Andy Dirks News

Headed into the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the Tigers were feeling anything but celebratory following a three-game sweep at the hands of the Cleveland Indians to start a 10-game road trip.

Rick Porcello will be on the mound today for the Detroit Tigers as they go for a sweep of the Minnesota Twins.

Boston 3, Tampa Bay 2: Jarrod Saltalamacchia had a pinch-hit, two-run homer off Fernando Rodney with one out in the ninth inning as the Red Sox won for the 11th time in 15 games.

Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski was at Jerry Uht Park this past week for a portion of the Erie SeaWolves' homestand that ends Monday.

You wake up. The phone rings. Someone wants to know why the Tigers are so erratic.

By TIM DAHLBERG AP Sports Columnist Hard to fault New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie for following the time-honored tradition of politicians everywhere: When in doubt, give the people what they want.

The music had kicked off at noon, but most fans were kept at bay by early rains that left the... "I gotta say," Beyonce told the crowd of 5500 fans who packed Revel, "it feels so good to be back... The Tigers' used a four-run fifth inning to propel them to a win over the Twins today in Minneapolis for Detroit's first two-game winning streak since ... (more)

Max Scherzer struck out nine in a rain-shortened outing and Prince Fielder had his first four-hit game with the Scherzer gave up three runs and six hits in 5 1/3 innings before leaving due to a rain delay and Andy Dirks had two doubles and two RBI for the Tigers.

The only change in today's lineup is Ramon Santiago taking over for Ryan Raburn at 2nd.

MINNEAPOLIS, May 26, 2012 -- Jim Leyland had a minor revelation Thursday night at the team hotel.

The Detroit Tigers offense burst out their long dormant state, banging out 16 hits in a 10-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins .

Ryan Raburn will start at second base tonight in his first game back after missing three games while on bereavement leave.

Not only did the Indians take the series from defending Central Division champion Detroit, they completed a sweep of the division favorites with a 2-1 victory over the Tigers on Thursday afternoon at Progressive Field - in a game that Justin Verlander pitched.

AUGUST 10: Manager Jim Leyland #10 takes starting pitcher Rick Porcello #48 of the Detroit Tigers during the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on August 10, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Brennan Boesch is an easy out at home in the second inning Thursday on the tag by Lou Marson.

Justin Masterson matched Justin Verlander pitch for pitch for first his career win over Detroit, and the first-place Cleveland Indians did just enough to beat the reigning AL MVP 2-1 Thursday to complete a three-game sweep... Justin Masterson matched Justin Verlander pitch for pitch for first his career win over Detroit, and the first-place ... (more)

I wasn't going to write a piece like this tonight .I had a respectable attempt at journalism planned and prepared exploring potential options for the Tigers at second base.

Reigning American League Most Valuable Player and Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander will take the mound in Cleveland on Thursday as the Tigers conclude a three-game series with the Indians.

In the end, it was the Detroit Tigers matching the Indians error for error, as the Indians won their second game in a row from the defending Central Division champs, 4-2, on Wednesday night at Progressive Field.

Detroit Tigers hitting coach Lloyd McClendon was ejected in the seventh inning by plate umpire Jerry Meals for protesting a called strike on third baseman Miguel Cabrera.