to go overboard on praise. After 48 years in baseball, there isn't much he hasn't seen.
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Verlander loses shot at third no-no in ninth

Published: May 19, 2012

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Justin Verlander was vying to become the fourth pitcher since 1919, and the sixth in history, to throw three no-hitters, but the Pirates' Josh Harrison broke up Verlander's bid with a one-out single up the middle in the ninth inning.
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Watching Verlander is like a slice of heaven

Published: May 19, 2012

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To see Justin Verlander at the top of his game is one of the real special things this game has to offer.
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Smyly faces fellow Arkansas native Burnett

Published: May 19, 2012

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Tigers rookie Drew Smyly and Pirates veteran A.J. Burnett have similar backgrounds, but have completely different results on the mound this season. Smyly is 1-0 and third in the American League with a 1.61 ERA, whereas Burnett is 1-2 with a 5.12 ERA.
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Lions wideout Johnson tosses first pitch

Published: May 19, 2012

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Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson was recently named by Sports Illustrated as the "Athlete from Another Sport Most Likely to Have Success in the NBA". They might want to consider him for the baseball list as well.
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Jackson, Valverde remain day to day

Published: May 19, 2012

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The news was an improvement for Tigers leadoff man Austin Jackson and closer Jose Valverde. It was not a return.
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Verlander to get nod in Interleague opener

Published: May 18, 2012

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At two games under .500, the Tigers have yet to win consecutive games in May. Perhaps Interleague Play will be the answer, as Detroit will open a three-game set against the Pirates on Friday at Comerica Park.
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