Justin Verlander News

The Tigers wrapped up a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals with a 4-3 extra-innings loss Wednesday despite great pitching from Jeremy Bonderman -- which seems to be a trend so far this season.

When Justin Verlander struggled in unprecedented ways during his last start - namely, that seven-run third inning in Texas - he said he intended to fix the problem by getting back to basics.

Scherzer retired 22 straight batters after the first inning and Miguel Cabrera made the Indians pay for not walking him by hitting a two-run homer, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 5-1 win Tuesday night.

If you listened to my advice last week , you took a shot on Scott Kazmir, only to see him give up four runs, and steered clear of Francisco Liriano as he shined.

The Detroit Tigers have now played 42 games of the 2013 season. That 40 game mark is significant since it was famed former Tigers manager Sparky Anderson that often said it takes 40 games to see what you got each season.

After reviewing the first quarter performance of the offense, we found that while some players are over-performing and others under-performing, on balance the Tigers are scoring a lot of runs and should continue the pace.

Miguel Cabrera hit three home runs Sunday night and hit .429 over the past week.

You wanted a pitcher's duel in Texas? You got one. But it wouldn't be Justin Verlander and Yu Darvish dueling.

There will be no Wally Pipping in Texas, no matter how many hits Elvis Andrus gets while keeping Ian Kinsler's leadoff spot warm until he recovers from a strained side.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander looks at the baseball after walking in Texas Rangers' David Murphy in the third inning Thursday.

Justin Verlander threw his between-starts bullpen session Saturday. It came two days after he gave up seven runs in the third inning to the Rangers.

Anibal Sanchez allowed two earned runs in eight innings of work May 8 in a 3-1 loss to the Washington Nationals.

Aaron Brown's strategy for MLB.com's Beat the Streak game isn't anything complicated, but it's working well for him this season.

Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington found himself having to defend the 130 pitches he allowed ace Yu Darvish to throw during Thursday night's victory against Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers .

MAY 04: Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers looks on from the dugout against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on May 4, 2013 in Houston, Texas.

FALSE HOPES: Detroit Tigers OF Don Kelly is congratulated by third base coach Tom Brookens after hitting a home run as Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish grabs a rosin bag in the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas May 16, 2013.

Detroit Tigers' Andy Dirks is tagged out at home plate by Texas Rangers catcher Geovany Soto in the third inning Friday.

Al Alburquerque's struggles commanding the strike zone not only cost him his manager's trust, it also cost him his spot in the Tigers' bullpen.

If the Dodgers are going to turn things around this season, it may come down to the number four.

With the one-quarter mark of the 2013 season approaching, the Detroit Tigers have reinforced the fans' offseason hype that they are a strong World Series contender.