1. Walk-off Balk! Brad Ausmus Takes Blame for Unusual Game-Ending Play

    Among the first drills new Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus worked on with his club in February was a rarely attempted pickoff move to third base...

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  2. Justin Verlander to Make First Exhibition Start Tuesday vs. Toronto Blue Jays

    TAMPA — Justin Verlander's first exhibition start is scheduled for Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays , manager Brad Ausmus said Friday...

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  3. Last Year's Struggles Perhaps Traceable to Now-Fixed Injury

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  4. Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski on the Prowl for Andy Dirks' Replacement

    Lakeland, Fla. — Unless a man named Dave Dombrowski has changed habits after 13 years in Detroit, expect the Tigers to add another outfielder in the aftermath of news Andy Dirks will need back surgery...

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  5. Austin Jackson Clobbering Baseballs Again

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  6. Iglesias, Tigers Hopeful New Orthotics Makes Shin Splints a Thing of the Past

    Jose Iglesias made the first step to returning to the starting lineup for the Detroit Tigers . That first step felt good...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 2 days ago 20 reads 0 comments

  7. Tigers Owner Mike Ilitch Admits He Has Been Dealing with Health Issues

    In a statement as to why he will not be in attendance for the number retirement of the Red Wings' Nick Lidstrom, Tigers and Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch admits to having health problems...

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  8. What Options Do the Tigers Have to Replace Andy Dirks?

    Tigers president and general manager Dave Dombrowski has announced that Andy Dirks, who was slated to be the starting left fielder about 70% of the time, will have back surgery and will be out for about 12 weeks...

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  9. Andy Dirks Needs Back Surgery, out Three Months

    Tigers outfielder Andy Dirks is expected to miss at least 12 weeks following back surgery, the team announced...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 4 days ago 440 reads 0 comments

  10. Dombrowski: No Specific Incident Led to Dirks' Injury

    No specific incident led to the injury. Has bothered Andy Dirks at times since high school, Dombrowski said...

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  11. Dirks out 12 Weeks, Will Undergo Back Surgery

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  12. Will Ian Kinsler's Anger over Rangers Trade Fuel Him into Big 2014 with Tigers?

    I've been referring to the blockbuster that the Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers pulled off in November as "the Prince Fielder trade." Beyond having a nice ring to it, it's struck me as appropriate to name the deal after its principal component...

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  13. After Verlander's Dare, Hunter Kisses Alligator

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  14. Which Lefty Will Be the Tigers' Sixth Man in 2014?

    Jose Alvarez made six starts in the Tigers ' rotation in 2013. Every other start, 156 of them to be exact, was made by the five starting pitchers that were designated as such at the start of the season...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Kevin Conti about 5 days ago 8 reads 0 comments

  15. Farmhand 'Grinder' Devon Travis Impressing Brad Ausmus After Big 2013

    KISSIMMEE, FLA. — Devon Travis led the minor leagues in batting average last year — in full-season minors. He hit .351 as a second baseman and stole 22 bases in 132 games...

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  16. Tigers' Offensive Forecast Looks Bright, Even Without Prince Fielder

    Lake Buena Vista, Fla. — Study the Tigers ' probable Opening Day hitters and their spring camp at-bats and you get a sense, even in these ridiculously early hours of March, for where minds and bodies are a month before serious games begin...

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  17. Justin Verlander to Make Spring Debut on Thursday

    Tigers ace Justin Verlander underwent surgery in January after injuring a groin muscle during offseason conditioning and there was talk that he might have to miss a couple regular season starts...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Scott Semmler about 6 days ago 285 reads 0 comments

  18. GM Dombrowski Following Braves' Path of Sustaining Success

    KISSIMMEE, FLA. — They were among the best at what they did, all those nights under the lights, reveling in the pressure.....

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  19. Verlander Living the Dream, Just Wants Scherzer to Stay

    Tigers superstar pitcher Justin Verlander drove here to the Tigers rustic, old-school facility in a yellow Ferrari. And we all know which supermodel he hangs out with...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 8 days ago 641 reads 0 comments

  20. Jose Iglesias Sidelined for 'About a Week' with Recurring Shin Problems

    Jose Iglesias' shins are acting up again. Iglesias is expected to be sidelined for "about a week" due to a stress reaction in both his shins, Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said early Friday...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 8 days ago 57 reads 0 comments

  21. Jose Iglesias to Miss About a Week Due to Shin Injury

    Iglesias scratched from lineup. He has recurrence of stress reaction in his shins. Will be held out for about a week for treatment...

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  22. Now Is the Time for Detroit Tigers to Redo Miguel Cabrera's Contract

    Fresh off their third straight American League Central title, the Detroit Tigers have had a busy offseason, trading off a pair of key pieces from last year's team after being ousted in the ALCS...

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  23. Tigers Trying to See If Steve Lombardozzi Can Be Jose Iglesias' Backup

    It could happen, almost certainly will happen, at some point in Jose Iglesias' career. Maybe even this season. He will strain a muscle or get hit by a pitch or be socked by any one of big-league baseball's endless string of ailments...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 10 days ago 127 reads 0 comments

  24. Still a Triple Threat

    LAKELAND, Fla. — It was early on a spring training morning at the Detroit Tigers' camp, more than an hour before the team's daily workout was scheduled to begin, and Miguel Cabrera was sweating profusely...

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  25. Jim Leyland Arrives at Detroit Tigers Camp, but Plans to Stay 'Out of the Way'

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