Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton: ‘Weak moment’ led to drinking relapse

Hamilton, a recovering drug addict, said he had a relapse and had three or four drinks earlier this week at a Dallas-area bar. He said he will take specific steps to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

Reports: Rangers star Josh Hamilton suffers another relapse

Texas Rangers star outfielder Josh Hamilton, who has battled a long and public battle with drugs and alcohol, was seen drinking at a Dallas bar earlier this week, according to reports.

Austin Jackson ‘biggest key’ to Tigers’ offense, Jim Leyland says

Speaking Thursday morning with Matt Shepard on WDFN, Leyland said, "The big boys (Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder) are keys, obviously, but if Jackson cuts down on his strikeouts and gets on base a lot, we’re going to have one heck of an offense."

Carlos Guillen’s Tiger career: Better than you might have thought

In the long history of the Tigers, Guillen ranks as the 30th-best hitter they’ve ever had. That’s certainly not gold, silver or bronze territory, but all in all, it’s not bad.

Tigers nearly set for spring camp

The questions that remain about the Tigers, following a glamorous $214 million interlude last week, suddenly seem more pertinent. Because it’s no longer January.

Carlos Guillen’s career as a Tiger is over; he signs with Mariners

Guillen and the Mariners on Wednesday agreed to a minor league contract, which includes an invitation to spring training. Considering his injury history, the Mariners probably are looking at Guillen as a candidate to be the designated hitter and possibly pinch-hit.

Tigers could plug as many as 10 players into DH spot

Despite the signing of slugger Prince Fielder, there’s a spot in the Tigers lineup that remains open. Designated hitter, of course. It won’t be open in 2013 when Victor Martinez returns from the two surgeries he’s facing to repair his damaged left knee. But for this season, it is.

Denny McLain should learn from Brandon Inge instead of ridiculing him

The way Inge has approached his decline is to work hard and hope he’ll be able to help the team for which he has played since 2001. As befits your flamboyant personality, Denny, you approached your decline differently.

Tigers still among bidders for Yoenis Cespedes

So says Jim Bowden of ESPN.com, who wrote Cespedes will travel to the United States in 7-10 days to meet with clubs. He said the Tigers, Marlins, Cubs, White Sox and Orioles were among six teams interested in the Cuban outfielder.

Prince Fielder signing stokes buzz for Tigers tickets

As quickly as reports floated last week that a spectacular left-handed slugger was coming to Detroit, phone lines at Comerica Park heated like an oven broiler.

Victor Martinez has first surgery on knee

Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez suffered much more than a torn left ACL two weeks ago when he slipped during a conditioning drill.

Ron Washington gets two-year contract extension with Rangers

Ron Washington felt he was the right guy for the job when the Texas Rangers hired him as their manager, despite his inexperience in that role and the rebuilding effort that was just getting started.

Tigers’ Victor Martinez undergoes knee surgery

Martinez, the Tigers designated hitter/catcher, underwent microfracture surgery, as well as repairs to both the medial and lateral meniscus in his left knee on Friday, the Tigers announced.

Nick Castellanos remains in Tigers’ plans

Denny McLain’s message to Brandon Inge: Get over it

Dodgers narrow bidding field for team

Miguel Cabrera good enough to make risky move work

Jim Leyland, Miguel Cabrera embrace switch to third base to accommodate Fielder

Miguel Cabrera was eager to play 3B even before Fielder’s signing

Fielder's signing shows Tigers owner Mike Ilitch isn't messing around

Q&A: Cecil Fielder says Mike Ilitch wanted to sign Prince since '02 draft

Agent Scott Boras delivers another star to the Tigers

Prince Fielder begins his 'dream come true'

Tigers notebook: Cecil Fielder's bragging about son becomes reality

Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski’s Job 1: Whatever Ilitch wants

Forget the tofu for Fielder

Fielder: ‘This is an awesome moment’; Cabrera to play 3B

Tigers confident stars will align favorably with Cabrera at 3B