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Max Scherzer struck out nine and picked up the win. Prince Fielder had four hits.

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.

Justin Masterson and the Cleveland Indians ' stellar bullpen displayed the blueprint for season-long contention in the AL Central as Masterson went seven strong innings in the 2-1 win, and Vinnie Pestano and Chris Perez slammed the door, as the tribe beat the Detroit Tigers and Justin Verlander thursday afternoon at Progressive Field.

It's certainly not set in stone, but it appears right-handed reliever Luis Marte is on the verge of rejoining the Detroit Tigers.

Travis Hafner drove in two runs and Casey Kotchman had three hits as the Tigers fell, 5-3, tonight in Cleveland in the first game between these two AL Central rivals.

As grim and negative as that title sounds - this isn't going to be a negative piece.

Right-handed relief pitcher Luis Marte turned in a solid effort Monday in his first appearance this season with Triple-A Toledo.

Former Detroit Tigers manager Sparky Anderson established the 40 game mark as the first reasonable bench mark for evaluating baseball teams.

Oakland Athletics' Brandon Inge swings for a three-run homerun off Detroit Tigers' Duane Below during the sixth inning of a baseball game May 11, 2012, in Oakland, Calif.

Jamey Carroll hit a two-run double in the sixth inning to give Minnesota the lead, and the Twins outlasted the sloppy Detroit Tigers 11-7 on Wednesday night.

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.

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

Drew Brees says he's frustrated by a lack of communication with the New Orleans Saints in his ongoing contract negotiations and believes the club should show more urgency to get a long-term deal done.

Yu Darvish pitched 7 2-3 strong innings and Adrian Beltre had a two-run homer to help the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 4-1 on Wednesday night.

Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland said his team's come-from-behind win Tuesday was one of the most enjoyable games in his 21-year career.

Oakland Athletics' Brandon Inge swings for a three-run homerun off Detroit Tigers' Duane Below during the sixth inning of a baseball game May 11, 2012, in Oakland, Calif.

Five Detroit Tigers played in the 2011 All-Star game. How many Tigers will make the team in 2012? Major League Baseball is not due to first announce how the AL voting stands for another two weeks, but let's get an early jump on things and take a look at which Tigers -- at this point -- are most deserving to make the All-Star team.

I understand that Tiger fans are disappointed with the start of the season, I am too.

This entire game just felt overmanaged. From pulling Drew Smyly after 69 pitches, to way too many outs given away with bunts, a manager whose team scored five runs in the first three innings seemed to be trying to push buttons when few needed pushing.

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Collin Balester in the dugout after allowing a grand slam against the Oakland Athletics on May 10, 2012.