Brayan Villarreal News

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

Alex Avila knocked in three runs and scored twice as the Detroit Tigers hammered the Minnesota Twins, 10-6, in the opener of a three-game series at Target Field.

I have spent the last 2 articles trying to "fix" the Detroit Tigers' hitters. Part 3 of this series will take a peek at the pitching and see what needs mending.

It seemed like only a matter of time before the Detroit Tigers parted ways with right-handed reliever Collin Balester.

That was before he tested his nagging abdominal strain on the field during Tigers' batting practice at Progressive Field, though, and quickly discovered it still wasn't going to happen.

Austin Jackson might be back for tonight's game, the Verlanders have written a book about their life and their sons, and Armando Galarraga signs a contract with the Astros .

Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland has had his work cut out for him the past week while managing a shorthanded bench that has restricted his decision-making. But that should change pretty soon.

On Thursday, reliever Brayan Villarreal was recalled from Triple A Toledo. He has made two appearances in the last three games.

The Pittsburgh Pirates bounced back from nearly being no-hit on Firday night, beating the Detroit Tigers 4-3 Saturday afternoon.

Coming into the year with the highest expectations in recent memory, The Tigers are 16-18 and four games behind Cleveland , over one-fifth through the season.

I'm frustrated, you're frustrated, everyone's frustrated. Getting swept by the Twins is frustrating The Tigers not hitting, pitching or fielding is frustratingly frustrating.

At two games under .500, the Tigers have yet to win consecutive games in May, going 7-9 in the month, and the latest loss was a 4-3 decision to the Twins on Thursday.

Almost exactly a year ago I wrote this article chronicling the early season struggles of the Detroit Tigers' bullpen.

Miguel Cabrera slides safely into third base, advancing on a deep fly ball out by Prince Fielder in the fifth inning.

Detroit Tigers closer Jose Valverde is expected to be sidelined for the next few games with a strained lower back.

Jim Leyland mentioned before Wednesday night's game that although the Detroit Tigers were struggling, they weren't playing sloppy baseball.

Derek Jeter scores game-winning run on Brayan Villarreal's passed ball in 9th inning, Yankees tame Detroit Tigers, 7-6 Curtis Granderson's five-hit, three-home run gameA against Twins earns Yankee Big Apple Player of the Week crownA Bobby Valentine's Boston Red Sox look more like pushovers than rivals as Yankees smash them in series opener at ... (more)

Ivan Nova's streak ends at 15, one shy of Roger Clemens' franchise record, after Yankees' 5-0 loss against Baltimore Orioles Derek Jeter scores game-winning run on Brayan Villarreal's passed ball in 9th inning, Yankees tame Detroit Tigers, 7-6 Yankees roll on Jackie Robinson night as Derek Jeter hits 3-run homer in 11-5 win over LA Angels Yankees ... (more)

The 14-13, 2nd Place Tigers take the long bus ride to Seattle and take on the Mariners in a 3-game series.

Dirks' dagger: Andy Dirks drills a solo homer with two out in the eighth, giving the Tigers an insurance run.