Doug Fister News

We're now nearly two months into the 2012 MLB season, and as usual there are a number of teams surprising the masses with how they have performed thus far.

Even though the Tigers ' early struggles have been well documented throughout the past month, there are still signs of life from various points of this truly deep roster.

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.

Former Detroit Tigers reliever David Pauley is about to be out of another job. The Los Angeles Angels are expected to designate the right-handed Pauley for assignment Thursday, according to the Los Angeles Times .

I've got the solution for the Tigers offensive problems. It's simple really, and it has nothing to do with patience, and waiting for guys to come back to career norms .

Officially now, nothing is working. Not even Justin Verlander can light the Tigers' kindling wood, and the situation is heading toward desperate.

Legendary Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds manager Sparky Anderson used to say "Good seasons start with good beginnings." Sounds simple, right? Well don't tell that to the Tigers , Phillies and Red Sox.

The Tigers were jawing with umpire Jerry Meals last night for what seemed like most of the game.

Lose a few ballgames and everyone wonders who's going to get fired, traded, demoted, released, bought out, brought up, or otherwise saddled with the Tigers' soggy start.

Wayne Memorial High School student Victoria Bellamy stands on the field at Comerica Park where she was honored during pre-game ceremonies as the O E's Paws for Applause winner.

Alex Rodriguez finally saw his power return on Wednesday. The most controversial member of the 600 home run club added two more bombs to his collection en route to an easy Yankee win.

Cleveland Indians' Jason Kipnis tags home plate to score as Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila is late on the tag in the eighth inning in a baseball game, Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Cleveland.

Others, on the other hand, think the Tigers dearth of role players justify an "overrated" tag for the team.

Vinnie Pestano has a direct approach when it comes to pitching. When he takes the mound, he's does so to strikeout the opposing hitter.

Reigning AL Cy Young Justin Verlander has per-game averages of 7.6 strikeouts and 4.4 hits allowed with Detroit this season.

In front of more than 51,000 fans, Mickey Lolich faced Boston in the opener of a season-ending three-game series at Tiger Stadium on Oct.

Doug Fister continues his search for that elusive first win Wednesday when he takes the mound in the second game of a three-game series between the Tigers and Indians at Progressive Field.

The Tribe face off against the Detroit Tigers for the first time this season at Progresssive Field tonight.

The Detroit Tigers come to town tonight to kick off a three-game series , and while we'll surely become very familiar with the preseason AL Central favorites by the end of the season, this is the first time we've seen them in 2012.

After a little sample of interleague play this week against the Miami Marlins, intra-divisional play continues in Cleveland with the Detroit Tigers coming to town for the first time this year.