http://www.detroitnews.com/graphics/detnews_printart.jpg http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage en-us Copyright 2013, detroitnews.com Saxotech Online online@detroitnews.com (The Detroit News Online) online@detroitnews.com (The Detroit News Online) http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 25 May 2013 05:00:00 EDT Sat, 25 May 2013 18:22:33 EDT 30 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130525/SPORTS0104/305250333/1129/rss15 ]]>Calling a big-league game is one of baseball's overlooked crafts. It requires a catcher who knows his pitcher, knows the hitters, and whose sense of rhythm must match a pitcher's circuitry. Sat, 25 May 2013 05:57:00 EDT Lynn Henning - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130525/SPORTS0104/305250333/1129/rss15 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130524/SPORTS0104/305240396/1129/rss15 ]]>With one out in the ninth, Sanchez lost what could have been his second career no-hitter when Twins catcher Joe Mauer lined a breaking pitch into center field. It was the only hit Sanchez allowed in a nine-inning masterpiece. Fri, 24 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Lynn Henning - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130524/SPORTS0104/305240396/1129/rss15 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130524/SPORTS0104/305240398/1129/rss15 ]]>Of course, if not for Mauer, it would've been worse. For the third time in his major league career, he spoiled a no-hitter in the ninth inning. Mauer drilled an Anibal Sanchez cutter right back up the middle with one out in the ninth. Fri, 24 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Tony Paul - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130524/SPORTS0104/305240398/1129/rss15 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130524/SPORTS0104/305240316/1129/rss15 ]]>In next month's draft, Ben Verlander is expected to go a lot higher than the 46th round the Tigers drafted him in 2010 as he was graduating high school. He was a prep pitcher and outfielder, and for two years in college. Fri, 24 May 2013 06:11:00 EDT Tom Gage - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130524/SPORTS0104/305240316/1129/rss15 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130524/SPORTS0104/305240349/1129/rss15 ]]>Once again coming through after an intentional walk to Miguel Cabrera in the eighth, Fielder drove in what proved to be the winning run. It was the fifth time in the last four games that Fielder has followed a Cabrera walk with a hit. Fri, 24 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT Tom Gage - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130524/SPORTS0104/305240349/1129/rss15 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130524/SPORTS0104/305240383/1129/rss15 A pediatric nurse said Friday she was in the right place at the right time to revive a 14-year-old girl who collapsed while dancing in the upper deck during a Kansas City Royals game. Fri, 24 May 2013 15:51:00 EDT Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130524/SPORTS0104/305240383/1129/rss15 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130523/SPORTS0104/305230429/1129/rss15 ]]>Cabrera tied a personal high on Thursday night by blasting a home run in his fourth consecutive game — something he'd done only once before in his career, but never as a Tiger. Thu, 23 May 2013 23:54:00 EDT Tom Gage - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130523/SPORTS0104/305230429/1129/rss15 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130523/OPINION03/305230422/1129/rss15 ]]>Count a certain white-haired scribe among those who sometimes fail to acknowledge Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander is one of us. Because he spins no-hitters and wins Cy Young and MVP awards, the baseball world tends to expect infallibility each time he pitches. Thu, 23 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Lynn Henning http://detroitnews.com/article/20130523/OPINION03/305230422/1129/rss15 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130523/SPORTS0104/305230413/1129/rss15 ]]>Rick Porcello has a 6-5 career record against the Twins but has earned wins in five of his last seven decisions against Minnesota. Porcello is Thursday night's starter as the Tigers open a four-game series against the Twins at Comerica Park. Thu, 23 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130523/SPORTS0104/305230413/1129/rss15 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130523/SPORTS0104/305230362/1129/rss15 ]]>The Tigers splashed past the Cleveland Indians 11-7 on Wednesday night to complete a two-game sweep of the first-place Tribe. They waited out delays of one hour and 50 minutes to win it. Thu, 23 May 2013 17:25:00 EDT Tom Gage - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130523/SPORTS0104/305230362/1129/rss15 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130523/SPORTS0104/305230363/1129/rss15 ]]>"(Verlander) hugged me for 10 minutes," manager Jim Leyland said about the decision to break his own rule of no pitcher staying in the game after a delay of more than an hour. This delay was an hour and two minutes. Thu, 23 May 2013 17:25:00 EDT Tom Gage - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130523/SPORTS0104/305230363/1129/rss15 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130523/METRO05/305230372/1129/rss15 AAA Michigan, the Michigan State Police and the Detroit Tigers are teaming up to promote teen-driving safety with an event at Comerica Park. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:45:00 EDT Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130523/METRO05/305230372/1129/rss15 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0104/305220428/1129/rss15 ]]>With Alex Avila hitting .174, is this the beginning of a switch to Brayan Pena as the regular Tigers catcher? "I don't want to indicate that Alex isn't our catcher," manager Jim Leyland said. "He is our catcher." Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Tom Gage - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0104/305220428/1129/rss15 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0104/305220430/1129/rss15 ]]>Tigers outfielder Torii Hunter has decided to give more than he originally planned to the Oklahoma tornado relief fund. At first, it was going to be $1,000 per home run. Wed, 22 May 2013 18:21:00 EDT Tom Gage - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0104/305220430/1129/rss15 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0104/305220418/1129/rss15 ]]>Miguel Cabrera, who homered again in the Tigers' 5-1 victory over the Indians on Tuesday night, now has'5 round-trippers with Detroit, good for a 10th-place tie among the franchise's career leaders. Wed, 22 May 2013 17:35:00 EDT - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0104/305220418/1129/rss15 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0104/305220359/1129/rss15 ]]>When Justin Verlander struggled in unprecedented ways during his last start — namely, that seven-run third inning in Texas — he said he intended to fix the problem by getting back to basics. His first start since then is here, in Cleveland. Wed, 22 May 2013 16:16:00 EDT Tom Gage - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0104/305220359/1129/rss15 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0104/305220405/1129/rss15 ]]>To honor U.S. veterans on Memorial Day, the Tigers will wear camouflage hats, and jerseys with camouflage numbers and the Old English "D" on Monday when they host the Pirates at Comerica Park. Wed, 22 May 2013 14:34:00 EDT - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0104/305220405/1129/rss15 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130521/SPORTS0104/305210404/1129/rss15 ]]>Perfection, thy name is Miguel Cabrera's swing. However, from the last out of the first inning to the final out of the eighth in the Tigers' 5-1 victory on Tuesday night over the Cleveland Indians, perfection could be found in the way Max Scherzer pitched. Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Tom Gage - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130521/SPORTS0104/305210404/1129/rss15 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130521/OPINION03/305210372/1129/rss15 ]]>If he doesn't pull out of this spiral, and in a hurry, the Tigers will be left with no practical choice but to return Avila, 26, to Triple A Toledo for a head-clearing stint that might put him back on track. Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Lynn Henning http://detroitnews.com/article/20130521/OPINION03/305210372/1129/rss15 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130521/SPORTS0104/305210396/1129/rss15 ]]>Andy Dirks will play center field for just the second time this season Tuesday night when the Tigers open a two-game series against the Indians. Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130521/SPORTS0104/305210396/1129/rss15 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130521/SPECIAL01/130520002/1129/rss15 ]]>The Tigers begin a big two-game series against the Indians on Tuesday night. Lynn Henning hosted a chat Tuesday where he took you questions and comments. Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://detroitnews.com/article/20130521/SPECIAL01/130520002/1129/rss15 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130521/OPINION03/305210301/1129/rss15 ]]>A lot of fans were probably aghast when the Tigers made the decision to sign Jose Valverde to a speculative contract earlier this year. A deeper look at the early returns shows there may be storm clouds on the horizon. Tue, 21 May 2013 21:45:00 EDT Kurt Mensching http://detroitnews.com/article/20130521/OPINION03/305210301/1129/rss15 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130521/SPORTS0104/305210304/1129/rss15 ]]>Their last starts were not their best, especially Verlander's. Pitchers can stub a toe, of course, but it's unusual for so many of the Tigers' starters to stub one at the same time. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:39:00 EDT Tom Gage - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130521/SPORTS0104/305210304/1129/rss15 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130520/SPORTS0104/305200342/1129/rss15 ]]>Despite three home runs by the Tigers slugger — his ninth, 10th and 11th of the season — the Tigers lost 11-8 on Sunday night. Cabrera connected in the third, the fifth and the eighth inning — the second time in his career he's hit three home runs in a game. Mon, 20 May 2013 18:15:00 EDT Tom Gage - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130520/SPORTS0104/305200342/1129/rss15 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130520/SPORTS0104/305200323/1129/rss15 ]]>Warwick Saupold, a 23-year-old Australian signed in January, is 3-1 and third in the league with a 2.03 earned-run average. Victor Larez, 25, is 5-1 with a 3.40 ERA and has a stingy 1.18 WHIP (walks plus hits per inning). Mon, 20 May 2013 14:29:00 EDT Lynn Henning - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130520/SPORTS0104/305200323/1129/rss15