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Imperfect 10: Tigers shut out again
For Eddie Bonine, the honeymoon is over. The Tigers aren't feeling so hot at the moment, either.
Al Notes: Francona declines comment on racist threats
Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona declined comment on a report the team received a mailed threat targeting black and Latin players, but the team increased security for its series at Tampa Bay.
Bonderman has surgery, return still uncertain
Detroit Tigers right-hander Jeremy Bonderman had surgery Monday to correct a condition that caused a blood clot in his pitching arm.
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Scouting report: Detroit Tigers The Rocky Thursday, June 26, 2008 * Series history: The Rockies lead the all-time series 9-3, including 2-1 in Detroit in their only trip in 2003.
Rookie improves to 2-0 by getting Colorado batters to hit into 18 ground outs in 8 innings.
It is an impressive bit of craftsmanship, Eddie Bonine's pitching. If home plate was the geographic United States, Bonine throws pitches on the coastlines, rarely messing with the interior or the heartland.
Commentary: Tigers show why they're contenders
Why the Tigers could yet win the American League Central Division was all but flashed in electric letters on the Comerica Park scoreboard Thursday after Detroit beat St.
Tigers interested in free agent Freddy Garcia
The Tigers have contacted the representatives for free agent right-hander Freddy Garcia, an indication that they are seeking to add veteran talent in the middle of a still-hopeful season.
Kings of the road rule in October
The Mets come home Monday after their first winning road trip of the season, but there's still one big thing they have not been able to do for either Willie Randolph or Jerry Manuel : sweep a three-game set on ...
MLB Why the Detroit Tigers Will Win the World Series
As of June 18th, 2008, the Detroit Tigers are 4th in the AL central with a record of 34-38. Preseason CY Young candidate Justin Verlander is 3-9, Jeremy Bonderman is on the DL, and both Jacque Jones and ...
Unlikely stars blast Tigers back into contention
Baseball is not the sport of the epic thriller. It is not the 100-meter dash. It is more out of the soap opera-marathon genre.
Is Dontrelle's weight gain reason for struggles? Leyland doesn't know
White Sox radio announcer Ed Farmer, a former scout and Tigers right-hander, predicted that left-hander Dontrelle Willis 'is going to pitch well again.' After his control problems hit a new peak Monday, the ...
Lopez could be newest starter for Tigers
So many pitchers, so little room. That's one way to look at a rash of recent Tigers roster decisions.
Tigers' Bonderman has more tough luck
Some honest-to-goodness luck might finally have been knocking at Jeremy Bonderman's locker deep in the Tigers clubhouse.
Tigers' Armando Galarraga, Freddy Dolsi shut out Dodgers 5-0
The Tigers have one starting pitcher with a winning record. No, not Justin Verlander, not Jeremy Bonderman.
Foul or Fair: Talking about Willis ...
Rob Parker and Tom Gage: Foul or Fair Talking about Willis ... Tigers pitcher might never be the same again Tom's home between West Coast trips with the Tigers.
Tigers option struggling Willis to Class A Lakeland
After watching yet another wild show on the mound, the Detroit Tigers sent Dontrelle Willis down to Class A on Tuesday in hopes the struggling lefty can find his control, as first reported by Danny Knobler of ...
Tigers need Willis to regain his form
If the Tigers have any chance of righting this Titanic-like season to nowhere, it will have to start with pitching -- not hitting.
White Sox add to surprising lead in division
Detroit, supposedly one of the best offensive teams ever assembled, is 10 games behind.
Let's be realistic: The Tigers are probably not going to win 100 games this summer.