<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Tigersground News</title><link>http://www.tigersground.com</link><description>Detroit Tigers Fans Website</description><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2328.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Power arms. General manager Dave Dombrowski and manager Jim Leyland both like them. Since Dombrowski arrived on the scene shortly after the start of the new century he began stockpiling young high-velocity arms, both for the rotation and the bullpen. One ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2329.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Magglio Ordonez will miss at least the first two games of Detroit's series against Texas this week for "personal reasons," Manager Jim Leyland said Saturday. "Magglio will be here (Sunday), but he won't be here the next couple days after that," Leyla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2330.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Placido Polanco didn't play Sunday for the second time in three games. IF Ramon Santiago replaced him as Polanco, who had three hits Saturday after a night off, has been struggling at the plate for a week. He should be back in the lineup after Monday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miner uses A's to make up for bad showings]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/miner-uses-a-s-to-make-up-for-bad-showings.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zach Miner knew he would eventually get a chance to make up for two bad performances last week.He didn't expect it would happen so soon.Miner, who struggled as the Tigers gave up big leads against Minnesota on Wednesday and Thursday, pitched 4 1-3 innings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers put outfielder Ordonez on bereavement list]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-put-outfielder-ordonez-on-bereavement-list.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers announced Sunday that outfielder Magglio Ordonez will go on the bereavement list Monday to deal with "personal business."The team had said earlier in the weekend that Ordonez would miss Tuesday and Wednesday's games against Texas. Neither the t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics-Tigers Preview 2009-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/athletics-tigers-preview-2333.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers appear back on track after a rough finish to their recent road trip. Armando Galarraga hopes to do the same and end the worst stretch of his brief career.Galarraga looks to avoid a fourth straight loss Sunday as the AL Central-leading T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers turn it around with rout of A's 2009-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-turn-it-around-with-rout-of-a-s-2334.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers came into this weekend's series reeling from a pair of bad losses while the Oakland Athletics had won two in a row.It didn't take long for things to change.Miguel Cabrera drove in four runs, Ryan Raburn hit a three-run homer and the Tig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AROUND THE BASES  2009-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/around-the-bases--2335.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYERS OF THE WEEK]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics-Tigers Preview 2009-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/athletics-tigers-preview-2321.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers appear back on track after a rough finish to their recent road trip. Armando Galarraga hopes to do the same and end the worst stretch of his brief career.Galarraga looks to avoid a fourth straight loss Sunday as the AL Central-leading T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers turn it around with rout of A's]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-turn-it-around-with-rout-of-a-s.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers came into this weekend's series reeling from a pair of bad losses while the Oakland Athletics had won two in a row.It didn't take long for things to change.Miguel Cabrera drove in four runs, Ryan Raburn hit a three-run homer and the Tig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers hammer A's ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-hammer-a-s-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers didn't have much trouble with theOaklandAthletics on Friday night. It was the weather that almost cost them a win.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2324.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adding right-hander Edwin Jackson to the Detroit rotation appears to be a gamble that wasn't a gamble. Jackson added another sterling performance to his Detroit history Friday night with seven innings of one-run ball -- one-run, zero-walk ball.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2325.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jeremy Bonderman believes he's very close to being able to return to the Tigers. Bonderman was scheduled to make a rehab start Saturday for low Class A West Michigan. "I'm maybe one or two starts away," Bonderman said in the Tigers' clubhouse before]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2326.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Edwin Jackson waited out a 1:13 rain delay to post his third Detroit victory Friday night and allowed just six hits in seven innings of work. Jackson allowed his only run in the fourth inning but the Tigers held a 7-0 lead by that time. Rain held up]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics-Tigers Preview 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/athletics-tigers-preview-2327.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A return home from a disappointing road trip might have been enough to wake up the Detroit Tigers' inconsistent lineup.The Tigers look to build off a big offensive performance Saturday night when they continue a three-game series with the Oakland Athletic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2313.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adding right-hander Edwin Jackson to the Detroit rotation appears to be a gamble that wasn't a gamble. Jackson added another sterling performance to his Detroit history Friday night with seven innings of one-run ball -- one-run, zero-walk ball.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2314.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jeremy Bonderman believes he's very close to being able to return to the Tigers. Bonderman was scheduled to make a rehab start Saturday for low Class A West Michigan. "I'm maybe one or two starts away," Bonderman said in the Tigers' clubhouse before]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2315.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Edwin Jackson waited out a 1:13 rain delay to post his third Detroit victory Friday night and allowed just six hits in seven innings of work. Jackson allowed his only run in the fourth inning but the Tigers held a 7-0 lead by that time. Rain held up]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics-Tigers Preview 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/athletics-tigers-preview-2316.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A return home from a disappointing road trip might have been enough to wake up the Detroit Tigers' inconsistent lineup.The Tigers look to build off a big offensive performance Saturday night when they continue a three-game series with the Oakland Athletic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 14, Athletics 1]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-14-athletics-1.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers didn't have much trouble with the Oakland Athletics on Friday night. It was the weather that almost cost them a win.The Tigers had to wait out two lengthy rain delays before they were able to complete a 14-1 rout."We were fortunate to g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers have a grand time beating A's]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-have-a-grand-time-beating-a-s.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Raburn and Brandon Inge each hit grand slams and drove in five runs, and the Detroit Tigers routed the Oakland Athletics 14-1 Friday in a rain-interrupted game.It was just the third time in franchise history that the Tigers had hit two grand slams in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nemesis nips Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/nemesis-nips-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MINNEAPOLIS -- The battle of the bullpens this was not.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the air ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/on-the-air-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[* Taped event]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2304.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Nate Robertson was placed on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 6 with a lower-back muscle strain, and the Tigers purchased the contract of LHP Luke French from their Class AAA Toledo farm club to replace him. Robertson reportedly suffered ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2305.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What's up with Justin Verlander? All of a sudden a right-hander who was struggling to win games has become a truly dominating pitcher. A pitcher who gave up 24 runs (21 earned) in his first four starts has allowed just three runs in his last four -- and t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2306.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander was sitting and watching when his strong start was squandered by the faltering bullpen Thursday. Verlander got no decision after striking out a career-high 13 batters in 6 1/3 innings. He was removed after giving up a single and a w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins' Craig Breslow gets his first 'W' ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/minnesota-twins-craig-breslow-gets-his-first-w-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eighty-nine times Craig Breslow had walked to the mound as a major league pitcher. Eighty-nine times he walked away without a victory.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crede, Twins ready to try their luck in the Bronx ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/crede-twins-ready-to-try-their-luck-in-the-bronx-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Only 14 hours had passed since the last time it happened, so it's not like the Tigers had forgotten. But there they were again Thursday, walking Michael Cuddyer to load the bases and give Joe Crede a chance to beat them.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins manager Ron Gardenhire ejected ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/twins-manager-ron-gardenhire-ejected-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Gardenhire finished the Tigers series tied with Detroit manager Jim Leyland, one ejection apiece.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Umpire apologizes for making contact with Ordonez]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/umpire-apologizes-for-making-contact-with-ordonez.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Umpire Paul Schrieber promptly issued an apology on Thursday morning for placing his hand on Detroit slugger Magglio Ordonez's back and steering him toward the dugout during a heated confrontation the previous night.It took even less time for Ordonez and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics-Tigers Preview 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/athletics-tigers-preview-2311.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oakland Athletics have started to break through the hitting woes that have plagued them all season.That resurgent offense will get a test Friday night against one of the AL's top pitchers at the start of a three-game series in Detroit.Oakland (13-18) ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 6, Tigers 5]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/twins-6-tigers-5.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Crede saw a lot of these comebacks by Minnesota from the other side.Participation is a lot more fun.Crede capped another Twins rally with a two-run, two-out single in a six-run seventh inning. Minnesota overcame a five-run deficit and Justin Verlander]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2295.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wednesday's outburst aside, what Detroit's offense needs more than anything, manager Jim Leyland feels, is a return to form by right fielder Magglio Ordonez and a healthy Carlos Guillen. "We've talked about this," Leyland said. "I think for us to be good,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2296.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Jeff Larish is trying to pick up Detroit's struggling sluggers. Larish made his third consecutive start Wednesday night and hit a home run for the third game in a row. Larish's blow over the center field fence was a solo shot, but it capped a four-ru]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2297.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joel Zumaya now knows why his manager wants him to throw more curves and changeups. Minnesota DH Jason Kubel came off the bench Wednesday and ripped a high 90s fastball 400 feet into the seats with a teammate on base -- who had hit a 98 mph fastball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crede's slam in 13th lifts Twins past Tigers 14-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/crede-s-slam-in-13th-lifts-twins-past-tigers-14-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After Minnesota's bullpen sprung more leaks, Joe Crede provided the relief.It took 13 innings, four hours and 48 minutes, but Crede's two-out, two-strike grand slam gave the Twins a 14-10 victory over the Tigers just before midnight Wednesday - long after]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Twins Preview 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-twins-preview-2299.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers are suddenly struggling on the mound after a hot stretch. Justin Verlander keeps proving that he's once again a pitcher who can end such slumps.With Verlander coming off three straight outstanding starts, the Tigers look to salvage thei]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crede's slam lifts Twins over Tigers in 13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/crede-s-slam-lifts-twins-over-tigers-in-13.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Crede thrust both arms in the air once the ball was safely in the seats, as much a sign of relief as celebration while he began his game-ending trot around the bases.It took 13 innings, four hours and 48 minutes, but Crede's two-out, two-strike grand ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Tolbert shows handiwork as a fill-in for Minnesota Twins ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/matt-tolbert-shows-handiwork-as-a-fill-in-for-minnesota-twins-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Tolbert's diving stop of Miguel Cabrera's hot smash Tuesday, and his shovel pass to Nick Punto to transform the dive into a double play, was described by pitcher Kevin Slowey as "spectacular." By manager Ron Gardenhire as "the play of the game."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers manager Leyland ejected from game in 7th]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-manager-leyland-ejected-from-game-in-7th.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland has been ejected from his team's game at Minnesota for arguing with plate umpire Paul Schrieber in the seventh inning.Magglio Ordonez was called out Wednesday night on strike three, a low-and-outside pitch that Ordonez d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers slot Bonderman for Saturday rehab start]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-slot-bonderman-for-saturday-rehab-start.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers right-hander Jeremy Bonderman has been scheduled for his first rehab start.Bonderman is expected to pitch for the Class A West Michigan on Saturday. He hasn't appeared in the majors in nearly a year, due to a circulation problem in his thro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2286.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B/3B Jeff Larish has sought out disabled OF Marcus Thames for advice on how to handle sparse playing time. "The guy I go to is Marcus because I feel we're similar players," Larish said. "We're more of power hitters. I can relate to him. I can go and bo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2287.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Clete Thomas contributed a sparkling catch and a pair of singles Tuesday to Detroit's attack. Thomas reached above the left field wall in the first to steal a two-run home run from C Joe Mauer, who hit one his next time up. Thomas hasn't hit for much]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2288.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Wednesday night's start against Minnesota isn't the biggest of left-hander Dontrelle Willis' career, it has to be in the top 10. Willis makes his return to the Detroit rotation in Minnesota, his first appearance for the Tigers since coming off the disa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Twins Preview 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-twins-preview-2289.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dontrelle Willis' first season with the Detroit Tigers was extremely forgettable, but he is trying to put a lot more than a disappointing record behind him as he makes his first start of 2009.After being sidelined with an anxiety disorder, Willis takes th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers activate Willis from DL]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-activate-willis-from-dl.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers left-hander Dontrelle Willis is scheduled to make his first start of the season Wednesday night against Minnesota.Willis was activated from the disabled list Tuesday night. He had been on the DL since spring training because of an anxiety disorder.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 6, Tigers 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/twins-6-tigers-2.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Detroit Tigers left fielder Clete Thomas leaped high to rob Joe Mauer of a home run in the first inning, the Minnesota Twins catcher simply told himself to put a little extra on it the next time around.The way the two-time AL batting champion is hitt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dontrelle Willis is a mystery to most Twins ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/dontrelle-willis-is-a-mystery-to-most-twins-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Redmond held a little 2003 World Series reunion of his own Tuesday and was happy at what he found. Dontrelle Willis, the star rookie of the Florida Marlins' world championship team, "is just as passionate and energetic as ever," Redmond said. "That w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins' Mauer continues hot streak]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/twins-mauer-continues-hot-streak.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer hit a home run, and was robbed of another by Clete Thomas, and the Twins' struggling bullpen protected a lead for three innings in Minnesota's 6-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.Joe Crede also homered for the Twins in his first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers are well armed]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-are-well-armed.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND -- Progressive Field has been a Baseball version of "Masterpiece Theatre" in the first two games between theDetroitTigers and Cleveland Indians.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2277.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Dontrelle Willis, diagnosed in spring training with what the club called an anxiety disorder, comes off the disabled list Wednesday to make his first start of the season for Detroit, in Minnesota. "I'm not trying to be a doctor. I'm a baseball playe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2278.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Listening to Dontrelle Willis, he's anxious to get talk about his anxiety disorder out of the way. The Tigers don't want to go into details about the problem, which was diagnosed in spring training. The Tigers put the struggling left-hander on the disable]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2279.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Rick Porcello was struck by a thought during the weekend as he got his first look at Cleveland's Progressive Field: "It was cool to be in the same town where my grandfather played," Porcello said. His mother's father was Sam Dente, a shortstop who p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribe falls: a sweep]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tribe-falls-a-sweep.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Less than 24 hours after a lengthy, players-only meeting Saturday night, theIndians charged out of the clubhouse Sunday and . . . lost again.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Culture translates, but pitches . . . ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/culture-translates-but-pitches-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss a case of theft]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/loss-a-case-of-theft.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peralta to sit and think about what he hasn't done ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/peralta-to-sit-and-think-about-what-he-hasn-t-done-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scoreless-innings streak reaches 19 ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/scoreless-innings-streak-reaches-19-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers 4Indians 0]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Twins Preview 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-twins-preview-2285.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer hasn't looked the slightest bit rusty since returning to the Minnesota Twins' lineup at the start of the month. The Twins hope he'll continue to contribute as they try to cool the surging Detroit Tigers.The Tigers go for their seventh win in nin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2269.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Rick Porcello pitched five innings of one-run ball Sunday to earn his third major league victory and second in two starts. Porcello spotted his sinker well again and also had an effective curve plus a good changeup. 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General managers have to tinker with the rosters throughout the season. And managers have to meld those change]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Double ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/first-double-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 10, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porcello beats Tribe for Tigers sweep ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/porcello-beats-tribe-for-tigers-sweep-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians are digging themselves a deeper hole each day.Detroit rookie Rick Porcello added to their mounting frustrations Sunday, combining with four relievers to beat the struggling Indians 5-3 and complete a three-game sweep for the Tigers."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Indians Preview 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-indians-preview-2274.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers have gotten strong performances on the mound after a poor start, enjoying their best run of the season. Most pitching staffs, though, would get a boost from facing the Cleveland Indians these days.After receiving yet another pitching ge]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians' streak reaches 19 scoreless 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-streak-reaches-19-scoreless-2275.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Edwin Jackson and two Detroit Tigers relievers extended Cleveland's scoreless streak to 19 innings with a 4-0 win over the Indians on Saturday night.The Indians have not scored since the eighth inning of a 13-3 loss Thursday in Boston. Cleveland got only ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Box Score ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/morning-box-score-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 10, 2009 (Gothamist delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Indians Preview 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-indians-preview-2260.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers have gotten strong performances on the mound after a poor start, enjoying their best run of the season. Most pitching staffs, though, would get a boost from facing the Cleveland Indians these days.After receiving yet another pitching ge]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 4, Indians 0]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-4-indians-0.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Edwin Jackson could hardly be heard over the blaring music in the Detroit Tigers' clubhouse.In the home team's locker room, the Cleveland Indians needed some privacy after another brutal loss.It wasn't until 42 minutes after Jackson and two relievers comb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runs on the Run ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/runs-on-the-run-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 9, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians' streak reaches 19 scoreless]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-streak-reaches-19-scoreless.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Edwin Jackson and two Detroit Tigers relievers extended Cleveland's scoreless streak to 19 innings with a 4-0 win over the Indians on Saturday night.The Indians have not scored since the eighth inning of a 13-3 loss Thursday in Boston. Cleveland got only ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Granderson's great catch still gets rave reviews]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/granderson-s-great-catch-still-gets-rave-reviews.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A day after Curtis Granderson went over the wall to rob him of a game-winning homer, Grady Sizemore was still a bit stunned."I just couldn't believe it. 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Verlander fanned 11 Indians for the second straight start but this time he recorded the four]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2267.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Magglio Ordonez took maybe a small step toward breaking out of his slump Friday night with a single down the first base line in his first time up. Ordonez served as the DH for the second game in a row to concentrate on his hitting -- but maybe also t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2268.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Somebody was going to win or lose the game Friday night for Detroit, but only if his name was Justin Verlander. "His last pitch in the eighth was a nice easy 97 (mph)," said manager Jim Leyland, who debated internally and with pitching coach Rick Knapp ab]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Verlander outpitches Indians' Lee, 1-0]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-verlander-outpitches-indians-lee-1-0.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander pitched a two-hitter for his third career shutout, yet the hard-throwing Detroit starter still needed one small misplay by Cleveland and one great catch by Curtis Granderson to earn a win.Verlander struck out 11 and outpitched reigning Cy]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Indians Preview 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-indians-preview-2253.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One run is all the Detroit Tigers needed to win their last game. 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Willis is scheduled to start for the Tigers in M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Willis back in rotation ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/willis-back-in-rotation-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO -- TheDetroitTigers announced Thursday pitcher Dontrelle Willis will be activated from the disabled list (anxiety disorder) and will start Wednesday at Minnesota.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imperfect night]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/imperfect-night.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO -- Perfection was a possibility until Placido Polanco's one-out double in the seventh inning skipped to the wall and rattled around in the left-field corner.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2259.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Armando Galarraga had trouble spotting his pitches in the first inning Thursday, and by the time he recovered, it was all over. 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It doesn't look like that will change this season.Reigning Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee looks to bounce back from another tough defeat as he takes the ball for the Cleveland Ind]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buehrle baffles Tigers as ChiSox roll]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/buehrle-baffles-tigers-as-chisox-roll.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The driving rainstorm that postponed Wednesday's Detroit-Chicago game gave Mark Buehrle an extra day of rest and he took full advantage. 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Detroit's Armando Galarraga, scheduled to start Wednesday, will take the mound tonight.Tigers manager Jim Leyland s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winners: Porcello, new lineup]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/winners-porcello-new-lineup.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT -- TheDetroitTigers needed a laugher.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DYLAN HERNANDEZ / ON THE DODGERS]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/dylan-hernandez-/-on-the-dodgers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Something unexpected happened Wednesday night atDodger Stadium.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BILL SHAIKIN / ON BASEBALL]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/bill-shaikin-/-on-baseball.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was too warm for fleece blankets, too soon for back-to-school lunch boxes, too late for Joe Beimel bobblehead dolls. 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A makeup]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dontrelle Willis makes Triple-A rehab start]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/dontrelle-willis-makes-triple-a-rehab-start.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dontrelle Willis took a step in his recovery from anxiety disorder, pitching into the eighth inning and allowing two runs for Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday night.Willis, the 2003 National League Rookie of the Year with Florida, gave up five hits - includin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers at White Sox game postponed by rain]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-at-white-sox-game-postponed-by-rain.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox game was postponed by rain Wednesday night.The game was called after a delay of 1 hour, 13 minutes. No make up date has been announced.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clete Needs the Homer ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/clete-needs-the-homer-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 5, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clete Clobbers ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/clete-clobbers-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 5, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2226.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit began the week with 13 pitchers and only three bench players. That changed May 5, when LHP Clay Rapada was optioned to the minors and INF Jeff Larish was promoted. The move was made even though Detroit will soon face Cleveland, Minnesota and the C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2227.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Rick Porcello took advantage of some between-starts brushing up Tuesday night and worked a strong seven innings to win his second major league game. Porcello showed much more finesse with his curve, kept his sinker down in the zone and worked in an ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2228.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers manager Jim Leyland has mentioned for a couple of years that he felt center fielder Curtis Granderson would one day bat in the middle of the lineup. That day came Tuesday. "I have a totally different lineup today," Leyland announced before Detroit ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-White Sox Preview 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-white-sox-preview-2229.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Buehrle has won at least 10 games in each of his eight previous seasons for the Chicago White Sox. 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Rapada came in Monday night during the sevent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2219.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Why would any pitcher ever give to Miguel Cabrera anything to hit when he didn't have to? Carlos Guillen, hitting behind Cabrera, is batting only .200. The man in back of Guillen, Gerald Laird, is down to .254 after a 1-for-21 slump. Brandon Inge is hitti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribe has chance, can't score for Lee ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tribe-has-chance-can-t-score-for-lee-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early flurry is just enough]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/early-flurry-is-just-enough.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians 6, Tigers 5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullpen blows it again]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/bullpen-blows-it-again.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit - It could have been worse. Anyone who has seen theIndians' bullpen knows that's true.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's the plan for the new guys ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/here-s-the-plan-for-the-new-guys-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liriano, Twins beat Detroit ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/liriano-twins-beat-detroit-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT - Whatever longtimeTwins minor league coach Rick Knapp told Edwin Jackson, it didn't work.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Tigers Preview 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/twins-tigers-preview-2225.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Cuddyer and the Minnesota Twins are producing at the plate. The Detroit Tigers aren't.The Twins look to continue their hot hitting Tuesday night when they go for a sweep of a two-game road set with the slumping Tigers.Cuddyer has been torrid of la]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2208.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit remains with 13 pitchers and only three bench players. The squad makeup remain that way through mid-May as Detroit faces Cleveland, Minnesota and the Chicago White Sox, all of whom are loaded with left-handed hitters. The bullpen overall ERA isn't]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2209.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stat mavens and cynics pooh-pooh it, but most players don't. A big defensive stop or a pitcher masterfully working out of a jam in a tight game can very often tilt a decision one way in favor of the defensive team. Justin Verlander was locked in a 1-1 bat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2210.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander was solid for the second start in a row Sunday, taming Cleveland on just two hits and striking out a Major League high of 11 batters. "Justin was brilliant," manager Jim Leyland said. "Bases loaded, none out, no runs, tremendous. He]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMERICAN LEAGUE 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/american-league-2211.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After Kendry Morales hit his first home run of the season, a three-run shot in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers on April 22, Manager Mike Scioscia said, "You could almost see him exhale."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunday wrap and thoughts ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/sunday-wrap-and-thoughts-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 3, 2009 (Newsday delivered byNewstex) --BY ADAM RONIS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Tigers Preview 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/twins-tigers-preview-2213.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Edwin Jackson has pitched well enough this season that he probably should have more wins than he does. He certainly believed he was in line for one in his last start before the Detroit Tigers' bullpen collapsed.Jackson hopes for a little better support fr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verlander Ks 11 as Tigers down Indians]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/verlander-ks-11-as-tigers-down-indians.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians learned what the New York Yankees discovered six days earlier: Justin Verlander is back to his dominant form.Verlander struck out 11 and Curtis Granderson delivered another go-ahead hit as the Detroit Tigers beat the Indians 3-1 Sund]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 1, Indians 0(2)]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-1-indians-0-2-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Asdrubal Cabrera lost three RBIs Sunday morning, almost 24 hours after picking them up in a Saturday afternoon game.In the fifth inning of Detroit's 9-7 win over the Cleveland Indians, Cabrera hit a deep fly ball to left with the bases loaded. Ryan Raburn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to make the MLB draft more interesting]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/how-to-make-the-mlb-draft-more-interesting.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NFL draft is big and keeps getting bigger. Joel Sherman has a few suggestions for how MLB can copy that success.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tip Sheet ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tip-sheet-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 2, 2009 (Kansas City Star delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Tigers Preview 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-tigers-preview-2202.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A lack of run support has been a major factor in Cliff Lee's slow start, but given the way the Cleveland Indians are swinging the bats recently, he could get some help in his next outing.The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner takes the mound Sunday when th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers get to Tribe 'pen, win soon follows]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-get-to-tribe-pen-win-soon-follows.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers were on the verge of another frustrating early season loss when Curtis Granderson and the struggling Cleveland Indians bullpen saved them.Granderson hit a two-run homer in Detroit's three-run eighth inning and the Tigers beat the Indian]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2204.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit's bullpen takes on a decided power look with the return of RHP Joel Zumaya from the disabled list, giving manager Jim Leyland a third upper-90s fastball thrower to go with rookie RHP Ryan Perry and closer RHP Fernando Rodney. Zumaya tossed a score]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2205.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's not critical yet, but it's certainly important. Detroit started a 13-game stretch against American League Central opponents Friday night with a 6-5 loss to the visiting Cleveland Indians. Shades of 2008. The Tigers were only 27-45 against division fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2206.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Magglio Ordonez served as Detroit's designated hitter Friday night. Manager Jim Leyland returned LF Carlos Guillen to the outfield after five straight starts as the DH. OF Josh Anderson got the start in right in place of Ordonez and went hitless. --R]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Tigers Preview 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-tigers-preview-2207.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians opened their three-game series at Comerica Park with a strong performance from their oldest starting pitcher.Now, they hope their youngest can provide a similar effort Saturday as the Indians search for a ninth straight win over the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2192.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit's bullpen takes on a decided power look with the return of RHP Joel Zumaya from the disabled list, giving manager Jim Leyland a third upper-90s fastball thrower to go with rookie RHP Ryan Perry and closer RHP Fernando Rodney. Zumaya tossed a score]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2193.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's not critical yet, but it's certainly important. Detroit started a 13-game stretch against American League Central opponents Friday night with a 6-5 loss to the visiting Cleveland Indians. Shades of 2008. The Tigers were only 27-45 against division fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2194.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Magglio Ordonez served as Detroit's designated hitter Friday night. Manager Jim Leyland returned LF Carlos Guillen to the outfield after five straight starts as the DH. OF Josh Anderson got the start in right in place of Ordonez and went hitless. --R]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHAT A DEAL]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/what-a-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[1.Indians acquire OF Tris Speaker from the Boston Red Sox for P Sam Jones, IF Fred Thomas and $55,000, April 8, 1916. All-time great CF Speaker hit .354 in 11Indians seasons and managed them to 1920 World Series title.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Tigers Preview 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-tigers-preview-2196.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians opened their three-game series at Comerica Park with a strong performance from their oldest starting pitcher.Now, they hope their youngest can provide a similar effort Saturday as the Indians search for a ninth straight win over the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pavano's strong start lifts Tribe over Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/pavano-s-strong-start-lifts-tribe-over-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Pavano made his best start since joining the Cleveland Indians, but had to sweat out the final five outs before he could celebrate his first victory with the club.After he pitched 7 1-3 effective innings, the bullpen held off the Detroit Tigers 6-5 o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not yet a contender]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/not-yet-a-contender.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT -- There are some interesting decisions to be made by theDetroitTigers in regard to pitching.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zumaya: 'I can't stand the Yankees' ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/zumaya-i-can-t-stand-the-yankees-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT -- Joel Zumaya pitched two shutout innings Wednesday night against the New York Yankees, allowing one single to Robinson Cano and striking out Johnny Damon on a sharp breaking ball.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees clean up again]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/yankees-clean-up-again.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT -- One cleanup hitter put his team in control, and the other didn't.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2183.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Ramon Santiago is doing well as a part-time player, so manager Jim Leyland is giving him more time as the alternate to regular SS Adam Everett. Santiago got the start Wednesday and went 1-for-3, but Everett is expected to return to the starting line]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2184.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit's bullpen takes on a decided power look with the return of RHP Joel Zumaya from the disabled list, giving manager Jim Leyland a third upper-90s fastball thrower to go with rookie RHP Ryan Perry and closer RHP Fernando Rodney. Zumaya tossed a score]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2185.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Perry keeps getting tested. It's a series of pass-fail exams for the Tigers' 2008 first-round draft choice, but so far the good marks outweigh the bad. Perry was tested Tuesday and failed. He came into a 0-0 game and was the first pitcher in a 10-run]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joel Zumaya 'Can't Stand The Yankees' ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/joel-zumaya-can-t-stand-the-yankees-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 30, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Tom Fornelli  Throughout the history of Baseball fans of the game have always sought out the players they could relate to. Sure, the superstars of the game receive a lot of love and adulation from their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapada third lefty in Detroit bullpen ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rapada-third-lefty-in-detroit-bullpen-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT --DetroitTigers manager Jim Leyland has decided to go with a 13-man pitching staff.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[From duel to cruel]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/from-duel-to-cruel.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT -- A pitching duel turned into a quick, one-inning execution.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Tigers Preview 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-tigers-preview-2189.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Armando Galarraga is showing that last season's success with the Detroit Tigers wasn't a fluke.Galarraga looks to improve to 4-0 on Friday when the Tigers will try to snap a seven-game losing streak against the Cleveland Indians in the opener of a three-g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Hughes contribution]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/a-hughes-contribution.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT - A solid start from Phil Hughes wasn?t the only thing theYankees desperately needed Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[STARTING TO IMPRESS - CHAMBERLAIN'S GEM MAKES YANKS SMILE ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/starting-to-impress-chamberlain-s-gem-makes-yanks-smile-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yankees 8]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2174.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The education of rookie right-hander Rick Porcello continues. Porcello got through the Yankees' lineup once without damage Wednesday night, but the second time the veteran- and left-handed-laden lineup used its experience on the 20-year-old prospect. "He ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2175.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander may think he has to be Detroit's staff ace, but his manager says that isn't so. "He's not supposed to be the guy," Leyland said after Verlander recorded his first win in three decisions. "He just has to be Justin Verlander. He disag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2176.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit's bullpen takes on a decided power look with the return of RHP Joel Zumaya from the disabled list, giving manager Jim Leyland a third upper-90s fastball thrower to go with rookie RHP Ryan Perry and closer RHP Fernando Rodney. Zumaya tossed a score]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 8, Tigers 6]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/yankees-8-tigers-6.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joba Chamberlain showed the stuff that makes the New York Yankees want to keep him in the rotation.Chamberlain gave up a run in seven innings and got plenty of support from Nick Swisher's two homers in New York's 8-6 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesd]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Tigers game delayed briefly by false alarm]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/yankees-tigers-game-delayed-briefly-by-false-alarm.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Yankees-Detroit Tigers game was delayed briefly by a false alarm.Strobe lights flashed and fans were told to leave their seats Wednesday night during the bottom of the eighth inning."Attention, attention, attention," a voice said over Comeric]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HE'S NO DICE-K... ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/he-s-no-dice-k-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 29, 2009 (Morning Call delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HE'S NO DICE-K...  2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/he-s-no-dice-k--2180.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 29, 2009 (Morning Call delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swisher's homers lift Yanks in strange game]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/swisher-s-homers-lift-yanks-in-strange-game.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Swisher hit two homers and Joba Chamberlain gave up a run in seven innings, leading the New York Yankees to an 8-6 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.The Yankees won two straight in Detroit by a combined score of 19-6 after losing the ser]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Tigers game delayed by false alarm]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/yankees-tigers-game-delayed-by-false-alarm.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Yankees-Detroit Tigers game was delayed briefly by a false alarm.Strobe lights flashed and fans were told to leave their seats Wednesday night during the bottom of the eighth inning."Attention, attention, attention," a voice said over Comeric]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ward has been a diamond]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/ward-has-been-a-diamond.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WILMINGTON - He is the resident chatterbox, with a quote for all seasons. Whether it is in the Bruins' dressing room or in the NESN booth as a guest during the RedSox-Yankees series, defenseman Aaron Ward is willing to weigh in.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Tigers Preview 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/yankees-tigers-preview-2166.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the New York Yankees have their future invested in Joba Chamberlain, the same can be said about the Detroit Tigers with Rick Porcello.The two young right-handers square off Wednesday night when the Yankees finish a three-game road series against the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 11, Tigers 0]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/yankees-11-tigers-0.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nothing in Jim Leyland's 46 years in professional baseball prepared him for Tuesday night.Leyland's Detroit Tigers were in a scoreless duel with the New York Yankees through six innings. New York then scored 10 runs in the seventh en route to an 11-0 vict]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[10-run seventh inning helps Yanks stop skid]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/10-run-seventh-inning-helps-yanks-stop-skid.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phil Hughes went six innings in his first start and left fielder Josh Anderson's error led to a 10-run seventh inning as the New York Yankees ended a four-game losing streak with an 11-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.Hughes (1-0), who w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabathia can't halt streak ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/sabathia-can-t-halt-streak-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers 4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers recall LHP Clay Rapada from Triple-A Toledo]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-recall-lhp-clay-rapada-from-triple-a-toledo.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers recalled left-hander Clay Rapada from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday and optioned infielder Jeff Larish to the Mud Hens.The 28-year-old Rapada has made eight appearances with Toledo this season, posting a 6.00 ERA with seven strikeouts and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[4-GONE CONCLUSION - YANKS TURN TO HUGHES AFTER CC FAILS TO END SKID ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/4-gone-conclusion-yanks-turn-to-hughes-after-cc-fails-to-end-skid-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers 4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verlander Finds His Groove ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/verlander-finds-his-groove-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 27, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2173.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit's bullpen takes on a decided power look with the return of RHP Joel Zumaya from the disabled list, giving manager Jim Leyland a third upper-90s fastball thrower to go with rookie RHP Ryan Perry and closer RHP Fernando Rodney. Disabling DH/OF Marcu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2156.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit's bullpen takes on a decided power look with the return of RHP Joel Zumaya from the disabled list, giving manager Jim Leyland a third upper-90s fastball thrower to go with rookie RHP Ryan Perry and closer RHP Fernando Rodney. Disabling DH/OF Marcu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2157.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Dontrelle Willis took another step forward Sunday when he worked six successful innings for Class AA Erie. Willis, on the disabled list with an anxiety disorder, allowed just three hits in six innings. He did not allow a hit until the fifth inning, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2158.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander changed things up a little and wound up getting his first victory of the season. Verlander has had quality stuff most of the time this season but one bad inning had been his undoing in three of his previous four starts. Monday night, thou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Tigers Preview 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/yankees-tigers-preview-2159.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mired in a four-game losing streak, the New York Yankees will turn to a pitcher who failed to make much of an impression with them in 2008 when he started the season in the rotation.Phil Hughes will make his debut for the Yankees on Tuesday night when the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verlander out-duels CC as Tigers top Yanks]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/verlander-out-duels-cc-as-tigers-top-yanks.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander pitched like the ace the Detroit Tigers need him to be for a change.The New York Yankees wish they could say the same about CC Sabathia.Verlander had a season-high nine strikeouts and Magglio Ordonez hit a two-run homer off Sabathia, lead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators' statistics tell tale ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/senators-statistics-tell-tale-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Statistically it's not a surprise the Harrisburg Senators, after losing their eighth straight game Saturday, own the worst record among all 32 Class AA Baseball teams.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BillFacts: American League East ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/billfacts-american-league-east-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 27, 2009 (Kansas City Star delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals ace masters Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/royals-ace-masters-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Maybe in five yearsDetroitTigers rookie pitcher Rick Porcello will be where Royals starter Zack Greinke is today.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Tigers Preview 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/yankees-tigers-preview-2164.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There is some thought that CC Sabathia is putting too much pressure on himself since joining the New York Yankees. Perhaps he will be feeling less of it pitching in a ballpark where he has enjoyed some past success.Sabathia hopes to solve some of his earl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Tigers Preview 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/yankees-tigers-preview-2148.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There is some thought that CC Sabathia is putting too much pressure on himself since joining the New York Yankees. Perhaps he will be feeling less of it pitching in a ballpark where he has enjoyed some past success.Sabathia hopes to solve some of his earl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inge's 2-run shot lifts Tigers over Royals]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/inge-s-2-run-shot-lifts-tigers-over-royals.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Inge is back at third base, and it's paying off at the plate.Inge hit a two-run homer and Armando Galarraga pitched six solid innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Sunday.Inge connected in the second, driving a 1-1 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers place C Treanor on disabled list]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-place-c-treanor-on-disabled-list.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers placed backup catcher Matt Treanor on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a hip injury that will require surgery.Treanor said he had a torn labrum on the right side that needed to be fixed."I would imagine from what I had heard it will]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giambi, A's turn up power]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/giambi-a-s-turn-up-power.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROUNDUP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Royals Preview 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-royals-preview-2152.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Magglio Ordonez seems to like few things as much as hitting in Kauffman Stadium.Hitting against Sidney Ponson may be one of them.Ordonez will get to do both Sunday as his Detroit Tigers conclude their nine-game road trip and three-game weekend series with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers dial long distance vs. Royals 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-dial-long-distance-vs-royals-2153.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gerald Laird and Curtis Granderson hit two-run homers and Magglio Ordonez a solo shot as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-1 Saturday night.Laird had three hits, and homered in the second with Carlos Guillen aboard. Granderson hit his s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Games of the Day ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/games-of-the-day-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 26, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AROUND THE BASES  2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/around-the-bases--2155.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYERS OF THE WEEK]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Royals Preview 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-royals-preview-2140.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Magglio Ordonez seems to like few things as much as hitting in Kauffman Stadium.Hitting against Sidney Ponson may be one of them.Ordonez will get to do both Sunday as his Detroit Tigers conclude their nine-game road trip and three-game weekend series with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 9, Royals 1]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-9-royals-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zach Miner and Gerald Laird like coming to Kansas City, and it is not just for the barbecue and scenic fountains.Laird and Curtis Granderson hit two-run homers and Magglio Ordonez added a solo shot as the Detroit Tigers beat the Royals 9-1 Saturday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers dial long distance vs. Royals]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-dial-long-distance-vs-royals.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gerald Laird and Curtis Granderson hit two-run homers and Magglio Ordonez a solo shot as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-1 Saturday night.Laird had three hits, and homered in the second with Carlos Guillen aboard. Granderson hit his s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slugger Maxwell recalls break that opened baseball career ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/slugger-maxwell-recalls-break-that-opened-baseball-career-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Next month marks 50 years since Charlie Maxwell, the former Major League Baseball player from Paw Paw, established himself as theDetroitTigers' quot;Sunday Slugger.quot;]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2144.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roles in Detroit's bullpen are beginning to be more sharply defined. RHP Fernando Rodney has locked down the closer's role but his setup man has yet to be established. It largely has been LHP Bobby Seay due to matchups but rookie RHP Ryan Perry has al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2145.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the big reasons coaches coach and managers manage is to see their players develop. Not everybody wants to learn and not every athlete is capable of figuring things out from his or her mistakes. But the ones who do listen to advice, take it to heart]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2146.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Ryan Perry is not likely to be sent down Saturday when Detroit activates RHP Joel Zumaya from the disabled list. Perry worked two-thirds of an inning and did not allow a run. Perry has, in fact, allowed just one run in his seven appearances this sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Royals Preview 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-royals-preview-2147.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Take away the first inning, and Kansas City's Kyle Davies had a decent outing in his last start. The Royals right-hander will look for a more complete effort Saturday night at Kauffman Stadium against the Detroit Tigers.The AL Central-leading Royals (9-7)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2131.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roles in Detroit's bullpen are beginning to be more sharply defined. RHP Fernando Rodney has locked down the closer's role but his setup man has yet to be established. It largely has been LHP Bobby Seay due to matchups but rookie RHP Ryan Perry has al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2132.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the big reasons coaches coach and managers manage is to see their players develop. Not everybody wants to learn and not every athlete is capable of figuring things out from his or her mistakes. But the ones who do listen to advice, take it to heart]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2133.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Ryan Perry is not likely to be sent down Saturday when Detroit activates RHP Joel Zumaya from the disabled list. Perry worked two-thirds of an inning and did not allow a run. Perry has, in fact, allowed just one run in his seven appearances this sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Royals Preview 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-royals-preview-2134.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Take away the first inning, and Kansas City's Kyle Davies had a decent outing in his last start. The Royals right-hander will look for a more complete effort Saturday night at Kauffman Stadium against the Detroit Tigers.The AL Central-leading Royals (9-7)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greinke still untouchable for Royals]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/greinke-still-untouchable-for-royals.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zack Greinke got even stronger after his scoreless streak ended at 38 innings.Greinke struck out 10 in his second straight complete game, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 6-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.Greinke allowed an unearned r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slugging it out]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/slugging-it-out.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANAHEIM, Calif. -- No lead appeared safe Wednesday night when theDetroitTigers played the Los Angeles Angels.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' value drops 9 percent ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-value-drops-9-percent-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK -- One-third of Major League Baseball teams, including theDetroitTigers, declined in value over the past year, while the New York Yankees' worth increased 15 percent to $1.5 billion, according to annual estimates by Forbes magazine.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rib injury sidelines Thames for weeks ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rib-injury-sidelines-thames-for-weeks-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The power hitting of Marcus Thames is something theDetroitTigers will have to do without for quite awhile. He strained the intercostal muscle and cartilage between ribs on his left side Tuesday during early batting practice.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hottest arm in baseball faces Detroit]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/hottest-arm-in-baseball-faces-detroit.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANAHEIM, Calif. -- TheDetroitTigers take on the hottest pitcher in Baseball tonight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMERICAN LEAGUE]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/american-league.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A pair of minor earthquakes shook Angel Stadium on Thursday night, but the twin tremors couldn't even crack the top five list of oddities that occurred during theAngels' 10-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2123.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roles in Detroit's bullpen are beginning to be more sharply defined. RHP Fernando Rodney has locked down the closer's role but his setup man has yet to be established. It largely has been LHP Bobby Seay due to matchups but rookie RHP Ryan Perry has al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2124.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If right-hander Joel Zumaya is returning to the roster this weekend, somebody has to go. Just who that somebody is probably will be a topic of discussion between manager Jim Leyland and general manager Dave Dombrowski over the next few days. The candidate]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2125.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Edwin Jackson floundered in the fourth inning and struggled in the sixth Thursday in his first mediocre start this season. Jackson had trouble getting his fastball inside the strike zone, and his slider location was poor. He gave up eight hits, but ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Royals Preview 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-royals-preview-2126.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zack Greinke was nearly flawless in his first career shutout. Victories for the Kansas City Royals haven't come easily since.The Royals look for another stellar outing from their young ace as they try to get back on track Friday night in the opener of a t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels 10, Tigers 5]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/angels-10-tigers-5.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Palmer wears his wedding ring under his glove when he pitches. If not for his wife Michelle, he probably would be working as a landscaper.Thursday night the 30-year-old rookie right-hander pitched into the seventh inning to earn his first major leagu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halos' Palmer beats Tigers for 1st win in majors]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/halos-palmer-beats-tigers-for-1st-win-in-majors.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Palmer pitched into the seventh inning to earn his first major league victory, Torii Hunter hit a go-ahead home run and the Los Angeles Angels survived another shaky outing by the bullpen to beat the Detroit Tigers 10-5 on Thursday night.Palmer (1-0)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels turn walk into winning run]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/angels-turn-walk-into-winning-run.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Walking the leadoff batter is the cardinal sin of relief pitching, andDetroitTigers reliever Brandon Lyon committed it in the eighth inning.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabrera trade rumor denied]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/cabrera-trade-rumor-denied.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANAHEIM, Calif. --DetroitTigers general manager Dave Dombrowski on Tuesday night denied an ESPN report that first baseman Miguel Cabrera might be shopped around later this season in trade possibilities if theTigers have a slow start and Detroit's economy ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2113.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Losing Marcus Thames for the next month or so should provide opportunities for rookie Jeff Larish and Josh Anderson. Ryan Raburn also will poach some playing time, largely against left-handed pitching. However look for manager Jim Leyland to take advantag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2114.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander was plagued by the big inning twice Wednesday night as he continues to struggle to put his sometimes dominating skills together on a consistent basis. "We're trying to avoid the one inning where things kind of snowball a little bit,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2115.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roles in Detroit's bullpen are beginning to be more sharply defined. RHP Fernando Rodney has locked down the closer's role but his setup man has yet to be established. It largely has been LHP Bobby Seay due to matchups but rookie RHP Ryan Perry has al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MIKE DiGIOVANNA / ON THE ANGELS]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/mike-digiovanna-/-on-the-angels.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheAngels had nine relief pitchers on their roster for Wednesday night's game against the Detroit Tigers, three more than they usually carry for most of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Angels Preview 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-angels-preview-2117.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a starting rotation decimated by injuries, the Los Angeles Angels' bullpen isn't making things any easier.One night after a seventh-inning meltdown, the Angels may need relief help again Thursday night as they'll be forced to send a struggling Triple]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 12, Angels 10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-12-angels-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers' potent lineup gave Joe Saunders and the Los Angeles Angels' beleaguered bullpen a hard time.Curtis Granderson homered again, Brandon Inge also went deep and the Tigers used a five-run seventh inning to beat the two-time defending AL We]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers get past Angels in slugfest]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-get-past-angels-in-slugfest.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers' potent lineup gave Joe Saunders and the Los Angeles Angels' beleaguered bullpen a hard time.Curtis Granderson homered again, Brandon Inge also went deep and the Tigers used a five-run seventh inning to beat the two-time defending AL We]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers put Marcus Thames on DL, recall Ryan Raburn]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-put-marcus-thames-on-dl-recall-ryan-raburn.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers outfielder-designated hitter Marcus Thames is expected to be sidelined for more than a month because of a strained ribcage muscle.Thames was placed on the 15-day disabled list late Tuesday night. He was injured while taking a swing during b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Galarraga works his way into majors]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/galarraga-works-his-way-into-majors.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Armando Galarraga seemed to come from nowhere last year, when he won a surprising 13 games to lead theDetroitTigers in victories as a rookie.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2105.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roles in Detroit's bullpen are beginning to be more sharply defined. RHP Fernando Rodney has locked down the closer's role but his setup man has yet to be established. It largely has been LHP Bobby Seay due to matchups but rookie RHP Ryan Perry has al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2106.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It has to cheer Dontrelle Willis and the Tigers a lot to finally have some good news to rebuild his hopes on. Willis pitched seven innings in his first rehab appearance, and while he gave up four runs Tuesday, it was the lack of walks that was most hearte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2107.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Lyon has not been the bargain Detroit had hoped he would be when it signed him as a free agent last winter. Lyon gave up a game-deciding double in the bottom of the eighth inning Tuesday at Anaheim to take his second loss of the season. He p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANGELS 4, DETROIT 3 ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/angels-4-detroit-3-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was no sign of panic around theAngels clubhouse Tuesday afternoon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthews' RBI double helps Angels edge Tigers 4-3]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/matthews-rbi-double-helps-angels-edge-tigers-4-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Angels played in a daze during their 1-5 road trip through Seattle and Minnesota - still soaked in grief following the death of a popular young teammate.When they returned home on Tuesday night to play the Detroit Tigers, the balloons, can]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Angels Preview 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-angels-preview-2110.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Angels may be off to a slow start, but don't try telling that to the Detroit Tigers.The Angels will send Joe Saunders to the mound Wednesday night when they continue a three-game set against the Tigers.Los Angeles (5-8) returned home after]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels 4, Tigers 3]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/angels-4-tigers-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Angels had the perfect remedy for a very difficult couple of weeks: a home win.Torii Hunter tied the game with a solo homer and scored the go-ahead run on Gary Matthews Jr.'s two-out double in the eighth inning, helping the Angels beat the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunter homers, scores go-ahead run in Halos' win]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/hunter-homers-scores-go-ahead-run-in-halos-win.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Torii Hunter tied the game with a solo homer and scored the go-ahead run on Gary Matthews Jr.'s two-out double in the eighth inning, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Tuesday night.Hunter drew a leadoff walk in the eighth from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2096.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every season starts out the same -- teams searching tentatively for an identity. It takes time to sort out whether a team is going to have the kind of pitching staff it hoped it would during the winter and spring.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2097.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Dontrelle Willis returns to competitive action Tuesday night when he makes a rehab start for the high Class A Lakeland Flying Tigers. Disabled since March 29 with an anxiety disorder, Willis turned in an impressive low-pressure six-inning outing in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2098.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The roles in Detroit's bullpen are beginning to be more sharply defined. RHP Fernando Rodney has locked down the closer's role but his setup man has yet to be established. It largely has been LHP Bobby Seay due to matchups but rookie RHP Ryan Perry has al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners break through]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/mariners-break-through.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Don Wakamatsu ran through a litany of heroes, from pitchers who blew away a good-hitting team to hitters who executed 50-foot bunts. Then theMariners manager put it in the framework of a bigger picture.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong-armed Tigers throw out Mariners]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/strong-armed-tigers-throw-out-mariners.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two throws decided Saturday night's game between Seattle and Detroit at Safeco Field.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Angels Preview 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-angels-preview-2101.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Armando Galarraga's dominance through two starts in 2009 is proving his emergence as the Detroit Tigers' top pitcher last season wasn't a fluke.The right-hander looks to improve to 3-0 for the first time in his career Tuesday night when the Tigers open a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leyland: Defense provides a lift]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/leyland-defense-provides-a-lift.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT --DetroitTigers manager Jim Leyland appreciates the momentum a team can build with defense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daily Jolt: Can Tigers Roar Again? ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/daily-jolt-can-tigers-roar-again-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 20, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Andrew Johnson  The Daily Jolt is a dose of Baseball reality every weekday morning.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haren can't catch a break with D-Backs]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/haren-can-t-catch-a-break-with-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren is pitching his heart out, but he's 0-3 and his D-Backs are flailing. Tracy Ringolsby wonders if they can get it together.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game thread, Mariners vs. Tigers, April 19 ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/game-thread-mariners-vs-tigers-april-19-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 19, 2009 (The Seattle Times delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 8, Mariners 2: A few postgame notes ... ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-8-mariners-2-a-few-postgame-notes-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 19, 2009 (News Tribune delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers rookie pitcher shines in win over M's]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-rookie-pitcher-shines-in-win-over-m-s.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The churping cell phone ring coming from Rick Porcello's locker barely took a break.Understandable really. Despite the quiet demeanor about his first major league win, Detroit's 20-year-old pitching prospect deserved all the congratulations for this effor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge test for Silva ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/huge-test-for-silva-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 19, 2009 (The Seattle Times delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leyland encouraged with progress of pitchers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/leyland-encouraged-with-progress-of-pitchers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No time frame is set for when they might return, but Detroit manager Jim Leyland spoke optimistically Sunday about the progress of reliever Joel Zumaya and starters Dontrelle Willis and Jeremy Bonderman.Zumaya made his first appearance at Triple-A Toledo ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post-game 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GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers took full advantage of Carlos Silva last season, beating the struggling starter all three times they faced him.The Tigers will get their first look at Silva in 2009 on Sunday when they finish a three-game road series against the Seattle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Jackson continues mastery of M's  2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-jackson-continues-mastery-of-m-s--2095.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Edwin Jackson baffled the Mariners again, allowing five hits while working into the eighth inning to help the Detroit Tigers beat Seattle 2-0 Saturday night.Jackson (1-0), who beat the Mariners twice last season and has a career ERA of 0.40 against them, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Mariners Preview 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]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-jackson-continues-mastery-of-m-s-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Edwin Jackson baffled the Mariners again, allowing five hits while working into the eighth inning to help the Detroit Tigers beat Seattle 2-0 Saturday night.Jackson (1-0), who beat the Mariners twice last season and has a career ERA of 0.40 against them, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Yankee Stadium a hitter's paradise]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/new-yankee-stadium-a-hitter-s-paradise.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aerodynamics and putrid pinstripe pitching have turned the new Yankee Stadium into a deadly den of dingers, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zumaya pitches 2 scoreless innings for Toledo]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/zumaya-pitches-2-scoreless-innings-for-toledo.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers right-hander Joel Zumaya pitched two innings of scoreless relief Saturday for the Toledo Mud Hens as he recovers from a sore shoulder.Zumaya allowed two hits, struck out one and threw 17 of 26 pitches for strikes in Toledo's 3-1 victory ove]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verlander is Becoming the new Fidrych ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/verlander-is-becoming-the-new-fidrych-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 18, 2009 (Blogcritics.org delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middle of the 2nd ... 3-0, Detroit ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/middle-of-the-2nd-3-0-detroit-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 17, 2009 (The Seattle Times delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2085.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The decision to add rookie RHPs Rick Porcello and Ryan Perry to the opening-day roster looked like a sound one through the first week of the season. Porcello looked way more poised than your typical 20-year-old with one year of pro ball experience and Per]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2086.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If 2008 was a humbling year for Justin Verlander, 2009 looks so far to be a learning season. 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Porcello looked way more poised than your typical 20-year-old with one year of pro ball experience and Per]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2070.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If 2008 was a humbling year for Justin Verlander, 2009 looks so far to be a learning season. Except for one short tract near the middle of last summer, Verlander looked nothing at all like the pitcher who had won 35 games his first two full seasons as a M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2071.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joel Zumaya is moving up to Class AAA Toledo and will be available Saturday to work in relief in the next step in his rehab assignment. Zumaya, recovering from a sore right shoulder, pitched twice for Class A Lakeland and allowed three earned runs i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Mariners Preview 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-mariners-preview-2072.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Erik Bedard wasn't exactly a fan favorite during his injury-plagued first season with the Seattle Mariners last year. He might be doing something, however, to turn that around.Coming off his best start with the club, Bedard is slated to pitch at Safeco Fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners 6, Tigers 3]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/mariners-6-tigers-3.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ken Griffey Jr. imitated Deion Sanders while crossing the plate. Adrian Beltre howled at Griffey from the middle of the field. Ace Felix Hernandez playfully laughed off early game struggles.Suddenly, it's all fun and games in Seattle.Beltre ignited a five]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[King Felix shakes off bad start to get M's win ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/king-felix-shakes-off-bad-start-to-get-m-s-win-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Felix Hernandez survived early struggles and the surging Seattle Mariners used a five-run fifth inning for a 6-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.The win was the seventh in eight games for the team that lost 101 games last season. Seattle (8-3)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blogging the Tigers ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/blogging-the-tigers-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 17, 2009 (The Seattle Times delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers pour it on late]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-pour-it-on-late.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT -- What started as a pitchers' duel Wednesday afternoon between theDetroitTigers and Chicago White Sox turned into a 9-0 rout for theTigers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaga for Galarraga ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/gaga-for-galarraga-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 15, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2060.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The decision to add rookie RHPs Rick Porcello and Ryan Perry to the opening-day roster looked like a sound one through the first week of the season. Porcello looked way more poised than your typical 20-year-old with one year of pro ball experience and Per]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2061.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The real ace of the Tigers pitching staff isn't going against the Seattle Mariners on Friday -- he pitched Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox. Justin Verlander gets the nominal title of the top pitcher in the rotation because he won 35 games in his f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2062.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Ryan Perry has a lot of talent, but it was clear from his Wednesday outing that the 22-year-old rookie is far from a polished product. Perry threw 18 pitches, and four were significantly out of the strike zone and dangerously close to Chicago White ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[R.I.P. Marilyn, The Bird ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/r-i-p-marilyn-the-bird-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 14, 2009 (FITSNews For Now delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Mariners Preview 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-mariners-preview-2064.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coming off a difficult 2008, Justin Verlander is still looking for his first win of 2009.Considering the right-hander's career success against Seattle, that could happen Friday night in the series opener at Safeco Field.Verlander makes his third start of ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Head¿s up! Another opposing pitcher buzzes White Sox hitters ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/head¿s-up-another-opposing-pitcher-buzzes-white-sox-hitters-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheWhiteSox lost to the Tigers at Comerica Park Wednesday, 9-0.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miner dropped from rotation ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/miner-dropped-from-rotation-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT --DetroitTigers manager Jim Leyland defended his starting pitcher, Zach Miner, after Monday's 10-6 loss to the Chicago White Sox, calling the conditions he pitched in the worst this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sox turn to Anderson, then sign Podsednik for insurance ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/sox-turn-to-anderson-then-sign-podsednik-for-insurance-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While waiting patiently for a leadoff man to emerge during spring training,WhiteSox manager Ozzie Guillen often pined for the good, old days when Scott Podsednik flourished in the key role.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quit using the WBC as an excuse ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/quit-using-the-wbc-as-an-excuse-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Red Sox can try to pin Daisuke Matsuzaka's injury on the WBC, but Tracy Ringolsby isn't buying it anymore.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 9, White Sox 0]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-9-white-sox-0.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Armando Galarraga found a way to escape trouble against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday afternoon.Galarraga pitched 6 1-3 scoreless innings, leading the Detroit Tigers past the White Sox 9-0 to end Chicago's three-game winning streak."He was very good,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPORTSDAY  'Bird' act couldn't fly now ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/sportsday-bird-act-couldn-t-fly-now-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You can't imagine the eccentricity of the sort embodied by Mark Fidrych in today's culture of Baseball.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers get big win over White Sox]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-get-big-win-over-white-sox.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Armando Galarraga threw 6 1-3 scoreless innings and Placido Polanco drove in three runs Wednesday, leading the Detroit Tigers past the White Sox 9-0 to end Chicago's three-game winning streak.Galarraga (2-0) gave up four hits and two walks while striking ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers pay tribute to Fidrych before game]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-pay-tribute-to-fidrych-before-game.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers paid tribute to Mark Fidrych with a moment of silence and a special video before Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox.The 54-year-old Fidrych, who captured the nation's imagination during his rookie of the year season in 1976,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers pull off huge rally]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-pull-off-huge-rally.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT -- What Carlos Guillen and Brandon Inge did Sunday in the eighth inning was pull a rabbit out of their caps.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor leaguers enjoy major fan support]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/minor-leaguers-enjoy-major-fan-support.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All three Grand Rapids professional minor-league sports franchises are prospering in the midst of the worst economic period since the Great Depression.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson finds comfort at home]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/anderson-finds-comfort-at-home.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT -- Outfielder Josh Anderson hopes he has found a permanent home with theDetroitTigers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers Notes ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-notes-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Lyon blew a three-run lead for Edwin Jackson in his first relief appearance for theDetroitTigers on Tuesday night in Toronto. 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Porcello looked way more poised than your typical 20-year-old with one year of pro ball experience and Per]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2043.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So now you know what manager Jim Leyland thinks of rookie right-hander Rick Porcello. He likes him enough, at least for now, to keep him in Detroit's rotation even though the 20-year-old has only made one major league start -- and a mediocre one, at that,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2044.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--No makeup date for Tuesday's rained out game between Detroit and Chicago was immediately announced. The Tigers and White Sox have common days off April 30, June 15 and June 22. They could also schedule a day-night doubleheader on one of Chicago's other ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooper could be first manager fired]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/cooper-could-be-first-manager-fired.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Firing Cecil Cooper wouldn't be unreasonable, but it wouldn't turn the suspect Astros into contenders, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Tigers Preview 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/white-sox-tigers-preview-2046.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers' first day off came two days earlier than scheduled. The Chicago White Sox hope an unexpected break won't hurt their momentum.While rain postponed the second of a three-game set between the AL Central Division rivals, they were able to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite a victory, painful day for Sox ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/despite-a-victory-painful-day-for-sox-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After theWhiteSox pounded the Tigers 10-6 Monday at Comerica Park in Detroit, manager Ozzie Guillen told reporters he might need to head to church and start praying.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ramirez joins list of hurting Cubs ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/ramirez-joins-list-of-hurting-cubs-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Add third baseman Aramis Ramirez to theCubs? list of walking wounded.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox and Tigers washed out]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/white-sox-and-tigers-washed-out.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After their game Tuesday was rained out, the Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox took advantage of the unexpected day off to rework their starting rotations.Detroit pushed back 20-year-old rookie Rick Porcello from Tuesday to Sunday in Seattle, leaving A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rodney pumped up]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rodney-pumped-up.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT -- Fernando Rodney pumped his fist after he struck out the side to end the game as 28,693 fans roared their approval at Comerica Park.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2034.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Ramon Santiago found himself sixth in the batting order Monday, the result of some lineup shuffling by manager Jim Leyland when C Gerald Laird became ill and had to be scratched from the starting lineup. Santiago responded with a three-hit game that ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2035.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The decision to add rookie RHPs Rick Porcello and Ryan Perry to the opening-day roster looked like a sound one through the first week of the season. Porcello looked way more poised than your typical 20-year-old with one year of pro ball experience and Per]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2036.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now you see one of the main reasons Detroit ditched Gary Sheffield this spring, aside from the fact the potential Hall of Famer wasn't hitting. Manager Jim Leyland has already shuffled his designated hitters around, using four different starters in the Ti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former All-Star Mark 'the Bird' Fidrych dies at 54]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/former-all-star-mark-the-bird-fidrych-dies-at-54.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Whether he was dominating hitters or hauling asphalt, Mark Fidrych had fun.The colorful pitcher talked to baseballs, smoothed the mound with his hands and high-fived teammates in the middle of the diamond. He had one terrific season in 1976, and after inj]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Tigers Preview 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/white-sox-tigers-preview-2038.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A strong performance by left-hander John Danks in his season debut went to waste due to a lack of run support, but Danks will be happy to know that his teammates' bats have found their groove going into his next turn in the rotation.Behind Danks and their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox 10, Tigers 6]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/white-sox-10-tigers-6.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jermaine Dye and Paul Konerko didn't even have time to make a wager.Dye and Konerko reached 300 career homers with consecutive drives in the second inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 on Monday.Carlos Quentin went 4-for-4 with tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Konerko, Quentin tally 4 RBIs each as ChiSox roll]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/konerko-quentin-tally-4-rbis-each-as-chisox-roll.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jermaine Dye and Paul Konerko reached 300 career homers with consecutive drives in the second inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 on Monday.Carlos Quentin went 4-for-4 with two homers and four RBIs for the White Sox, who earned t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Specter of Gary Sheffield]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/the-specter-of-gary-sheffield.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On September 19 of last year, the Detroit Tigers' designated hitter, Gary Sheffield, batting all of .220 on the season, was hit by a pitch from Cleveland Indians right-hander Fausto Carmona. It was a stray fastball that ran in on Sheffield a little too mu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Tigers Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/white-sox-tigers-preview-2027.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A slow start at home set the tone for a disappointing 2008 season for the Detroit Tigers. They're not letting that happen again.After an impressive sweep at Comerica Park, the Tigers look to extend their best home start in 16 years when they open a three-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 6, Rangers 4]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-6-rangers-4.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Inge was sure glad when Kevin Millwood left the game Sunday.Inge homered and hit a two-run single in a six-run eighth inning, helping the Detroit Tigers rally for a 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers.Millwood threw seven shutout innings before han]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A couple of bullpen decisions proved costly ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/a-couple-of-bullpen-decisions-proved-costly-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Random thoughts from Baseball's opening week, and wishing everyone a Happy Easter:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inge helps Tigers rally to beat Rangers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/inge-helps-tigers-rally-to-beat-rangers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Inge homered and hit a two-run single in a six-run eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Texas Rangers 6-4 on Sunday.Carlos Guillen also had a two-run double for Detroit, which trailed 4-0 after seven innings. Placido Polanco we]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AROUND THE BASES ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/around-the-bases-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYERS OF THE WEEK]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON BASEBALL]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/on-baseball.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This is what Baseball should be.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers-Tigers Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rangers-tigers-preview-2033.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Texas Rangers starter Kevin Millwood is in great shape to begin the new season. So were the Rangers, until they traveled to Detroit.Millwood seeks to help the Rangers avoid a three-game sweep and their eighth straight loss at Comerica Park when they concl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays squeeze one out ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/jays-squeeze-one-out-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers-Tigers Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rangers-tigers-preview-2020.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Texas Rangers starter Kevin Millwood is in great shape to begin the new season. So were the Rangers, until they traveled to Detroit.Millwood seeks to help the Rangers avoid a three-game sweep and their eighth straight loss at Comerica Park when they concl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verlander, bullpen lift Tigers over Rangers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/verlander-bullpen-lift-tigers-over-rangers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander was encouraged by his latest outing, even though he lasted only five innings.The right-hander struck out eight Saturday and combined with four Detroit Tigers relievers on a two-hitter in a 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers."I felt very g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto the rowdy]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/toronto-the-rowdy.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was a time when the primary criticism levelled at Toronto sports fans was that they were boring.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2023.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers neared the end of spring training the same as they entered -- with unanswered questions about the state of the pitching staff. After RHPs Justin Verlander, Edwin Jackson and Armando Galarraga, the club had no rotation candidate without signific]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2024.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One turn through the rotation and manager Jim Leyland is not displeased. His bullpen, however, is another matter. Right-hander Justin Verlander was thumped in the opener, but Leyland thought he had good stuff despite the bad numbers. Right-hander Edwin Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2025.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Ryan Perry got his first look at 44,000 fans in one place Friday when he got two outs in the eighth inning of a lopsided Detroit victory over Texas. Perry walked two batters, however, and manager Jim Leyland removed him after the second walk. "We wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers-Tigers Preview 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rangers-tigers-preview-2026.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cabrera's slow start in 2008 played a role in the Detroit Tigers' disappointing season. They are hoping his hot start to this year leads to better results in 2009.After routing Texas in the opener, Cabrera and the Tigers continue their three-game s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2010.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers neared the end of spring training the same as they entered -- with unanswered questions about the state of the pitching staff. After RHPs Justin Verlander, Edwin Jackson and Armando Galarraga, the club had no rotation candidate without signific]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2011.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One turn through the rotation and manager Jim Leyland is not displeased. His bullpen, however, is another matter. Right-hander Justin Verlander was thumped in the opener, but Leyland thought he had good stuff despite the bad numbers. Right-hander Edwin Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2012.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Ryan Perry got his first look at 44,000 fans in one place Friday when he got two outs in the eighth inning of a lopsided Detroit victory over Texas. Perry walked two batters, however, and manager Jim Leyland removed him after the second walk. "We wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers-Tigers Preview 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rangers-tigers-preview-2013.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cabrera's slow start in 2008 played a role in the Detroit Tigers' disappointing season. They are hoping his hot start to this year leads to better results in 2009.After routing Texas in the opener, Cabrera and the Tigers continue their three-game s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good impression doesn't satisfy Porcello ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/good-impression-doesn-t-satisfy-porcello-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TORONTO - Rick Porcello lost his first major league start for the Detroit Tigers but didn't lose]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swisher leads Yankees to first win ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/swisher-leads-yankees-to-first-win-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BALTIMORE - The New York Yankees finally got their first win, using standout performances by newcomers A.J. Burnett, Nick Swisher and Mark Teixeira to beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-2 Thursday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabrera continues hot start as Tigers rout Rangers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/cabrera-continues-hot-start-as-tigers-rout-rangers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cabrera heaped pressure on his broad shoulders early last year, trying to live up to his $152 million deal with the Detroit Tigers while adjusting to the AL.After starting slowly, Cabrera finished strongly and led the league in homers.Now, he's pic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers score 15, hand Rangers 1st loss of '09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-score-15-hand-rangers-1st-loss-of-09.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cabrera hit a grand slam and matched his career high with six RBIs, leading Armando Galarraga and the Detroit Tigers over the Texas Rangers 15-2 Friday in their home opener.The Tigers gave 44,588 fans plenty of reasons to cheer after bolstering low]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everyone gets in on the act for Tampa Bay ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/everyone-gets-in-on-the-act-for-tampa-bay-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just in case you forgot who carried the banner of the American League into the 2008 World Series . . .]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Romero emerges with solid debut for Blue Jays]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/romero-emerges-with-solid-debut-for-blue-jays.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:15:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ten minutes after yesterday's 6-2, series-clinching win over the Detroit Tigers, T-Pain's "Buy You A Drank" boomed over the stereo system in theBlueJays locker room as players packed for their trip to Cleveland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washburn out-duels Perkins in M's 2-0 win ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/washburn-out-duels-perkins-in-m-s-2-0-win-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:15:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mariners 2, TWINS 0 -- At Minneapolis, Jarrod Washburn gave up five hits in eight innings and Brandon Morrow got his first save of the season for the Mariners.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SOFTBALL roundup ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/softball-roundup-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:15:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SIDELING HILL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-2004.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:15:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One blown lead and two games with deficits expanded. After four games, that's not a good beginning for a Detroit bullpen already under pressure for its shabby performance in 2008. Newcomer Juan Rincon, who did a nice job in spring training to win a job as]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-2005.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:15:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Rick Porcello threw his first major league pitch for a strike and tossed three shutout innings before allowing four runs in his five-plus-inning outing Thursday. Porcello, 20, threw 89 pitches, but his first big-league decision was a defeat. His sin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-2006.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:15:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers neared the end of spring training the same as they entered -- with unanswered questions about the state of the pitching staff. After RHPs Justin Verlander, Edwin Jackson and Armando Galarraga, the club had no rotation candidate without signific]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies rally past Braves ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/phillies-rally-past-braves-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:15:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA - Four Phillies walked with the bases loaded during an eight-run seventh inning and Philadelphia rallied for a 12-11 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTEBOOK Cardinals uncover mount option ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/notebook-cardinals-uncover-mount-option-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:15:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From staff reports]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers-Tigers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rangers-tigers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:15:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers are off to their best start in 13 years, when they won the first of the only three division titles in franchise history.They hope Kris Benson, who hasn't pitched in the majors for more than 2 1/2 years, can help them remain the AL's only]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1993.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Zach Miner (1-0), handed a 3-0 lead in the top of the first, gave up hits to the first three batters Wednesday night but wriggled out of trouble with only one run scoring. Then he pitched shutout ball until being relieved with two outs in the bottom]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1994.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers neared the end of spring training the same as they entered -- with unanswered questions about the state of the pitching staff. After RHPs Justin Verlander, Edwin Jackson and Armando Galarraga, the club had no rotation candidate without signific]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1995.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit got a peek at one part of its future Wednesday night. Thursday afternoon, it will get a look at another. Rookie right-hander Rick Porcello, the top pick of the Tigers in the 2007 draft, makes his major league debut Thursday when he starts at Toron]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers strike fast, hand Jays first loss]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-strike-fast-hand-jays-first-loss.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's not as if the Blue Jays didn't have opportunities.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers get first win of the season with 5-1 drubbing in Toronto ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-get-first-win-of-the-season-with-5-1-drubbing-in-toronto-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cabrera hit two of Detroit's three home runs and finished with four RBIs to lead the Tigers to their first victory of the season, a 5-1 decision over theTorontoBlueJays last night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Blue Jays Preview 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-blue-jays-preview-1998.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While his high school teammates are now likely finishing their sophomore years in college, Rick Porcello is about to begin a new test.The Detroit Tigers' 20-year-old right-hander makes his major league debut on Thursday at Rogers Centre, where he'll try t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabrera powers Tigers past Blue Jays]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/cabrera-powers-tigers-past-blue-jays.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cabrera and the Detroit Tigers showed off their power in their first victory of the season.Cabrera homered twice, Brandon Inge connected for the third consecutive game and the Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Wednesday night."We were kiddin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball's top 100 highest-paid players ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/baseball-s-top-100-highest-paid-players-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 2009 salaries for the top 100 highest-paid major league baseball players on opening day rosters and disabled lists.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1984.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers neared the end of spring training the same as they entered -- with unanswered questions about the state of the pitching staff. After RHPs Justin Verlander, Edwin Jackson and Armando Galarraga, the club had no rotation candidate without signific]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1985.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For one game, Detroit's bullpen woes were not cured by a winter of rest and a roster makeover. One of the imports, right-hander Brandon Lyon, demonstrated why he lost his closer's role with Arizona over the second half of last season and was allowed to be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1986.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Marcus Thames is expected to get more at-bats this season, which would give him an opportunity to live up to the front office's predictions he would have more than 30 home runs if he batted 500 times in a season. His ratio of one home run per 12.64 a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays rally past Tigers to post dramatic victory ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/blue-jays-rally-past-tigers-to-post-dramatic-victory-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTorontoBlueJays managed to pick up B.J. Ryan this time, walking off with a dramatic win that their struggling closer nearly gave away.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Blue Jays Preview 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-blue-jays-preview-1988.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Questions arose when Toronto right-hander Jesse Litsch spent time late in spring training pitching against minor leaguers.On Wednesday night, though, there will be no question whether the Blue Jays' No. 3 starter will be prepared to take the mound at Roge]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays rally to take another from Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/jays-rally-to-take-another-from-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Inge delivered a message to Detroit Tigers fans after a second consecutive loss to open the season: This isn't last year."This is not what to expect during the year for anyone watching on the outside," Inge said after Detroit blew a three-run lead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCOREBOARD ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/scoreboard-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[?MT?AINSLIE?RUN?UP ?Yesterday?-??Males:?1?Mark?Bourne?10.37,?2?John?Winsbury?11.17,?3?Peter? ?Young?13.08,?4?Simon?Claringbold?13.36,?5?Graham?Atkins?13.54,?6?Steve? ?Crispin?14.02,?7?James?Savill?14.09,?8?Simon?Krantzcke?14.24,?9?Steve? ?Barry?15.09,?10?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays thump Tigers to start 2009 season ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/jays-thump-tigers-to-start-2009-season-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If spring training is about renewal and hope, then opening day is the first opportunity for teams to give their fans reason to embrace that hope and believe.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Lyon finish games for Tigers?]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/can-lyon-finish-games-for-tigers-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- Brandon Lyon says he can't wait to get the call from the dugout and trot in from the bullpen for the first time as aDetroitTiger.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays get off to a booming start]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/jays-get-off-to-a-booming-start.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Think the first opening day in Toronto since 2006, a 12-5 win over Detroit, had people excited?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1976.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers neared the end of spring training the same as they entered -- with unanswered questions about the state of the pitching staff. After RHPs Justin Verlander, Edwin Jackson and Armando Galarraga, the club had no rotation candidate without signific]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1977.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Regular left fielder Carlos Guillen served as the Tigers' designated hitter for the season opener Monday night, and Marcus Thames was expected to be in that spot for Tuesday's second game of the year. "This stuff is really tough on Guillen's hamstring," L]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1978.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Brandon Inge could be a key part of any success the Tigers have this season. Inge is returning to his preferred position of third base, and records show he hits better there than when he's behind the plate. Inge hit a two-run home run to the opposite]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Blue Jays Preview 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-blue-jays-preview-1979.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If there were any doubts that Rogers Centre couldn't be an interesting place to watch a baseball game this season, the Toronto Blue Jays and their fans proved, that at least for one night, it could be.The Blue Jays seek their first 2-0 start in four seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays come out swinging]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/jays-come-out-swinging.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If spring training is about renewal and hope, then opening day is the first opportunity for teams to give their fans reason to embrace that hope and believe.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 12, Tigers 5]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/blue-jays-12-tigers-5.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A raucous opening day in Toronto took a sour turn because of some unruly fans that Detroit outfielder Josh Anderson called "disrespectful."Adam Lind homered and drove in six runs, Roy Halladay coasted with a big lead and the Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lind drives in six as Jays rout Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/lind-drives-in-six-as-jays-rout-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Lind homered and drove in six runs, Roy Halladay coasted with a big lead and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 12-5 Monday in an opener delayed when fans littered the field.Umpires waved both teams off the field for nine minutes in the bo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halladay to focus on being a team player rather than being a mentor ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/halladay-to-focus-on-being-a-team-player-rather-than-being-a-mentor-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Make no mistake: Roy Halladay's future with theTorontoBlueJays is the storyline of 2009 barring an unforeseen playoff chase or sale of the club.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chilly welcome for Blue Jays opener]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/chilly-welcome-for-blue-jays-opener.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just as Toronto's boys of summer return from spring training on Florida's sunny Jupiter Island, Jack Frost will pay the city another snowy visit.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[If opener any indication, Braves' rotation formidable]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/if-opener-any-indication-braves-rotation-formidable.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What did Ken Rosenthal take from Sunday's Braves-Phillies MLB opener? Derek Lowe & Co. might make Atlanta forget John Smoltz.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 Detroit Tigers Roster]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/2009-detroit-tigers-roster.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers hope for better start in 2009]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-hope-for-better-start-in-2009.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers don't want to be greedy in the opening week of the 2009 season. Just winning as often as they lose will be fine, thanks.Last year, the Tigers were favored to roll back to the World Series after a huge trade for slugger Miguel Cabrera an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Blue Jays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-blue-jays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers don't want to be greedy in the opening week of the 2009 season. Just winning as often as they lose will be fine, thanks.Last year, the Tigers were favored to roll back to the World Series after a huge trade for slugger Miguel Cabrera an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's what to expect in 2009]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/here-s-what-to-expect-in-2009.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No one expected the Rays to reach the World Series last year. With that in mind, Joel Sherman tells you what to expect in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managers on the hot seat]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/managers-on-the-hot-seat.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New York isn't the only place where the pressure's on. Ken Rosenthal tells you which managers are on the hot seat this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1974.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three years ago Detroit manager Jim Leyland made the startling decision to go with two rookies on his pitching staff, with the tandem of Justin Verlander and Joel Zumaya sparking the team to the World Series. Leyland obviously had his eye on history with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 8, Braves 4]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-8-braves-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rick Porcello, making a bid to be more than a fill-in starter for Detroit, pitched two scoreless innings and the Tigers beat the Atlanta Braves 8-4 on Saturday in each team's final exhibition game.The 20-year-old Porcello, making the jump from Class A, ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1962.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three years ago Detroit manager Jim Leyland made the startling decision to go with two rookies on his pitching staff, with the tandem of Justin Verlander and Joel Zumaya sparking the team to the World Series. Leyland obviously had his eye on history with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1963.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B/3B Jeff Larish earned the final spot on Detroit's roster after batting .270 in Grapefruit League play. OF Brent Clevlen will open the season with Class AAA Toledo. Clevlen hit .260 this spring. --UT Ryan Raburn and LHP Clay Rapada were optioned to Cl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1964.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers neared the end of spring training the same as they entered -- with unanswered questions about the state of the pitching staff. After RHPs Justin Verlander, Edwin Jackson and Armando Galarraga, the club had no rotation candidate without signific]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIX TO WATCH: AMERICAN LEAGUE SIX TO WATCH: NATIONAL LEAGUE ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/six-to-watch-american-league-six-to-watch-national-league-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SIX TO WATCH: AMERICAN LEAGUE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predictions for the 2009 MLB season ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/predictions-for-the-2009-mlb-season-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1954.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B/3B Jeff Larish earned the final spot on Detroit's roster after batting .270 in Grapefruit League play. OF Brent Clevlen will open the season with Class AAA Toledo. Clevlen hit .260 this spring. --UT Ryan Raburn and LHP Clay Rapada were optioned to Cl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1955.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers neared the end of spring training the same as they entered -- with unanswered questions about the state of the pitching staff. After RHPs Justin Verlander, Edwin Jackson and Armando Galarraga, the club had no rotation candidate without signific]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1956.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three years ago Detroit manager Jim Leyland made the startling decision to go with two rookies on his pitching staff, with the tandem of Justin Verlander and Joel Zumaya sparking the team to the World Series. Leyland obviously had his eye on history with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 3, Tigers 1]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/braves-3-tigers-1.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Turner Field was just as Javier Vazquez remembered: a nice park for pitchers.Vazquez pitched four perfect innings to continue a strong spring showing by Atlanta's starters and Omar Infante hit a two-run homer to lead the Braves to a 3-1 exhibition win ove]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robertson: Time might be up with Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/robertson-time-might-be-up-with-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- Nate Robertson said he is not demanding a trade, but thinks his days with theDetroitTigers are numbered.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predictions for all 30 MLB teams]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/predictions-for-all-30-mlb-teams.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You've waited five months for baseball to return. It's time to get serious. It's time for Ken Rosenthal's predictions for all 30 MLB teams.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking the Tigers  2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tracking-the-tigers--1960.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Inside spring training camp:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jay Watch ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/blue-jay-watch-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The decision to hang on to catcher Michael Barrett was one of the last ones the Blue Jays' coaching staff made, and manager Cito Gaston could tell the tension was wearing on Barrett when informed he had made the squad.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1946.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B/3B Jeff Larish earned the final spot on Detroit's roster after batting .270 in Grapefruit League play. OF Brent Clevlen will open the season with Class AAA Toledo. Clevlen hit .260 this spring. --UT Ryan Raburn and LHP Clay Rapada were optioned to Cl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1947.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers neared the end of spring training the same as they entered -- with unanswered questions about the state of the pitching staff. After RHPs Justin Verlander, Edwin Jackson and Armando Galarraga, the club had no rotation candidate without signific]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1948.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three years ago, Detroit manager Jim Leyland made the startling decision to go with two rookies on his pitching staff, and right-handers Justin Verlander and Joel Zumaya sparked the team to the World Series. There are indications Leyland might try to make]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds to speak with Sheffield ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/reds-to-speak-with-sheffield-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - TheCincinnatiReds have interest in Gary Sheffield, and there probably will be a meeting with the outfielder and/or his representatives today, April 2, at Ed Smith Stadium.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 8, Blue Jays 5]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-8-blue-jays-5.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nate Robertson knows he's at a career crossroads.The left-hander was told by Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland that he would start the season in the bullpen, but before an 8-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday, Robertson said he's ready for anyt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers bleeding money to former star players]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-bleeding-money-to-former-star-players.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- Money keeps going down the drain by the millions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheffield in no rush to make decision on new team]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/sheffield-in-no-rush-to-make-decision-on-new-team.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield may sign with a team quickly after he clears waivers at 1 p.m. ET Thursday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Columnist shares Tigers' good, bad, ugly]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/columnist-shares-tigers-good-bad-ugly.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's spring at last after a long snowy winter, and an embarrassing Detroit Lions season is fresh in the minds of Michigan sports fans who haven't recovered from the disappointment of last year's Tigers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1936.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers neared the end of spring training the same as they entered -- with unanswered questions about the state of the pitching staff. After RHPs Justin Verlander, Edwin Jackson and Armando Galarraga, the club had no rotation candidate without signific]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1937.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three years ago, Detroit manager Jim Leyland made the startling decision to go with two rookies on his pitching staff, and right-handers Justin Verlander and Joel Zumaya sparked the team to the World Series. There are indications Leyland might try to make]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1938.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--UT Ryan Raburn and LHP Clay Rapada were optioned to Class AAA Toledo as the Tigers got closer to determining their Opening Day roster. RHPs Rick Porcello and Zach Miner have earned spots in the rotation, while LHP Nate Robertson and RHP Ryan Perry will ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers cleared the way to give Andruw a shot]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rangers-cleared-the-way-to-give-andruw-a-shot.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers released Frank Catalanotto so they could keep Andruw Jones. Ken Rosenthal explains why they made the move.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 9, Tigers 3]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/braves-9-tigers-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Glavine passed his final spring test Wednesday.The left-hander tossed five innings in Atlanta's 9-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers and will pitch in two minor league games before making his season debut for the Braves on April 18."He threw great," ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/-1941.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Detroit Tigers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Toronto, 7:15 p.m.April 7 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 8 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 9 at Toronto, 12:37 p.m.April 10 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 11 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 12 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Chicago White]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers send OF Raburn, LHP Rapada to Triple-A]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-send-of-raburn-lhp-rapada-to-triple-a.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers moved a step closer to completing their roster, sending outfielder Ryan Raburn and left-hander Clay Rapada to Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday.The Tigers also assigned right-hander Scott Williamson and catcher Dane Sardinha to minor league ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels have big concerns heading into the season]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/angels-have-big-concerns-heading-into-the-season.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Their top three starting pitchers are all nursing injuries. Tracy Ringolsby says that's a valid reason for the Angels to be worried.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imagining one crazy summer in New York]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/imagining-one-crazy-summer-in-new-york.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What do Beyonce, Bobby Valentine and the Royals have in common? Ken Rosenthal can envision them contributing to a Yankees fiasco.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1928.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers neared the end of spring training the same as they entered -- with unanswered questions about the state of the pitching staff. After RHPs Justin Verlander, Edwin Jackson and Armando Galarraga, the club had no rotation candidate without signific]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1929.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three years ago, Detroit manager Jim Leyland made the startling decision to go with two rookies on his pitching staff, and right-handers Justin Verlander and Joel Zumaya sparked the team to the World Series. There are indications Leyland might try to make]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1930.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Gary Sheffield was released by the Tigers on March 31, leaving the nine-time All-Star with 499 career home runs and no team. It's likely Sheffield will find another job quickly, however, as he can be signed for the $400,000 minimum salary with the Ti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals 7, Tigers 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/nationals-7-tigers-2.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marcus Thames got a big opportunity when the Detroit Tigers released Gary Sheffield on Tuesday, and the slugger was stunned."I never saw this coming," said Thames, who was crowded out of the Tigers outfield by Magglio Ordonez, Carlos Guillen and Curtis Gr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers release Sheffield, who's 1 HR away from 500]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-release-sheffield-who-s-1-hr-away-from-500.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield's next home run will be his 500th in the major leagues.The question is: What uniform will he be wearing when he hits it?The Detroit Tigers released the nine-time All-Star on Tuesday, leaving him without a team as he closes in on becoming th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One HR from 500, Sheffield dropped by Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/one-hr-from-500-sheffield-dropped-by-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers have released nine-time All-Star Gary Sheffield, who is one home run away from 500 for his career.Detroit parted ways with the designated hitter Tuesday after a disappointing stay with the Tigers. The team was hopeful Sheffield would be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These things will happen this season]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/these-things-will-happen-this-season.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny will be a pain. A-Rod won't come all the way back. Just a few of the things Ken Rosenthal says you can bank on in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/-1935.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Detroit Tigers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Toronto, 7:15 p.m.April 7 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 8 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 9 at Toronto, 12:37 p.m.April 10 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 11 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 12 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Chicago White]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/-1919.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Detroit Tigers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Toronto, 7:15 p.m.April 7 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 8 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 9 at Toronto, 12:37 p.m.April 10 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 11 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 12 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Chicago White]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 3, Nationals 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-3-nationals-2.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Armando Galarraga struck out nine in five innings, Clete Thomas and Ryan Raburn homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Monday.Galarraga allowed two runs and two hits while walking one."I thought he was very sharp," Tigers mang]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta sends OF Josh Anderson to Detroit]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/atlanta-sends-of-josh-anderson-to-detroit.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta traded Josh Anderson to the Detroit Tigers on Monday, increasing the chances that rookie Jordan Schafer will open the season as the Braves' center fielder.Schafer, who is hitting .373 this spring, appears to have the edge over Gregor Blanco, who w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta trades OF Josh Anderson to Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/atlanta-trades-of-josh-anderson-to-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta traded Josh Anderson to the Detroit Tigers on Monday, increasing the chances that rookie Jordan Schafer will open the season as the Braves' center fielder.Schafer, who is hitting .373 this spring, appears to have the edge over Gregor Blanco, who w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verlander masterful against Braves]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/verlander-masterful-against-braves.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Justin Verlander, named the opening day starter before Friday's game, pitched like one in seven shutout innings.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zumaya iffy for Tigers roster ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/zumaya-iffy-for-tigers-roster-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DetroitTigers manager Jim Leyland says oft-injured reliever Joel Zumaya is unlikely to start the season in Detroit. The 24-year-old Zumaya has pitched in only one game this spring. He was considered for the closer job this season but felt soreness after a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porcello eyes spot in 'Show']]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/porcello-eyes-spot-in-show-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- Rick Porcello tries not to look at each pitching outing as an audition, but that's what they are.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FSN to air Kell tribute]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/fsn-to-air-kell-tribute.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A hodgepodge of items that merit mention:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 5, Braves 4 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-5-braves-4-1927.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Francoeur and Casey Kotchman hit consecutive home runs in the first inning and Jeremy Bonderman was pulled after getting only four outs Sunday in the Detroit Tigers' 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves.Bonderman also walked two batters. He likely will mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 5, Braves 4 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-5-braves-4-1912.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Francoeur and Casey Kotchman hit consecutive home runs in the first inning and Jeremy Bonderman was pulled after getting only four outs Sunday in the Detroit Tigers' 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves.Bonderman also walked two batters. He likely will mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers place Willis, Zumaya on disabled list]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-place-willis-zumaya-on-disabled-list.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers placed left-handed pitcher Dontrelle Willis on the 15-day disabled list with an anxiety disorder on Sunday and put oft-injured reliever Joel Zumaya on the list with a sore right shoulder.But Willis said he has been feeling well on and o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers place Willis, Zumaya on disabled list 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-place-willis-zumaya-on-disabled-list-1914.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers have placed oft-injured reliever Joel Zumaya on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 27 with a sore right shoulder.The team on Sunday also placed left-handed pitcher Dontrelle Willis on the 15-day disabled list with an anxiety ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1915.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers neared the end of spring training the same as they entered -- with unanswered questions about the state of the pitching staff. After RHPs Justin Verlander, Edwin Jackson and Armando Galarraga, the club had no rotation candidate without signific]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1916.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three years ago, Detroit manager Jim Leyland made the startling decision to go with two rookies on his pitching staff, and right-handers Justin Verlander and Joel Zumaya sparked the team to the World Series. There are indications Leyland might try to make]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1917.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander has been confirmed as Detroit's Opening Day pitcher for the second consecutive season. "I've known it for a while, but I wasn't exactly sure," manager Jim Leyland said. Verlander won 35 games his first two seasons with the Tigers bu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 5, Blue Jays 1 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-5-blue-jays-1-1918.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Richmond didn't appear to improve his chances of making Toronto's starting rotation, but manager Cito Gaston cut him some slack Saturday because of a gusting 30-mph wind and a shaky Blue Jays defense.The right-hander, in the mix along with left-hand]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1908.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers neared the end of spring training the same as they entered -- with unanswered questions about the state of the pitching staff. After RHPs Justin Verlander, Edwin Jackson and Armando Galarraga, the club had no rotation candidate without signific]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1909.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three years ago, Detroit manager Jim Leyland made the startling decision to go with two rookies on his pitching staff, and right-handers Justin Verlander and Joel Zumaya sparked the team to the World Series. There are indications Leyland might try to make]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1910.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander has been confirmed as Detroit's Opening Day pitcher for the second consecutive season. "I've known it for a while, but I wasn't exactly sure," manager Jim Leyland said. Verlander won 35 games his first two seasons with the Tigers bu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 5, Blue Jays 1 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-5-blue-jays-1-1911.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Richmond didn't appear to improve his chances of making Toronto's starting rotation, but manager Cito Gaston cut him some slack Saturday because of a gusting 30-mph wind and a shaky Blue Jays defense.The right-hander, in the mix along with left-hand]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1901.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers neared the end of spring training the same as they entered -- with unanswered questions about the state of the pitching staff. After RHPs Justin Verlander, Edwin Jackson and Armando Galarraga, the club had no rotation candidate without signific]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1902.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three years ago, Detroit manager Jim Leyland made the startling decision to go with two rookies on his pitching staff, and right-handers Justin Verlander and Joel Zumaya sparked the team to the World Series. There are indications Leyland might try to make]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1903.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander has been confirmed as Detroit's Opening Day pitcher for the second consecutive season. "I've known it for a while, but I wasn't exactly sure," manager Jim Leyland said. Verlander won 35 games his first two seasons with the Tigers bu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 3, Tigers 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/braves-3-tigers-2.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta's Tom Glavine and Detroit's Justin Verlander are looking to have bounce-back seasons, and each made strides Friday toward reaching their goals.Verlander threw seven scoreless innings and Glavine shut out the Tigers for four in the Braves' 3-2 vict]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Tigers injured ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/two-tigers-injured-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DetroitTigers shortstop Adam Everett and left-handed pitcher Nate Robertson left Wednesday's game against the New York Mets in the first inning with injuries. Everett had a mild sprained left ankle sustained sliding into second base, and Robertson spraine]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miner might find way into rotation]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/miner-might-find-way-into-rotation.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Zach Miner might not be a long shot to join theDetroitTigers starting rotation after all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contentious AL Central could be quite the race]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/contentious-al-central-could-be-quite-the-race.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Think the stock market is tough to figure out? Try deciphering the volatile AL Central. Ken Rosenthal takes a shot at it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1894.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Larish has gone from no shot to longshot to a player with a reasonable chance to make Detroit's roster on Opening Day. Larish made enough of an impression last summer to convince his manager that he could be a useful pinch-hitter and at least a part-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1895.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Nate Robertson sprained his left thumb on March 25 when he was hit by a thrown ball while covering first base. The Tigers said Robertson would be examined March 26. --SS Adam Everett left the March 25 game after spraining his left ankle. The team di]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1896.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 6, Rays 3]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-6-rays-3.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rick Porcello has more work to do if he's going to win the final spot in Detroit's rotation.The prized prospect struggled with his command Thursday night, but the Tigers got a home run and a double from Curtis Granderson in a 6-3 victory over the Tampa Ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers reliever Zumaya likely to be sent down]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-reliever-zumaya-likely-to-be-sent-down.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers manager Jim Leyland says oft-injured reliever Joel Zumaya is unlikely to start the season in Detroit.The 24-year-old Zumaya has pitched in only one game this spring. He was considered for the closer job this season but felt soreness after an appear]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' rotation far from set]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-rotation-far-from-set.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FORT MYERS, Fla. --DetroitTigers manager Jim Leyland said he knows who the starting pitchers will be in the first two games of the season, April 6 and April 7 in Toronto. He also "likely" knows who will start the April 10 home opener with the Texas Ranger]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers legend remembered as 'friend']]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-legend-remembered-as-friend-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA["I grew up idolizing Stan Musial and George Kell. George was a hero to me.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1886.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Nate Robertson sprained his left thumb on March 25 when he was hit by a thrown ball while covering first base. The Tigers said Robertson would be examined March 26. --SS Adam Everett left the March 25 game after spraining his left ankle. The team di]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1887.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1888.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Larish has gone from no shot to longshot to a player with a reasonable chance to make Detroit's roster on Opening Day. Larish made enough of an impression last summer to convince his manager that he could be a useful pinch-hitter and at least a part-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 10, Mets 6]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-10-mets-6.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oliver Perez's outing Wednesday alarmed his manager, not because he gave up six runs but because he walked six in 3 2-3 innings of the New York Mets' 10-6 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.Tigers starter Nate Robertson left the game with a sprained ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Good Friday opener draws criticism]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-good-friday-opener-draws-criticism.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers have upset some Roman Catholics who are unhappy that the club's home opener is scheduled during holy hours on Good Friday.Traditional Christian belief says Jesus hung on the cross from noon to 3 p.m. on Good Friday.All 30 American and N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Good Friday opener draws criticism 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-good-friday-opener-draws-criticism-1891.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers have upset some Roman Catholics who are unhappy that the club's home opener is scheduled during holy hours on Good Friday.Traditional Christian belief says Jesus hung on the cross from noon to 3 p.m. on Good Friday.All 30 American and N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/-1892.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Detroit Tigers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Toronto, 7:15 p.m.April 7 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 8 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 9 at Toronto, 12:37 p.m.April 10 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 11 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 12 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Chicago White]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why your team will win the Series ... in one sentence]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/why-your-team-will-win-the-series-in-one-sentence.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You want optimism, but don't have much time? Let Dayn Perry tell you how your team can win the World Series ... in one sentence.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1880.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Larish has gone from no shot to longshot to a player with a reasonable chance to make Detroit's roster on Opening Day. Larish made enough of an impression last summer to convince his manager that he could be a useful pinch-hitter and at least a part-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1881.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jeremy Bonderman pitched two scoreless innings March 19 in his first start since last June 1. "It's a start," manager Jim Leyland said. "I'll be more pleased (Friday) if everything's fine. But it's a start. As we speak right now, it's positive. We'l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1882.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Going around the horn in Michigan sports as spring begins ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/going-around-the-horn-in-michigan-sports-as-spring-begins-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Spring is finally here, an arrival worthy of celebration for sure.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic volleyball star enjoys down time]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/olympic-volleyball-star-enjoys-down-time.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The last time America got a good look at Misty May-Treanor, she and beach-volleyball partner Kerri Walsh were celebrating their second Olympic gold medal, in August in the Beijing sand.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nolasco, Marlins hold Tigers hitless]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/nolasco-marlins-hold-tigers-hitless.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- After watching something Sunday he never had seen in 47 years in Baseball -- a spring training no-hitter --DetroitTigers manager Jim Leyland was effusive in his praise for Florida Marlins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 7, Tigers 6]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/red-sox-7-tigers-6.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brad Penny pitched three hitless innings in his spring training debut and the Boston Red Sox hit four consecutive homers in a 7-6 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday in front of a record crowd of 8,278 at City of Palms Park.Earlier in the day, injured R]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1876.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1877.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Larish has gone from no shot to longshot to a player with a reasonable chance to make Detroit's roster on Opening Day. Larish made enough of an impression last summer to convince his manager that he could be a useful pinch-hitter and at least a part-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1878.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jeremy Bonderman pitched two scoreless innings March 19 in his first start since last June 1. "It's a start," manager Jim Leyland said. "I'll be more pleased (Friday) if everything's fine. But it's a start. As we speak right now, it's positive. We'l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bonderman feels fine in return]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/bonderman-feels-fine-in-return.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Jeremy Bonderman had not been on the mound in a game since June 1.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA ill-served by Johnson]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/team-usa-ill-served-by-johnson.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Letting Adam Dunn hit in the fifth was only one of Davey Johnson's absurd decisions in Team USA's loss, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Marlins pitchers combine to no-hit Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/three-marlins-pitchers-combine-to-no-hit-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If only this had been the regular season for Ricky Nolasco.Nolasco combined on a no-hitter with relievers Dan Meyer and Leo Nunez, striking out eight over seven innings Sunday in the Florida Marlins' 2-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers.Nolasco faced the m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balester battling a strenuous spring ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/balester-battling-a-strenuous-spring-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Collin Balester knows the situation he's in. He has seen the way Jordan Zimmermann and Shairon Martis have dazzled this spring, and he knows time is running out for him to earn a spot in theWashingtonNationals' rotation.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers send RHP Freddy Dolsi to Toledo]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-send-rhp-freddy-dolsi-to-toledo.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers say they optioned the contract of right-handed pitcher Freddy Dolsi to their Triple A Toledo affiliate.The Tigers also assigned right-handed pitcher Casey Fien and left-handed pitcher Fu-Te Ni to minor league camp.Sunday's cuts mean 42 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hey GMs, WBC isn't going anywhere]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/hey-gms-wbc-isn-t-going-anywhere.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GMs can complain about injuries all they want, but Kevin Kernan says Bud Selig made it clear the WBC isn't going anywhere.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1873.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Larish has gone from no shot to longshot to a player with a reasonable chance to make Detroit's roster on Opening Day. Larish made enough of an impression last summer to convince his manager that he could be a useful pinch-hitter and at least a part-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1874.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jeremy Bonderman pitched two scoreless innings March 19 in his first start since last June 1. "It's a start," manager Jim Leyland said. "I'll be more pleased (Friday) if everything's fine. But it's a start. As we speak right now, it's positive. We'l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA members reach out to youths]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/team-usa-members-reach-out-to-youths.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With fewer blacks in baseball, Jimmy Rollins and other stars are taking action. That's great for the entire sport, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 4, Tigers 3]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/yankees-4-tigers-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rick Porcello has a bright future for the Detroit Tigers.The 20-year old, a first-round draft pick two years ago, allowed two runs and four hits over 2 1-3 innings Saturday in the Tigers' 4-3 loss to the New York Yankees.New York, which has won nine strai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1863.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Larish has gone from no shot to longshot to a player with a reasonable chance to make Detroit's roster on Opening Day. Larish made enough of an impression last summer to convince his manager that he could be a useful pinch-hitter and at least a part-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1864.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jeremy Bonderman pitched two scoreless innings March 19 in his first start since last June 1. "It's a start," manager Jim Leyland said. "I'll be more pleased (Friday) if everything's fine. But it's a start. As we speak right now, it's positive. We'l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1865.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/-1866.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Detroit Tigers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Toronto, 7:15 p.m.April 7 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 8 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 9 at Toronto, 12:37 p.m.April 10 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 11 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 12 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Chicago White]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Face it, there's no good time for WBC]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/face-it-there-s-no-good-time-for-wbc.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The WBC's problem isn't injuries &#151; it's timing. Tracy Ringolsby says there's just no reasonable way to make the schedule work.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1855.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Larish has gone from no shot to longshot to a player with a reasonable chance to make Detroit's roster on Opening Day. Larish made enough of an impression last summer to convince his manager that he could be a useful pinch-hitter and at least a part-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1856.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jeremy Bonderman pitched two scoreless innings March 19 in his first start since last June 1. "It's a start," manager Jim Leyland said. "I'll be more pleased (Friday) if everything's fine. But it's a start. As we speak right now, it's positive. We'l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1857.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 5, Nationals 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-5-nationals-2.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland is ready for the World Baseball Classic to be over - he needs his starters back.Gary Sheffield, one of the regulars still in camp, homered in the Tigers' 5-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday.The Tigers have be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/-1859.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Detroit Tigers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Toronto, 7:15 p.m.April 7 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 8 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 9 at Toronto, 12:37 p.m.April 10 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 11 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 12 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Chicago White]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers bullpen taking shape]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-bullpen-taking-shape.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. --DetroitTigers manager Jim Leyland isn't committed to naming a closer, though Brandon Lyon appears to be the favorite based on his track record. Fernando Rodney has been effective in Grapefruit League games because he's commanding the fast]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1849.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joel Zumaya is out indefinitely because of shoulder soreness. He is expected to begin the season on the disabled list. --DH Gary Sheffield doesn't have to prove himself in the spring -- yet. That doesn't mean he doesn't take the fact he had only one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1850.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1851.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit's bullpen is slowly rounding into shape. Sort of. "We have issues," manager Jim Leyland said. "I don't think they're bad issues. They're actually good issues. Let's find out. Let's find out who the guys are, who steps up, who in the end makes the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 5, Tigers 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/braves-5-tigers-2.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit's Jeremy Bonderman was more relieved to be back on the mound than pleased with his two scoreless innings.Bonderman made his first start since missing most of last season after having surgery to repair a circulatory condition in his shoulder and ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Verlander back to old self]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-verlander-back-to-old-self.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- Justin Verlander looked ready for opening day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking the Tigers  2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tracking-the-tigers--1854.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Inside spring training camp:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1845.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1846.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit's bullpen is slowly rounding into shape. Sort of. "We have issues," manager Jim Leyland said. "I don't think they're bad issues. They're actually good issues. Let's find out. Let's find out who the guys are, who steps up, who in the end makes the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1847.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joel Zumaya is out indefinitely because of shoulder soreness. He is expected to begin the season on the disabled list. --DH Gary Sheffield doesn't have to prove himself in the spring -- yet. That doesn't mean he doesn't take the fact he had only one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking the Tigers  2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tracking-the-tigers--1848.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Inside spring training camp:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1837.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joel Zumaya is out indefinitely because of shoulder soreness. He is expected to begin the season on the disabled list. --DH Gary Sheffield doesn't have to prove himself in the spring -- yet. That doesn't mean he doesn't take the fact he had only one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1838.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1839.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit's bullpen is slowly rounding into shape. Sort of. "We have issues," manager Jim Leyland said. "I don't think they're bad issues. They're actually good issues. Let's find out. Let's find out who the guys are, who steps up, who in the end makes the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros 1, Tigers 1(11)]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/astros-1-tigers-1-11-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander remained confident when he struggled earlier in spring training and picked up another reason to be optimistic on Tuesday.Verlander pitched six sharp innings in the Detroit Tigers' 1-1, 11-inning tie against the Houston Astros. The right-h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chavez cheers Ordonez ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/chavez-cheers-ordonez-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[President Hugo Chavez came to the defense of Magglio Ordonez on Sunday, slamming Venezuelan Baseball fans who booed the major leaguer at the World Baseball Classic. Chavez lamented that his friendship with Ordonez prompted catcalls from the mostly Venezue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zumaya out for Opening Day?]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/zumaya-out-for-opening-day-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[VIERA, Fla. -- It is beginning to look as ifDetroitTigers reliever Joel Zumaya's nagging shoulder problem will land him on the disabled list to begin the regular season, and manager Jim Leyland acknowledged as much Sunday at Space Coast Stadium.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clevlen making bid for Tigers' roster]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/clevlen-making-bid-for-tigers-roster.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. --DetroitTigers outfielder Brent Clevlen is staying on the ball as a hitter, and staying in the hunt for the only position player roster spot available.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking the Tigers  2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tracking-the-tigers--1844.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Inside spring training camp:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1832.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joel Zumaya is out indefinitely because of shoulder soreness. 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"We have issues," manager Jim Leyland said. "I don't think they're bad issues. They're actually good issues. Let's find out. 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But he allowed two hits and issued three walks."The fact is he lost]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1829.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit's bullpen is slowly rounding into shape. Sort of. "We have issues," manager Jim Leyland said. "I don't think they're bad issues. They're actually good issues. Let's find out. Let's find out who the guys are, who steps up, who in the end makes the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1830.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Gary Sheffield doesn't have to prove himself in the spring -- yet. 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So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rookie hurler tempting Tigers to keep him up 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rookie-hurler-tempting-tigers-to-keep-him-up-1827.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie Rick Porcello is enticing the Tigers' brass into a tough spot. Ken Rosenthal examines Detroit's looming big decision.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets 9, Tigers 3]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/mets-9-tigers-3.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Edwin Jackson is setting himself up for a chance to be the Detroit Tigers' opening day starter.All he cares about is getting the ball every five days.Jackson, acquired in an offseason trade with the Tampa Bay Rays, pitched into the fifth inning for the Ti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhymes' future in majors]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rhymes-future-in-majors.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- When Jim Leyland watches Will Rhymes play, it reminds him of Tom Brookens.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fox Sports announces 2009 MLB on FOX schedule]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/fox-sports-announces-2009-mlb-on-fox-schedule.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Game of the Week Begins Saturday, April 11 at New Time: 4 p.m. ET]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BP work pays off]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/bp-work-pays-off.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. --DetroitTigers designated hitter Gary Sheffield didn't have to wait long to get results from a hitting adjustment.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1819.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1820.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every day Jeremy Bonderman can't pitch and every time Dontrelle Willis and Nate Robertson struggle, it enhances the unlikely chances of a 20-year-old one-year pro, Rick Porcello, making Detroit's Opening Day rotation. And every time Joel Zumaya feels a tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1821.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Marcus Thames will be sidelined for one week due to a strained oblique muscle. The ailment is not considered serious, according to manager Jim Leyland. --RHP Rick Porcello is scheduled to start again Monday in his longshot bid to make Detroit's roste]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rookie hurler tempting Tigers to keep him up 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rookie-hurler-tempting-tigers-to-keep-him-up-1822.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie Rick Porcello is enticing the Tigers' brass into a tough spot. Ken Rosenthal examines Detroit's looming big decision.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1811.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1812.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every day Jeremy Bonderman can't pitch and every time Dontrelle Willis and Nate Robertson struggle, it enhances the unlikely chances of a 20-year-old one-year pro, Rick Porcello, making Detroit's Opening Day rotation. And every time Joel Zumaya feels a tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1813.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Marcus Thames will be sidelined for one week due to a strained oblique muscle. The ailment is not considered serious, according to manager Jim Leyland. --RHP Rick Porcello is scheduled to start again Monday in his longshot bid to make Detroit's roste]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rookie hurler tempting Tigers to keep him up 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rookie-hurler-tempting-tigers-to-keep-him-up-1814.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie Rick Porcello is enticing the Tigers' brass into a tough spot. Ken Rosenthal examines Detroit's looming big decision.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1802.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Marcus Thames will be sidelined for one week due to a strained oblique muscle. The ailment is not considered serious, according to manager Jim Leyland. --RHP Rick Porcello is scheduled to start again Monday in his longshot bid to make Detroit's roste]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1803.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1804.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every day Jeremy Bonderman can't pitch and every time Dontrelle Willis and Nate Robertson struggle, it enhances the unlikely chances of a 20-year-old one-year pro, Rick Porcello, making Detroit's Opening Day rotation. And every time Joel Zumaya feels a tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rookie hurler tempting Tigers to keep him up]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rookie-hurler-tempting-tigers-to-keep-him-up.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie Rick Porcello is enticing the Tigers' brass into a tough spot. Ken Rosenthal examines Detroit's looming big decision.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 7, Yankees 4]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-7-yankees-4.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia allowed too many hits. Justin Verlander walked too many batters.Despite struggling in the Detroit Tigers' 7-4 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday, both pitchers were not overly concerned."I felt like I was throwing the ball pretty sound]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want in the rotation? 10 walks won't help]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/want-in-the-rotation-10-walks-won-t-help.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- Ten walks in the first five innings told the story.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch list ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/watch-list-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Today]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porcello's poise gets him out of trouble]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/porcello-s-poise-gets-him-out-of-trouble.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[JUPITER, Fla. -- Rick Porcello does not flinch.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[USA crushes Venezuela]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/usa-crushes-venezuela.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TORONTO -- The World Baseball Classic has been a blast so far for the United States.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1797.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1798.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every day Jeremy Bonderman can't pitch and every time Dontrelle Willis and Nate Robertson struggle, it enhances the unlikely chances of a 20-year-old one-year pro, Rick Porcello, making Detroit's Opening Day rotation. And every time Joel Zumaya feels a tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1799.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Rick Porcello is scheduled to start again Monday in his longshot bid to make Detroit's roster in his second full pro season. Detroit's top choice in the 2007 draft is starting in the absence of RHP Armando Galarraga, pitching for the Venezuelan team]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No excuse for Dominican performance in WBC]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/no-excuse-for-dominican-performance-in-wbc.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Netherlands stunned the Dominican Republic again and sent them packing. Ken Rosenthal says there's simply no excuse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals 5, Tigers 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/cardinals-5-tigers-2.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mather appears increasingly likely to be the St. Louis Cardinals' opening-day starter at third base.Mather drew yet another start and went 1-for-3 Tuesday in the Cardinals' 5-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.With Troy Glaus still coming back from sho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1792.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every day Jeremy Bonderman can't pitch and every time Dontrelle Willis and Nate Robertson struggle, it enhances the unlikely chances of a 20-year-old one-year pro, Rick Porcello, making Detroit's Opening Day rotation. And every time Joel Zumaya feels a tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1793.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Rick Porcello is scheduled to start again Monday in his longshot bid to make Detroit's roster in his second full pro season. Detroit's top choice in the 2007 draft is starting in the absence of RHP Armando Galarraga, pitching for the Venezuelan team]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1794.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins 1, Tigers 0]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/marlins-1-tigers-0.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Johnson maintained his dominant form for the Florida Marlins.Johnson, projected to be Florida's No. 2 starter, allowed five hits over five innings in the Marlins' 1-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.Johnson walked catcher Dusty Ryan with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miner pitches idea to be permanent starter]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/miner-pitches-idea-to-be-permanent-starter.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- Zach Miner is not letting the uncertainty get to him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 12, Tigers 3]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/yankees-12-tigers-3.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J. Burnett gave the New York Yankees the type of pitching they need with Alex Rodriguez headed for surgery on his ailing hip.Burnett threw two scoreless innings in his spring debut and New York beat the Detroit Tigers 12-3 on Sunday.Yankees manager Joe ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loons plan to honor  champion 1984 Detroit Tigers during upcoming season ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/loons-plan-to-honor-champion-1984-detroit-tigers-during-upcoming-season-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[jmcquinnHas it really been 25 years since theDetroitTigers' "Bless You Boys" summer of 1984?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1789.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1790.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every day Jeremy Bonderman can't pitch and every time Dontrelle Willis and Nate Robertson struggle, it enhances the unlikely chances of a 20-year-old one-year pro, Rick Porcello, making Detroit's Opening Day rotation. And every time Joel Zumaya feels a tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1791.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Rick Porcello is scheduled to start again Monday in his longshot bid to make Detroit's roster in his second full pro season. Detroit's top choice in the 2007 draft is starting in the absence of RHP Armando Galarraga, pitching for the Venezuelan team]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1783.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1784.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every day Jeremy Bonderman can't pitch and every time Dontrelle Willis and Nate Robertson struggle, it enhances the unlikely chances of a 20-year-old one-year pro, Rick Porcello, making Detroit's Opening Day rotation. And every time Joel Zumaya feels a tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1785.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Rick Porcello is scheduled to start again Monday in his longshot bid to make Detroit's roster in his second full pro season. Detroit's top choice in the 2007 draft is starting in the absence of RHP Armando Galarraga, pitching for the Venezuelan team]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 8, Tigers 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/phillies-8-tigers-2.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Howard and John Mayberry Jr. hit three-run home runs to power the Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-2 win over the Detroit Tigers in Grapefruit League play on Saturday.Mayberry launched his long ball off Detroit starter Edwin Jackson with two outs in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1777.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every day Jeremy Bonderman can't pitch and every time Dontrelle Willis and Nate Robertson struggle, it enhances the unlikely chances of a 20-year-old one-year pro, Rick Porcello, making Detroit's Opening Day rotation. And every time Joel Zumaya feels a tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1778.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Rick Porcello is scheduled to start again Monday in his longshot bid to make Detroit's roster in his second full pro season. Detroit's top choice in the 2007 draft is starting in the absence of RHP Armando Galarraga, pitching for the Venezuelan team]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1779.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 7, Tigers 3]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/yankees-7-tigers-3.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia is off to a steady start with the New York Yankees.The big lefty allowed an unearned run and two hits over two innings Friday night in his first outing for the Yankees, helping them to a 7-3 spring training victory over the Detroit Tigers.Saba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hill scratched, to visit Andrews ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/hill-scratched-to-visit-andrews-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every time Shawn Hill makes a step toward a clean bill of health, there's a sense that he'll progress further than his rickety right arm will let him. Thursday's news isn't necessarily a sign of that, but it does illustrate why theWashingtonNationals have]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers, Toledo through '12 ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-toledo-through-12-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheDetroitTigers on Wednesday announced they extended the relationship with their Triple-A affiliate in Toledo, Ohio, through the 2012 season. The Mud Hens have been Detroit's top farm club since the 1987 season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[This could be the beginning of A-Rod's breakdown]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/this-could-be-the-beginning-of-a-rod-s-breakdown.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget about mental pressure, the Yanks have another type of A-Rod breakdown to sweat. It's time to worry, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 10, Nationals 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-10-nationals-2.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zach Miner made his bid for a spot in Detroit's rotation, pitching three innings Thursday in the Tigers' 10-2 victory over the Washington Nationals.Shawn Hill, however, didn't get a chance to show his stuff. The right-hander was scratched from his schedul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1774.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's much too early to rush to judgment, but one of the saddest stories of the spring could be unfolding in the Tigers' camp. Things do not look good for left-hander Dontrelle Willis following his first appearance of spring training. Willis, one of the mo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1775.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Dontrelle Willis walked only one batter Feb. 27 in his first exhibition appearance but was shaky in his 43-pitch outing. Willis allowed three hits but faced nine batters and failed to retire any of the three he faced in his second inning. He gave up]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1776.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Pudge may want too much playing time]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/sources-pudge-may-want-too-much-playing-time.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First, free-agent catcher Pudge Rodriguez wanted too much money. Now, he wants too much playing time.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1765.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's much too early to rush to judgment, but one of the saddest stories of the spring could be unfolding in the Tigers' camp. 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So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porcello starts for Tigers in loss to Panama]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/porcello-starts-for-tigers-in-loss-to-panama.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rick Porcello's inexperience showed. So did his talent.The prized prospect made his first spring training start for the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, working out of trouble in two scoreless innings during a 9-3 loss to a Panama team that's getting ready fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Willis finds his zone]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-willis-finds-his-zone.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- Miguel Cabrera doesn't look bad on very many swings. But Dontrelle Willis, hisDetroitTigers teammate who got the start Tuesday against Team Venezuela, struck him out in the third inning on a slider hugging the corner of the plate. Cabrer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Come on, Tiger, step up to plate and help schools]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/come-on-tiger-step-up-to-plate-and-help-schools.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GRAND RAPIDS --DetroitTigers centerfielder Curtis Granderson is donating money to schools for each time he scores a run -- but he wants fans to pitch in, too.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bonderman getting shoulder 'checked out' in Detroit ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/bonderman-getting-shoulder-checked-out-in-detroit-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. - Jeremy Bonderman was sent to Detroit Monday morning to have his shoulder examined by medical experts. Bonderman has been experiencing soreness and stiffness in his right shoulder, and has not pitched since Thursday. He was given medicatio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA has time dilemma for its SS combo]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/team-usa-has-time-dilemma-for-its-ss-combo.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Team USA has a problem: Dividing time for Jimmy Rollins and Derek Jeter. Ken Rosenthal says it's up to another star SS to solve it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers beat Venezuela 7-5]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-beat-venezuela-7-5.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nate Robertson's final line wasn't impressive. 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He gave up]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1759.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1760.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's much too early to rush to judgment, but one of the saddest stories of the spring could be unfolding in the Tigers' camp. Things do not look good for left-hander Dontrelle Willis following his first appearance of spring training. Willis, one of the mo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perry impressive in debut]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/perry-impressive-in-debut.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BRADENTON, Fla. -- The public address announcer intoned: "Now pitching for the Tigers, Ryan Perry." Hundreds of seagulls hovered over the infield at McKechnie Field as cool winds swirled. Perry blew on his right hand before stepping onto the mound for his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers welcome 'greatest news']]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-welcome-greatest-news-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- Tigers pitcher Jeremy Bonderman was sent to Detroit on Monday morning to have his shoulder examined by medical experts.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking the Tigers  2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tracking-the-tigers--1763.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Inside spring training camp:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nats could go a number of directions for new GM]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/nats-could-go-a-number-of-directions-for-new-gm.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The GM search is on for Nats President Stan Kasten. Ken Rosenthal has a list of options, including some intriguing names.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1751.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1752.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's much too early to rush to judgment, but one of the saddest stories of the spring could be unfolding in the Tigers' camp. 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He gave up]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leyland: Bonderman is fine, will return to mound]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/leyland-bonderman-is-fine-will-return-to-mound.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers manager Jim Leyland said starting pitcher Jeremy Bonderman, who was sent back to Detroit due to medical concerns about his pitching shoulder, was fine and will be back on the mound before the team goes north in about five weeks.Leyland spoke Monday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitching woes follow Willis]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/pitching-woes-follow-willis.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Dontrelle Willis says he puts each performance, good and bad, behind him and focuses on what lies ahead.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 6, Tigers 4]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/pirates-6-tigers-4.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nate McLouth is getting more comfortable with each at-bat in spring training.McLouth hit a three-run homer Sunday to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers. 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Willis, one of the mo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1740.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Dontrelle Willis walked only one batter Feb. 27 in his first exhibition appearance but was shaky in his 43-pitch outing. Willis allowed three hits but faced nine batters and failed to retire any of the three he faced in his second inning. He gave up]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 7, Mets 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-7-mets-2.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Bonderman was unhappy when Tigers manager Jim Leyland scratched the right-hander from his first spring start.Bonderman was even more downcast Saturday morning when lingering shoulder soreness caused the Tigers cancel plans to have him throw 30 pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clement solid in Toronto win]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/clement-solid-in-toronto-win.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Clement was walking back to the mound after hustling over to cover the bag on Curtis Granderson's grounder to first baseman Randy Ruiz when he saw catcher Rod Barajas coming over to talk to him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clement looks great as Blue Jays beat Tigers ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/clement-looks-great-as-blue-jays-beat-tigers-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Clement was walking back to the mound after hustling over to cover the bag on Curtis Granderson's grounder to first baseman Randy Ruiz when he saw catcher Rod Barajas coming over to talk to him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 6, Tigers 4 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/blue-jays-6-tigers-4-1744.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On Matt Clement's second pitch of the day, first baseman Randy Ruiz speared Curtis Granderson's hot shot. 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"Get your blood and adren]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1733.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1734.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A dozen things have to break right for the Tigers to be a factor in the American League this season. 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Another reason Pola]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OFF THE BEATEN PATH ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/off-the-beaten-path-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Basketball playoffs continue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking the Tigers  2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tracking-the-tigers--1737.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Inside spring training camp:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1723.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. 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Another reason Pola]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals 2, Tigers 1]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/nationals-2-tigers-1.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Collin Balester, Jordan Zimmermann and Terrell Young each pitched two scoreless innings and the Washington Nationals beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 Thursday.The 22-year-old Balester is the only of the trio with major league experience, having started 15 game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers make upgrades on defense]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-make-upgrades-on-defense.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- It was a complimentDetroitTigers pitcher Dontrelle Willis made in passing after throwing batting practice, but it spoke volumes:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enthusiastic, loyal, multifaceted ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/enthusiastic-loyal-multifaceted-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the grandson of Saginaw Valley lumberman Amasa Rust, David K. Kessel's attachment to Saginaw ran in his blood.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Levin earmark for Tiger Stadium passes US House]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/levin-earmark-for-tiger-stadium-passes-us-house.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A $410 billion spending bill pending in Congress includes $3.8 million to help redevelop the remaining section of old Tiger Stadium.Democratic Michigan Sen. Carl Levin included the earmark in the bill, which was approved by the House on Wednesday. The Sen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays make the most sense in the East]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rays-make-the-most-sense-in-the-east.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yanks got CC, Tex and A.J. The Sox are still formidable. So why does Ken Rosenthal say Tampa is the safe bet in the East?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1717.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A dozen things have to break right for the Tigers to be a factor in the American League this season. Justin Verlander, Jeremy Bonderman, Brandon Lyon, Joel Zumaya, Edwin Jackson, Armando Galarraga, Fernando Rodney ... get the idea? Manager Jim Leyland wil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1718.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Placido Polanco says he won't be participating in the World Baseball Classic even though he's listed on the early roster of the Dominican Republic. "I'm a middle infielder," he said. "That roster is packed with middle infielders." Another reason Pola]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1719.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. 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Inge again]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/who-s-on-third-inge-again.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- Brandon Inge has a new position, new batting approach and the same old love of the game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE PREVIEW ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/grapefruit-league-preview-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ....]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall takes back seat for Morris]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/hall-takes-back-seat-for-morris.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The incomparable ace by which allDetroitTigers starting pitchers in the modern era are measured could be bitter about being snubbed for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame for the eighth year in a row.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the mend]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/on-the-mend.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- Most fix-it lists require a trip to the hardware store, plenty of elbow grease and more time than ever imagined.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midland's Collins managing Team China in WBC ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/midland-s-collins-managing-team-china-in-wbc-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Midland's Terry Collins thought he was saying goodbye to professional Baseball when he stepped down last May as manager of the Japan Baseball League's Orix Buffaloes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[To-do list ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/to-do-list-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A fix-it list for the 2009DetroitTigers:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/-1713.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Detroit Tigers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Toronto, 7:15 p.m.April 7 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 8 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 9 at Toronto, 12:37 p.m.April 10 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 11 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 12 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Chicago White]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1714.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Placido Polanco says he won't be participating in the World Baseball Classic even though he's listed on the early roster of the Dominican Republic. "I'm a middle infielder," he said. "That roster is packed with middle infielders." Another reason Pola]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1715.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1716.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A dozen things have to break right for the Tigers to be a factor in the American League this season. 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So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1708.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A dozen things have to break right for the Tigers to be a factor in the American League this season. Justin Verlander, Jeremy Bonderman, Brandon Lyon, Joel Zumaya, Edwin Jackson, Armando Galarraga, Fernando Rodney ... get the idea? Manager Jim Leyland wil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers hoping to get full season from Granderson]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-hoping-to-get-full-season-from-granderson.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:15:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Curtis Granderson broke his right hand during spring training last year and was sidelined for the first two weeks of the season. When he returned, he still didn't feel right for months.The Detroit Tigers center fielder isn't interested in going through th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1704.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:15:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1705.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:15:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A dozen things have to break right for the Tigers to be a factor in the American League this season. Justin Verlander, Jeremy Bonderman, Brandon Lyon, Joel Zumaya, Edwin Jackson, Armando Galarraga, Fernando Rodney ... get the idea? Manager Jim Leyland wil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Willis hoping to earn spot in Tigers' rotation]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/willis-hoping-to-earn-spot-in-tigers-rotation.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dontrelle Willis reported to spring training last season with high hopes. The Detroit Tigers were expecting even more.A year later, he still hasn't won a game for the Tigers. An injured knee slowed him and he wound up going 0-2 in seven games before rehab]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1698.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Placido Polanco says he won't be participating in the World Baseball Classic even though he's listed on the early roster of the Dominican Republic. "I'm a middle infielder," he said. "That roster is packed with middle infielders." Another reason Pola]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1699.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1700.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A dozen things have to break right for the Tigers to be a factor in the American League this season. Justin Verlander, Jeremy Bonderman, Brandon Lyon, Joel Zumaya, Edwin Jackson, Armando Galarraga, Fernando Rodney ... get the idea? Manager Jim Leyland wil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers better with Young at third Move offers stability for this season and beyond ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rangers-better-with-young-at-third-move-offers-stability-for-this-season-and-beyond-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SURPRISE, Ariz. - It was a simple question.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whitecaps to host former Tigers ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/whitecaps-to-host-former-tigers-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[COMSTOCK PARK -- Six Friday Baseball games at Fifth Third Ballpark this season are designed to takeDetroitTigers fans down memory lane.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1691.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:16:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Placido Polanco says he won't be participating in the World Baseball Classic even though he's listed on the early roster of the Dominican Republic. "I'm a middle infielder," he said. "That roster is packed with middle infielders." Another reason Pola]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1692.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:16:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1693.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:16:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A dozen things have to break right for the Tigers to be a factor in the American League this season. Justin Verlander, Jeremy Bonderman, Brandon Lyon, Joel Zumaya, Edwin Jackson, Armando Galarraga, Fernando Rodney ... get the idea? Manager Jim Leyland wil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Tigers catching on]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/new-tigers-catching-on.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:16:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- Gerald Laird is a perfectionist on a mission. The newDetroitTigers catcher wants to learn how to catch all of his new pitchers and only has seven weeks before the season opener April 6 at Toronto.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is future now for Tigers' big arm?]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/is-future-now-for-tigers-big-arm-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:16:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- Ryan "Big Arm" Perry has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking the Tigers  2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tracking-the-tigers--1696.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:16:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Inside spring training camp:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Ordonez can cash in on $18 million option]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-ordonez-can-cash-in-on-18-million-option.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Magglio Ordonez is entering the final guaranteed season of his contract with the Detroit Tigers.Ordonez, though, isn't rooting to cash in as a free agent next winter."Not now," he said Thursday with a grin.The six-time All-Star outfielder is batting an AL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking the Tigers ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tracking-the-tigers-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Inside spring training camp:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers arrive as happy campers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-arrive-as-happy-campers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- Gary Sheffield was asked about his oft-stated belief that he is an outfielder despite being primarily a designated hitter with theDetroitTigers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1688.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There won't be much whining from the Tigers' spring training complex over the impact the World Baseball Classic will have on the club's preparations for the season. Manager Jim Leyland believes it's only a distraction if you let it become one. He focuses ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1689.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander needs to get ahead of more hitters this season to cut his pitch counts down. Verlander was reaching 100 pitches regularly in the fifth and sixth innings of games last season, when he won just 11 games. Batters had a .472 on-base per]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1690.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1678.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There won't be much whining from the Tigers' spring training complex over the impact the World Baseball Classic will have on the club's preparations for the season. Manager Jim Leyland believes it's only a distraction if you let it become one. He focuses ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1679.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander needs to get ahead of more hitters this season to cut his pitch counts down. Verlander was reaching 100 pitches regularly in the fifth and sixth innings of games last season, when he won just 11 games. Batters had a .472 on-base per]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1680.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. 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TheDetroitTigers have the makings of a couple pretty good rising-from-the-ashes stories in camp.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitchers get a good look at themselves ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/pitchers-get-a-good-look-at-themselves-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- Rick Knapp placed a special order Monday morning for a full-length mirror that hisDetroitTigers pitchers can use to check their deliveries.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE SCHEDULES ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/2009-grapefruit-league-schedules-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TAMPA BAY Rays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Close to home ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/close-to-home-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A look at highlight events on the local scene this week]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring training in full swing ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/spring-training-in-full-swing-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- Jeremy Bonderman warmed up with Justin Verlander and Brandon Lyon did likewise with Bobby Seay. 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He focuses ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1667.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander needs to get ahead of more hitters this season to cut his pitch counts down. Verlander was reaching 100 pitches regularly in the fifth and sixth innings of games last season, when he won just 11 games. Batters had a .472 on-base per]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1668.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Lyon provide Tigers relief?]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/can-lyon-provide-tigers-relief-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- Brandon Lyon realizes he is promised nothing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1662.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander needs to get ahead of more hitters this season to cut his pitch counts down. Verlander was reaching 100 pitches regularly in the fifth and sixth innings of games last season, when he won just 11 games. Batters had a .472 on-base per]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1663.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1664.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There won't be much whining from the Tigers' spring training complex over the impact the World Baseball Classic will have on the club's preparations for the season. Manager Jim Leyland believes it's only a distraction if you let it become one. He focuses ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LOOK BACK  2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/look-back--1665.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It happened on Feb. 10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[American League preview capsules ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/american-league-preview-capsules-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AL East]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1657.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander needs to get ahead of more hitters this season to cut his pitch counts down. Verlander was reaching 100 pitches regularly in the fifth and sixth innings of games last season, when he won just 11 games. Batters had a .472 on-base per]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1658.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1659.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There won't be much whining from the Tigers' spring training complex over the impact the World Baseball Classic will have on the club's preparations for the season. Manager Jim Leyland believes it's only a distraction if you let it become one. He focuses ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halos weren't the only inactive AL contender]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/halos-weren-t-the-only-inactive-al-contender.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Why weren't the Angels more aggressive this winter? Don't single them out in the AL's inactive offseason, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LOOK BACK  2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/look-back--1661.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It happened on Feb. 10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CENTRAL TEXAS SOFTBALL PREVIEW ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/central-texas-softball-preview-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Top 10 preseason teams]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1652.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander agreed Feb. 3 to split the difference in submitted contract figures to avoid arbitration this month, keeping general manager Dave Dombrowski's arbitration-free record intact since he took over the Tigers in 2001. Verlander will pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1653.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1654.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Leyland's future as Detroit's manager is likely tied to a pitching coach new to the majors and a group of pitchers that needs a collective rebound. Leyland was denied a contract extension at the end of last year's last-place season, which was a dramat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LOOK BACK  2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/look-back--1655.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It happened on Feb. 10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Tiger Morris to visit ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/ex-tiger-morris-to-visit-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FormerDetroitTigers pitcher Jack Morris will make an appearance at Van Andel Arena on Feb. 21 before the Grand Rapids Griffins-Lake Erie Monsters game. Morris, a member of the Tigers' 1984 World Series championship team, will sign autographs starting at 6]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1647.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander agreed Feb. 3 to split the difference in submitted contract figures to avoid arbitration this month, keeping general manager Dave Dombrowski's arbitration-free record intact since he took over the Tigers in 2001. Verlander will pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1648.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. 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Leyland was denied a contract extension at the end of last year's last-place season, which was a dramat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LOOK BACK  2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/look-back--1650.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It happened on Feb. 10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1641.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander agreed Feb. 3 to split the difference in submitted contract figures to avoid arbitration this month, keeping general manager Dave Dombrowski's arbitration-free record intact since he took over the Tigers in 2001. Verlander will pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1642.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1643.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Leyland's future as Detroit's manager is likely tied to a pitching coach new to the majors and a group of pitchers that needs a collective rebound. Leyland was denied a contract extension at the end of last year's last-place season, which was a dramat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LOOK BACK  2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/look-back--1644.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It happened on Feb. 10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/-1645.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Detroit Tigers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Toronto, 7:15 p.m.April 7 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 8 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 9 at Toronto, 12:37 p.m.April 10 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 11 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 12 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Chicago White]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1636.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander agreed Feb. 3 to split the difference in submitted contract figures to avoid arbitration this month, keeping general manager Dave Dombrowski's arbitration-free record intact since he took over the Tigers in 2001. Verlander will pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1637.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1638.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Leyland's future as Detroit's manager is likely tied to a pitching coach new to the majors and a group of pitchers that needs a collective rebound. Leyland was denied a contract extension at the end of last year's last-place season, which was a dramat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/-1639.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Detroit Tigers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Toronto, 7:15 p.m.April 7 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 8 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 9 at Toronto, 12:37 p.m.April 10 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 11 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 12 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Chicago White]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LOOK BACK  2009-02-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/look-back--1640.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It happened on Feb. 5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1631.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander agreed Feb. 3 to split the difference in submitted contract figures to avoid arbitration this month, keeping general manager Dave Dombrowski's arbitration-free record intact since he took over the Tigers in 2001. Verlander will pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1632.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1633.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Leyland's future as Detroit's manager is likely tied to a pitching coach new to the majors and a group of pitchers that needs a collective rebound. Leyland was denied a contract extension at the end of last year's last-place season, which was a dramat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/-1634.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Detroit Tigers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Toronto, 7:15 p.m.April 7 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 8 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 9 at Toronto, 12:37 p.m.April 10 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 11 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 12 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Chicago White]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LOOK BACK  2009-02-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/look-back--1635.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It happened on Feb. 5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hapless Texas Rangers Turn to their Farm System ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/the-hapless-texas-rangers-turn-to-their-farm-system-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:26:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's a cold Thursday night in mid-January, and two police SUVs pull up in front of an Academy Sports and Outdoors store in North Richland Hills, an otherwise peaceful community between Dallas and Fort Worth. 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Leyland was denied a contract extension at the end of last year's last-place season, which was a dramat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1627.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander agreed Feb. 3 to split the difference in submitted contract figures to avoid arbitration this month, keeping general manager Dave Dombrowski's arbitration-free record intact since he took over the Tigers in 2001. Verlander will pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1628.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/-1629.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Detroit Tigers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Toronto, 7:15 p.m.April 7 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 8 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 9 at Toronto, 12:37 p.m.April 10 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 11 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 12 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Chicago White]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LOOK BACK  2009-02-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/look-back--1630.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It happened on Feb. 5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1620.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Leyland's future as Detroit's manager is likely tied to a pitching coach new to the majors and a group of pitchers that needs a collective rebound. 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So the Tigers got a new shortstop (Adam Everett), moved Brandon Inge back to third, traded for C Gerald Laird and shifted Carlos Guillen to left field, moves they belie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/-1623.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Detroit Tigers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Toronto, 7:15 p.m.April 7 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 8 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 9 at Toronto, 12:37 p.m.April 10 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 11 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 12 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Chicago White]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LOOK BACK  2009-02-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/look-back--1624.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It happened on Feb. 5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers, Verlander agree ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-verlander-agree-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Justin Verlander and theDetroitTigers have agreed to a one-year, $3,675,000 contract, more than seven times his $500,000 salary last season, avoiding arbitration. His five-year contract had included a $3.15 million signing bonus and $600,000 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/-1615.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Detroit Tigers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Toronto, 7:15 p.m.April 7 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 8 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.April 9 at Toronto, 12:37 p.m.April 10 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 11 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 12 Texas, 1:05 p.m.April 13 Chicago White]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1616.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RHP Brandon Lyon was signed by the Tigers to compete for the closer's role. Earlier, and they added another starter, right-handed Edwin Jackson. 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Ilitch, owner of the Little Caesar's pizza empire and a host of real estate holdings in downtown Detroit, didn't shy away from spending when it was announced on Jan. 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1589.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Lyon has been compared to the Detroit closer he is hoping to succeed this spring, RHP Todd Jones, in that he makes batters hit the ball. Lyon has walked only four batters in the 51 major league games he has saved over his career. "Going out ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1590.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RHP Brandon Lyon was signed by the Tigers to compete for the closer's role. Earlier, and they added another starter, right-handed Edwin Jackson. The Tigers made other offseason moves they felt strengthened a deficient defense -- adding C Gerald Laird and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to the future]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/back-to-the-future.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Times are getting tougher to be a fan of Detroit professional sports teams, save for the Red Wings. The Lions can't win a game. The Pistons are headed for a probable quick playoff elimination and offseason overhaul.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lyon excited to join Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/lyon-excited-to-join-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT -- Know this about Brandon Lyon: He throws strikes. TheDetroitTigers' new closer candidate is nearly as stingy with walks as all-time saves leader Trevor Hoffman.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1585.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers added another starter, RHP Edwin Jackson, and made other offseason moves they believe strengthened a deficient defense -- adding C Gerald Laird and SS Adam Everett while shifting Brandon Inge to third and Carlos Guillen to left. Bullpen improve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1586.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers fans were nervous at the thought of pinning their hopes on Fernando Rodney to be the successor to Todd Jones as closer, and so was Detroit management. Unable to land a high-profile closer in the wake of the end of Jones' career, Detroit made a move]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1587.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Timo Perez, who spent last season with the Tigers' Class AAA Toledo affiliate, signed a minor league deal with Detroit and was invited to the team's big-league camp. Perez, 33, batted .302 with the Mud Hens last year, then had a strong winter campaig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1580.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers added another starter, RHP Edwin Jackson, and made other offseason moves they believe strengthened a deficient defense -- adding C Gerald Laird and SS Adam Everett while shifting Brandon Inge to third and Carlos Guillen to left. Bullpen improve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1581.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers fans were nervous at the thought of pinning their hopes on Fernando Rodney to be the successor to Todd Jones as closer, and so was Detroit management. Unable to land a high-profile closer in the wake of the end of Jones' career, Detroit made a move]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1582.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Timo Perez, who spent last season with the Tigers' Class AAA Toledo affiliate, signed a minor league deal with Detroit and was invited to the team's big-league camp. Perez, 33, batted .302 with the Mud Hens last year, then had a strong winter campaig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1576.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers added another starter, RHP Edwin Jackson, and made other offseason moves they believe strengthened a deficient defense -- adding C Gerald Laird and SS Adam Everett while shifting Brandon Inge to third and Carlos Guillen to left. Bullpen improve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1577.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers fans were nervous at the thought of pinning their hopes on Fernando Rodney to be the successor to Todd Jones as closer, and so was Detroit management. Unable to land a high-profile closer in the wake of the end of Jones' career, Detroit made a move]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1578.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Timo Perez, who spent last season with the Tigers' Class AAA Toledo affiliate, signed a minor league deal with Detroit and was invited to the team's big-league camp. Perez, 33, batted .302 with the Mud Hens last year, then had a strong winter campaig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PITCHER CLAIMED OFF WAIVERS FROM DETROIT]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/pitcher-claimed-off-waivers-from-detroit.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If there is a familiar feel to the statistics of Virgil Vasquez, the pitcher the Pirates claimed off waivers yesterday from the Detroit Tigers, there probably is a reason: They sound quite a bit like those of Josh Fogg, good and bad.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitching coach says Rogers retiring ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/pitching-coach-says-rogers-retiring-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT -- Kenny Rogers still has not made an official announcement whether he wants to pitch this season at age 44.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lyon wants shot as Tigers' closer]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/lyon-wants-shot-as-tigers-closer.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT -- Brandon Lyon had a two-year offer on the table for almost double the nearly $5 million he received from theDetroitTigers to join their bullpen in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers, OF Timo Perez agree to minor league deal]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-of-timo-perez-agree-to-minor-league-deal.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Timo Perez and the Detroit Tigers agreed to a minor league contract Monday with an invitation to spring training.The outfielder spent last season with Detroit's Triple-A Toledo affiliate, hitting .302 with 13 home runs and 63 RBIs in 112 games. He had 30 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PITCHER CLAIMED OFF WAIVERS FROM DETROIT RIGHT-HANDER SIMILAR TO FORMER PIRATE FOGG PIRATES ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/pitcher-claimed-off-waivers-from-detroit-right-hander-similar-to-former-pirate-fogg-pirates-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If there is a familiar feel to the statistics of Virgil Vasquez, the pitcher the Pirates claimed off waivers yesterday from the Detroit Tigers, there probably is a reason: They sound quite a bit like those of Josh Fogg, good and bad.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1571.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers fans were nervous at the thought of pinning their hopes on Fernando Rodney to be the successor to Todd Jones as closer, and so was Detroit management. Unable to land a high-profile closer in the wake of the end of Jones' career, Detroit made a move]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1572.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Timo Perez, who spent last season with the Tigers' Class AAA Toledo affiliate, signed a minor league deal with Detroit and was invited to the team's big-league camp. Perez, 33, batted .302 with the Mud Hens last year, then had a strong winter campaig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1573.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers added another starter, RHP Edwin Jackson, and made other offseason moves they believe strengthened a deficient defense -- adding C Gerald Laird and SS Adam Everett while shifting Brandon Inge to third and Carlos Guillen to left. Bullpen improve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[KALAMAZOO One-by-one, the 13DetroitTigers players who were part of the Winter Caravan stop Thursday at Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium were introduced by Tigers radio voice Dan Dickerson to a crowd of about 1,000.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['We broke a lot of hearts']]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/-we-broke-a-lot-of-hearts-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT -- The fans pay the bills, and they pay tribute or make you pay with jeers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1563.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers fans were nervous at the thought of pinning their hopes on Fernando Rodney to be the successor to Todd Jones as closer, and so was Detroit management. Unable to land a high-profile closer in the wake of the end of Jones' career, Detroit made a move]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1564.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Lyon, 29, signed a one-year deal with the Tigers to compete with RHP Fernando Rodney to work the eighth and ninth innings for Detroit. The free agent worked 61 games for Arizona last season and saved 19 games in the first half of the season ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1565.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers added another starter, RHP Edwin Jackson, and made other offseason moves they believe strengthened a deficient defense -- adding C Gerald Laird and SS Adam Everett while shifting Brandon Inge to third and Carlos Guillen to left. Bullpen improve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: A's, Twins, Dodgers pursue Springer 2009-01-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/sources-a-s-twins-dodgers-pursue-springer-1566.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The bullpen market is bubbling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1557.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:16:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers fans were nervous at the thought of pinning their hopes on Fernando Rodney to be the successor to Todd Jones as closer, and so was Detroit management. Unable to land a high-profile closer in the wake of the end of Jones' career, Detroit made a move]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1558.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:16:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brandon Lyon, 29, signed a one-year deal with the Tigers to compete with RHP Fernando Rodney to work the eighth and ninth innings for Detroit. The free agent worked 61 games for Arizona last season and saved 19 games in the first half of the season ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1559.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:16:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers added another starter, RHP Edwin Jackson, and made other offseason moves they believe strengthened a deficient defense -- adding C Gerald Laird and SS Adam Everett while shifting Brandon Inge to third and Carlos Guillen to left. Bullpen improve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lyon, Tigers agree to $4.25M, 1-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/lyon-tigers-agree-to-4-25m-1-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:16:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers compiled a list of candidates to bolster their bullpen this offseason."It's been in my pocket all winter," team president Dave Dombrowski said Saturday.The list is now filed away because the Tigers and right-handed pitcher Brandon Lyon ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers sign pitcher Lyon to 1-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-sign-pitcher-lyon-to-1-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:16:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers have improved their bullpen, signing free agent right-handed pitcher Brandon Lyon to a one-year contract.The Tigers announced the deal Saturday at TigerFest, a fan event at Comerica Park.Lyon, who had 26 saves for the Diamondbacks last ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: A's, Twins, Dodgers pursue Springer 2009-01-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/sources-a-s-twins-dodgers-pursue-springer-1562.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:16:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The bullpen market is bubbling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1552.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From all indications, Tigers fans are nervous at the thought of pinning their hopes on right-hander Fernando Rodney to be the successor to right-hander Todd Jones as closer -- and so is Detroit management. The club wasn't able to land a high-profile -- or]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1553.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander submitted a salary request of $4.15 million if his contract status goes to arbitration next month. Detroit countered with an offer of $3.2 million. Verlander dropped from 18 to 11 victories last season, when he made $1.13 million. "]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1554.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers added another starter, RHP Edwin Jackson, and made other offseason moves they believe strengthened a deficient defense -- adding C Gerald Laird and SS Adam Everett while shifting Brandon Inge to third and Carlos Guillen to left. Bullpen improve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inge appreciates Whitecaps honor]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/inge-appreciates-whitecaps-honor.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GRAND RAPIDS -- Two favorites of West Michigan Whitecaps' fans returned home to a sold-out crowd of well-wishers at the 15th annual Whitecaps Winter Banquet on Wednesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: A's, Twins, Dodgers pursue Springer 2009-01-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/sources-a-s-twins-dodgers-pursue-springer-1556.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The bullpen market is bubbling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1547.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit's second signing of a player from Taiwan, left-hander Fu-Te Ni, in two years can be taken as an indication the Tigers intend to become much more active in their pursuit of players from across the Pacific Ocean. The Tigers hinted at the move last f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1548.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Edwin Jackson ($2.2 million), C Gerald Laird ($2.8 million), LHP Bobby Seay ($1.3 million), RHP Joel Zumaya ($735,000) all agreed to one-year contracts, avoiding arbitration. The Tigers' last remaining arbitration-eligible player is RHP Justin Verla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1549.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers added another starter (RHP Edwin Jackson) and made moves they believe strengthened a deficient defense by adding C Gerald Laird and SS Adam Everett while shifting Brandon Inge to third and Carlos Guillen to left, but they still need to improve ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: A's, Twins, Dodgers pursue Springer]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/sources-a-s-twins-dodgers-pursue-springer.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The bullpen market is bubbling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers add RHP Rincon to bullpen ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-add-rhp-rincon-to-bullpen-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT - TheDetroitTigers made a possible bullpen addition Tuesday, signing right-hander Juan Rincon to a minor-league contract.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Mets, Yanks lead pack pursuing P Garcia]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/source-mets-yanks-lead-pack-pursuing-p-garcia.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Mets and Yankees have emerged as the leading contenders for free-agent right-hander Freddy Garcia, according to a major-league source.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whitecaps will enshrine terrific trio]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/whitecaps-will-enshrine-terrific-trio.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GRAND RAPIDS -- The inaugural inductees to the West Michigan Whitecaps' Hall of Fame command considerable name recognition.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nate in great shape]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/nate-in-great-shape.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT -- Nate Robertson balanced on the physioball, his abdominals carrying the load.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1543.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit's second signing of a player from Taiwan, left-hander Fu-Te Ni, in two years can be taken as an indication the Tigers intend to become much more active in their pursuit of players from across the Pacific Ocean. The Tigers hinted at the move last f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1544.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Edwin Jackson ($2.2 million), C Gerald Laird ($2.8 million), LHP Bobby Seay ($1.3 million), RHP Joel Zumaya ($735,000) all agreed to one-year contracts, avoiding arbitration. The Tigers' last remaining arbitration-eligible player is RHP Justin Verla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1545.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers added another starter (RHP Edwin Jackson) and made moves they believe strengthened a deficient defense by adding C Gerald Laird and SS Adam Everett while shifting Brandon Inge to third and Carlos Guillen to left, but they still need to improve ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't be foolish, the Yankees aren't done yet 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/don-t-be-foolish-the-yankees-aren-t-done-yet-1546.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yanks have had a nice offseason haul, and they're not finished. Ken Rosenthal reveals what New York could be up to next.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1533.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit's second signing of a player from Taiwan, left-hander Fu-Te Ni, in two years can be taken as an indication the Tigers intend to become much more active in their pursuit of players from across the Pacific Ocean. The Tigers hinted at the move last f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1534.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Edwin Jackson ($2.2 million), C Gerald Laird ($2.8 million), LHP Bobby Seay ($1.3 million), RHP Joel Zumaya ($735,000) all agreed to one-year contracts, avoiding arbitration. The Tigers' last remaining arbitration-eligible player is RHP Justin Verla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1535.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers added another starter (RHP Edwin Jackson) and made moves they believe strengthened a deficient defense by adding C Gerald Laird and SS Adam Everett while shifting Brandon Inge to third and Carlos Guillen to left, but they still need to improve ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't be foolish, the Yankees aren't done yet]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/don-t-be-foolish-the-yankees-aren-t-done-yet.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yanks have had a nice offseason haul, and they're not finished. Ken Rosenthal reveals what New York could be up to next.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juan Rincon gets minor league deal from Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/juan-rincon-gets-minor-league-deal-from-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Juan Rincon agreed Tuesday to a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.Rincon was 3-3 with a 5.86 ERA in 47 appearances last season for the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians. He has a 31-27 record and a 3.80 ERA with 431 strikeouts]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Varitek, Red Sox owner meet 1-on-1 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/report-varitek-red-sox-owner-meet-1-on-1-1538.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Veteran catcher Jason Varitek met with Boston Red Sox owner John Henry outside Atlanta on Friday in an apparent attempt to resolve the stalemate on a new contract, a newspaper reported.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why aren't teams calling for Hudson? 2009-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/why-aren-t-teams-calling-for-hudson--1539.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He can run, throw, hit and field. So how is Orlando Hudson still without a team? 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Ken Rosenthal thinks trading Prince Fielder is a possibility.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Brewers land Hoffman for 1 year, $6M]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/sources-brewers-land-hoffman-for-1-year-6m.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trevor Hoffman's preference was to remain on the West Coast. Instead he's headed to the Midwest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1474.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The next week or so could tell about the Detroit economic climate and which way the Tigers plan to go with the bullpen plans for this season. 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If season-ticket sales are slow, not to mention sales for Domino's Pizza and Tigers owner Mike Ilitch, it could i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1467.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Fernando Rodney was not impressive in his first four winter league appearances, not a good sign because the Tigers are in need of a closer. 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Instead he appears headed to the Midwest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local sports roundup ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/local-sports-roundup-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AUTO RACING: The Extreme Monster Nationals is returning to the DeltaPlex Arena in Walker this weekend. Action begins 8 p.m. Friday, followed by shows at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. 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If season-ticket sales are slow, not to mention sales for Domino's Pizza and Tigers owner Mike Ilitch, it could i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1464.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Fernando Rodney was not impressive in his first four winter league appearances, not a good sign because the Tigers are in need of a closer. 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Still, it had to be a poke in the ribs when the Tigers got the news last week they were being socked for $1.3 million worth of luxury tax by the commissioner's office for being over the salary limit. It's a tough little pric]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1446.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Curtis Granderson is reportedly on the short list of players who could be part of the United States' entry in the World Baseball Classic this spring. Granderson and Cleveland's Grady Sizemore, both center fielders, have been mentioned by manager Dave]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1447.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers added another starter (RHP Edwin Jackson) and made moves they felt strengthened a deficient defense by adding C Gerald Laird and SS Adam Everett while shifting Brandon Inge to third and Carlos Guillen to left, but they still need to improve a b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Losses added up for 2003 Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/losses-added-up-for-2003-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT -- The 1962 New York Mets generally are accepted as the most pathetic team in the history of professional sports. 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Still, it had to be a poke in the ribs when the Tigers got the news last week they were being socked for $1.3 million worth of luxury tax by the commissioner's office for being over the salary limit. It's a tough little pric]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1436.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Curtis Granderson is reportedly on the short list of players who could be part of the United States' entry in the World Baseball Classic this spring. 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Still, it had to be a poke in the ribs when the Tigers got the news last week they were being socked for $1.3 million worth of luxury tax by the commissioner's office for being over the salary limit. It's a tough little pric]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1432.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Curtis Granderson is reportedly on the short list of players who could be part of the United States' entry in the World Baseball Classic this spring. 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Ken Rosenthal says it's not happening.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1421.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Curtis Granderson is reportedly on the short list of players who could be part of the United States' entry in the World Baseball Classic this spring. 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Detroit traded with Texas for Laird just before the winter meetings, then signed free agent Treanor after Florida let the veteran backup go. Lair]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1418.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Matt Treanor agreed to a one-year contract to catch for the Tigers. Treaner, 32, hit .238 with two home runs and 23 RBIs in 65 games with Florida last season but was released when the Marlins took a left-handed pitcher in the Rule 5 draft. "Matt is a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1419.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. The organization was limited in how much it could make over]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels standing pat on offense ... for now 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/angels-standing-pat-on-offense-for-now-1420.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You'd think the Halos have to do something now that Mark Teixeira won't be back, right? Wrong. 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Lair]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1414.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Matt Treanor agreed to a one-year contract to catch for the Tigers. Treaner, 32, hit .238 with two home runs and 23 RBIs in 65 games with Florida last season but was released when the Marlins took a left-handed pitcher in the Rule 5 draft. "Matt is a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1415.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. 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Ken Rosenthal says it's not happening.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1409.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. The organization was limited in how much it could make over]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1410.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The good news for Gerald Laird and Matt Treanor wasn't so thrilling for at least three other Tigers catchers. 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Ken Rosenthal says it's not happening.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1404.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. The organization was limited in how much it could make over]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1405.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The good news for Gerald Laird and Matt Treanor wasn't so thrilling for at least three other Tigers catchers. 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"Matt is a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long Teixeira discussions play into Boras' hands 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/long-teixeira-discussions-play-into-boras-hands-1407.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Mark Teixeira unsigned, we have to ask: "What's taking so long?" Ken Rosenthal says it's all part of Scott Boras' master plan.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1396.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. 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Ken Rosenthal says it's all part of Scott Boras' master plan.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teixeira will get his payday, but is he really worth it? 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/teixeira-will-get-his-payday-but-is-he-really-worth-it--1402.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira is on the verge of a payday that would make even Manny jealous. But Ken Rosenthal is wondering if he's worth it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1390.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Matt Treanor agreed to a one-year contract to catch for the Tigers. Treaner, 32, hit .238 with two home runs and 23 RBIs in 65 games with Florida last season but was released when the Marlins took a left-handed pitcher in the Rule 5 draft. "Matt is a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1391.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. The organization was limited in how much it could make over]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1392.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The good news for Gerald Laird and Matt Treanor wasn't so thrilling for at least three other Tigers catchers. 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"Matt is a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1380.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. The organization was limited in how much it could make over]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teixeira will get his payday, but is he really worth it?]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/teixeira-will-get-his-payday-but-is-he-really-worth-it-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira is on the verge of a payday that would make even Manny jealous. 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"He]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers can't close deal in Vegas]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-can-t-close-deal-in-vegas.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- To borrow the title of an old Meat Loaf song, "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad" describes theDetroitTigers' endeavors at Baseball's winter meetings, which ended Thursday at the Bellagio.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers gain Bloom, lose Skelton ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-gain-bloom-lose-skelton-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- TheDetroitTigers took a chance on a left-handed pitcher in Thursday's Rule 5 draft of players left off 40-man major league rosters, and lost a minor league catcher as Baseball's winter meetings concluded.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers sign Santiago ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-sign-santiago-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheDetroitTigers have avoided salary arbitration with Ramon Santiago by agreeing to terms on a 2009 contract for the infielder.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers go to arbitration with seven ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-go-to-arbitration-with-seven-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT -- TheDetroitTigers announced on Saturday the tendering of seven players for the purpose of offering them salary arbitration.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers finalize 1-year, $1M deal with Everett]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-finalize-1-year-1m-deal-with-everett.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Adam Everett and the Detroit Tigers finalized a one-year contract Monday worth about $1 million."We've talked about improving our defense, and we think Adam obviously does that," Tigers president Dave Dombrowski said during a telephone conferenc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1366.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the ways the Tigers want to make their pitching better is through defense. 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Jackson was a 14-game winner, but he didn't make a start in the postseason despite being a season-l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1358.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. The organization was limited in how much it could make over]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LOOK BACK  2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/look-back--1359.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It happened Dec. 12]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1351.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the ways the Tigers want to make their pitching better is through defense. Of course, throwing more strikes and getting better pitching, especially at the end of games, is significant, but Detroit felt its defense took a big drop this year. It wasn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1352.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Edwin Jackson was obtained from Tampa Bay in exchange for OF Matt Joyce. Jackson was a 14-game winner, but he didn't make a start in the postseason despite being a season-long member of the Rays rotation. He also has the potential to become a right-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1353.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. The organization was limited in how much it could make over]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LOOK BACK  2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/look-back--1354.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It happened Dec. 12]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrapping up the winter meetings: American League 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/wrapping-up-the-winter-meetings-american-league-1355.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia was the big move. But as Ed Price sums up the state of the AL, he likes the Indians getting Kerry Wood.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers, INF Santiago agree on 2009 contract]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-inf-santiago-agree-on-2009-contract.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers avoided salary arbitration with Ramon Santiago, agreeing Friday to an $825,000, one-year contract.The 29-year-old Santiago batted .282 with four homers and 18 RBIs in 58 games with Detroit last season.He can earn additional money in performance]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1346.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the ways the Tigers want to make their pitching better is through defense. Of course, throwing more strikes and getting better pitching, especially at the end of games, is significant, but Detroit felt its defense took a big drop this year. It wasn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1347.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Edwin Jackson was obtained from Tampa Bay in exchange for OF Matt Joyce. Jackson was a 14-game winner, but he didn't make a start in the postseason despite being a season-long member of the Rays rotation. He also has the potential to become a right-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1348.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. The organization was limited in how much it could make over]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrapping up the winter meetings: American League 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/wrapping-up-the-winter-meetings-american-league-1349.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia was the big move. But as Ed Price sums up the state of the AL, he likes the Indians getting Kerry Wood.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrapping up the winter meetings: National League 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/wrapping-up-the-winter-meetings-national-league-1350.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With winter meetings done, Gerry Fraley sums up the state of the NL, where the Dodgers are still searching for starting pitching.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners trade Putz, 3 others]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/mariners-trade-putz-3-others.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS For the first time in days, a relaxed J.J. Putz had felt confident he wasn't going to be traded.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrapping up the winter meetings: American League]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/wrapping-up-the-winter-meetings-american-league.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia was the big move. But as Ed Price sums up the state of the AL, he likes the Indians getting Kerry Wood.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrapping up the winter meetings: National League]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/wrapping-up-the-winter-meetings-national-league.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With winter meetings done, Gerry Fraley sums up the state of the NL, where the Dodgers are still searching for starting pitching.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whitecaps welcome fan fave to banquet]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/whitecaps-welcome-fan-fave-to-banquet.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[COMSTOCK PARK --DetroitTigers fan favorite Curtis Granderson will be the guest speaker at the 15th annual Whitecaps Winter Baseball Banquet next month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paulino]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/paulino.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- Ronny Paulino wanted out of Pittsburgh and, once he performed well enough to impress other teams, the Pirates obliged him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teams make push for Putz]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/teams-make-push-for-putz.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS It didn't take long for the name J.J. Putz to echo throughout the corridors at the Baseball winter meetings.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pursuit of Putz is heating up]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/pursuit-of-putz-is-heating-up.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, Nev. A pair of key free-agent deals Tuesday has helped refocus some of the trade discussions surrounding Mariners closer J.J. Putz.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1335.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[-- RHP Edwin Jackson, a regular-season rotation mainstay for the Rays who didn't start a game in the postseason, was dealt to the Tigers. Jackson made 32 appearances (31 starts) for Tampa Bay this year, going 14-11 with a 4.42 ERA. In exchange for Jackson]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1336.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1337.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The struggles of the domestic auto industry could be a silent but significant factor for the Tigers over the next couple of months or more. Michigan, especially Southeast Michigan, is heavily linked to the fortunes of General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. An]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers acquire Jackson from Rays]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-acquire-jackson-from-rays.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers acquired right-hander Edwin Jackson from the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday for outfielder Matt Joyce, Detroit's second trade in three days at the winter meetings.Jackson is set to join a rotation alongside Justin Verlander, Armando Galarraga and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Putz can't shut out whispers ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/putz-can-t-shut-out-whispers-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - For the past day or so, J.J. Putz's phone has been ringing steadily.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson rumors slow at winter meetings ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/wilson-rumors-slow-at-winter-meetings-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- Searching for peace of mind amid a sea of speculation, Jack Wilson went to ... Las Vegas?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most interest is centering on Putz ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/most-interest-is-centering-on-putz-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - If you are running a pool as to whichSeattleMariners player is most likely be traded this week, closer J.J. 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An]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laird headed to Tigers, report says ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/laird-headed-to-tigers-report-says-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - The Rangers and Detroit Tigers agreed to a trade Sunday that would send catcher Gerald Laird to Detroit for right-hander Guillermo Moscoso and a second prospect, the Detroit Free Press reported.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WINTER BASEBALL MEETINGS NOTES  Hall's doors open slightly  Gordon enters]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/winter-baseball-meetings-notes-hall-s-doors-open-slightly-gordon-enters.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Las Vegas -For the likes of Ron Santo and Joe Torre, the doors to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown remained closed Monday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[He'll be receptive to offers Varitek expected to decline arbitration ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/he-ll-be-receptive-to-offers-varitek-expected-to-decline-arbitration-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - Jason Varitek's agent, Scott Boras, has a lot of confidence that his client will have some options in the free agent market before all is said and done. The Red Sox captain was expected to decline salary arbitration last night according to a s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers trade C Laird to Tigers for 2 pitchers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rangers-trade-c-laird-to-tigers-for-2-pitchers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit general manager Dave Dombrowski wasted little time on the opening day of baseball's winter meetings in taking care of one of the Tigers' biggest needs.The Tigers acquired catcher Gerald Laird from the Rangers on Monday in a trade that sent right-h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Tigers, Everett agree to 1-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/source-tigers-everett-agree-to-1-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers have reached agreement with free-agent shortstop Adam Everett, according to a major-league source.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson will be hot topic as Winter Meetings open PIRATES ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/wilson-will-be-hot-topic-as-winter-meetings-open-pirates-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- Jack Wilson plans to attend Major League Baseball's Winter Meetings, which begin this morning at the Bellagio hotel, and chances are excellent his ears will be burning the entire time he is there.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[He'll be receptive to offers As expected, Varitek declines arbitration ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/he-ll-be-receptive-to-offers-as-expected-varitek-declines-arbitration-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - Jason Varitek's agent, Scott Boras, has a lot of confidence that his client will have some options in the free agent market before all is said and done. The Red Sox captain, as expected, declined salary arbitration last night, which will allow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard to imagine Teixeira in D.C., no matter the price]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/hard-to-imagine-teixeira-in-d-c-no-matter-the-price.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's about money, not wins and losses, for Scott Boras' clients. But Ken Rosenthal still can't see Mark Teixeira signing with the Nats.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabathia to Red Sox isn't far-fetched 2008-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/sabathia-to-red-sox-isn-t-far-fetched-1316.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The BoSox always try to stick it to the Yanks. Why not sign CC Sabathia then? 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This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1319.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The struggles of the domestic auto industry could be a silent but significant factor for the Tigers over the next couple of months or more. Michigan, especially Southeast Michigan, is heavily linked to the fortunes of General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. An]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CC, Burnett in no hurry to make decisions 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/cc-burnett-in-no-hurry-to-make-decisions-1320.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett are accepting all offers. But when will they actually sign? Ken Rosenthal has the difficult answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabathia to Red Sox isn't far-fetched]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/sabathia-to-red-sox-isn-t-far-fetched.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The BoSox always try to stick it to the Yanks. Why not sign CC Sabathia then? Ken Rosenthal says he'd be a nice fit in Boston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1309.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander could wind up being a tough sign for the Tigers. Verlander, 25, was 11-17 with a 4.84 ERA for the worst season of his three full years with Detroit. He was paid $1.13 million last year and the Tigers might have sought to sign him to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1310.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1311.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The struggles of the domestic auto industry could be a silent but significant factor for the Tigers over the next couple of months or more. Michigan, especially Southeast Michigan, is heavily linked to the fortunes of General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. An]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CC, Burnett in no hurry to make decisions 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/cc-burnett-in-no-hurry-to-make-decisions-1312.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett are accepting all offers. But when will they actually sign? Ken Rosenthal has the difficult answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's still after Furcal, but may chase Big Unit too 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/a-s-still-after-furcal-but-may-chase-big-unit-too-1313.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The A's going after Randy Johnson sounds bizarre, at least until Ken Rosenthal explains why it makes so much sense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Giants, Renteria reach 2-year, $18.5M deal 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/source-giants-renteria-reach-2-year-18-5m-deal-1314.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants have reached agreement with free-agent shortstop Edgar Renteria on a two-year, $18.5 million contract, according to a major-league source.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1301.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander could wind up being a tough sign for the Tigers. 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An]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants complete deal for shortstop Renteria ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/giants-complete-deal-for-shortstop-renteria-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants continued to spend in a frozen free-agent market, signing Edgar Renteria to a two-year, $19.5 million contract Thursday after the five-time All-Star shortstop passed a physical.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CC, Burnett in no hurry to make decisions]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/cc-burnett-in-no-hurry-to-make-decisions.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett are accepting all offers. But when will they actually sign? Ken Rosenthal has the difficult answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's still after Furcal, but may chase Big Unit too]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/a-s-still-after-furcal-but-may-chase-big-unit-too.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The A's going after Randy Johnson sounds bizarre, at least until Ken Rosenthal explains why it makes so much sense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Giants, Renteria reach 2-year, $18.5M deal]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/source-giants-renteria-reach-2-year-18-5m-deal.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Giants have reached agreement with free-agent shortstop Edgar Renteria on a two-year, $18.5 million contract, according to a major-league source.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1289.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B/3B Jeff Larish might be blocked from a starting spot on Detroit's roster, but a solid Arizona Fall League capped a year in which he showed he's just about ready to leave the minors behind. 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That would include right-handers Justin Verlander, Armando Galarraga, injured Jeremy Bonderman and probab]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market shaping up for Adam Dunn]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/market-shaping-up-for-adam-dunn.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He may not be Manny or Teixeira, but signing Adam Dunn won't cost a pick. That means teams are lining up, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[In winter ball, hope and redemption ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/in-winter-ball-hope-and-redemption-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even in a time of austerity, the appeal of destinationssuch as Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic will prove irresistible for some travelers, with the promise of warm weather and sunny beaches. 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This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1272.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers may have to risk opening the season with most of the same starters who contributed substantially to Detroit's disappointing 2008 campaign. 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Havi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1262.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Miguel Cabrera, who won the league home run title in his first season with Detroit, placed 13th on the list of 23 players who received votes from baseball writers in balloting for American League Most Valuable Player. 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Havi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1250.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Miguel Cabrera, who won the league home run title in his first season with Detroit, placed 13th on the list of 23 players who received votes from baseball writers in balloting for American League Most Valuable Player. Cabrera received seven votes in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullpen help top priority for Tigers ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/bullpen-help-top-priority-for-tigers-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BY STEVE KORNACKI Gazette News Service DETROIT -- Nothing is as demoralizing for a Baseball team as watching leads disappear in the late innings. 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Tracy Ringolsby says the team is bracing for tough times.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers raise ticket prices for some choice games]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-raise-ticket-prices-for-some-choice-games.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers fans looking forward to seeing games against teams such as the Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox will have to pay a little more next season.The Tigers said they're raising ticket prices for choice seats to some select games.The increase will range fr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1207.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. 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This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1129.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The reshaping of Detroit's roster for 2009 has begun. Detroit put pitcher Virgil Vasquez on waivers, and he was claimed Oct. 28 by Boston. The Tigers outrighted Gary Glover and Dane Sardinha to Class AAA Toledo on Oct. 30 and officially confirmed they wer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1130.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jeremy Bonderman hopes to begin throwing again this month as he comes back from having a rib removed to clear up circulatory problems in his right shoulder. Bonderman was 3-4 while pitching just 12 games for Detroit last season before being sideline]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers decline option on SS Renteria's contract]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-decline-option-on-ss-renteria-s-contract.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers declined the option on shortstop Edgar Renteria's contact Thursday, choosing to give him $3 million instead of $11 million to return.The Tigers previously announced plans to part ways with the 33-year-old Renteria, who hit .270 with 10 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers decline Renteria's 2009 option]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-decline-renteria-s-2009-option.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers declined the option on shortstop Edgar Renteria's contact Thursday, choosing to give him $3 million instead of $11 million to return.The Tigers previously announced plans to part ways with the 33-year-old Renteria, who hit .270 with 10 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers set to throw $100 million at CC 2008-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/brewers-set-to-throw-100-million-at-cc-1133.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If CC Sabathia plans on leaving Milwaukee this winter, Ken Rosenthal says it definitely won't be because of money.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1124.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1125.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rick Knapp came to the right place to make a name for himself as a major league pitching coach. Knapp, 46, was hired by Detroit to succeed Chuck Hernandez as the Tigers' pitching coach and see if he could get manager Jim Leyland's pitchers to quit walking]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1126.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Virgil Vasquez was lost on waivers to Boston on Oct. 28. --CF Curtis Granderson spent the week of Oct. 19-26 in China as a roving ambassador for baseball, the third consecutive offseason Major League Baseball has asked him to tour overseas on behalf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers set to throw $100 million at CC]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/brewers-set-to-throw-100-million-at-cc.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If CC Sabathia plans on leaving Milwaukee this winter, Ken Rosenthal says it definitely won't be because of money.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1120.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1121.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rick Knapp came to the right place to make a name for himself as a major league pitching coach. Knapp, 46, was hired by Detroit to succeed Chuck Hernandez as the Tigers' pitching coach and see if he could get manager Jim Leyland's pitchers to quit walking]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1122.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Virgil Vasquez was lost on waivers to Boston on Oct. 28. --CF Curtis Granderson spent the week of Oct. 19-26 in China as a roving ambassador for baseball, the third consecutive offseason Major League Baseball has asked him to tour overseas on behalf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What rust? Phillies, Chase jump on top 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/what-rust-phillies-chase-jump-on-top-1123.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So much for that whole "Phillies will be rusty" theory. Philly took about 10 minutes to serve notice to the Rays, says Mike Vaccaro.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1116.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rick Knapp came to the right place to make a name for himself as a major league pitching coach. Knapp, 46, was hired by Detroit to succeed Chuck Hernandez as the Tigers' pitching coach and see if he could get manager Jim Leyland's pitchers to quit walking]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1117.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Curtis Granderson spent the week of Oct. 19-26 in China as a roving ambassador for baseball, the third consecutive offseason Major League Baseball has asked him to tour overseas on behalf of the sport. Granderson previously was in England, Italy and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1118.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What rust? Phillies, Chase jump on top 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/what-rust-phillies-chase-jump-on-top-1119.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So much for that whole "Phillies will be rusty" theory. Philly took about 10 minutes to serve notice to the Rays, says Mike Vaccaro.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1112.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Curtis Granderson spent the week of Oct. 19-26 in China as a roving ambassador for baseball, the third consecutive offseason Major League Baseball has asked him to tour overseas on behalf of the sport. Granderson previously was in England, Italy and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1113.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1114.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rick Knapp came to the right place to make a name for himself as a major league pitching coach. Knapp, 46, was hired by Detroit to succeed Chuck Hernandez as the Tigers' pitching coach and see if he could get manager Jim Leyland's pitchers to quit walking]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What rust? Phillies, Chase jump on top 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/what-rust-phillies-chase-jump-on-top-1115.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So much for that whole "Phillies will be rusty" theory. Philly took about 10 minutes to serve notice to the Rays, says Mike Vaccaro.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-10-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1108.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-10-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1109.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rick Knapp came to the right place to make a name for himself as a major league pitching coach. Knapp, 46, was hired by Detroit to succeed Chuck Hernandez as the Tigers' pitching coach and see if he could get manager Jim Leyland's pitchers to quit walking]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1110.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Curtis Granderson spent the week of Oct. 19-26 in China as a roving ambassador for baseball, the third consecutive offseason Major League Baseball has asked him to tour overseas on behalf of the sport. Granderson previously was in England, Italy and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What rust? Phillies, Chase jump on top 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/what-rust-phillies-chase-jump-on-top-1111.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So much for that whole "Phillies will be rusty" theory. Philly took about 10 minutes to serve notice to the Rays, says Mike Vaccaro.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1103.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rick Knapp came to the right place to make a name for himself as a major league pitching coach. Knapp, 46, was hired by Detroit to succeed Chuck Hernandez as the Tigers' pitching coach and see if he could get manager Jim Leyland's pitchers to quit walking]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1104.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Curtis Granderson spent the week of Oct. 19-26 in China as a roving ambassador for baseball, the third consecutive offseason Major League Baseball has asked him to tour overseas on behalf of the sport. Granderson previously was in England, Italy and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1105.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What rust? Phillies, Chase jump on top 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/what-rust-phillies-chase-jump-on-top-1106.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So much for that whole "Phillies will be rusty" theory. Philly took about 10 minutes to serve notice to the Rays, says Mike Vaccaro.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canseco needs to stop talking and start thinking 2008-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/canseco-needs-to-stop-talking-and-start-thinking-1107.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sorry, Mr. Canseco, but there's zero chance Michael Rosenberg is going to believe you're sorry about anything you've done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1098.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rick Knapp came to the right place to make a name for himself as a major league pitching coach. Knapp, 46, was hired by Detroit to succeed Chuck Hernandez as the Tigers' pitching coach and see if he could get manager Jim Leyland's pitchers to quit walking]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1099.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Curtis Granderson spent the week of Oct. 19-26 in China as a roving ambassador for baseball, the third consecutive offseason Major League Baseball has asked him to tour overseas on behalf of the sport. Granderson previously was in England, Italy and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1100.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What rust? Phillies, Chase jump on top]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/what-rust-phillies-chase-jump-on-top.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So much for that whole "Phillies will be rusty" theory. Philly took about 10 minutes to serve notice to the Rays, says Mike Vaccaro.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canseco needs to stop talking and start thinking 2008-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/canseco-needs-to-stop-talking-and-start-thinking-1102.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sorry, Mr. Canseco, but there's zero chance Michael Rosenberg is going to believe you're sorry about anything you've done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1094.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rick Knapp was hired Oct. 17 as the Tigers' pitching coach. He replaces Chuck Hernandez, who was fired after the season. For the past 12 years, Knapp has been the Twins' minor league pitching coordinator. He has no major league experience. --SS Edgar Re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1095.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1096.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't the unavailability of third baseman Carlos Guillen that cost Detroit in the season finale. And it wasn't the fact shortstop Edgar Renteria and second baseman Placido Polanco also were injured and unable to play.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canseco needs to stop talking and start thinking 2008-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/canseco-needs-to-stop-talking-and-start-thinking-1097.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sorry, Mr. Canseco, but there's zero chance Michael Rosenberg is going to believe you're sorry about anything you've done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1089.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't the unavailability of third baseman Carlos Guillen that cost Detroit in the season finale. And it wasn't the fact shortstop Edgar Renteria and second baseman Placido Polanco also were injured and unable to play.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1090.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rick Knapp was hired Oct. 17 as the Tigers' pitching coach. He replaces Chuck Hernandez, who was fired after the season. For the past 12 years, Knapp has been the Twins' minor league pitching coordinator. He has no major league experience. --SS Edgar Re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1091.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canseco needs to stop talking and start thinking]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/canseco-needs-to-stop-talking-and-start-thinking.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sorry, Mr. Canseco, but there's zero chance Michael Rosenberg is going to believe you're sorry about anything you've done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prediction: Lots to like about Phils, but . . . ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/prediction-lots-to-like-about-phils-but-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As much as he likes the Phillies' core of veterans, Ken Rosenthal expects Tampa to cap off a dream season with a title.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1085.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rick Knapp was hired Oct. 17 as the Tigers' pitching coach. 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This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1087.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't the unavailability of third baseman Carlos Guillen that cost Detroit in the season finale. 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This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1083.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't the unavailability of third baseman Carlos Guillen that cost Detroit in the season finale. And it wasn't the fact shortstop Edgar Renteria and second baseman Placido Polanco also were injured and unable to play.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers hire Twins' Knapp as pitching coach 2008-10-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-hire-twins-knapp-as-pitching-coach-1084.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rick Knapp was hired as the Detroit Tigers pitching coach on Friday.Knapp joins the coaching staff after 12 seasons as the minor league pitching coordinator for the Minnesota Twins.He replaces Chuck Hernandez, who was fired along with bullpen coach Jeff J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1077.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Edgar Renteria, who sat out the Sept. 29 makeup game at Chicago with a sore pectoral muscle, was informed by Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski that Detroit will buy out his option year for $3 million, making him a free agent. 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And it wasn't the fact shortstop Edgar Renteria and second baseman Placido Polanco also were injured and unable to play.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers hire Twins' Knapp as pitching coach 2008-10-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-hire-twins-knapp-as-pitching-coach-1080.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rick Knapp was hired as the Detroit Tigers pitching coach on Friday.Knapp joins the coaching staff after 12 seasons as the minor league pitching coordinator for the Minnesota Twins.He replaces Chuck Hernandez, who was fired along with bullpen coach Jeff J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1072.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1073.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't the unavailability of third baseman Carlos Guillen that cost Detroit in the season finale. And it wasn't the fact shortstop Edgar Renteria and second baseman Placido Polanco also were injured and unable to play.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1074.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Edgar Renteria, who sat out the Sept. 29 makeup game at Chicago with a sore pectoral muscle, was informed by Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski that Detroit will buy out his option year for $3 million, making him a free agent. "We need to get better defensive]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers hire Twins' Knapp as pitching coach]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-hire-twins-knapp-as-pitching-coach.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rick Knapp was hired as the Detroit Tigers pitching coach on Friday.Knapp joins the coaching staff after 12 seasons as the minor league pitching coordinator for the Minnesota Twins.He replaces Chuck Hernandez, who was fired along with bullpen coach Jeff J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers hire Twins' Knapp as pitching coach 2008-10-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-hire-twins-knapp-as-pitching-coach-1076.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rick Knapp was hired as the Detroit Tigers pitching coach on Friday.Knapp joins the coaching staff after 12 seasons as the minor league pitching coordinator for the Minnesota Twins.He replaces Chuck Hernandez, who was fired along with bullpen coach Jeff J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1068.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't the unavailability of third baseman Carlos Guillen that cost Detroit in the season finale. And it wasn't the fact shortstop Edgar Renteria and second baseman Placido Polanco also were injured and unable to play.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1069.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Edgar Renteria, who sat out the Sept. 29 makeup game at Chicago with a sore pectoral muscle, was informed by Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski that Detroit will buy out his option year for $3 million, making him a free agent. "We need to get better defensive]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1070.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 great postseason moments 2008-10-15]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/10-great-postseason-moments-1071.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the MLB playoffs in full swing, Kara Yorio takes a look back at the 10 best postseason moments of the past 20 years.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1064.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Edgar Renteria, who sat out the Sept. 29 makeup game at Chicago with a sore pectoral muscle, was informed by Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski that Detroit will buy out his option year for $3 million, making him a free agent. "We need to get better defensive]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1065.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1066.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't the unavailability of third baseman Carlos Guillen that cost Detroit in the season finale. And it wasn't the fact shortstop Edgar Renteria and second baseman Placido Polanco also were injured and unable to play.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 great postseason moments]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/10-great-postseason-moments.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the MLB playoffs in full swing, Kara Yorio takes a look back at the 10 best postseason moments of the past 20 years.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-15]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1061.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Edgar Renteria, who sat out the Sept. 29 makeup game at Chicago with a sore pectoral muscle, was informed by Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski that Detroit will buy out his option year for $3 million, making him a free agent. "We need to get better defensive]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-10-15]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1062.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-10-15]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1063.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't the unavailability of third baseman Carlos Guillen that cost Detroit in the season finale. And it wasn't the fact shortstop Edgar Renteria and second baseman Placido Polanco also were injured and unable to play.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1058.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Edgar Renteria, who sat out the Sept. 29 makeup game at Chicago with a sore pectoral muscle, was informed by Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski that Detroit will buy out his option year for $3 million, making him a free agent. "We need to get better defensive]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-10-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1059.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-10-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1060.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't the unavailability of third baseman Carlos Guillen that cost Detroit in the season finale. And it wasn't the fact shortstop Edgar Renteria and second baseman Placido Polanco also were injured and unable to play.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-10-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1055.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-10-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1056.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't the unavailability of third baseman Carlos Guillen that cost Detroit in the season finale. And it wasn't the fact shortstop Edgar Renteria and second baseman Placido Polanco also were injured and unable to play.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1057.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Edgar Renteria, who sat out the Sept. 29 makeup game at Chicago with a sore pectoral muscle, was informed by Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski that Detroit will buy out his option year for $3 million, making him a free agent. "We need to get better defensive]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-10-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1052.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-10-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1053.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't the unavailability of third baseman Carlos Guillen that cost Detroit in the season finale. 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"We need to get better defensive]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Stadium preservationists meet deadline]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tiger-stadium-preservationists-meet-deadline.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What remains of Tiger Stadium will remain standing at least until March 1 while preservationists raise money to renovate the stadium and reopen it as a recreational and educational complex.The Detroit Economic Growth Corp. says the Old Tiger Stadium Conse]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1049.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Edgar Renteria, who sat out the Sept. 29 makeup game at Chicago with a sore pectoral muscle, was informed by Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski that Detroit will buy out his option year for $3 million, making him a free agent. "We need to get better defensive]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1050.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1051.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't the unavailability of third baseman Carlos Guillen that cost Detroit in the season finale. 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Gerry Fraley says it's now up to another youngster to keep Chicago's season alive.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1040.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Edgar Renteria, who sat out the Sept. 29 makeup game at Chicago with a sore pectoral muscle, was informed by Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski that Detroit will buy out his option year for $3 million, making him a free agent. 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This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-10-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1037.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't the unavailability of third baseman Carlos Guillen that cost Detroit in the season finale. 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And it wasn't the fact shortstop Edgar Renteria and second baseman Placido Polanco also were injured and unable to play.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1027.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Edgar Renteria, who sat out the Sept. 29 makeup game at Chicago with a sore pectoral muscle, was informed by Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski that Detroit will buy out his option year for $3 million, making him a free agent. "We need to get better defensive]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-10-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1022.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-10-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1023.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't the unavailability of third baseman Carlos Guillen that cost Detroit in the season finale. And it wasn't the fact shortstop Edgar Renteria and second baseman Placido Polanco also were injured and unable to play.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1024.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Edgar Renteria, who sat out the Sept. 29 makeup game at Chicago with a sore pectoral muscle, was informed by Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski that Detroit will buy out his option year for $3 million, making him a free agent. "We need to get better defensive]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1019.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1020.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't the unavailability of third baseman Carlos Guillen that cost Detroit in the season finale. And it wasn't the fact shortstop Edgar Renteria and second baseman Placido Polanco also were injured and unable to play.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1021.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Edgar Renteria, who sat out the Sept. 29 makeup game at Chicago with a sore pectoral muscle, was informed by Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski that Detroit will buy out his option year for $3 million, making him a free agent. "We need to get better defensive]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1016.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Edgar Renteria, who sat out the Sept. 29 makeup game at Chicago with a sore pectoral muscle, was informed by Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski that Detroit will buy out his option year for $3 million, making him a free agent. "We need to get better defensive]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1017.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1018.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't the unavailability of third baseman Carlos Guillen that cost Detroit in the season finale. And it wasn't the fact shortstop Edgar Renteria and second baseman Placido Polanco also were injured and unable to play.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1013.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Edgar Renteria, who sat out the Sept. 29 makeup game at Chicago with a sore pectoral muscle, was informed by Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski that Detroit will buy out his option year for $3 million, making him a free agent. "We need to get better defensive]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-10-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1014.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-10-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1015.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't the unavailability of third baseman Carlos Guillen that cost Detroit in the season finale. And it wasn't the fact shortstop Edgar Renteria and second baseman Placido Polanco also were injured and unable to play.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-1005.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching staff was in a general state of disarray at the end of the season following an April breakdown of the rotation and an August/September collapse of the back end of the bullpen. This is an aging team of star position players that really didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-1006.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't the unavailability of third baseman Carlos Guillen that cost Detroit in the season finale. And it wasn't the fact shortstop Edgar Renteria and second baseman Placido Polanco also were injured and unable to play.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-1007.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Edgar Renteria, who sat out the Sept. 29 makeup game at Chicago with a sore pectoral muscle, was informed by Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski that Detroit will buy out his option year for $3 million, making him a free agent. "We need to get better defensive]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers flopped under the weight of high hopes]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-flopped-under-the-weight-of-high-hopes.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Boosted by the big deal for Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis, the Detroit Tigers started the season as a popular pick to contend for a championship.The Tigers finished the year competing only for the dubious distinction of being baseball's biggest bust]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox 8, Tigers 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/white-sox-8-tigers-2.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alexei Ramirez spread his arms wide, raced around the bases like a little kid and jumped into Paul Konerko's embrace at home plate.No wonder they were so happy. The White Sox would play one more day.Ramirez set a rookie record with his fourth grand slam o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ramirez grand slam keeps White Sox alive]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/ramirez-grand-slam-keeps-white-sox-alive.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alexei Ramirez spread his arms wide and raced around the bases like a little kid. The White Sox would play one more day. Ramirez set a rookie record with his fourth grand slam of the season, and Chicago beat Detroit 8-2 in a rainout makeup Monday, forcing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Freddy Garcia forced out vs White Sox]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-freddy-garcia-forced-out-vs-white-sox.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers starter Freddy Garcia was forced to leave Monday's makeup game against the Chicago White Sox in the sixth inning because of a stiff right shoulder.The Tigers led 2-1 at the time, in a game Chicago needed to win to force a tiebreaker with Mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChiSox win, force playoff with Twins]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/chisox-win-force-playoff-with-twins.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Monday's makeup game between the Detroit Tigers and the White Sox started after a rain delay of three hours and four minutes, a game Chicago needs to win to force a tiebreaker meeting against Minnesota for the AL Central title.Chicago and Detroit were rai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-997.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Placido Polanco (sore back) didn't play Sept. 25. He played on Sept. 26 but suffered a sprained right ankle and left the game, then didn't play Sept. 27 or 28. SS Edgar Renteria (sore pectoral muscle) didn't play Sept. 25-26. He played o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-998.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fallout from the Tigers' disappointing 2008 season has already begun. Pitching coach Chuck Hernandez and bullpen coach Jeff Jones have already been told they will not be returning for 2009 even though each has a year to go on his contract. Jones, Detroit']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-999.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Zach Miner retired the first 12 batters he faced but wound up with a no-decision when Detroit's bullpen blew another lead in the late innings. Miner's changeup was excellent and helped him to six strikeouts in his six-plus innings. Miner was relieve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-White Sox Preview 2008-09-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-white-sox-preview-1000.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago White Sox finally came up with a win when they needed one on Sunday to stay alive in the race for the AL Central title.If they want to actually win the division, they'll need another on Monday. And one more on Tuesday.The White Sox will try to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 8, Tigers 7(11)]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rays-8-tigers-7-11-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays are heading into the playoffs for the first time after rallying from a five-run deficit, losing the lead and winning in extra innings.Ben Zobrist hit a go-ahead single in a four-run eighth and had a solo homer in the 11th, lifting the R]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers fire pitching and bullpen coach]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-fire-pitching-and-bullpen-coach.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers' disappointing season cost two coaches their jobs.Manager Jim Leyland said Sunday that pitching coach Chuck Hernandez and bullpen coach Jeff Jones were fired.The Tigers' 8-7, 11-inning loss to Tampa Bay in their final home game of the s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays set for playoffs with clutch win ]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rays-set-for-playoffs-with-clutch-win-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays took advantage of the weakest link the Detroit Tigers had during their disappointing season.Ben Zobrist hit a go-ahead single in a four-run eighth and had a solo homer in the 11th, lifting the Rays to an 8-7 win over the Tigers on Sunda]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers SS Renteria leaves game]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-ss-renteria-leaves-game.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers shortstop Edgar Renteria left Sunday's game against Tampa Bay with a left pectoral strain.Renteria singled to lead off the fourth inning and later scored when Curtis Granderson drew a bases-loaded walk, but was replaced by Ryan Raburn when the Tige]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Tigers Preview 2008-09-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rays-tigers-preview-990.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Already assured of the best regular season in the franchise's 11-year existence, the last thing the Tampa Bay Rays want is a losing streak heading into their historic playoff run.The Rays try to enter the postseason with a victory, hoping to salvage the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 4, Rays 3]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-4-rays-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays have played a lot of meaningless late-September games in their history.Saturday, though, was a little different.Hours after a late-night celebration of the first division title in franchise history, the Rays lost 4-3 to the Detroit Tige]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Al East champion Rays fall to Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/al-east-champion-rays-fall-to-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cabrera homered and Dontrelle Willis had his best outing of a lost season, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Rays 4-3 Saturday in Tampa Bay's first game since clinching the AL East title.Gary Sheffield went 0-for-2 with two walks, leaving him wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-993.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Leyland might try to give Gary Sheffield a boost in his bid to reach 500 home runs in Detroit's last games of the season. Sheffield hit a pair of home runs Friday night to give him 499 for his career and both came in his first game back from serving a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-994.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander was a little sharper Friday night in his final start of the season but still was finished after throwing 113 pitches in five innings after going to a full count on the first four hitters he faced. Verlander crossed 200 innings for t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-995.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Placido Polanco (sore back) didn't play Sept. 25. He played on Sept. 26 but suffered a sprained right ankle and left the game. SS Edgar Reneteria (sore pectoral muscle) didn't play Sept. 25-26. 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came ou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 6, Rays 4 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-6-rays-4-996.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield hit two home runs and Ramon Santiago also went deep to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 6-4 win over Tampa Bay on Friday night, keeping the Rays from clinching their first division title for the second straight day.The Rays' magic number for wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Tigers Preview 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rays-tigers-preview-982.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays didn't get to celebrate the franchise's first division title on the field, but it didn't diminish the excitement about their historic turnaround.After locking up the AL East crown, the Rays try to avoid a third straight loss Saturday wh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 6, Rays 4]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-6-rays-4.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The wait is over.The Tampa Bay Rays won their first AL East title late Friday night when the Boston Red Sox lost to the New York Yankees. The Rays lost 6-4 to the Detroit Tigers earlier and had to sit through the rain-delayed Boston loss before celebratin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 6, Rays 4 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-6-rays-4-984.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield hit two home runs and Ramon Santiago also went deep to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 6-4 win over Tampa Bay on Friday night, keeping the Rays from clinching their first division title for the second straight day.The Rays' magic number for wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays win AL East crown after BoSox lose]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rays-win-al-east-crown-after-bosox-lose.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield hit two home runs and Ramon Santiago also went deep to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 6-4 win over Tampa Bay on Friday night, keeping the Rays from clinching their first division title for the second straight day.The Rays' magic number for wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top sleepers for 2009: Shealy, Span top list]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/top-sleepers-for-2009-shealy-span-top-list.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If there's ever one thing a fantasy owner is looking for, it's a bargain.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Polanco leaves game after leg injury]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-polanco-leaves-game-after-leg-injury.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers second baseman Placido Polanco left Friday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning after spraining his ankle sliding into home.Polanco scored from first on Magglio Ordonez's two-run double. He rolled over and writhed in pain aft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ilitch had hunch about Tigers' slow start]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/ilitch-had-hunch-about-tigers-slow-start.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Owner Mike Ilitch knew his Tigers were in trouble when center fielder and leadoff man Curtis Granderson broke his finger during spring training."Being in sports all my life, a lot of times, you start off with a little bit of a quirk. And he's our spark pl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[My picks for all the 2008 awards]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/my-picks-for-all-the-2008-awards.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The season's coming to an exciting close and Ken Rosenthal is here to tell you who deserves each of the big awards.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-975.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Placido Polanco (sore back) didn't play Sept. 25 SS Edgar Reneteria (sore pectoral muscle) didn't play Sept. 25, and he is unlikely to play Sept. 26. 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and hasn't played sinc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-976.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just looking at the box score it seems like a no-brainer: starting pitcher goes 7 2/3 innings and closer comes in to get a four-out save. Routine. There was a subtle influence at work Thursday in Detroit's 7-5 victory over Tampa Bay: a Tigers bullpen that]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-977.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Ramon Santiago was manager Jim Leyland's choice to lead off with slumping CF Curtis Granderson not starting against a left-hander. Santiago responded with a home run his first two times up and later cheered Leyland with a single up the middle. He's s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Tigers Preview 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rays-tigers-preview-978.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays waited 11 years to make the postseason so needing an extra game to clinch a division title doesn't seem to be such a big deal.The Rays try to wrap up first place in the AL East on Friday when they continue a four-game series against the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 7, Rays 5]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-7-rays-5.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir wanted to be at the center of the biggest celebration in Tampa Bay Rays history. His plans were derailed by two stunning homers from one of the most unlikely players.Ramon Santiago connected twice against the Rays ace, giving him nine homers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers hold off Rays, Tampa fails to clinch East]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-hold-off-rays-tampa-fails-to-clinch-east.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays' AL East title celebration was delayed by the Detroit Tigers.Scott Kazmir allowed four homers, two to Ramon Santiago, and the Rays lost to the Tigers 7-5 Thursday.Having already secured no worse than a wild-card berth, the Rays would ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resurgent Royals sweep Tigers  2008-09-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/resurgent-royals-sweep-tigers--981.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mitch Maier and the Kansas City Royals are trying to end the season on a high note. The Detroit Tigers just seem ready to finish it.Mitch Maier hit a bases-loaded triple in Kansas City's seven-run fifth inning and the Royals beat the slumping Tigers 10-4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-966.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Nate Robertson, under pressure to turn in a good performance for consideration as a 2009 starter, collapsed in the fifth inning Wednesday night when Kansas City scored seven times to chase him from the game. Robertson contributed to his own demise w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-967.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Miguel Cabrera (upper back tightness) left the Sept. 22 game. He played as the DH on Sept. 23, and he returned to first base Sept. 24. 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and hasn't played since. He isn't lik]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-968.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Todd Jones will formally announce his retirement Thursday morning at a press conference in Detroit. The Tigers have been missing him badly for two months. Jones has shoulder problems that can only be repaired by surgery, and at 40, he feels there's no ups]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Tigers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rays-tigers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It is a moment 11 years in the making, but it was still completely unexpected for the Tampa Bay Rays heading into the season.The Rays have their first chance to clinch their first division title on Thursday, when they begin a season-ending four-game serie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resurgent Royals sweep Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/resurgent-royals-sweep-tigers-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mitch Maier and the Kansas City Royals are trying to end the season on a high note. The Detroit Tigers just seem ready to finish it.Mitch Maier hit a bases-loaded triple in Kansas City's seven-run fifth inning and the Royals beat the slumping Tigers 10-4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers reliever Todd Jones announces retirement]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-reliever-todd-jones-announces-retirement.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers reliever Todd Jones is retiring, he announced in his own column in the Sporting News."So this is it," he wrote in the latest issue of the magazine. "If you're a Tigers fan, I'll never stress you out again. If you're not a Tigers fan, you'll never h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' closer Jones retires from baseball]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-closer-jones-retires-from-baseball.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers reliever Todd Jones is retiring, he announced in his own column in the Sporting News."So this is it," he wrote in the latest issue of the magazine. "If you're a Tigers fan, I'll never stress you out again. If you're not a Tigers fan, you'll never h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good, bad and ugly from 2008 season]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/good-bad-and-ugly-from-2008-season.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cliff Lee's triumph and Tom Glavine's demise land the hurlers on opposite sides of Tracy Ringolsby's Good, Bad and Ugly for 2008.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals send Tigers to Central cellar 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/royals-send-tigers-to-central-cellar-974.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers have completed a freefall to the bottom of the AL Central.Zack Greinke and Leo Nunez combined for a four-hitter to lift the Kansas City Royals to a 5-0 win over Detroit on Tuesday night.With the loss, the Tigers fell a percentage point]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-959.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Miguel Cabrera (upper back tightness) left the Sept. 22 game. He played as the DH on Sept. 23. 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and hasn't played since. He isn't likely to return this season. RHP Joel Zuma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-960.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Jim Leyland is putting his players, especially the pitchers, on notice for next year. "Everybody better step it up," he said. "They better do what they need to do this winter." Detroit's bullpen took an 8.81 ERA into Tuesday night, when it shaved]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-961.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Freddy Garcia had a mixed second start for Detroit on Tuesday night with six strikeouts in five innings but three home runs allowed that scored four runs. Garcia was mostly 87-89 mph with his fastball, but when he got it over the plate, it went out]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Tigers Preview 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/royals-tigers-preview-962.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last place wasn't what the Detroit Tigers expected this year, but that's where they now find themselves.The Tigers will try to escape the AL Central cellar on Wednesday night, and salvage the finale of their three-game series against the surging Kansas Ci]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals send Tigers to Central cellar]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/royals-send-tigers-to-central-cellar.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers have completed a freefall to the bottom of the AL Central.Zack Greinke and Leo Nunez combined for a four-hitter to lift the Kansas City Royals to a 5-0 win over Detroit on Tuesday night.With the loss, the Tigers fell a percentage point]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Leyland says he'll take his share of blame]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-leyland-says-he-ll-take-his-share-of-blame.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers manager Jim Leyland is giving a blunt review of his job performance."I stunk. With the year we've had, I stunk," he said before Tuesday night's game against Kansas City.Leyland said there's plenty of blame to go around, adding that he's not the "Lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals top Tigers in fight for last 2008-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/royals-top-tigers-in-fight-for-last-965.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Six months ago, the Detroit Tigers were expected to contend for their second World Series berth in three years.Instead, with less than a week to go in the regular season, they find themselves fighting the Kansas City Royals for last place in the AL Centra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-951.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Miguel Cabrera (upper back tightness) left the Sept. 22 game. 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and hasn't played since. He isn't likely to play again this season. RHP Joel Zumaya (sore right shoulder) went]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-952.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The implosion of the Detroit bullpen leaves the impression that wholesale changes will be made this winter. That's not necessarily the case. The lack of a reliable closer and a competent setup man has meant manager Jim Leyland has been forced to use pitch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-953.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Gary Sheffield, handed a four-game suspension Monday for his part in a Friday brawl in Cleveland, spent the weekend trying to get to his 500th career home run before the season ends. "I know I could've walked in two situations -- which I wasn't about]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Tigers Preview 2008-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/royals-tigers-preview-954.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nothing has gone right for the Detroit Tigers all season, and playing the surging Kansas City Royals as the year winds down isn't helping.The Tigers aim to avoid their fifth straight defeat on Tuesday when they continue a three-game series against the Roy]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals top Tigers in fight for last]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/royals-top-tigers-in-fight-for-last.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Six months ago, the Detroit Tigers were expected to contend for their second World Series berth in three years.Instead, with less than a week to go in the regular season, they find themselves fighting the Kansas City Royals for last place in the AL Centra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Cabrera leaves with back tightness]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-cabrera-leaves-with-back-tightness.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera left the game against Kansas City on Monday night because of a back problem.Cabrera, who was replaced in the top of the third inning by Jeff Larish, was described as having "upper back tightness" by a team spokesman. Ca]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carmona, Sheffield, 2 others suspended for brawl]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/carmona-sheffield-2-others-suspended-for-brawl.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cleveland pitcher Fausto Carmona was suspended six games and Detroit slugger Gary Sheffield was penalized four games Monday for their brawl last week.Indians catcher Victor Martinez and infielder Asdrubal Cabrera were suspended three games each and fined]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheffield, Carmona, 2 others suspended for brawl]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/sheffield-carmona-2-others-suspended-for-brawl.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cleveland pitcher Fausto Carmona was suspended six games and Detroit slugger Gary Sheffield was penalized four games Monday for their brawl last week.Indians catcher Victor Martinez and infielder Asdrubal Cabrera were suspended three games each and fined]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-945.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and hasn't played since. He isn't likely to play again this season. RHP Joel Zumaya (sore right shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 13 after it was determined that]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-946.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It may be tough to pay left-hander Dontrelle Willis next year, but it could be even tougher to pitch him, based off what he showed in his second September start. Willis had no problem with left-handed batters Sunday at Cleveland -- making them go 0-for-4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-947.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Dontrelle Willis took a step back in his comeback Sunday with a six-walk performance at Cleveland in which he was unable to pitch past the second inning. Willis was very effective against the two left-handers the Indians had in the lineup (0-for-4,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Tigers Preview 2008-09-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/royals-tigers-preview-948.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Going into this season, the Detroit Tigers had high hopes of playing deep into October.Instead, they're stumbling toward the finish line - and perhaps last place in the AL Central.The Tigers will hope to avoid that fate during a three-game series against]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians make it six straight wins]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-make-it-six-straight-wins.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cliff Lee stood on the dugout's top step and tipped his cap to the adoring home crowd. He was a little late - like almost everything else about the Cleveland Indians this season.Ryan Garko went 4-for-4 with five RBIs, rookie Scott Lewis won his third stra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choo stays hot for Indians 2008-09-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/choo-stays-hot-for-indians-950.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the exception of the boos that rained down on Gary Sheffield, all was quiet at Progressive Field on Saturday night.While Sheffield was the center of attention one night after his role in a bench-clearing brawl, both teams stuck to baseball.There was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Indians Preview 2008-09-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-indians-preview-939.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Lewis gives the Cleveland Indians some hope for the future. That's what the Detroit Tigers thought they were getting in Dontrelle Willis.Lewis, who has not allowed a run in his first two major league starts, matches up against Willis as the Indians]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choo stays hot for Indians]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/choo-stays-hot-for-indians.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the exception of the boos that rained down on Gary Sheffield, all was quiet at Progressive Field on Saturday night.While Sheffield was the center of attention one night after his role in a bench-clearing brawl, both teams stuck to baseball.There was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheffield still angry at Indians after brawl]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/sheffield-still-angry-at-indians-after-brawl.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield was still angry a day after he was involved in a brawl with the Cleveland Indians.The Detroit Tigers designated hitter was hit by a pitch from Fausto Carmona in the seventh inning Friday night, an incident that led to a bench-clearing brawl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-942.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Todd Jones got booed off the mound in his final appearance for Detroit this season. His 18 saves in 21 chances look pretty good to the Tigers right now. Since Jones' season, and probably career, ended in August with a sore right shoulder, the Detroit bull]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-943.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Armando Galarraga, probably helped by extra rest, rebounded from two straight poor starts Friday night and allowed Cleveland just two runs on four hits and no walks. He gave up a pair of solo home runs but that was all as his fastball had a little m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-944.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and didn't play Aug. 26-Sept. 19. He isn't likely to play again this season. SS Edgar Renteria (soreness in chest muscle) didn't play Sept. 15-16, but he returned Sept. 17. RH]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Indians Preview 2008-09-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-indians-preview-931.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians don't have playoff aspirations but it appears the rivalry between the division rivals hasn't cooled off.They continue a three-game series on Saturday after four players were ejected in the opener.The Indians (76-77]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 6, Tigers 5]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-6-tigers-5.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield was still plenty angry - though much more in control after the Detroit Tigers endured a ninth-inning loss.Sheffield was one of two players from both teams ejected during a seventh-inning brawl before Jamey Carroll hit a game-winning single]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 5, Indians 5(8)]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-5-indians-5-8-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield and Fausto Carmona exchanged punches on the infield during a bench-clearing brawl Friday night between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians.In the top of the seventh inning, Carmona gave up a two-run homer to Detroit's Miguel Cabrera. O]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Leyland starts serving suspension]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-leyland-starts-serving-suspension.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland was with the team Friday night, just not in the dugout, as he began serving a three-game suspension."I'll be on the field until game time, then totally out of sight," Leyland said before the Tigers started a three-game s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-935.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and didn't play Aug. 26-Sept. 17. He hopes to play Sept. 19. SS Edgar Renteria (soreness in chest muscle) didn't play Sept. 15-16, but he returned Sept. 17. RHP Joel Zumaya (s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-936.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Jim Leyland will be watching his Tigers play at Cleveland from the stands or press box this weekend after getting served with a three-game suspension by Major League Baseball for arguments with umpires Monday and Tuesday at Texas. The announceme]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-937.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Matt Joyce, infielder Jeff Larish and catcher Dusty Ryan can partially offset so-so minor league batting averages by what they do with Detroit this month. "I'm just trying to see if they have the capability of making adjustments and trying to p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Leyland suspended 3 games 2008-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-leyland-suspended-3-games-938.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland has been suspended for three games.Major League Baseball announced the suspension Thursday, citing "inappropriate conduct" by Leyland during Monday and Tuesday road games against the Texas Rangers.Leyland was ejected in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-925.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and didn't play Aug. 26-Sept. 17. He hopes to play Sept. 19. SS Edgar Renteria (soreness in chest muscle) didn't play Sept. 15-16, but he returned Sept. 17. RHP Joel Zumaya (s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-926.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Jim Leyland will be watching his Tigers play at Cleveland from the stands or press box this weekend after getting served with a three-game suspension by Major League Baseball for arguments with umpires Monday and Tuesday at Texas. The announceme]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-927.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Matt Joyce, infielder Jeff Larish and catcher Dusty Ryan can partially offset so-so minor league batting averages by what they do with Detroit this month. "I'm just trying to see if they have the capability of making adjustments and trying to p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Leyland suspended 3 games]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-leyland-suspended-3-games.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland has been suspended for three games.Major League Baseball announced the suspension Thursday, citing "inappropriate conduct" by Leyland during Monday and Tuesday road games against the Texas Rangers.Leyland was ejected in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Indians Preview 2008-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-indians-preview-929.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a lost season for the Detroit Tigers, the primary suspense remaining may be whether Magglio Ordonez can win his second consecutive AL batting title.Ordonez looks to continue his late-season surge in pursuit of that goal Friday, when the Tigers visit th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garcia wins '08 debut, Tigers snap slide 2008-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/garcia-wins-08-debut-tigers-snap-slide-930.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Freddy Garcia pitched five innings to win in his first game since June 2007 and the Detroit Tigers scored nine runs in the fifth inning to beat Texas 17-4 Wednesday night and snap a six-game losing streak.Garcia (1-0) allowed an unearned run and two hits.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-918.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Freddy Garcia turned in a solid five-inning start, allowing one run on two hits and retiring the last nine batters he faced. Garcia threw 59 pitches and touched 90 mph with his fastball, although it generally was in the 87-88 range. He struck out th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-919.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and didn't play Aug. 26-Sept. 17. He hopes to play on Sept. 19. SS Edgar Renteria (soreness in chest muscle) didn't play Sept. 15-16, but he returned on Sept. 17. RHP Joel Zum]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-920.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It would appear, off one start, that Freddy Garcia will help someone in 2009. Garcia retired the last nine batters he faced Wednesday night in a five-inning performance that earned him his first major league victory since 2007. He won just one game that y]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 17, Rangers 4]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-17-rangers-4.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite not having thrown a pitch off a big league mound in over 15 months, Detroit right-hander Freddy Garcia looked right at home Wednesday night."It was like riding a bike for him," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said. "It was a thing of beauty. He was cal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garcia wins '08 debut, Tigers snap slide]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/garcia-wins-08-debut-tigers-snap-slide.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Freddy Garcia pitched five innings to win in his first game since June 2007 and the Detroit Tigers scored nine runs in the fifth inning to beat Texas 17-4 Wednesday night and snap a six-game losing streak.Garcia (1-0) allowed an unearned run and two hits.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 Detroit Tigers Schedule]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/2009-detroit-tigers-schedule.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[April 6 at TorontoApril 7 at TorontoApril 8 at TorontoApril 9 at TorontoApril 10 TexasApril 11 TexasApril 12 TexasApril 13 Chicago White SoxApril 14 Chicago White SoxApril 15 Chicago White SoxApril 17 at SeattleApril 18 at SeattleApril 19 at SeattleApril]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers rally in ninth vs. Tigers 2008-09-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rangers-rally-in-ninth-vs-tigers-924.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit manager Jim Leyland leaned over the railing, pointing his finger down the tunnel and shouting at the umpires while they left the field.Leyland was already furious before the Tigers blew a two-run lead in the ninth against Texas to lose their sixth]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-912.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zach Miner might not fit the Detroit mold, but he might fit in the rotation. Manager Jim Leyland hasn't endorsed Miner the same way he has Armando Galarraga in talking about the Tigers' 2009 rotation. Galarraga is penciled in; Miner isn't. But Miner keeps]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-913.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Miguel Cabrera is still lurking on the fringes of the league RBI race. Cabrera rammed a single to left in the first inning to drive in his 118th run of the season. Minnesota's Justin Morneau (126) and Texas' Josh Hamilton (124) are the only two AL pl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-914.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Edgar Renteria (soreness in chest muscle) didn't play Sept. 15-16. He might miss another game or two. 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and didn't play Aug. 26-Sept. 15. RHP Joel Zumaya (sore right shoulder]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Rangers Preview 2008-09-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-rangers-preview-915.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Once considered one of baseball's most durable pitchers, Freddy Garcia is just happy to be back in the big leagues.Garcia will make his debut for the Detroit Tigers in his first start in over a year in Wednesday's finale of a three-game set against the Te]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers rally in ninth vs. Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rangers-rally-in-ninth-vs-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit manager Jim Leyland leaned over the railing, pointing his finger down the tunnel and shouting at the umpires while they left the field.Leyland was already furious before the Tigers blew a two-run lead in the ninth against Texas to lose their sixth]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plenty at stake in final two weeks]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/plenty-at-stake-in-final-two-weeks.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you throw out the AL West, MLB has some good races on its hands. Dayn Perry breaks down what should be a chaotic finish.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-904.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Kenny Rogers, 1-8 with a 9.00 ERA since July 28, may have thrown his last pitch with Detroit, if not in the Majors. manager Jim Leyland met with Rogers following Sunday's game and told him he won't pitch again. "We're not going to pitch Kenny any mo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-905.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and didn't play Aug. 26-Sept. 15. RHP Joel Zumaya (stress fracture in right shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 13 after it was determined that scar tissue in his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-906.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The reasons why Detroit has never been a factor in the division title race were on full display Monday night. The two chief deficiencies have been starting pitching and relief pitching. Dontrelle Willis made his first start since June 9 and was so-so, alt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Rangers Preview 2008-09-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-rangers-preview-907.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield has never had a three-homer game in his career. If he has one Tuesday night, he will join an elite list.Sheffield continues his pursuit of joining the 500-homer club on Tuesday night when the Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers continue their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas' Teagarden tees off on Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/texas-teagarden-tees-off-on-tigers-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie Taylor Teagarden is supposed to be more of a defensive catcher. However, it's the power he's displayed during his brief stay in the majors that has the Texas Rangers fired up about his future.Teagarden hit his first career grand slam and had a care]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Rogers shut down for rest of season]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-rogers-shut-down-for-rest-of-season.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit left-hander Kenny Rogers won't pitch again this season, Tigers manager Jim Leyland said on Monday.Rogers is a free agent at the end of the season and the Tigers are unlikely to re-sign the 43-year-old veteran of 20 major league seasons."We're not]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Rogers won't pitch again in '08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-rogers-won-t-pitch-again-in-08.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit left-hander Kenny Rogers won't pitch again this season, Tigers manager Jim Leyland said on Monday.Rogers is a free agent at the end of the season and the Tigers are unlikely to re-sign the 43-year-old veteran of 20 major league seasons."We're not]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wise slam saves strong Sunday for Sox  2008-09-15]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/wise-slam-saves-strong-sunday-for-sox--911.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just as a sweet sweep appeared to be slipping away, DeWayne Wise picked the perfect moment to hit his first grand slam.He hit a pinch-hit shot in the eighth inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 11-7 to complete a doubleheader sweep aft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-15]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-896.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and didn't play Aug. 26-Sept. 14. RHP Joel Zumaya (stress fracture in right shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 13 after it was determined that scar tissue in his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-15]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-897.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The search for next year's pitching rotation begins Monday night in Texas. Detroit will give lefty Dontrelle Willis his first start in the majors since June 9 when he faces the Rangers. The Tigers aren't expecting much, but they would like to see some pro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-15]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-898.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander should take something positive away from Sunday's effort at Chicago, even though he tired at the end. Verlander dialed down his fastball and got better late life and was more effective than he has been in recent starts. His fastball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Rangers Preview 2008-09-15]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-rangers-preview-899.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dontrelle Willis is likely pitching for his future with the Detroit Tigers.The veteran is scheduled to make his first start in three months as the Tigers open a three-game road set with the Texas Rangers on Monday night.This will be just the fifth start o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wise slam saves strong Sunday for Sox]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/wise-slam-saves-strong-sunday-for-sox-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just as a sweet sweep appeared to be slipping away, DeWayne Wise picked the perfect moment to hit his first grand slam.He hit a pinch-hit shot in the eighth inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 11-7 to complete a doubleheader sweep aft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChiSox retake sole AL Central lead]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/chisox-retake-sole-al-central-lead-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Javier Vazquez took a shutout into the eighth, Alexei Ramirez homered and the Chicago White Sox hung on to beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 in the first game of a doubleheader on a soggy Sunday after two days of rainouts.Vazquez (12-13) delivered one of his be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-White Sox rained out again 2008-09-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-white-sox-rained-out-again-902.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The White Sox have that been-there/done-that feeling. And it might not be going away any time soon.The AL Central leaders were rained out for the third time in a week Saturday when their doubleheader with the Detroit Tigers was postponed - the second wash]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yost on hot seat if Brewers miss playoffs 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/yost-on-hot-seat-if-brewers-miss-playoffs-903.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Brewers miss the playoffs, manager Ned Yost will be as good as gone. Ken Rosenthal comes clean on all the latest MLB dirt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-White Sox Preview 2008-09-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-white-sox-preview-890.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The weather in Chicago this weekend has been so poor, the best remaining chance for the White Sox and Detroit Tigers to salvage their series is to play through the remnants of a hurricane.The White Sox and Tigers hope the rain stops long enough for them t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-White Sox rained out again]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-white-sox-rained-out-again.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The White Sox have that been-there/done-that feeling. And it might not be going away any time soon.The AL Central leaders were rained out for the third time in a week Saturday when their doubleheader with the Detroit Tigers was postponed - the second wash]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-892.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Joel Zumaya (stress fracture in right shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 13 after it was determined that scar tissue in his shoulder was breaking up. He threw Aug. 26 on flat ground. Pitching coach Chuck Hernandez was hopin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-893.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The latest setback in the career of Joel Zumaya will have the Tigers questioning just how much they can count on the hard-throwing reliever in 2009. Zumaya was revealed to have a stress fracture in his right shoulder, the club announced Friday, and will r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-894.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joel Zumaya has a stress fracture in his right shoulder, the Tigers disclosed Friday, and has been ordered not to touch a baseball for 6-to-8 weeks. He woke up Thursday with shoulder discomfort and was sent to team physician Dr. Stephen Lamos, who d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yost on hot seat if Brewers miss playoffs 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/yost-on-hot-seat-if-brewers-miss-playoffs-895.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Brewers miss the playoffs, manager Ned Yost will be as good as gone. Ken Rosenthal comes clean on all the latest MLB dirt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-882.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Joel Zumaya (stress fracture in right shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 13 after it was determined that scar tissue in his shoulder was breaking up. He threw Aug. 26 on flat ground. Pitching coach Chuck Hernandez was hopin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-883.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The latest setback in the career of Joel Zumaya will have the Tigers questioning just how much they can count on the hard-throwing reliever in 2009. Zumaya was revealed to have a stress fracture in his right shoulder, the club announced Friday, and will r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-884.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joel Zumaya has a stress fracture in his right shoulder, the Tigers disclosed Friday, and has been ordered not to touch a baseball for 6-to-8 weeks. He woke up Thursday with shoulder discomfort and was sent to team physician Dr. Stephen Lamos, who d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-White Sox Preview 2008-09-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-white-sox-preview-885.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the second time in a week, rainy conditions have forced the Chicago White Sox to play twice in one day. They're just hoping this twinbill provides them with more positive results.The White Sox look for the weather to cooperate on Saturday when they fa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-White Sox postponed]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-white-sox-postponed.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's an unexpected obstacle for the Chicago White Sox in a pennant race. Two doubleheaders in the same week.They will be forced to play their second twinbill in five days Saturday because Friday night's game against Detroit was postponed by rain. It wil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zumaya suffering from shoulder fracture]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/zumaya-suffering-from-shoulder-fracture.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers reliever Joel Zumaya has a stress fracture in a bone at the front of his right shoulder and will be shut down from baseball activities for six to eight weeks.The hard-throwing right-hander, who is on the disabled list, will be evaluated at]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yost on hot seat if Brewers miss playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/yost-on-hot-seat-if-brewers-miss-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Brewers miss the playoffs, manager Ned Yost will be as good as gone. Ken Rosenthal comes clean on all the latest MLB dirt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gallagher, A's shut down Tigers 2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/gallagher-a-s-shut-down-tigers-889.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sean Gallagher wasn't sure what to expect in his first start after coming off the disabled list.He ended up with one of the odder pitching lines of his short career.Gallagher walked six in four hitless innings, Ryan Sweeney and Jack Cust hit back-to-back]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-875.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander will face a Chicago White Sox team Friday that is one of two AL Central squads that beats him up regularly. "We've got to get over that hump with him," manager Jim Leyland said. "Our ace has got to beat teams in this division. And t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-876.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Magglio Ordonez (stiff back) was out of the starting lineup Sept. 10, but he appeared as a pinch hitter. LHP Kenny Rogers (sore hip) missed his Sept. 9 start. 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and didn't pl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-877.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Jim Leyland doesn't know how his bullpen will look next year, but he does know that too many games crop up where he doesn't like what he sees. "It's a little unstable right now, let me put it that way," Leyland said of his 2009 bullpen. "The reaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-White Sox Preview 2008-09-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-white-sox-preview-878.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Chicago White Sox have watched one of their toughest opponents this season leave town, they'll welcome one that hasn't been quite as successful at U.S. Cellular Field.The White Sox look to beat the Detroit Tigers for the fifth time in seven trie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gallagher, A's shut down Tigers 2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/gallagher-a-s-shut-down-tigers-879.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sean Gallagher wasn't sure what to expect in his first start after coming off the disabled list.He ended up with one of the odder pitching lines of his short career.Gallagher walked six in four hitless innings, Ryan Sweeney and Jack Cust hit back-to-back]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davis paces A's surge past Tigers  2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/davis-paces-a-s-surge-past-tigers--880.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Emil Brown's sacrifice fly capped Oakland's two-run eighth inning that gave the Athletics a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.Rajai Davis had two triples for Oakland, which has won three of four.Edgar Renteria drove in both runs for Det]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers win shootout against A's 2008-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-win-shootout-against-a-s-881.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield still needs four home to reach 500. In the meantime, he provided a milestone for Major League Baseball.His second home run of the night was the 250,000th in major league history and the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland Athletics 14-8.Sheffie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-869.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: OF Magglio Ordonez (stiff back) was out of the starting lineup Sept. 10, but he appeared as a pinch hitter. LHP Kenny Rogers (sore hip) missed his Sept. 9 start. 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and didn't pl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-870.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The remainder of the season may be a bore for Tigers fans, but it holds plenty of intrigue for manager Jim Leyland. "It's going to be interesting for me because, you know, we've got to find out some things," Leyland said. "We've got to find out about Dont]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-871.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Magglio Ordonez was held out of the starting lineup Wednesday due to a stiff back. He pinch-hit in the ninth inning Wednesday and hit a long flyball to center that was caught and turned into a game-ending double play. His 13-game hitting streak ended]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gallagher, A's shut down Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/gallagher-a-s-shut-down-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sean Gallagher wasn't sure what to expect in his first start after coming off the disabled list.He ended up with one of the odder pitching lines of his short career.Gallagher walked six in four hitless innings, Ryan Sweeney and Jack Cust hit back-to-back]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davis paces A's surge past Tigers  2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/davis-paces-a-s-surge-past-tigers--873.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Emil Brown's sacrifice fly capped Oakland's two-run eighth inning that gave the Athletics a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.Rajai Davis had two triples for Oakland, which has won three of four.Edgar Renteria drove in both runs for Det]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers win shootout against A's 2008-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-win-shootout-against-a-s-874.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield still needs four home to reach 500. In the meantime, he provided a milestone for Major League Baseball.His second home run of the night was the 250,000th in major league history and the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland Athletics 14-8.Sheffie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-861.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Kenny Rogers (sore hip) missed his Sept. 9 start. 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and didn't play Aug. 26-Sept. 9. RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. He]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-862.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bobby Seay and Fernando Rodney didn't win any bonus points Tuesday night from their manager. Seay was brought in to begin the eighth inning after Nate Robertson had done a nice recovery job on his career with seven innings of sharp pitching, handing the b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-863.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Dontrelle Willis will make his first start since June 9 next Monday night when he opens at Texas against the Rangers. Manager Jim Leyland said Willis, who worked a simulated game Monday, will also make another start at some point. The Tigers have sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics-Tigers Preview 2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/athletics-tigers-preview-864.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a very disappointing season for the Detroit Tigers, Armando Galarraga has been a very pleasant surprise.Galarraga tries to win for the first time in four starts Wednesday as Detroit closes a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics.Since winning]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics 3, Tigers 2 2008-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/athletics-3-tigers-2-865.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Doing the little things added up to another win for the Oakland Athletics.Emil Brown's sacrifice fly capped Oakland's two-run eighth inning that gave the Athletics a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.Rajai Davis had two triples for Oakl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Willis, Garcia will both start next week]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/willis-garcia-will-both-start-next-week.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dontrelle Willis and Freddy Garcia will get starts for the Detroit Tigers next week.After spending most of the season at Class A Lakeland working on his control, Willis will start at the Texas Rangers next Monday night.Willis was acquired from the Florida]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davis paces A's surge past Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/davis-paces-a-s-surge-past-tigers-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Emil Brown's sacrifice fly capped Oakland's two-run eighth inning that gave the Athletics a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.Rajai Davis had two triples for Oakland, which has won three of four.Edgar Renteria drove in both runs for Det]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers win shootout against A's 2008-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-win-shootout-against-a-s-868.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield still needs four home to reach 500. In the meantime, he provided a milestone for Major League Baseball.His second home run of the night was the 250,000th in major league history and the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland Athletics 14-8.Sheffie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-855.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Magglio Ordonez is now a genuine threat to win his second consecutive A.L. batting title. Ordonez went 3-for-3 with two walks Monday night to lift his average to .323, only five points from the leader. He's on a 13-game hitting streak and he's taking]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-856.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Kenny Rogers (sore hip) will miss his Sept. 9 start. 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and didn't play Aug. 26-Sept. 8. RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-857.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers are trying to figure out what to do with right-hander Freddy Garcia. There's some urgency because the veteran is still on a minor league contract, a deal that runs out at the end of the season, allowing him to become a free agent. Garcia threw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics-Tigers Preview 2008-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/athletics-tigers-preview-858.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a difficult season for the Detroit Tigers, Gary Sheffield has a chance to reach an impressive career milestone.Sheffield and the Tigers continue a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday as Detroit tries to even the season series bet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 14, Athletics 8]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-14-athletics-8.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield still needs four home runs to reach 500. In the meantime, he provided a milestone for Major League Baseball.His second home run of the night was the 250,000th in major league history and the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland Athletics 14-8.Sh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers win shootout against A's]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-win-shootout-against-a-s.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield still needs four home to reach 500. In the meantime, he provided a milestone for Major League Baseball.His second home run of the night was the 250,000th in major league history and the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland Athletics 14-8.Sheffie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-848.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Kenny Rogers (sore hip) will miss his Sept. 9 start. 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and didn't play Aug. 26-Sept. 7. RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-849.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's too late, but Detroit's bullpen is finally starting to set up. Closer Fernando Rodney has helped settle things down at the back end by converting his last nine save chances dating back to Aug. 5. Some haven't been pretty, but they've still been saves]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-850.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Dusty Ryan put up a nice week of firsts -- first major league game, first start and first hit (a home run). Ryan became the eighth Tiger to make his major league debut when he caught the ninth inning Thursday and struck out in the bottom half of the i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics-Tigers Preview 2008-09-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/athletics-tigers-preview-851.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oakland Athletics have endured some extraordinary schedule changes through the first two cities of their current road trip, but they seem to be arriving in Detroit heading in the right direction.After a rare Sunday off, the A's look to win three strai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 7, Twins 5]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-7-twins-5.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins are starting to wilt in the heat of the pennant race.Minnesota got another mediocre outing from its starting pitcher, the bullpen failed to get a key out, and the timely hits were again absent in a 7-5 loss to Detroit on Sunday.Miguel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger homers keep Twins at bay]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tiger-homers-keep-twins-at-bay.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cabrera, Magglio Ordonez and Dusty Ryan homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 on Sunday.Ryan, a rookie catcher, hit a two-run homer in his first major league start. Chris Lambert earned his first career win and the Tigers won]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers play long ball vs. Twins 2008-09-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-play-long-ball-vs-twins-854.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Curtis Granderson and Magglio Ordonez each hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers battered Minnesota's struggling bullpen to rally for a 6-4 win over the Twins on Saturday.After relievers took six of the nine losses on their 14-ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Twins Preview 2008-09-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-twins-preview-842.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An ineffective bullpen is hindering the Minnesota Twins' push toward first place in the AL Central.After blowing another late lead, the Twins look to avoid falling further behind in the division as they conclude their season series with the Detroit Tigers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 6, Twins 4]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-6-twins-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Asked about the secret behind this year's surprising success, the young Minnesota Twins have often praised their short memories following disappointing defeats.With 20 games left in the season, the bad stuff is becoming harder to block out.Curtis Granders]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers play long ball vs. Twins]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-play-long-ball-vs-twins.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Curtis Granderson and Magglio Ordonez each hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers battered Minnesota's struggling bullpen to rally for a 6-4 win over the Twins on Saturday.After relievers took six of the nine losses on their 14-ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-845.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Armando Galarraga has big trouble with Minnesota. The Twins apparently got in his head again Friday night when he pitched too carefully to the first four batters he faced, walking three of them. He escaped with just one run scoring on a sacrifice fl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-846.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: DH Gary Sheffield (sore right shoulder) didn't play Sept. 4. He returned Sept. 5. 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and didn't play Aug. 26-Sept. 5. He is unlikely to return before Sept. 8. RHP Todd Jones (rig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-847.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit lost to Minnesota on Friday night, dropping the Tigers to 25-36 against AL Central opponents. "It's not good," manager Jim Leyland said of his Tigers' record against the teams it plays most. "That's something I want to work on in spring training.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Twins Preview 2008-09-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-twins-preview-836.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a lengthy road trip, the Minnesota Twins picked up where they left off at the Metrodome before their long absence while continuing their domination of the Detroit Tigers there.The Twins and Tigers continue a three-game series on Saturday, as Minneso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins snap out of funk against Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/twins-snap-out-of-funk-against-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA["Cruddy."That's how Minnesota pitching coach Rick Anderson described Francisco Liriano's warmup before Friday night's game against Detroit.But it was a good omen, he added."You warm up cruddy, and it makes you focus a little more," Anderson said after wat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[You want politics? Just look at NL MVP race]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/you-want-politics-just-look-at-nl-mvp-race.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You want to get into a real political debate? Try figuring out which of the candidates for NL MVP deserves to win, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-839.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Dusty Ryan worked the ninth inning against the Angels, becoming the eighth Detroit player to make his major league debut this season. Ryan is scheduled to start Sunday after emerging as a catching prospect this season. He had 17 home runs and 63 RBIs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-840.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: DH Gary Sheffield (sore right shoulder) didn't play Sept. 4. He is expected to return Sept. 5. 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and didn't play Aug. 26-Sept. 4. He is unlikely to return before Sept. 8. RHP To]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-841.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Soon the speculation will start on left-hander Kenny Rogers, if it hasn't already. Rogers, 43, has been roughed up since the All-Star break, and Thursday marked his shortest start of the season when he had to come out in the third inning after the first f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-830.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Dusty Ryan worked the ninth inning against the Angels, becoming the eighth Detroit player to make his major league debut this season. Ryan is scheduled to start Sunday after emerging as a catching prospect this season. He had 17 home runs and 63 RBIs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-831.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: DH Gary Sheffield (sore right shoulder) didn't play Sept. 4. He is expected to return Sept. 5. 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and didn't play Aug. 26-Sept. 4. He is unlikely to return before Sept. 8. RHP To]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-832.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Soon the speculation will start on left-hander Kenny Rogers, if it hasn't already. Rogers, 43, has been roughed up since the All-Star break, and Thursday marked his shortest start of the season when he had to come out in the third inning after the first f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Twins Preview 2008-09-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-twins-preview-833.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Getting swept by a team likely to miss the playoffs isn't what the Minnesota Twins needed in their quest for an AL Central title.They'll try to avoid losing a fourth consecutive game, and possibly falling further back in the division race Friday night whe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santana helps Angels rout Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/santana-helps-angels-rout-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Angels showed the Detroit Tigers what playoff teams look like.Torii Hunter homered to back Ervin Santana, and the Angels beat the Tigers 7-1 Thursday to cut their magic number to six for clinching their fourth AL West title in five seasons]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[For one night, Tigers offense roars 2008-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/for-one-night-tigers-offense-roars-835.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Placido Polanco had three hits and drove in three runs to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 9-6 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.Mike Hessman homered for Detroit, which won for only the third time in 10 games.Mark Teixeira hit a home run for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-824.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and didn't play Aug. 26-Sept. 3. He is unlikely to return before Sept. 8. RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. He was activated]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-825.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fernando Rodney is proving every bit a worthy successor to Todd Jones as a "roller coaster" closer for the Tigers. Like the injured Jones before him, Rodney seemingly doesn't know how to make a save look easy. Tuesday night wasn't a save opportunity, but]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-826.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Gary Sheffield made his major league debut 20 years ago Wednesday at Tiger Stadium. Sheffield was brought up as a teenager by the Milwaukee Brewers to play shortstop when Dave Sveum got hurt. Sheffield marked the anniversary with an RBI single in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels-Tigers Preview 2008-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/angels-tigers-preview-827.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Already with one of the best pitching staffs in the American League, the Los Angeles Angels should be even better now that Ervin Santana is looking like an ace.The right-hander looks for his fourth consecutive winning decision Thursday night as the Angels]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 9, Angels 6]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-9-angels-6.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers had only two wins in their last nine games. They had to come from behind twice against the Los Angeles Angels to make it three out of 10.Placido Polanco had three hits and drove in three runs and Mike Hessman added a two-run homer to li]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[For one night, Tigers offense roars]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/for-one-night-tigers-offense-roars.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Placido Polanco had three hits and drove in three runs to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 9-6 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.Mike Hessman homered for Detroit, which won for only the third time in 10 games.Mark Teixeira hit a home run for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels-Tigers Preview 2008-09-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/angels-tigers-preview-817.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:15:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Angels' magic number continues to dwindle, and the Detroit Tigers don't appear to be in any position to stand in their way.Continuing their run at a second straight AL West title, the Angels look to hand the Tigers their third straight los]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels honing hit and run skills]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/angels-honing-hit-and-run-skills-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:15:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chone Figgins helped the Angels overcome Miguel Cabrera's home run with a little small ball.Figgins walked, stole a base and eventually scored on Mark Teixeira's ninth-inning sacrifice fly to give the Los Angeles Angels a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tige]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-819.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:15:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Gary Sheffield has been struggling again but he still knows what to do with a meaty fastball. Sheffield parked a 91 mph from RHP Sidney Ponson fastball over the left field fence leading off the second inning Monday. It was his 494th home run and put]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-820.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:15:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and didn't play Aug. 26-Sept. 1. He probably will miss a few more games. OF Matt Joyce (flu) sat out the Aug. 29 game. RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-821.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:15:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander is going to have a lot of thinking to do this winter. The nominal ace of the Detroit staff has pitched like anything but this season. His shortest career outing -- 1 2/3 innings in which he gave up seven hits, two walks and a sacrifice fl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These battles go beyond the standings]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/these-battles-go-beyond-the-standings.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:15:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yes, the M's are bad. But they have something to fight for. In fact, Dugout Central says there are lots of obscure battles to follow.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks down Tigers in battle of payroll 2008-09-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/yanks-down-tigers-in-battle-of-payroll-823.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:15:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What could have been a September showdown between the teams with the two biggest payrolls in baseball instead had very little impact on the pennant races.Thanks to a guy known as "Pudge," it wasn't devoid of emotion.Alex Rodriguez sparked a scoring barrag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-812.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Gary Sheffield has been struggling again but he still knows what to do with a meaty fastball. Sheffield parked a 91 mph from RHP Sidney Ponson fastball over the left field fence leading off the second inning Monday. It was his 494th home run and put]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-813.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and didn't play Aug. 26-Sept. 1. He probably will miss a few more games. OF Matt Joyce (flu) sat out the Aug. 29 game. RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-814.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander is going to have a lot of thinking to do this winter. The nominal ace of the Detroit staff has pitched like anything but this season. His shortest career outing -- 1 2/3 innings in which he gave up seven hits, two walks and a sacrifice fl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels-Tigers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/angels-tigers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are no concerns about the Los Angeles Angels' status for the postseason, with their magic number to clinch the AL West already in single digits to start September.There may, however, be some worries about left-hander Joe Saunders' struggles, somethi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks down Tigers in battle of payroll]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/yanks-down-tigers-in-battle-of-payroll.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What could have been a September showdown between the teams with the two biggest payrolls in baseball instead had very little impact on the pennant races.Thanks to a guy known as "Pudge," it wasn't devoid of emotion.Alex Rodriguez sparked a scoring barrag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-09-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-806.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and didn't play Aug. 26-31. He probably will miss a few more games. OF Matt Joyce (flu) sat out the Aug. 29 game. RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-09-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-807.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sometimes it's as interesting to see who isn't called up in September as it is to note who is. Detroit announced its call-ups on Sunday and missing from the list were three names of players who had been with the team earlier in the season -- Michael Holli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-09-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-808.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Miguel Cabrera showed Sunday just why he's so valuable to Detroit and why the Tigers gave him that big contract in the spring. Cabrera drilled a two-run home run -- to the opposite field -- in the sixth and followed with a tie-breaking two-run double]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Tigers Preview 2008-08-31]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/yankees-tigers-preview-809.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Yankees are running out of time to make a run at their 14th consecutive playoff berth. A 10-game road trip may be their last opportunity.The struggling Yankees begin that trip and look to start September on a strong note Monday when they make]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabrera's 29th HR helps Tigers down K.C.]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/cabrera-s-29th-hr-helps-tigers-down-k-c-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cabrera single-handedly beat the Royals.Cabrera homered and drove in all four runs in the Detroit Tigers' 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.Cabrera broke a 2-2 tie with a bases-loaded double in the eighth to help the Tigers take two-of-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM turnover will reach epic proportions this offseason 2008-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/gm-turnover-will-reach-epic-proportions-this-offseason-811.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Cashman has built for the Yanks' future, but will he be around to see it? Ken Rosenthal examines a spinning GM carousel.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Tigers Preview 2008-08-31]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/royals-tigers-preview-800.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Royals opened August with a big offensive outburst. Now they are trying to close the month with one as well.The Royals, coming off their second-highest scoring game of the season, complete a three-game series with the Detroit Tigers on Sun]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 13, Tigers 3]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/royals-13-tigers-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Billy Butler supplied the pop Kansas City was sorely missing, and the rest of the Royals woke up, too.Butler drove in four runs in his first career multi-homer game and the Kansas City Royals had 17 hits in a 13-3 rout of the Detroit Tigers on Saturday ni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-802.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit is mulling over whether to add right-hander Freddy Garcia to its 40-man roster when it is able to do so on Monday. It would seem to be a no-brainer -- add him -- but the Tigers are tap-dancing around their intentions. "We have not made a final dec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-803.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Zach Miner turned in another successful outing against Kansas City, allowing the Royals only a solo home run in the second inning in his six innings of work. Miner now has given up just the one run in three outings covering 19 innings against Kansas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-804.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Miguel Cabrera (sore shoulder) left the Aug. 29 game. Though the injury is not considered serious, he may sit out for a game or two. OF Matt Joyce (flu) sat out the Aug. 29 game. 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM turnover will reach epic proportions this offseason 2008-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/gm-turnover-will-reach-epic-proportions-this-offseason-805.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Cashman has built for the Yanks' future, but will he be around to see it? Ken Rosenthal examines a spinning GM carousel.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-793.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit is mulling over whether to add right-hander Freddy Garcia to its 40-man roster when it is able to do so on Monday. It would seem to be a no-brainer -- add him -- but the Tigers are tap-dancing around their intentions. "We have not made a final dec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-794.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Zach Miner turned in another successful outing against Kansas City, allowing the Royals only a solo home run in the second inning in his six innings of work. Miner now has given up just the one run in three outings covering 19 innings against Kansas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-795.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Miguel Cabrera (sore shoulder) left the Aug. 29 game. Though the injury is not considered serious, he may sit out for a game or two. OF Matt Joyce (flu) sat out the Aug. 29 game. 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Tigers Preview 2008-08-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/royals-tigers-preview-796.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though the Detroit Tigers were unable to begin their lengthy homestand successfully, they received a boost from their latest outing at Comerica Park.Now that the Tigers have snapped their four-game losing streak, they will try to add to the Kansas City Ro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers snap out of funk, double up Royals]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-snap-out-of-funk-double-up-royals.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers needed only one inning to end their four-game losing streak.Curtis Granderson and Jeff Larish both drove in two runs and Detroit scored all of its runs in the fifth inning of a 6-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.Zac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Cabrera leaves with left pectoral strain]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-cabrera-leaves-with-left-pectoral-strain.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera left Friday night's game against Kansas City in the sixth inning because of a mild strain of his left pectoral muscle.Cabrera was 0-for-3 when he left the game with Detroit leading 6-1. He is batting .287 with 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM turnover will reach epic proportions this offseason]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/gm-turnover-will-reach-epic-proportions-this-offseason.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Cashman has built for the Yanks' future, but will he be around to see it? Ken Rosenthal examines a spinning GM carousel.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-788.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and didn't play Aug. 26-27. He probably will miss a few more games. RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. He was activated Aug.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-789.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Edgar Renteria isn't giving the Tigers much help in deciding whether to pick up his $11 million option for the 2009 season. Renteria, who can be bought out of the option for $3 million, has been erratic both on offense and defense. A bad hamstri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-790.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Francis Beltran, designated for assignment Tuesday to make room for RHP Chris Lambert, was outrighted by the Tigers to their Class AAA farm club in Toledo. Beltran compiled a 1-0 record and 4.85 ERA in 11 games over two stints with the Tigers. --DH]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Tigers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/royals-tigers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Royals' season-opening sweep of the Tigers in Detroit resulted in optimism that Kansas City might surprise, and pessimism over the Tigers possibly underachieving. One line of that thinking turned out to be correct.The Royals visit Detroit for the firs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribe rides long ball to 10th straight win 2008-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tribe-rides-long-ball-to-10th-straight-win-792.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kelly Shoppach homered and drove in three runs and Shin-Soo Choo also went deep to lift the Cleveland Indians to their 10th straight win, 9-5 over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.Cleveland's team record is 13 consecutive wins, accomplished twice, th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-780.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Carlos Guillen (sore lower back) came out of the Aug. 25 game and didn't play Aug. 26-27. He probably will miss a few more games. RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. He was activated Aug.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-781.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit's hopes for success in 2009 can be found buried at the back end of the bullpen. Wednesday night was all too typical of what has happened to the Tigers this season. Although right-hander Justin Verlander, the starter, was on the mound when Clevelan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-782.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander couldn't hang on to a lead Wednesday night, and he wasn't able to keep the score tied, either. Verlander had not allowed a run in his previous two starts but gave up a one-out double and a two-out single to put his team in a 1-0 hol]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 9, Tigers 7]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-9-tigers-7.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a schizophrenic season for the Cleveland Indians.Kelly Shoppach homered and drove in three runs and Shin-Soo Choo also went deep to lift the Cleveland Indians to their 10th straight win, 9-7 over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.The Indians]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribe rides long ball to 10th straight win]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tribe-rides-long-ball-to-10th-straight-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kelly Shoppach homered and drove in three runs and Shin-Soo Choo also went deep to lift the Cleveland Indians to their 10th straight win, 9-5 over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.Cleveland's team record is 13 consecutive wins, accomplished twice, th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Mets' pen a mess]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/closer-hot-seat-mets-pen-a-mess.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Major league bullpens were again abuzz with news last week: Old faces returned, while some new young guns served notice that they were forces to be reckoned with.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Francisco paces Indians to 9th straight  2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/francisco-paces-indians-to-9th-straight--786.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cliff Lee has been pitching well all season. Now the rest of the Cleveland Indians are performing as well as their ace.Lee earned his American League-leading 19th win and Ben Francisco hit two home runs in the Cleveland Indians' ninth straight victory, 10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers: Yankees cause of instant replay 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rogers-yankees-cause-of-instant-replay-787.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kenny Rogers thinks the New York Yankees caused Major League Baseball to start allowing umpires to consult instant replay on home run calls.One of the most replayed blown calls of the year came May 21, when the Yankees' Alex Rodriguez lost a home run on a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Tigers Preview 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-tigers-preview-774.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Things have been coming together for the Cleveland Indians lately, and they don't appear to be slowing down any time soon.The surging Indians look to win 10 straight games for the first time in over six years on Wednesday as they try for a three-game swee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 10, Tigers 4]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-10-tigers-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cliff Lee has been pitching well all season. Now the rest of the Cleveland Indians are performing as well as their ace.Lee earned his American League-leading 19th win and Ben Francisco hit two home runs in the Cleveland Indians' ninth straight victory, 10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Francisco paces Indians to 9th straight]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/francisco-paces-indians-to-9th-straight-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cliff Lee has been pitching well all season. Now the rest of the Cleveland Indians are performing as well as their ace.Lee earned his American League-leading 19th win and Ben Francisco hit two home runs in the Cleveland Indians' ninth straight victory, 10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers: Yankees cause of instant replay]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rogers-yankees-cause-of-instant-replay.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kenny Rogers thinks the New York Yankees caused Major League Baseball to start allowing umpires to consult instant replay on home run calls.One of the most replayed blown calls of the year came May 21, when the Yankees' Alex Rodriguez lost a home run on a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-778.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Carlos Guillen (lower back) has been bothered by his injury for much of the season. He came out of the Aug. 25 game after four innings. RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. He was activated]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-779.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Carlos Guillen left Monday's game against Cleveland with a recurrence of spasms in his lower back. Back problems have plagued Guillen for more than a month. Guillen went 0-for-2 before being replaced by UT Ryan Raburn at third when the Tigers took th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-766.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Carlos Guillen (lower back) has been bothered by his injury for much of the season. He came out of the Aug. 25 game after four innings. RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. He was activated]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-767.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Carlos Guillen left Monday's game against Cleveland with a recurrence of spasms in his lower back. Back problems have plagued Guillen for more than a month. Guillen went 0-for-2 before being replaced by UT Ryan Raburn at third when the Tigers took th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-768.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers have a hidden problem -- the condition of third baseman Carlos Guillen's back. Guillen has been fighting through back problems for more than a month, trying to play with the pain and ignore it as much as he can. But he had to leave Monday night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Tigers Preview 2008-08-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-tigers-preview-769.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The American League Cy Young Award won't be handed out for another three months. All Cliff Lee needs to win one of baseball's most prestigious trophies is a strong final five weeks of the season.Lee looks to win his eighth straight decision and help the C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 4, Tigers 3(10)]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-4-tigers-3-10-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grady Sizemore trotted around the bases and stepped back into the dugout as if his leadoff homer were no big deal.Just another day at the ballpark for Sizemore. Even after achieving something only one other Cleveland player has ever done.Sizemore hit two]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sizemore joins 30-30 club for Tribe]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/sizemore-joins-30-30-club-for-tribe.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grady Sizemore trotted around the bases and stepped back into the dugout as if his leadoff homer were no big deal.Just another day at the ballpark for Sizemore. Even after achieving something only one other Cleveland player has ever done.Sizemore hit two]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit 3B Guillen leaves game with back spasms]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-3b-guillen-leaves-game-with-back-spasms.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers third baseman Carlos Guillen left Detroit's game against the Cleveland Indians on Monday night because of lower back spasms.The team said Guillen is day-to-day.Guillen flied out in the bottom of the fourth and was replaced by Ryan Raburn at third w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[K-Rod's banner season doesn't justify Cy Young hype]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/k-rod-s-banner-season-doesn-t-justify-cy-young-hype.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[K-Rod just recorded his 50th save and now talk of a possible Cy Young Award is building. Dayn Perry can't believe his ears.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Tigers Preview 2008-08-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-tigers-preview-758.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At the start of the season, a late-August series between the Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tigers figured to be a battle for first place in the AL Central.Instead, the two disappointing clubs will be jockeying for third place in a three-game set that begi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB's comeback season deserves a medal]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/mlb-s-comeback-season-deserves-a-medal.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget about the Olympics, Joel Sherman says to look no further than the MLB diamonds for this summer's best accomplishments.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 7, Tigers 3]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/royals-7-tigers-3.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Duckworth had an easy time keeping emotions in check during his first major league appearance in almost a year. His body was a different story."I was just trying to slow my body down. My body was getting out in front of me," the veteran right-hand]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duckworth helps Royals end skid]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/duckworth-helps-royals-end-skid.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Duckworth went five shaky innings for his first major league win as a starter in more than two years, leading Kansas City past the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on Sunday and snapping the Royals' seven-game losing streak.Mark Teahen, back at third base for t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabrera homers again in Tigers' win 2008-08-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/cabrera-homers-again-in-tigers-win-762.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zach Miner was more impressed with Miguel Cabrera's home run than his own dominating start.Miner pitched three-hit ball for seven innings, Cabrera hit his third homer in two games to reach 100 RBIs and the Tigers handed the Kansas City Royals their sevent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-763.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tell Abbott and Costello that I Don't Know isn't playing third next Tuesday -- he's pitching for Detroit against Cleveland. Tigers' manager Jim Leyland told left-hander Nate Robertson, who would have been the starter, on Friday that he's moving to the bul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-764.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Nate Robertson was told Friday he's going to be making his next appearance as a relief pitcher. "It's not a good thing to do right now," manager Jim Leyland said of starting Robertson when his next turn comes up. "He was going out there without his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-765.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Placido Polanco (sore right knee) sat out Aug. 19-20. He returned on Aug. 22. RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. He was activated Aug. 15, but was placed back on the 15-day DL on Aug. 17.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Royals Preview 2008-08-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-royals-preview-752.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers struggled against the Kansas City Royals earlier this season, but that hasn't been the case of late.The Tigers look to complete their second straight three-game series sweep of the struggling Royals when the teams conclude their set on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabrera homers again in Tigers' win]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/cabrera-homers-again-in-tigers-win.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zach Miner was more impressed with Miguel Cabrera's home run than his own dominating start.Miner pitched three-hit ball for seven innings, Cabrera hit his third homer in two games to reach 100 RBIs and the Tigers handed the Kansas City Royals their sevent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers to call up Lambert for Tuesday start]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-to-call-up-lambert-for-tuesday-start.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers plan to call up pitcher Chris Lambert from Triple-A Toledo to start Tuesday night against Cleveland in his major league debut.The Tigers said Saturday they will make a corresponding roster move Tuesday, when Lambert's contract is purcha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-755.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tell Abbott and Costello that I Don't Know isn't playing third next Tuesday -- he's pitching for Detroit against Cleveland. Tigers' manager Jim Leyland told left-hander Nate Robertson, who would have been the starter, on Friday that he's moving to the bul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-756.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Nate Robertson was told Friday he's going to be making his next appearance as a relief pitcher. "It's not a good thing to do right now," manager Jim Leyland said of starting Robertson when his next turn comes up. "He was going out there without his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-757.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Placido Polanco (sore right knee) sat out Aug. 19-20. He returned on Aug. 22. RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. He was activated Aug. 15, but was placed back on the 15-day DL on Aug. 17.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-744.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tell Abbott and Costello that I Don't Know isn't playing third next Tuesday -- he's pitching for Detroit against Cleveland. Tigers' manager Jim Leyland told left-hander Nate Robertson, who would have been the starter, on Friday that he's moving to the bul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-745.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Nate Robertson was told Friday he's going to be making his next appearance as a relief pitcher. "It's not a good thing to do right now," manager Jim Leyland said of starting Robertson when his next turn comes up. "He was going out there without his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-746.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Placido Polanco (sore right knee) sat out Aug. 19-20. He returned on Aug. 22. RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. He was activated Aug. 15, but was placed back on the 15-day DL on Aug. 17.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Royals Preview 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-royals-preview-747.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Miguel Cabrera was as hot at the plate in the first half of the season as he is now, the Detroit Tigers might be in better position to reach the postseason.After another big night, Cabrera tries to help the Tigers hand the struggling Kansas City Royals]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabrera powers Tigers past Royals]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/cabrera-powers-tigers-past-royals.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cabrera provided the power and Justin Verlander the pitching. Still, the Detroit Tigers needed a lucky break to survive a ninth-inning scare from the Kansas City Royals.Cabrera hit two homers and Verlander pitched 6 2-3 scoreless innings as the Tig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers place Robertson in bullpen]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-place-robertson-in-bullpen.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nate Robertson, who gave up five home runs in a start Wednesday at Texas, was placed in the Detroit Tigers bullpen on Friday.Robertson has won only once in his past 11 starts, is 7-10 with a 6.09 ERA and opponents are hitting .318 off him in 26 starts. He]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers place Robertson in bullpen 2008-08-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-place-robertson-in-bullpen-750.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nate Robertson, who gave up five home runs in a start Wednesday at Texas, was placed in the Detroit Tigers bullpen on Friday.Robertson has won only once in his past 11 starts, is 7-10 with a 6.09 ERA and opponents are hitting .318 off him in 26 starts. He]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth wasn't served in these cases]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/youth-wasn-t-served-in-these-cases.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They were 8 promising arms, aces in the making that would help anchor their staffs. Kevin Hench tells the tale of expectations unmet.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-739.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Placido Polanco (sore right knee) sat out Aug. 19-20. He might return Aug. 22. RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. He was activated Aug. 15, but was placed back on the 15-day DL on Aug. 17]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-740.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the decisions facing the Tigers this winter is whether to clear a spot in the starting lineup for rookie outfielder Matt Joyce. Joyce has shown Detroit some intriguing tools -- badly needed left-handed power, clutch-hitting ability, speed, defense]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-741.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Fernando Rodney has settled in since blowing his third save chance in a row Aug. 3. Rodney has thrown nine consecutive scoreless innings over six appearances and has gained four saves in the process. He has struck out 13, walked one and given up onl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Royals Preview 2008-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-royals-preview-742.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A disappointing season for the Detroit Tigers has been marked by unexpected results, such as poor play against the lowly Kansas City Royals.The Tigers try to improve their record against AL Central rival Kansas City, loser of five straight, when the clubs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers sluggers hammer Robertson 2008-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rangers-sluggers-hammer-robertson-743.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Millwood scattered six hits in his second complete game of the season, and Josh Hamilton hit one of five homers off Detroit starter Nate Robertson in the Texas Rangers' 9-1 victory Wednesday night.Travis Metcalf homered twice, once off Robertson (8-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-732.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Plan A isn't working in regards to left-hander Nate Robertson, and Plan B isn't doing so hot either, so Detroit might have to try Plan C. Robertson is in a funk, sporting a 7-10 record, having turned in just one sparkling effort since the end of June. "Na]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-733.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Nate Robertson gave up five home runs in another poor outing. Robertson gave up a two-run shot in the second off what appeared to be a good pitch, but the next four were either fastballs up in the strike zone and out over the plate or sliders that h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-734.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Placido Polanco (sore right knee) sat out Aug. 19-20. He might return Aug. 22. RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. He was activated Aug. 15, but was placed back on the 15-day DL on Aug. 17]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers 9, Tigers 1]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rangers-9-tigers-1.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Millwood gave the Texas Rangers the quality start they desperately needed.Millwood scattered six hits in his second complete game of the season, and Josh Hamilton hit one of five homers off Detroit starter Nate Robertson in the Rangers' 9-1 victory]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers sluggers hammer Robertson]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rangers-sluggers-hammer-robertson.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Millwood scattered six hits in his second complete game of the season, and Josh Hamilton hit one of five homers off Detroit starter Nate Robertson in the Texas Rangers' 9-1 victory Wednesday night.Travis Metcalf homered twice, once off Robertson (8-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Wood's back as closer]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/closer-hot-seat-wood-s-back-as-closer.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It has been a stormy few weeks for many major league bullpens around the league.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash-strapped Dodgers make cheap trades]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/cash-strapped-dodgers-make-cheap-trades.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dodgers owner Frank McCourt is picking up pieces for the stretch run, but he's doing it on the cheap. Tracy Ringolsby explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Rangers Preview 2008-08-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-rangers-preview-726.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers were considered to contend for the AL pennant before this season began, but have been one of the most disappointing teams in the majors. The Texas Rangers may have a tough time believing that, however.The Tigers look to continue their d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 11, Rangers 3]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-11-rangers-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though he's a rookie, Matt Joyce made a wise decision listening to veteran manager Jim Leyland.Joyce homered twice, including a three-run shot in a nine-run seventh inning, and Armando Galarraga beat his former team as the Detroit Tigers defeated the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joyce paces Tigers' bashing of Texas]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/joyce-paces-tigers-bashing-of-texas.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Joyce homered twice, including a three-run shot in a nine-run seventh inning, and Armando Galarraga beat his former team as the Detroit Tigers defeated the slumping Texas Rangers 11-3 on Tuesday night.Joyce's blast gave the Tigers a 4-3 lead and keye]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-729.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. He was activated Aug. 15, but was placed back on the disabled list Aug. 17. 3B Carlos Guillen (back spasms) left in the seventh inning of the Aug. 8 game a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-730.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Todd Jones may have thrown his last pitch in the major leagues. When Detroit put Jones on the disabled list Sunday, just two days after he came off, it may have signaled the end of his roller coaster yet productive career as a closer. He can't come back u]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-731.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Kenny Rogers teased Texas with his soft stuff for a couple innings but the Rangers developed some patience and started getting to the veteran in the fourth. C Gerald Laird, who hits Rogers well, and SS Michael Young both went up the middle or the ot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-720.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. He was activated Aug. 15, but was placed back on the disabled list Aug. 17. 3B Carlos Guillen (back spasms) left in the seventh inning of the Aug. 8 game a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-721.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Todd Jones may have thrown his last pitch in the major leagues. When Detroit put Jones on the disabled list Sunday, just two days after he came off, it may have signaled the end of his roller coaster yet productive career as a closer. He can't come back u]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-722.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Kenny Rogers teased Texas with his soft stuff for a couple innings but the Rangers developed some patience and started getting to the veteran in the fourth. C Gerald Laird, who hits Rogers well, and SS Michael Young both went up the middle or the ot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Rangers Preview 2008-08-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-rangers-preview-723.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Texas Rangers showed signs of breaking out of their surprising offensive slump in their latest game, but suffered yet another defeat.Losing for the 10th time in 12 games, though, was hardly the worst thing to happen to the Rangers on Monday.Texas will]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 8, Rangers 7]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-8-rangers-7.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield moved into familiar company with career homer No. 493.Sheffield hit a two-run drive in Detroit's four-run seventh, Curtis Granderson added two triples and four RBIs and the Tigers held on for an 8-7 victory over the Texas Rangers on Monday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheffield hits No. 493 as Tigers win]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/sheffield-hits-no-493-as-tigers-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield moved into familiar company with career homer No. 493.Sheffield hit a two-run drive in Detroit's four-run seventh, Curtis Granderson added two triples and four RBIs and the Tigers held on for an 8-7 victory over the Texas Rangers on Monday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-713.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Leyland is obviously a little -- a lot? -- more old school than his pitchers. In baseball days of yore, somebody would have either gone down or been hit during or after the 22-hit pasting Baltimore was putting on Detroit on Sunday. "When you've got gr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-714.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Zach Miner didn't have a good consistent sinker Sunday and that, plus some hot Baltimore bats, contributed to his getting only four outs in the first bad start he had since joining the Detroit rotation. Miner gave up five straight hits to start the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-715.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. He was activated Aug. 15, but was placed back on the disabled list Aug. 17. 3B Carlos Guillen (back spasms) left in the seventh inning of the Aug. 8 game a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Rangers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-rangers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers' pitching hit a new low in their last game after giving up a season-high 16 runs. The Texas Rangers' league-worst staff can certainly relate to the Tigers' woes.Two of the league's top offenses will look to take advantage of a pair of s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles 16, Tigers 8]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/orioles-16-tigers-8.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Melvin Mora had two chances to hit the triple he needed for the cycle. He was fine with the double and home run he hit instead.Mora went 5-for-6 with two homers, two doubles and a career-high six RBIs in Baltimore's 16-8 rout of the Detroit Tigers on Sund]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mora leads O's assault on Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/mora-leads-o-s-assault-on-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Melvin Mora and Luke Scott hit two home runs apiece and the Baltimore Orioles routed the Detroit Tigers 16-8 on Sunday.Mora had five hits and a career-high six RBIs, while Scott had three hits and four RBIs to pace a 22-hit attack. It was the most hits in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers put RHP Todd Jones on disabled list]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-put-rhp-todd-jones-on-disabled-list.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers placed reliever Todd Jones on the 15-day disabled list with a sore right shoulder Sunday, two days after he came off the DL and gave up five unearned runs.The right-hander missed the first half of August with the sore shoulder before re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Tigers Preview 2008-08-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/orioles-tigers-preview-708.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers knew in order to have any chance to make a run in the AL Central race, they'd have to begin to make up ground in their 10-game homestand that began on Aug. 8.Instead, they'll have to settle for trying to break even.Currently 9 1/2 games]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verlander has fun against O's again]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/verlander-has-fun-against-o-s-again.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander sure was glad to face the Baltimore Orioles again.Miguel Cabrera and Carlos Guillen hit home runs in the fourth inning and Verlander got his first victory in almost a month to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 5-3 win over the Baltimore Oriole]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-710.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nate Robertson is completing the first leg of his three-year contract but his position in Detroit is anything but secure. Robertson dropped to 7-9 Friday night when Baltimore rattled the outfield gaps for eight extra-base hits off the starter and three of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-711.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Nate Robertson turned in another so-so start, allowing five runs on eight hits in 5-1/3 innings. Robertson, very sharp in his last start, showed a flat slider and compounded it by leaving it high too often. He didn't have good control of his fastbal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-712.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. He was activated Aug. 15. 3B Carlos Guillen (back spasms) left in the seventh inning of the Aug. 8 game and sat out Aug. 9-10. He was back in the lineup Au]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-701.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nate Robertson is completing the first leg of his three-year contract but his position in Detroit is anything but secure. Robertson dropped to 7-9 Friday night when Baltimore rattled the outfield gaps for eight extra-base hits off the starter and three of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-702.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Nate Robertson turned in another so-so start, allowing five runs on eight hits in 5-1/3 innings. Robertson, very sharp in his last start, showed a flat slider and compounded it by leaving it high too often. He didn't have good control of his fastbal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-703.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. He was activated Aug. 15. 3B Carlos Guillen (back spasms) left in the seventh inning of the Aug. 8 game and sat out Aug. 9-10. He was back in the lineup Au]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Tigers Preview 2008-08-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/orioles-tigers-preview-704.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander's season has been a microcosm of the Detroit Tigers' season - highly anticipated but equally disappointing. The right-hander tries to avoid losing a career-worst fifth consecutive start Saturday when the Tigers continue their three-game h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles 11, Tigers 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/orioles-11-tigers-2.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A healthy Melvin Mora has given a boost to the entire Orioles offense.Mora finished a double shy of the cycle Friday night, driving in four runs to lift Baltimore to an 11-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. He finished 3-for-4 and has 15 RBIs in his last seve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers activate Jones from disabled list]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-activate-jones-from-disabled-list.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reliever Todd Jones was activated from the 15-day disabled list on Friday by the Detroit Tigers.Jones, on the DL since July 31 because of right shoulder inflammation, is 4-1 with a 5.05 ERA and 18 saves in 21 chances.He began the season as Detroit's close]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping same lineup will get expensive for Halos 2008-08-15]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/keeping-same-lineup-will-get-expensive-for-halos-707.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels are rolling now, and they'd better enjoy it. Ken Rosenthal says it may be too expensive to keep this roster next year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-15]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-694.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. He is expected to be activated Aug. 15. 3B Carlos Guillen (back spasms) left in the seventh inning of the Aug. 8 game and sat out Aug. 9-10. He was back in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-15]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-695.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The story of the Tigers' pitching this season is that there have been not enough pleasant surprises like righty Armando Galarraga and too many unpleasant surprises like righty Jeremy Bonderman and lefty Dontrelle Willis. "I don't want to put blame on anyb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-15]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-696.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Armando Galarraga probably won't be the AL Rookie of the Year, but he's certainly the Tigers' top rookie. Galarraga improved to 11-4 on a team under .500 with eight innings in which he allowed just a solo home run among the six hits he gave up. Gala]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping same lineup will get expensive for Halos]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/keeping-same-lineup-will-get-expensive-for-halos.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels are rolling now, and they'd better enjoy it. Ken Rosenthal says it may be too expensive to keep this roster next year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles-Tigers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/orioles-tigers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers left-hander Nate Robertson looks to continue his success against the Baltimore Orioles as the teams begin a three-game series at Comerica Park on Friday night.Robertson (7-8, 5.84 ERA) lost his first career start against the Orioles on Apri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 5, Blue Jays 1]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-5-blue-jays-1.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers manager Jim Leyland is determined to get the most out of his team down the stretch of a disappointing season.Edgar Renteria hit a tiebreaking two-run double in Detroit's five-run eighth inning and the Tigers avoided a four-game sweep with a 5-1 win]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renteria is difference as Tigers roll]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/renteria-is-difference-as-tigers-roll.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers manager Jim Leyland is determined to get the most out of his team down the stretch of a disappointing season.Edgar Renteria hit a tiebreaking two-run double in Detroit's five-run eighth inning and the Tigers avoided a four-game sweep with a 5-1 win]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-685.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Kenny Rogers gave up four runs on just one ball hit out of the infield in the third inning Wednesday night, and it was enough to get him beat. Rogers walked the leadoff hitter, gave up a bunt single down the first base line and a bad-hop single to t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-686.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Joel Zumaya (sore right shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 13 after it was determined that scar tissue in his shoulder was breaking up. 3B Carlos Guillen (back spasms) left in the seventh inning of the Aug. 8 game and sat o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-687.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Some people got nervous recently when it was reported that slumping designated hitter Gary Sheffield had been placed on waivers by the Tigers. They shouldn't have. It was a relatively routine move that teams make every August with virtually every player o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Tigers Preview 2008-08-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/blue-jays-tigers-preview-688.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At the end of July, the Detroit Tigers felt they were back on the right track to earning the playoff spot so many had predicted for them prior to the season.Two weeks later, the Toronto Blue Jays are putting a severe dent in the Tigers' postseason hopes -]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 4, Tigers 3]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/blue-jays-4-tigers-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kenny Rogers didn't blame himself that the first three hitters reached base in third inning.It was the fourth batter he wasn't happy about.After Toronto had loaded the bases on a walk, a bunt and a bad-hop grounder, Rogers gave up a grand slam to Vernon W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' struggles continue in loss]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-struggles-continue-in-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vernon Wells hit a grand slam and David Purcey pitched six shutout innings as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Wednesday night.The Blue Jays have won three straight, all in Detroit, while the Tigers have lost 10 of 13.Purcey (2-3) ende]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers DH Sheffield not expecting a trade]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-dh-sheffield-not-expecting-a-trade.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield says he isn't worried about any waivers.The Detroit slugger shrugged off reports the Tigers had put him on waivers, a move that could lead to a trade."I don't pay attention to it - I've been on waivers plenty of times," he said Wednesday. "]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Suppan pitching well]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/diamond-market-suppan-pitching-well.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheff not expecting a trade despite waiver move]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/sheff-not-expecting-a-trade-despite-waiver-move.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield isn't worried about any waivers.The Detroit slugger shrugged off reports the Tigers had put him on waivers, a move that could lead to a trade."I don't pay attention to it - I've been on waivers plenty of times," he said Wednesday. "I don't]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Tigers Preview 2008-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/blue-jays-tigers-preview-679.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After their bats went quiet last weekend, a series against the Detroit Tigers and their struggling pitching staff seems to have snapped the Toronto Blue Jays out of their offensive slump.The Blue Jays and Tigers continue their four-game series Wednesday n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 6, Tigers 4]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/blue-jays-6-tigers-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers' bullpen let another game slip away.Vernon Wells' two-out, two-run double capped a four-run seventh inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-4 come-from-behind win over Detroit on Tuesday night.Adam Lind had three hits, including a home run.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells, Jays rally past Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/wells-jays-rally-past-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vernon Wells' two-out, two-run double capped a four-run seventh inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-4 come-from-behind win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.Adam Lind had three hits, including a home run. He drove in two runs for Toronto, w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garcia agrees to minor league deal with Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/garcia-agrees-to-minor-league-deal-with-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers will give Freddy Garcia a chance to prove he can still pitch.Out of the majors since June 2007, the two-time All-Star agreed to a minor league contract with the Tigers on Tuesday. Garcia had surgery on his right shoulder last August whi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor league report: San Fran loves Alderson]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/minor-league-report-san-fran-loves-alderson.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A lot of hot pitchers from Triple-A all the way down to the Rookie level and some 'tweener hitters trying to shake some bad habits, but don't hold your breath.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A motivated Manny's coming up big]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/a-motivated-manny-s-coming-up-big.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been two weeks since the trade deadline, which gives Kevin Hench ample evidence to reevaluate every major deal.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-673.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Carlos Guillen (back spasms) left in the seventh inning of the Aug. 8 game and sat out Aug. 9-10. He was back in the lineup Aug. 11. LF Marcus Thames (sore right shoulder) was scratched from the starting lineup Aug. 10-11. He underwent a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-674.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Jim Leyland can't understand why Gary Sheffield is complaining about being the designated hitter after agreeing to do so when the Tigers obtained him from the New York Yankees and signed him to a three-year contract. "I don't feel like a baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-675.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander lost his fourth straight start Monday. Throwing strikes wasn't the problem; getting enough outs was. Verlander was facing Toronto for the first time in his career but the Blue Jays must have had him well scouted on his two-strike of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Tigers Preview 2008-08-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/blue-jays-tigers-preview-676.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It appears unlikely the Toronto Blue Jays will end their 14-year streak without a division title, but the club isn't conceding the wild-card race yet, thanks in large part to A.J. Burnett's recent success.Burnett looks to win his fifth straight start for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verlander chased by Blue Jays, takes loss]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/verlander-chased-by-blue-jays-takes-loss.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers' Justin Verlander is mired in the worst four-game stretch of his career, a career which began with a string of feats no pitcher had accomplished in baseball history.The Toronto Blue Jays chased Verlander early and went on to beat Detroit 7-2 on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheffield not hiding displeasure with Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/sheffield-not-hiding-displeasure-with-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield and Jim Leyland might just have to agree to disagree.Sheffield said he wants to play every day and the nine-time All-Star feels he's in a platoon for the Detroit Tigers. He also said he doesn't think he should be solely a designated hitter.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Tigers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/blue-jays-tigers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have their cleanup hitter back, but now they've got another hole to fill in their lineup as they try to bounce back from a frustrating weekend.With third baseman Scott Rolen on the disabled list, the Blue Jays will be trying to rebou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robertson finally wins one for Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/robertson-finally-wins-one-for-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a long time since Nate Robertson last won a game.The Tigers starter earned his first victory in more than six weeks, allowing five hits pitching into the eighth inning to lift Detroit past the Oakland Athletics, 6-1 on Sunday.Curtis Granderson h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-670.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Kenny Rogers threw a season-high 111 pitches Friday night but struggled in one inning and it cost him a defeat. Rogers had control trouble in the fifth and gave up three runs with just one base hit leaving the infield. An error by 2B Placido Polanco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-671.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. He hopes to return Aug. 15. RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic outlet syndrome) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2. He had season-ending su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-672.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looks like Detroit will have a three-man closer rotation for at least the next week. Manager Jim Leyland reiterated Friday he won't be using Joel Zumaya in back-to-back games, at least until he puts up a track record of no soreness or tightness in his rig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics-Tigers Preview 2008-08-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/athletics-tigers-preview-663.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cabrera and the Detroit Tigers are finally hitting like they were expected to when they were tabbed as a contender for the AL pennant before the season.If they're going to earn a shot at the postseason, however, the Tigers need to start stringing t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 10, Athletics 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-10-athletics-2.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a slow start in the American League, Miguel Cabrera has found his power stroke.Cabrera homered twice and drove in four runs Saturday night, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 10-2 win over the Oakland Athletics.Gary Sheffield and Edgar Renteria also ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-665.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Kenny Rogers threw a season-high 111 pitches Friday night but struggled in one inning and it cost him a defeat. Rogers had control trouble in the fifth and gave up three runs with just one base hit leaving the infield. An error by 2B Placido Polanco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-666.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. He hopes to return Aug. 15. RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic outlet syndrome) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2. He had season-ending su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-667.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looks like Detroit will have a three-man closer rotation for at least the next week. Manager Jim Leyland reiterated Friday he won't be using Joel Zumaya in back-to-back games, at least until he puts up a track record of no soreness or tightness in his rig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-657.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Kenny Rogers threw a season-high 111 pitches Friday night but struggled in one inning and it cost him a defeat. Rogers had control trouble in the fifth and gave up three runs with just one base hit leaving the infield. An error by 2B Placido Polanco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-658.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. He hopes to return Aug. 15. RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic outlet syndrome) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2. He had season-ending su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-659.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looks like Detroit will have a three-man closer rotation for at least the next week. Manager Jim Leyland reiterated Friday he won't be using Joel Zumaya in back-to-back games, at least until he puts up a track record of no soreness or tightness in his rig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics-Tigers Preview 2008-08-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/athletics-tigers-preview-660.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Behind one of their best pitching performances of the second half of the season, the Oakland Athletics were able to end their longest losing streak in 14 years.The Athletics look to win their sixth straight over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday when the tea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ziegler extends streak as A's get win]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/ziegler-extends-streak-as-a-s-get-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Relief pitcher Brad Ziegler helped the Oakland Athletics end a losing streak, and set a team record along the way.Ziegler tied the Athletics' mark for consecutive scoreless innings and Oakland snapped its 10-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over the Detr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Guillen leaves game with lower back spasms]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-guillen-leaves-game-with-lower-back-spasms.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers' third baseman Carlos Guillen left the game against the Oakland Athletics after seven innings Friday night because of lower back spasms.Guillen came into the game hitting .286 with nine homers and 53 RBIs. The 11-year veteran is a career .290 hitte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-652.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. He hopes to return Aug. 15. RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic outlet syndrome) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2. He had season-ending su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-653.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nailing down games has been a problem for Detroit over the last month-plus thanks to late-inning relief problems. But that might be changing over the next year or two. The Tigers selected a batch of power-armed relief pitchers in the June draft, and some]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-654.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Zach Miner turned in another solid performance through five innings Thursday night, allowing the Chicago White Sox just one run. Miner is making a strong bid to remain in the rotation rather than moving to long relief even though he's topping out at]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics-Tigers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/athletics-tigers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mired in their longest single-season losing streak in 14 years, a matchup against Kenny Rogers might not provide the Oakland Athletics with much relief.Rogers takes the mound for the Detroit Tigers on Friday in the opener of a three-game series against th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers optimistic after win on South Side]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-optimistic-after-win-on-south-side.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Jim Leyland was realistic before the game even started, describing Detroit's chances for making a late run in the AL Central."Eventually time runs out if you don't start winning games," he said. "Do we have time? Yes."On Thursday night the Tigers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-644.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Jim Leyland doesn't want a repeat of this year's closer fiasco next season. He's already plotting things that can be done to get right-handers Fernando Rodney and Joel Zumaya ready to successfully compete for the job in the spring. For Rodney, tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-645.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander gave his tattered bullpen a rest, throwing 130 pitches and working 7 2/3 innings in a defeat at Chicago. Verlander gave up a three-run home run in the first but pitched shutout ball thereafter until leaving with the bases loaded and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-646.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. He hopes to return Aug. 15. RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic outlet syndrome) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2. He had season-ending su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-White Sox Preview 2008-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-white-sox-preview-647.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even without manager Ozzie Guillen, the Chicago White Sox continued their recent dominance over Detroit during the first two games of their current set with the Tigers.With Guillen expected back in the dugout after serving a two-game suspension, the first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox 5, Tigers 1]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/white-sox-5-tigers-1.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Danks was so good on Wednesday night, White Sox catcher Toby Hall decided to stop calling curveballs.Why torment the Tigers?"I just felt after the first inning that he had good command of his (other) three pitches and we decided to get rid of one," H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox deliver another blow to Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/white-sox-deliver-another-blow-to-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Thome hit a three-run homer and John Danks worked efficiently into the seventh inning, helping the Chicago White Sox to a 5-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.The White Sox remained a game ahead of the Minnesota Twins in the AL Centr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Heilman replaces Wagner]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/closer-hot-seat-heilman-replaces-wagner.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though it wasn't exactly a Day of Infamy, Tuesday was a tough day to be a major league closer. Injuries, numerous meltdowns and a wide variety of player movement dominated the ninth-inning landscape all across the league.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[News analysis: Zumaya the new Tiger closer]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/news-analysis-zumaya-the-new-tiger-closer.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit News reports Tigers reliever Joel Zumaya will serve as the team's closer for the time being. However, manager Jim Leyland didn't rule out other pitchers getting a chance from time to time.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-White Sox Preview 2008-08-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-white-sox-preview-639.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a disappointing finish to their 10-game road trip, the Chicago White Sox opened their 10-game homestand in impressive fashion.The AL Central-leading White Sox look to build on a thrilling comeback victory when they continue their three-game series a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChiSox win in 14 on Swisher's walk-off]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/chisox-win-in-14-on-swisher-s-walk-off.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Swisher figured he had the night off. The Chicago White Sox are glad he got in the game.Swisher, who entered in the 11th to play first base, hit a three-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the 14th and Chicago rallied for four runs off Joel Zuma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-641.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Nate Robertson makes what -- for him -- could be a critical start Tuesday night against the White Sox in Chicago. Robertson had a bad July and could be headed for long relief duty despite being in the first season of a three-year deal. Robertson was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-642.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Joel Zumaya (right triceps tightness) left the July 27 game against Chicago. He pitched July 29, but sat out Aug. 2-3. RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-643.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Collars may not get tighter on the Detroit bench but leashes certainly will. Manager Jim Leyland, aware time is running out on this year's edition of the Tigers, will be quicker to make changes if his team continues its sashay around the .500 level. "I kn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-634.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Nate Robertson makes what -- for him -- could be a critical start Tuesday night against the White Sox in Chicago. Robertson had a bad July and could be headed for long relief duty despite being in the first season of a three-year deal. Robertson was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-635.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Joel Zumaya (right triceps tightness) left the July 27 game against Chicago. He pitched July 29, but sat out Aug. 2-3. RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-636.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Collars may not get tighter on the Detroit bench but leashes certainly will. Manager Jim Leyland, aware time is running out on this year's edition of the Tigers, will be quicker to make changes if his team continues its sashay around the .500 level. "I kn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-White Sox Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-white-sox-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After wrapping up a lengthy road trip in disastrous fashion, the Chicago White Sox are probably due for a change of scenery.Chicago will kick off a 10-game homestand on Tuesday as Ken Griffey Jr. plays his first game as a member of the White Sox at U.S. C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crawford sends Rays to win in 10th 2008-08-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/crawford-sends-rays-to-win-in-10th-638.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon called the Rays' extra-inning win over Detroit "inspirational." Tigers manager Jim Leyland needed just 19 seconds to wrap up another tough defeat.Carl Crawford hit a tying RBI single in the 10th inning and Carlos Pena drew a g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-627.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Armando Galarraga turned in another solid performance Sunday for Detroit, working six shutout innings before allowing his only run of the game and finishing the seventh. Galarraga allowed just one hit and faced one over the minimum through six innin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-628.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Joel Zumaya (right triceps tightness) left the July 27 game against Chicago. He pitched July 29, but sat out Aug. 2-3. RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-629.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit traded a future Hall of Fame catcher to shore up the back end of its bullpen. Based off of what Kyle Farnsworth and Fernando Rodney showed Sunday, it's a problem that still exists. General manager Dave Dombrowski and manager Jim Leyland, haven't l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crawford sends Rays to win in 10th]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/crawford-sends-rays-to-win-in-10th.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon called the Rays' extra-inning win over Detroit "inspirational." Tigers manager Jim Leyland needed just 19 seconds to wrap up another tough defeat.Carl Crawford hit a tying RBI single in the 10th inning and Carlos Pena drew a g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bases-loaded walk gives Rays win]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/bases-loaded-walk-gives-rays-win.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Crawford hit a tying RBI single in the 10th inning and Carlos Pena drew a game-ending, bases-loaded walk to give the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays a 6-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.Tampa Bay took advantage of Fernando Rodney's wildness]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Rays Preview 2008-08-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-rays-preview-632.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays have been successful at home all season. But when James Shields has been on the mound in those games, they've been all but unbeatable.Shields will be looking to win his fifth consecutive home start on Sunday, when the Rays - who are one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longoria sets Rays' rookie HR mark 2008-08-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/longoria-sets-rays-rookie-hr-mark-633.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Personal accomplishments are nice, but Evan Longoria is more interested in what his performance means to the Tampa Bay Rays.The All-Star third baseman tied a club record for home runs by a rookie, hitting No. 21 and driving in three runs Saturday night to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Rays Preview 2008-08-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-rays-preview-620.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays have been successful at home all season. But when James Shields has been on the mound in those games, they've been all but unbeatable.Shields will be looking to win his fifth consecutive home start on Sunday, when the Rays - who are one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longoria sets Rays' rookie HR mark]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/longoria-sets-rays-rookie-hr-mark.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Personal accomplishments are nice, but Evan Longoria is more interested in what his performance means to the Tampa Bay Rays.The All-Star third baseman tied a club record for home runs by a rookie, hitting No. 21 and driving in three runs Saturday night to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers RHP Zumaya won't pitch for a few days]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-rhp-zumaya-won-t-pitch-for-a-few-days.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers reliever Joel Zumaya has tenderness in his upper right arm-shoulder area and will not be available to pitch for at least a few days."We're hoping Tuesday he's able to pitch," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said before Saturday night's game agai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Zumaya won't pitch for a few days]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-zumaya-won-t-pitch-for-a-few-days.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers reliever Joel Zumaya has tenderness in his upper right arm-shoulder area and will not be available to pitch for at least a few days."We're hoping Tuesday he's able to pitch," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said before Saturday night's game agai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-624.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just before the July 31 trade deadline in 2005, the Tigers were thinking that maybe Kyle Farnsworth could close for them. Three years later, they might find out. Manager Jim Leyland hasn't settled on who the immediate successor to deposed closer Todd Jone]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-625.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Zach Miner battled a little wildness but was effective through five innings before weakening in the sixth. An RBI double in the third plus a passed ball with a man on third created a 2-2 score that remained until Miner gave up a tiebreaking solo hom]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-626.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. RHP Joel Zumaya (right triceps tightness) left the July 27 game against Chicago. He pitched July 29. RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic outlet syndrome) went o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-613.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just before the July 31 trade deadline in 2005, the Tigers were thinking that maybe Kyle Farnsworth could close for them. Three years later, they might find out. Manager Jim Leyland hasn't settled on who the immediate successor to deposed closer Todd Jone]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-614.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Zach Miner battled a little wildness but was effective through five innings before weakening in the sixth. An RBI double in the third plus a passed ball with a man on third created a 2-2 score that remained until Miner gave up a tiebreaking solo hom]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-615.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. RHP Joel Zumaya (right triceps tightness) left the July 27 game against Chicago. He pitched July 29. RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic outlet syndrome) went o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Rays Preview 2008-08-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-rays-preview-616.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Tampa Bay Rays dropped their last seven games before the All-Star break, critics of the upstart club thought it might be the beginning of the end of perhaps the biggest surprise of the 2008 season.But with August underway and Tampa Bay back on tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 5, Tigers 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rays-5-tigers-2.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays are counting on Carlos Pena's bat to help them stay in the pennant race.The struggling slugger homered for the fourth time in eight games Friday night, helping the AL East leaders beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 and retain a three-game lead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullpen saves the day for Rays]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/bullpen-saves-the-day-for-rays-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Pena and Evan Longoria hit solo homers and Tampa Bay's bullpen limited Detroit to one hit over the last 4 1-3 innings, helping the AL East-leading Rays beat the Tigers 5-2 on Friday night.Grant Balfour (3-1) struck out three of the four batters he]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers P Jones has tendinitis, Farnsworth arrives]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-p-jones-has-tendinitis-farnsworth-arrives.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On the day Kyle Farnsworth joined the Detroit bullpen, the Tigers found out reliever Todd Jones has tendinitis in his right shoulder.An MRI exam showed Jones does not have a major injury. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, expects to get]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-08-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-604.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander might be a prodigy, but it seems he's a prodigy who still has things to learn. Manager Jim Leyland called out his star right-hander for pitch selection, indicating Verlander is overthinking, in a fifth inning he called "disastrous" Thursd]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-08-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-605.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander felt his nine strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings were a little misleading; he felt he wasn't sharp. And a fifth inning his manager termed "disastrous" cost him his second straight loss following a six-game winning streak. Verlander hit the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-08-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-606.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. RHP Joel Zumaya (right triceps tightness) left the July 27 game against Chicago. He pitched July 29. RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic outlet syndrome) went o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Rays Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-rays-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even after the Tampa Bay Rays wrapped up a winning road trip, manager Joe Maddon still feels his team is at its best at home.Maddon and the Rays kick off a six-game stretch at Tropicana Field on Friday, sending Scott Kazmir to the mound to open a three-ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers place Todd Jones on DL]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-place-todd-jones-on-dl.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit reliever Todd Jones was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Thursday as the Tigers eagerly waited for Kyle Farnsworth to join them.Jones, who recently lost his closer's job, has inflammation in his right shoulder. He has been bothered by pain fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 9, Tigers 4]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-9-tigers-4.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grady Sizemore doesn't mind filling in as Cleveland's designated hitter every now and then. He just can't figure out what to do when he's not at the plate."I do more running in the clubhouse than I do on the field," he said.Sizemore got to trot around the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sizemore's 4 RBIs get win for Indians]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/sizemore-s-4-rbis-get-win-for-indians.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fausto Carmona won for the first time since May 12 and Grady Sizemore had four RBIs, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 9-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.Carmona (5-3) made his second start after spending two months on the disabled list with a h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[News analysis: Sorting out the Tiger bullpen]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/news-analysis-sorting-out-the-tiger-bullpen.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a team in the thick of a playoff race, featuring a soft-tossing, erratic pitcher in the closer role is never a good idea.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers place Jones on DL (shoulder)]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-place-jones-on-dl-shoulder-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit reliever Todd Jones was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Thursday as the Tigers waited for Kyle Farnsworth to join them.Jones, who recently lost his closer's job, has inflammation in his right shoulder. He has been bothered by pain in the sho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-596.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Nate Robertson wasn't very good on a night Detroit needed him to be. Robertson's slider was flat -- except when it was arcing out of the park -- and his fastball was delivered to the fat part of the plate way too often. He was touched for nine hits]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-597.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Joel Zumaya (right triceps tightness) left the July 27 game against Chicago. He pitched July 29. RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic outlet syndrome) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2. He had season-ending surgery June 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-598.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now we know why Detroit was giving Brandon Inge more playing time behind the plate for the past month or so. It was an evaluation, and Inge clearly passed because he becomes the Tigers' regular catcher in the wake of the trade that sent starting catcher I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Indians Preview 2008-07-31]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-indians-preview-599.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The way the Detroit Tigers have been hitting, they don't figure to need anything more than decent pitching to continue their climb up the AL Central standings.They didn't even get that their last time out, but still emerged with a victory.Detroit will loo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 14, Indians 12(13)]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-14-indians-12-13-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kelly Shoppach was too tired and disappointed to celebrate his record night.Cleveland's catcher tied a major league mark with five extra-base hits, including a game-tying homer in the ninth, but the Indians lost 14-12 to the Detroit Tigers in 13 innings W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' rally spoils Shoppach's huge night]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-rally-spoils-shoppach-s-huge-night.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kelly Shoppach tied a major league record with five extra-base hits, including a game-tying homer in the ninth, but his Cleveland Indians lost 14-12 to the Detroit Tigers in 13 innings Wednesday night.Shoppach had two homers, three doubles and drove in th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers trade C Ivan Rodriguez to Yankees]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-trade-c-ivan-rodriguez-to-yankees.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ivan Rodriguez was the steady hand for the Florida Marlins when they won the 2003 World Series. A year later, he was the spark that helped turn around the Detroit franchise when nobody wanted to be a Tiger.The New York Yankees hope he can be a little of b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers needed relief more than a good catcher]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-needed-relief-more-than-a-good-catcher.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are the Tigers raising the white flag by trading Pudge to the Yankees? Quite the contrary, Dayn Perry says. They helped themselves.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Indians Preview 2008-07-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-indians-preview-589.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers were supposed to have one of the most stacked lineups in recent memory heading into this season, and after a relatively quiet first half, they're leading the AL in runs since the All-Star break.Now they'll see how they fare against one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 8, Indians 5]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-8-indians-5.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Leyland may permanently ban batting practice for the Detroit Tigers.Detroit's manager let his team skip pregame workouts and the Tigers responded with 14 hits, including home runs by Brandon Inge and Miguel Cabrera, in an 8-5 victory over the Clevelan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inge leads Tigers hit parade]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/inge-leads-tigers-hit-parade-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Inge homered and drove in three runs to help the Detroit Tigers to an 8-5 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.Armando Galarraga (9-4) wasn't as sharp as his previous start, when he took a perfect game into the seventh inning agains]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big names could move before deadline]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/big-names-could-move-before-deadline.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Tejada. Greg Maddux. Edgar Renteria. Ken Rosenthal says major players could be moving before Thursday's trade deadline.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-593.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Joel Zumaya (right tricep tightness) left the July 27 game against Chicago. He's day-to-day. RHP Freddy Dolsi (right shoulder fatigue) sat out games July 22-23 due to right shoulder fatigue. He was available to pitch on July 25. RHP Jer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-594.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The numbers are beginning to not add up for the Tigers. July turns into August in a couple of days, and Detroit will enter the month with 56 victories or less. The Tigers were at 53 after getting shut out for the 11th time this season, 5-0, Monday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-595.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Kenny Rogers threw two mistakes that ended up as home runs worth three runs. C Kelly Shoppach slammed a 2-0 fastball over the left-field fence for a solo home run in the sixth and 2B Asdrubal Cabrera put a soft 3-1 off-speed pitch into the left-fiel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-580.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Joel Zumaya (right tricep tightness) left the July 27 game against Chicago. He's day-to-day. RHP Freddy Dolsi (right shoulder fatigue) sat out games July 22-23 due to right shoulder fatigue. He was available to pitch on July 25. RHP Jer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-581.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The numbers are beginning to not add up for the Tigers. July turns into August in a couple of days, and Detroit will enter the month with 56 victories or less. The Tigers were at 53 after getting shut out for the 11th time this season, 5-0, Monday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-582.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Kenny Rogers threw two mistakes that ended up as home runs worth three runs. C Kelly Shoppach slammed a 2-0 fastball over the left-field fence for a solo home run in the sixth and 2B Asdrubal Cabrera put a soft 3-1 off-speed pitch into the left-fiel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros not discussing Tejada with Red Sox]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/astros-not-discussing-tejada-with-red-sox.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Astros inexplicably aspire to be buyers, not sellers. Ken Rosenthal says that means Miguel Tejada is off the market for now.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Indians Preview 2008-07-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-indians-preview-584.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Armando Galarraga flirted with perfection the last time he took the mound.The Detroit Tigers hope their talented rookie is simply good enough to help them bounce back from a disappointing loss as they continue a road series with the Cleveland Indians on T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 5, Tigers 0]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-5-tigers-0.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Byrd got an inside tip while warming up, then went out and used it.Byrd pitched into the eighth inning and combined with Edward Mujica on a four-hitter, sending the Cleveland Indians to a 5-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.Byrd (5-10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers can't solve Indians' Byrd]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-can-t-solve-indians-byrd.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Byrd pitched into the eighth inning and combined with Edward Mujica on a four-hitter, sending the Cleveland Indians to a 5-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Jones out as closer]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/diamond-market-jones-out-as-closer.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[KEY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Marte a full-timer now]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/diamond-market-marte-a-full-timer-now.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though, you will probabl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-573.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's a chance that Jim Leyland will do something revolutionary with his bullpen -- revolutionary as in doing something that was commonplace when he was a failing minor league catcher playing Double-A ball. That would be using closers for more than one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-574.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Zach Miner turned in his second solid start since returning to Detroit's rotation. Miner, who threw six shutout innings in his first outing, went six innings and allowed Chicago two runs Sunday. "This was similar to his other (start)," manager Jim L]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-575.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Joel Zumaya (right tricep tightness) left the July 27 game against Chicago. He's day-to-day. RHP Freddy Dolsi (right shoulder fatigue) sat out games July 22-23 due to right shoulder fatigue. He was available to pitch on July 25. RHP Jer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Indians Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-indians-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After salvaging the final contest of a brief homestand, the Detroit Tigers take to the road for the opener of their longest trip this season.The Tigers kick off a 10-game swing with a four-game set against the Cleveland Indians beginning Monday at Progres]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers avoid sweep vs. White Sox]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-avoid-sweep-vs-white-sox.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bullpen issues overshadowed a much-needed win for the Tigers.Curtis Granderson and Marcus Thames homered and Detroit beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.Miguel Cabrera drove in two runs and Ivan Rodriguez went 4-for-4 for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zumaya leaves game with triceps tightness]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/zumaya-leaves-game-with-triceps-tightness.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers reliever Joel Zumaya left Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox in the eighth inning with tightness in his right triceps.Zumaya pitched 1 1-3 innings before departing, accompanied by trainer Kevin Rand, after Orlando Cabrera hit a flyball to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quentin, Dye go back-to-back for ChiSox 2008-07-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/quentin-dye-go-back-to-back-for-chisox-579.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Quentin and Jermaine Dye hit back-to-back homers and drove in two runs each and the Chicago White Sox held off the Detroit Tigers 7-6 on Saturday night.First-place Chicago won its fourth straight game and stretched its lead to four games over Minne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Tigers Preview 2008-07-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/white-sox-tigers-preview-566.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers had a chance this weekend to make up significant ground in the AL Central. Instead, they are trying to avoid their largest deficit in more than a month.Detroit and the Chicago White Sox close a three-game series Sunday at Comerica Park,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox 7, Tigers 6]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/white-sox-7-tigers-6.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago White Sox are putting as much distance as they can between themselves and the Detroit Tigers.Carlos Quentin and Jermaine Dye hit back-to-back homers and drove in two runs apiece Saturday night, leading Chicago to a 7-6 victory over Detroit.The]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quentin, Dye go back-to-back for ChiSox]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/quentin-dye-go-back-to-back-for-chisox.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Quentin and Jermaine Dye hit back-to-back homers and drove in two runs each and the Chicago White Sox held off the Detroit Tigers 7-6 on Saturday night.First-place Chicago won its fourth straight game and stretched its lead to four games over Minne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fields has value to ChiSox on many levels]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/fields-has-value-to-chisox-on-many-levels.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Fields went from bargaining chip to ChiSox savior in the course of week. Now that he's up, what can the team do for a deal?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-570.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Freddy Dolsi (right shoulder fatigue) sat out games July 22-23 due to right shoulder fatigue. He was available to pitch on July 25. RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic outlet syndrome) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-571.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Many of the same things that plagued third-place Detroit early in the season bothered them Friday night in the first of three weekend games against the first-place Chicago White Sox. Starting pitching was a problem early in the season. Not so on Friday, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-572.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Nate Robertson, ineffective in three of his previous four starts, was solid through six innings but did not figure in the decision. Robertson took a three-hitter and a 4-1 lead into the seventh but gave up two singles and was relieved by RHP Joel Zu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-560.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Freddy Dolsi (right shoulder fatigue) sat out games July 22-23 due to right shoulder fatigue. He was available to pitch on July 25. RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic outlet syndrome) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-561.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Many of the same things that plagued third-place Detroit early in the season bothered them Friday night in the first of three weekend games against the first-place Chicago White Sox. Starting pitching was a problem early in the season. Not so on Friday, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-562.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Nate Robertson, ineffective in three of his previous four starts, was solid through six innings but did not figure in the decision. Robertson took a three-hitter and a 4-1 lead into the seventh but gave up two singles and was relieved by RHP Joel Zu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Tigers Preview 2008-07-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/white-sox-tigers-preview-563.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago White Sox haven't been at their best on the road this season, but they're off to a good start on an important trip.Chicago looks for its fourth straight win overall Saturday as it continues a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers.The Wh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dye helps ChiSox get past Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/dye-helps-chisox-get-past-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jermaine Dye downplayed the importance of the Chicago White Sox-Detroit Tigers series before it started, saying it was too early.Dye changed his tune a bit after hitting a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift Chicago to a 6-5 win over Detroi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These teams have a decision on their hands]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/these-teams-have-a-decision-on-their-hands.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Several teams have a dilemma on their hands as the trade deadline approaches. Dugout Central has some suggestions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-555.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Freddy Dolsi hopes to be able to pitch Friday after having to sit out two games due to right shoulder fatigue. Dolsi worked three straight games in Baltimore, took Sunday off, then worked an inning-plus Monday night in Kansas City. He pitched a scor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-556.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Freddy Dolsi (right shoulder fatigue) sat out games July 22-23 due to right shoulder fatigue. He may return July 25. RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic outlet syndrome) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2. He had surgery]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-557.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Folks in Chicago and Detroit are making a big deal out of this weekend's series between the White Sox and Tigers. They might be two months early. "All I'm hoping for is to be somehow playing for something in September," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Tigers Preview 2008-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/white-sox-tigers-preview-558.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago White Sox are going on a long road trip with hopes of maintaining control of the AL Central.The Detroit Tigers could cause them to lose it very quickly.The Tigers have a chance to cut more than half their deficit behind the first-place White S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves should take good offer for Teixeira 2008-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/braves-should-take-good-offer-for-teixeira-559.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves aren't out of the playoff race. Still, they'd be wise to look out for their future and trade Mark Teixeira, says Ken Rosenthal.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-548.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic outlet syndrome) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2. He had surgery June 30 that included the removal of a rib, and he is out for the season. C Vance Wilson (Tommy John surgery in June 2007]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-549.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's easy to think rookie right-hander Armando Galarraga is just a one-time wonder who probably will cave in to the pressure that comes with August and September. But maybe he won't. While Galarraga is a rookie, he's not some callow youth fresh out of hig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-550.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Armando Galarraga brought both his "A" and "B" sliders, retiring the first 18 Kansas City batters he faced before giving up a hit and a run in the seventh. Galarraga was throwing his fastball as high as 93 mph but it was his fast and slow sliders th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves should take good offer for Teixeira]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/braves-should-take-good-offer-for-teixeira.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves aren't out of the playoff race. Still, they'd be wise to look out for their future and trade Mark Teixeira, says Ken Rosenthal.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Galarraga flirts with perfection as Tigers roll]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/galarraga-flirts-with-perfection-as-tigers-roll.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Armando Galarraga was nearly perfect.So was Detroit in sweeping three games from the Royals.Galarraga carried a perfect game into the seventh inning, Miguel Cabrera drove in three runs and the Tigers beat Kansas City 7-1 Wednesday, capping off a series in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Royals Preview 2008-07-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-royals-preview-553.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took the Detroit Tigers seven games to finally beat the Kansas City Royals this season. Now, the surging Tigers look to sweep their AL Central foes when they conclude a three-game set Wednesday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium.Detroit (51-49) braved a 2-h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers solid as Tigers drop Royals 2008-07-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rogers-solid-as-tigers-drop-royals-554.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kenny Rogers pitched six strong innings and Placido Polanco homered and drove in two runs to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 Tuesday night.Magglio Ordonez had three of the Tigers' 12 hits and had two RBIs.Rogers (8-6) did not come]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Royals Preview 2008-07-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-royals-preview-542.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took the Detroit Tigers seven games to finally beat the Kansas City Royals this season. Now, the surging Tigers look to sweep their AL Central foes when they conclude a three-game set Wednesday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium.Detroit (51-49) braved a 2-h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 7, Royals 1]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-7-royals-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers have turned their season around in the past 40 games. They have the most wins in the majors during that stretch.Kenny Rogers pitched six strong innings and Placido Polanco homered and drove in two runs to help the Tigers beat the Kansas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers solid as Tigers drop Royals]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rogers-solid-as-tigers-drop-royals.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kenny Rogers pitched six strong innings and Placido Polanco homered and drove in two runs to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 Tuesday night.Magglio Ordonez had three of the Tigers' 12 hits and had two RBIs.Rogers (8-6) did not come]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor league report: Yanks' Jackson is hot]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/minor-league-report-yanks-jackson-is-hot.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Austin Jackson is on a fast track, Rick Porcello is not, Mike Moustakas is on the slow track, Kanekoa Texiera is making his own tracks and Felix Romero has slipped through the cracks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-546.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Edgar Renteria (left hamstring strain) left the July 9 game and didn't play July 10-13 to rest the injury. He returned to the lineup July 17 and doubled to right-center his first time up. But as he jogged into second it was apparent his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-547.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sometimes less is more. Especially for a sinkerball pitcher such as right-hander Zach Miner. Detroit sent Miner to the minors earlier this season after a streak of wildness. He was used as a starter at Toledo but not with the intention of returning to Det]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Royals Preview 2008-07-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-royals-preview-536.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After breaking out offensively to finally beat the Kansas City Royals, the Detroit Tigers hope to keep it going while trying to make up ground in the AL Central standings.The Tigers look for a third straight victory as they continue their road set with th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabrera powers Tigers to 19-run outburst]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/cabrera-powers-tigers-to-19-run-outburst.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a slow start, Miguel Cabrera is hitting like the Detroit Tigers thought he would when they acquired him an off-season trade.Cabrera matched his career high with five hits and six RBIs and Matt Joyce added four hits and five RBIs as the Detroit Tiger]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Bourn's not]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/diamond-market-bourn-s-not.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[KEY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Rivera getting full-time at-bats]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/diamond-market-rivera-getting-full-time-at-bats.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short hops: Pettitte continues to throw well]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/short-hops-pettitte-continues-to-throw-well.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Brewers acquired another All-Star over the weekend, bringing second baseman Ray Durham to the squad in exchange for minor leaguers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-541.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Edgar Renteria (left hamstring strain) left the July 9 game and didn't play July 10-13 to rest the injury. He returned to the lineup July 17 and doubled to right-center his first time up. But as he jogged into second it was apparent his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Royals Preview 2008-07-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-royals-preview-529.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:19:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Detroit Tigers are going to mount a serious run at the AL Central title, they'll need to beat teams like the Kansas City Royals.The Tigers look to defeat the Royals for the first time in 10 months when the teams open a three-game series Monday at K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verlander helps Tigers past Orioles]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/verlander-helps-tigers-past-orioles.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:19:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander walked off the mound, waved his cap and blew a kiss to a few special fans. The right-hander was disappointed about coming within an out of completing a three-hitter, yet that was arguably his only regret during a very memorable afternoon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O's cap rally with walk-off HR in 10th 2008-07-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/o-s-cap-rally-with-walk-off-hr-in-10th-531.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:19:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Luke Scott homered in the bottom of the 10th, and the Baltimore Orioles rallied from a six-run deficit to beat the Detroit Tigers 11-10 on Saturday night.Scott's shot to right field came with one out off Freddy Dolsi (1-4). It was Scott's third homer in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guillen's remarks set stage for ChiSox-Rangers series]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/guillen-s-remarks-set-stage-for-chisox-rangers-series.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:19:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Texas closer C.J. Wilson has become Ozzie Guillen's latest target. With no love lost, the Sox-Rangers series this week just got better.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-533.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:19:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Jim Leyland is coming up with a platoon arrangement of sorts to let him squeeze three players into two spots in his batting order. Leyland must juggle outfielders Marcus Thames and Matt Joyce with designated hitter Gary Sheffield to see if he can]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-534.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:19:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Carlos Guillen remained away from the team again Friday night to be with his wife. Guillen missed Thursday's game as his wife was going through complications following the birth of their first daughter and third child July 7. He was expected to retur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-535.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:19:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RF Magglio Ordonez (strained oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list June 29. He was activated July 17. SS Edgar Renteria (left hamstring strain) left the July 9 game and didn't play July 10-13 to rest the injury. He returned to the lineu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Orioles Preview 2008-07-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-orioles-preview-522.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Baltimore Orioles haven't won on Sunday in more than three months. Facing a red-hot Justin Verlander doesn't figure to help them end that streak.The Orioles look to end a 14-game Sunday losing skid when they conclude a four-game series against the Det]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles 11, Tigers 10(10)]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/orioles-11-tigers-10-10-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two improbable comebacks produced one extremely uplifting victory for the Baltimore Orioles.After Ramon Hernandez tied it with a homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, Luke Scott homered in the 10th to carry the Orioles past the Detroit Tigers 11-10 Sat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O's cap rally with walk-off HR in 10th]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/o-s-cap-rally-with-walk-off-hr-in-10th.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Luke Scott homered in the bottom of the 10th, and the Baltimore Orioles rallied from a six-run deficit to beat the Detroit Tigers 11-10 on Saturday night.Scott's shot to right field came with one out off Freddy Dolsi (1-4). It was Scott's third homer in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers have more than one option to close]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/dodgers-have-more-than-one-option-to-close.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers are in a bind with closer Takashi Saito sidelined. Joe Torre's way out of the jam could be found in several sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-526.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Jim Leyland is coming up with a platoon arrangement of sorts to let him squeeze three players into two spots in his batting order. Leyland must juggle outfielders Marcus Thames and Matt Joyce with designated hitter Gary Sheffield to see if he can]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-527.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Carlos Guillen remained away from the team again Friday night to be with his wife. Guillen missed Thursday's game as his wife was going through complications following the birth of their first daughter and third child July 7. He was expected to retur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-528.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RF Magglio Ordonez (strained oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list June 29. He was activated July 17. SS Edgar Renteria (left hamstring strain) left the July 9 game and didn't play July 10-13 to rest the injury. He returned to the lineu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-515.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Jim Leyland is coming up with a platoon arrangement of sorts to let him squeeze three players into two spots in his batting order. Leyland must juggle outfielders Marcus Thames and Matt Joyce with designated hitter Gary Sheffield to see if he can]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-516.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Carlos Guillen remained away from the team again Friday night to be with his wife. Guillen missed Thursday's game as his wife was going through complications following the birth of their first daughter and third child July 7. He was expected to retur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-517.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RF Magglio Ordonez (strained oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list June 29. He was activated July 17. SS Edgar Renteria (left hamstring strain) left the July 9 game and didn't play July 10-13 to rest the injury. He returned to the lineu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Orioles Preview 2008-07-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-orioles-preview-518.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Luke Scott doesn't usually play against left-handed starters. Baltimore Orioles manager Dave Trembley may have a hard time keeping him out of Saturday's lineup, however.Scott looks to lead the Orioles to consecutive wins for only the second time this mont]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott makes rare delivery for O's]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/scott-makes-rare-delivery-for-o-s.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After sputtering into the All-Star break in a 1-for-21 slump, Luke Scott assured Baltimore Orioles manager Dave Trembley there was no reason to worry.According to Trembley, Scott said, "I'll get hot the second half. It's always been that way with me in my]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers use long balls to edge Orioles 2008-07-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-use-long-balls-to-edge-orioles-520.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield and Brandon Inge hit two-run homers, Marcus Thames added a solo shot, and the Detroit Tigers resumed their playoff drive by defeating the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 on Thursday night.Kenny Rogers (7-6) allowed four runs and 11 hits in six gritty]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Ordonez activated from disabled list 2008-07-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-ordonez-activated-from-disabled-list-521.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers activated outfielder Magglio Ordonez from the 15-day disabled list Thursday and placed him in the starting lineup against the Baltimore Orioles.Ordonez has been sidelined since June 28 with a pulled oblique muscle. He's batting .307 wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-508.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Carlos Guillen was absent from the Tigers on Thursday to be with his wife, Amelia, following complications she had after the birth of their daughter, Camelia, last week. "It looks like everything's under control," manager Jim Leyland said. "Whether h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-509.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RF Magglio Ordonez (strained oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list June 29. He was activated July 17. SS Edgar Renteria (left hamstring strain) left the July 9 game and didn't play July 10-13 to rest the injury. He returned to the lineu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-510.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Jim Leyland showed his team right off that it's time to get serious if it wants to qualify for postseason play. Leyland stayed with his starter, lefty Kenny Rogers, as long as he dared Thursday night, then ran five relief pitchers out over the las]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Orioles Preview 2008-07-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-orioles-preview-511.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers were widely expected to contend for the AL pennant this season, while the Baltimore Orioles were pegged to be also-rans in the competitive AL East.It took more than half the season, but both teams now appear headed toward those fates.Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 6, Orioles 5]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-6-orioles-5.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A few words of advice went a long way for Gary Sheffield - say, around 750 feet.Sheffield hit one home run and was robbed of another, and the Detroit Tigers also got homers from Brandon Inge and Marcus Thames in a 6-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers use long balls to edge Orioles]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-use-long-balls-to-edge-orioles.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield and Brandon Inge hit two-run homers, Marcus Thames added a solo shot, and the Detroit Tigers resumed their playoff drive by defeating the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 on Thursday night.Kenny Rogers (7-6) allowed four runs and 11 hits in six gritty]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Ordonez activated from disabled list]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-ordonez-activated-from-disabled-list.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers activated outfielder Magglio Ordonez from the 15-day disabled list Thursday and placed him in the starting lineup against the Baltimore Orioles.Ordonez has been sidelined since June 28 with a pulled oblique muscle. He's batting .307 wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers can't just be average any more]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-can-t-just-be-average-any-more.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A .500 record at the All-Star break used to be satisfying for the Detroit Tigers and their fans.Time and stakes have changed.The Tigers raised expectations by playing in the World Series two years ago - after being baseball's losingest team for more than]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Orioles Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-orioles-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland's biggest concerns has been his team's inconsistency at the plate. Fielding a team without Magglio Ordonez hasn't helped.In their first game following the All-Star break, the Tigers expect to have Ordonez back in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound musings: Moves in store for A's?]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/mound-musings-moves-in-store-for-a-s-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The All-Star break is a time where most organizations take stock of where their team stands, whether to buy or sell, what is working and where improvements can be made. In this vein, let's take a look at the 30 teams' rotations around the league.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Marte perfect as stopper]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/closer-hot-seat-marte-perfect-as-stopper.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 2008 season reached its symbolic halfway point early this week, as the baseball world paused for the three-day hiatus that is the All-Star break.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ordonez rejoining Tigers; Thomas sent to minors]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/ordonez-rejoining-tigers-thomas-sent-to-minors.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers right fielder Magglio Ordonez is scheduled to be activated from the disabled list prior to Thursday's game at Baltimore.Ordonez has been out since June 29 with a pulled oblique.Outfielder Clete Thomas is being sent to Triple-A Toledo to cle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers agree to terms with top pick, RHP Perry]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-agree-to-terms-with-top-pick-rhp-perry.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers agreed to contract terms Friday with their first pick in last month's draft, Arizona right-hander Ryan Perry.The Tigers took Perry with the 21st overall pick, marking the fifth time in the past six years the team selected a pitcher in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Stadium field, foul poles to be saved]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tiger-stadium-field-foul-poles-to-be-saved.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tiger Stadium may be coming down, but Detroit officials say the historic ballpark's field will be saved.Fred Rottach (RO-tash), who oversees the stadium property for the city, says the playing field will remain intact after the park's demolition. He says]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Ordonez 1-for-4 in Class-A rehab start]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-ordonez-1-for-4-in-class-a-rehab-start.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordonez was 1-for-4 with a run scored in a rehabilitation appearance with the Class-A West Michigan Whitecaps on Monday night.He singled, reached base on a fielding error, popped out and grounded out in the Whitecaps' 10-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Dane Sardinha sent to Toledo]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-dane-sardinha-sent-to-toledo.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers sent catcher Dane Sardinha back to Triple-A Toledo on Monday.He was called up when utility player Brandon Inge pulled an oblique muscle in his abdomen on June 23 and serve as backup to catcher Ivan Rodriguez.Inge returned on July 10, an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-498.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander came up as the ace many feel he's capable of being Sunday with seven innings of four-hit ball to stop Detroit's three-game losing streak against Minnesota. "My intention was to go out there and get us a win going into the break, and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-499.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Edgar Renteria (left hamstring strain) left the July 9 game and didn't play July 10-13 to rest the injury. RF Magglio Ordonez (strained oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list June 29. He hopes to return right after the All-Star break.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-500.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielders Clete Thomas and Matt Joyce are giving Detroit management something to think about. For starters, how to keep them around for the rest of this season. The rookies, both of whom hit home runs Sunday in Detroit's 4-2 victory over Minnesota, "hav]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-489.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander came up as the ace many feel he's capable of being Sunday with seven innings of four-hit ball to stop Detroit's three-game losing streak against Minnesota. "My intention was to go out there and get us a win going into the break, and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-490.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Edgar Renteria (left hamstring strain) left the July 9 game and didn't play July 10-13 to rest the injury. RF Magglio Ordonez (strained oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list June 29. He hopes to return right after the All-Star break.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-491.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielders Clete Thomas and Matt Joyce are giving Detroit management something to think about. For starters, how to keep them around for the rest of this season. The rookies, both of whom hit home runs Sunday in Detroit's 4-2 victory over Minnesota, "hav]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A-Rod should be participating in Home Run Derby]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/a-rod-should-be-participating-in-home-run-derby-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He just passed Mantle. The Derby's at his home park. A-Rod needs to drop the excuses and participate, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verlander helps Tigers avoid sweep]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/verlander-helps-tigers-avoid-sweep.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander knew it was a big game, and he wasn't about to let his teammates down.Verlander tossed seven sharp innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 Sunday, denying their AL Central rivals a four-game sweep in the final series b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Willis hopes to get back to Detroit in 2008]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/willis-hopes-to-get-back-to-detroit-in-2008.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dontrelle Willis is hoping to return to the Detroit Tigers in September and at the same time acknowledging remaking his distinctive delivery will take time.Willis has a 10.32 ERA and 21 walks in 11 1-3 innings this season with the Tigers, who acquired the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harris comes through as Twins get win 2008-07-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/harris-comes-through-as-twins-get-win-495.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brendan Harris has been swinging like a middle-of-the-order slugger over the last month. A last-minute position change was hardly enough to sway him from his routine.Harris went 3-for-3, homered and drove in a season-best four runs Saturday to help the Tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Tigers Preview 2008-07-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/twins-tigers-preview-484.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins continue to play well against AL Central opponents. They're just having trouble getting to the top of the division.With first place in sight, the Twins look to sweep a series in Detroit for the first time in four years when they conclu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harris comes through as Twins get win]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/harris-comes-through-as-twins-get-win.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brendan Harris has been swinging like a middle-of-the-order slugger over the last month. A last-minute position change was hardly enough to sway him from his routine.Harris went 3-for-3, homered and drove in a season-best four runs Saturday to help the Tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-486.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It isn't that manager Jim Leyland is losing faith in his closer, right-hander Todd Jones. It would appear to be more of a case of Leyland looking at the reality -- Jones is 40 years old. Leyland has had to take Jones out of three of the last six innings h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-487.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Armando Galarraga has lost three games in his career with Detroit -- all of them to Minnesota. Galarraga only allowed two runs Friday night in 5 2/3 innings but couldn't hold the slender 1-0 lead and left trailing, 2-1. Galarraga fanned five and all]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-488.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Edgar Renteria (left hamstring strain) left the July 9 game and didn't play July 10 and July 11. Renteria indicated he would play July 12. RF Magglio Ordonez (strained oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list June 29. He hopes to return]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-477.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It isn't that manager Jim Leyland is losing faith in his closer, right-hander Todd Jones. It would appear to be more of a case of Leyland looking at the reality -- Jones is 40 years old. Leyland has had to take Jones out of three of the last six innings h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-478.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Armando Galarraga has lost three games in his career with Detroit -- all of them to Minnesota. Galarraga only allowed two runs Friday night in 5 2/3 innings but couldn't hold the slender 1-0 lead and left trailing, 2-1. Galarraga fanned five and all]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-479.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Edgar Renteria (left hamstring strain) left the July 9 game and didn't play July 10 and July 11. Renteria indicated he would play July 12. RF Magglio Ordonez (strained oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list June 29. He hopes to return]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Tigers Preview 2008-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/twins-tigers-preview-480.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau are two of the marquee names that have contributed to the Minnesota Twins' success this season.Scott Baker, meanwhile, has played nearly as important a role with far less notoriety.The Twins look to make it five straight wins]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 3, Tigers 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/twins-3-tigers-2.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins hoped they didn't have to use Matt Guerrier and his bullpen mates after a long outing the previous night. They hardly showed any sign of fatigue.Guerrier, Jesse Crain and closer Joe Nathan retired the last seven Detroit batters Friday night to h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins take another from Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/twins-take-another-from-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins hoped they didn't have to use Matt Guerrier and his bullpen mates after a long outing the previous night. They hardly showed any sign of fatigue.Guerrier, Jesse Crain and closer Joe Nathan retired the last seven Detroit batters Friday night to h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Carmona, Soriano to return]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/injury-roundup-carmona-soriano-to-return.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. Each week, KFFL.com surveys the latest key injuries around the diamond. Who might be headed to the disabled list? Which players might benefit from the available playing time? Who may be returning to the fold soon? Find]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-470.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It would be easy to bash Detroit's rookies since one of them, right fielder Matt Joyce, made a costly ninth-inning error in Detroit's 11-inning loss Thursday. But it would be proper to give the young players their due. It was the rookies who played a key]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-471.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Matt Joyce hit his second home run in two games, but his muff of a bouncing single to right with a man on and nobody out in the ninth set Minnesota up to tie the score and send the game into extra innings, where the Twins won it. The rookie also had]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-472.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Edgar Renteria (left hamstring strain) left the July 9 game and didn't play July 10. He is day-to-day. RF Magglio Ordonez (strained oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list June 29. He hopes to return right after the All-Star break. RHP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 7, Tigers 6(11)]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/twins-7-tigers-6-11-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Morneau narrowly missed one homer on Thursday afternoon.He took advantage of a second chance.Three innings after hitting a 425-foot double to the deepest part of Comerica Park, Morneau lined an 11th-inning homer off Freddy Dolsi (1-3) with one out]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Tigers Preview 2008-07-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/twins-tigers-preview-474.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In their first game since being swept by a fellow AL contender, the Minnesota Twins appeared more than ready to put that ugly series behind them.The Twins look to get back on a roll when they continue a four-game set with the Detroit Tigers on Friday at C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 7, Tigers 6(11) 2008-07-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/twins-7-tigers-6-11--475.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Morneau narrowly missed one homer on Thursday afternoon.He took advantage of a second chance.Three innings after hitting a 425-foot double to the deepest part of Comerica Park, Morneau lined an 11th-inning homer off Freddy Dolsi (1-3) with two outs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morneau wins it for Twins in 11th inning]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/morneau-wins-it-for-twins-in-11th-inning.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Morneau hit an 11th-inning home run, tying a career-high with his fifth hit, and the Minnesota Twins overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Detroit Tigers 7-6 Thursday.Minnesota, which stopped a three-game losing streak, trailed 6-4 in the ninth b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-462.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Edgar Renteria (left hamstring strain) left the July 9 game and is day-to-day. UT Brandon Inge (sore left oblique muscle) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 23. He was activated July 10. RF Magglio Ordonez (strained obl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-463.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a little unusual, but it was also intelligent. Detroit shed one of its five starters following Wednesday night's 8-6 win over Cleveland, optioning Eddie Bonine to Class AA Erie. But instead of bringing up another pitcher, the Tigers added first bas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-464.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Eddie Bonine has faced two American League teams since coming up to Detroit, and both of them have roughed him up. Bonine, drubbed by Minnesota in his previous start, gave up five runs in 3 2/3 innings to Cleveland on Wednesday night including three]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Tigers Preview 2008-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/twins-tigers-preview-465.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit's Miguel Cabrera hasn't done much against Minnesota this season, but he's got momentum on his side this time as the Twins head to town.Cabrera will look to stay hot at the plate as the Tigers open a four-game series with the Twins at Comerica Park]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 8, Indians 6]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-8-indians-6.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not even a six-run lead was enough for the Cleveland Indians to stop their freefall. Especially not facing Miguel Cabrera.The Tigers' star homered again, this time in the bottom of the ninth to give Detroit an 8-6 win over Cleveland, which has lost 10 in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabrera, Tigers deal Tribe 10th loss in row]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/cabrera-tigers-deal-tribe-10th-loss-in-row.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers rallied from an early six-run deficit, beating Cleveland 8-6 Wednesday night and sending the Indians to their 10th straight loss.Down 6-0 in the sixth, the Tigers came back. Cab]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Stadium's outfield walls coming down]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tiger-stadium-s-outfield-walls-coming-down.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Demolition crews smashed the historic walls of Tiger Stadium on Wednesday, punching through to the interior of the ballpark that stood for decades.Outfield walls cleared by baseball legend Mickey Mantle as well as Detroit Tiger sluggers Norm Cash and Ceci]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer hot seat: Kobayashi takes over for Tribe]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/closer-hot-seat-kobayashi-takes-over-for-tribe.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Independence Day is rapidly fading into our collective memories, and the fireworks we saw on the Fourth were emblematic of what was happening in major league bullpens across the league.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Tigers Preview 2008-07-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-tigers-preview-455.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's been plenty of discussion about the future of the slumping Cleveland Indians over the last few days, but manager Eric Wedge hopes his team is more focused on ending its recent woes.Wedge and the Indians look to avoid their first 10-game losing str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Champs or chumps: Tigers have been both this year]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/champs-or-chumps-tigers-have-been-both-this-year.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Champs or chumps.Todd Jones says the Detroit Tigers have fit one of those polar descriptions in a season that started with a flop, was followed up with a strong run and an uneven stretch."That's just the nature of the beast," Detroit's closer said Tuesday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 9, Indians 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-9-indians-2.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cabrera's left hip has been bothering him all season, leading to him lumbering when he runs.He earned the right to take his time trotting around the bases twice Tuesday night.Cabrera hit two homers for his first time with Detroit and finished 4-for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabrera's two blasts pace Tigers rout]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/cabrera-s-two-blasts-pace-tigers-rout.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cabrera hit two home runs, Marcus Thames had one and Justin Verlander was dominant after a shaky start, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 9-2 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.The surging Tigers (45-44) lead the majors with 21 wins sinc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor league report: Vasquez moving up?]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/minor-league-report-vasquez-moving-up-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cubs may have a new closer in the making, the Yankees may have a starter in the making and the Angels do have a starter in the making.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just a scare: Tigers' Willis has knee tendinitis]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/just-a-scare-tigers-willis-has-knee-tendinitis.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dontrelle Willis and the Detroit Tigers got good news Tuesday when a MRI revealed he has tendinitis in his right knee.The Tigers said the pitcher had a cortisone shot to reduce inflammation and was fitted for a brace to provide support when he returns to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MRI reveals Willis has knee tendinitis]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/mri-reveals-willis-has-knee-tendinitis.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dontrelle Willis and the Detroit Tigers got good news Tuesday when a MRI revealed he has tendinitis in his right knee.The Tigers said the pitcher had a cortisone shot to reduce inflammation and was fitted for a brace to provide support when he returns to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-450.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Carlos Guillen will be taking his four gloves with him to the All-Star Game -- even though they're not his. Guillen is one of those players who forever is using someone else's equipment, in part because he hates breaking in new gloves of his own. So]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-451.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Miguel Cabrera (left hip flexor strain) left the June 30 game. He was back in the lineup July 3 even though he was still limping. The club doesn't plan to place Cabrera on the disabled list. RF Magglio Ordonez (strained oblique) went on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-452.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The whispers have been heard for more than a month now: The Detroit Tigers are in the market for another starter. The latest news on left-hander Dontrelle Willis -- that he's returning to Detroit to have his balky right knee looked at again -- is sure to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Chipper's back in the lineup again]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/injury-roundup-chipper-s-back-in-the-lineup-again.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. Each week, KFFL.com surveys the latest key injuries around the diamond.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Tigers Preview 2008-07-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-tigers-preview-454.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Indians have seen their season plagued by numerous injuries, a hitting-starved lineup and a woeful bullpen, but they've typically been able to count on an effective start from CC Sabathia every five days.Sabathia will take his scheduled turn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 2, Mariners 1(15)]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-2-mariners-1-15-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Once Ichiro Suzuki heard that backup catcher Jamie Burke was about to take the mound, he hustled over to manager Jim Riggleman and volunteered his services.If the Seattle Mariners were desperate enough to use their third-string catcher on the mound, why n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extra innings catch up with Mariners]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/extra-innings-catch-up-with-mariners.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An afternoon of tremendous pitching by both sides came to this: the Seattle Mariners tried using backup catcher Jamie Burke on the mound in a 1-1 game.Detroit's scuffling offense gladly took advantage.Marcus Thames' sacrifice fly scored pinch runner Micha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[M's rookie homers twice vs. Tigers 2008-07-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/m-s-rookie-homers-twice-vs-tigers-444.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie Jeff Clement homered in his final two at-bats, the second a two-run shot off Detroit reliever Fernando Rodney in the eighth inning that lifted the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 win over the Tigers on Saturday night.Clement was all the offense the Marin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-445.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Miguel Cabrera (left hip flexor strain) left the June 30 game. He was back in the lineup July 3 even though he was still limping. The club doesn't plan to place Cabrera on the disabled list. RF Magglio Ordonez (strained oblique) went on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-446.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dane Sardinha is a nice story that doesn't seem to be destined for a happy ending. He's a quiet, soft-speaking guy who is polite and says all the right things. Sardinha, one of three brothers who have been pretty much career minor leaguers, is regarded as]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-447.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Kenny Rogers pitched a strong game, but it wasn't quite stout enough. Rogers recovered from giving up single runs in the third and fourth innings to retire 10 straight batters but couldn't make it through the eighth, giving up a two-run double on hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[M's get needed relief to beat Tigers 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/m-s-get-needed-relief-to-beat-tigers-448.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Standing out in the bullpen, Seattle reliever Sean Green noticed Erik Bedard's pitch count quickly getting closer to 100 and knew he needed to be ready, even if it was just the fifth inning.Bedard is earning a reputation for rarely throwing beyond 100 pit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verlander goes six strong as Tigers win 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/verlander-goes-six-strong-as-tigers-win-449.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander threw six strong innings, Michael Hollimon hit his first big league home run and the Detroit Tigers hung on to beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 Thursday night.Matt Joyce, promoted from Triple-A Toledo on May 5 and recalled Sunday, had a pair]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Mariners Preview 2008-07-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-mariners-preview-434.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers' offensive effort on their current road trip has not helped them climb closer to the top of the AL Central.The Tigers look to avoid a third straight defeat and their first road series loss to the Seattle Mariners in three years Sunday a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners 3, Tigers 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/mariners-3-tigers-2.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Never in college, and not in the minors. The last time Jeff Clement was asked to take a curtain call: high school."It's been a while," he said.Clement took a deserved stroll up the dugout steps to acknowledge the roaring fans on Saturday night. Seattle's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[M's rookie homers twice vs. Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/m-s-rookie-homers-twice-vs-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie Jeff Clement homered in his final two at-bats, the second a two-run shot off Detroit reliever Fernando Rodney in the eighth inning that lifted the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 win over the Tigers on Saturday night.Clement was all the offense the Marin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-437.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Miguel Cabrera (left hip flexor strain) left the June 30 game. He was back in the lineup July 3 even though he was still limping. The club doesn't plan to place Cabrera on the disabled list. RF Magglio Ordonez (strained oblique) went on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-438.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dane Sardinha is a nice story that doesn't seem to be destined for a happy ending. He's a quiet, soft-speaking guy who is polite and says all the right things. Sardinha, one of three brothers who have been pretty much career minor leaguers, is regarded as]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-439.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Kenny Rogers pitched a strong game, but it wasn't quite stout enough. Rogers recovered from giving up single runs in the third and fourth innings to retire 10 straight batters but couldn't make it through the eighth, giving up a two-run double on hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[M's get needed relief to beat Tigers 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/m-s-get-needed-relief-to-beat-tigers-440.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Standing out in the bullpen, Seattle reliever Sean Green noticed Erik Bedard's pitch count quickly getting closer to 100 and knew he needed to be ready, even if it was just the fifth inning.Bedard is earning a reputation for rarely throwing beyond 100 pit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verlander goes six strong as Tigers win 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/verlander-goes-six-strong-as-tigers-win-441.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander threw six strong innings, Michael Hollimon hit his first big league home run and the Detroit Tigers hung on to beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 Thursday night.Matt Joyce, promoted from Triple-A Toledo on May 5 and recalled Sunday, had a pair]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-428.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Miguel Cabrera (left hip flexor strain) left the June 30 game. He was back in the lineup July 3 even though he was still limping. The club doesn't plan to place Cabrera on the disabled list. RF Magglio Ordonez (strained oblique) went on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-429.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dane Sardinha is a nice story that doesn't seem to be destined for a happy ending. He's a quiet, soft-speaking guy who is polite and says all the right things. Sardinha, one of three brothers who have been pretty much career minor leaguers, is regarded as]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-430.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Kenny Rogers pitched a strong game, but it wasn't quite stout enough. Rogers recovered from giving up single runs in the third and fourth innings to retire 10 straight batters but couldn't make it through the eighth, giving up a two-run double on hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Mariners Preview 2008-07-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-mariners-preview-431.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Seattle Mariners still own the worst record in the American League, but are playing significantly better since Jim Riggleman took over as manager.The Mariners look to build off their most recent victory as they continue a four-game home set with the D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[M's get needed relief to beat Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/m-s-get-needed-relief-to-beat-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Standing out in the bullpen, Seattle reliever Sean Green noticed Erik Bedard's pitch count quickly getting closer to 100 and knew he needed to be ready, even if it was just the fifth inning.Bedard is earning a reputation for rarely throwing beyond 100 pit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verlander goes six strong as Tigers win 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/verlander-goes-six-strong-as-tigers-win-433.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander threw six strong innings, Michael Hollimon hit his first big league home run and the Detroit Tigers hung on to beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 Thursday night.Matt Joyce, promoted from Triple-A Toledo on May 5 and recalled Sunday, had a pair]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-421.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Miguel Cabrera (left hip flexor strain) left the June 30 game. He was back in the lineup July 3 even though he was still limping. The club doesn't plan to place Cabrera on the disabled list. RF Magglio Ordonez (strained oblique) went on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-422.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will Joel Zumaya be the next Joba Chamberlain? Could be. At least that's what manager Jim Leyland hinted at Thursday. Leyland made a throwaway remark when asked if Zumaya could return to starting somewhere down the line. "That would be down the road," Ley]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-423.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander struggled with his control early but retired eight of the last 10 batters he faced to depart with a 6-2 lead. Verlander had trouble with his command early and was fortunate to escape the first inning with just one run allowed. He al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 8, Mariners 4]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-8-mariners-4.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All through the minor leagues, Matt Joyce and Michael Hollimon could only dream of games like they had Thursday.The Detroit rookies, drafted the same year and teammates on three different minor league teams on the way through the organization, each played]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Mariners Preview 2008-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-mariners-preview-425.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It appears the Detroit Tigers just needed to face the Seattle Mariners to rebound from a pair of losses.The Tigers hope to continue their success against the last-place Mariners on Friday when the teams play the second of their four-game series at Safeco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verlander goes six strong as Tigers win]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/verlander-goes-six-strong-as-tigers-win.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander threw six strong innings, Michael Hollimon hit his first big league home run and the Detroit Tigers hung on to beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 Thursday night.Matt Joyce, promoted from Triple-A Toledo on May 5 and recalled Sunday, had a pair]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zumaya and Rodney heating up after shaky starts]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/zumaya-and-rodney-heating-up-after-shaky-starts.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a slow start marred by injury, Joel Zumaya is starting to find his hard-throwing form for the Detroit Tigers.Zumaya reached 99 mph on the radar gun during a five-out stint in Monday's 5-4 win over the Minnesota Twins.It's a step in the right directi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Mariners Preview 2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-mariners-preview-415.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Seattle starter Carlos Silva would like to reverse his fortunes from earlier this season against Detroit.He'll be trying to build on his first win in more than two months when the Mariners open a four-game series with the Tigers Thursday at Safeco Field.S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-416.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The message was clear: Throw strikes or be gone. Detroit optioned right-hander Zach Miner to Toledo on Wednesday after he'd walked four batters in two innings, although he did not give up a run, on Tuesday night. Miner had some success being aggressive wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-417.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Eddie Bonine didn't have the pinpoint control he needs to survive and prosper so the Minnesota Twins pounded him for five runs in the third inning (three unearned) in the shortest start of his brief major league career. Bonine didn't make it through]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-418.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Miguel Cabrera (left hip flexor strain) left the June 30 game. He appeared as a pinch hitter July 1, but he won't play July 2, manager Jim Leyland said. The club doesn't plan to place Cabrera on the disabled list. RF Magglio Ordonez (str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blackburn shines as Twins blank Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/blackburn-shines-as-twins-blank-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This is what it often looks like when the Minnesota Twins are winning: bunts, two-out singles and a whole lot of speed.Nick Blackburn combined with two relievers on a five-hitter, and Joe Mauer's two-run single with two outs sparked a five-run third innin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fallen Stars: The all-disappointing squad]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/fallen-stars-the-all-disappointing-squad.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[These guys should be All-Stars. Instead they look like chumps. Tracy Ringolsby runs down his All-Fallen Star squads.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-408.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Miguel Cabrera did not start because of a strained left hip flexor suffered the night before, but he did pinch-hit in the eighth. "He won't play Wednesday," manager Jim Leyland said. "You could see that. He won't be ready to play." Cabrera was limpin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-409.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Miguel Cabrera (left hip flexor strain) left the June 30 game. He appeared as a pinch hitter July 1, but he won't play July 2, manager Jim Leyland said. The club doesn't plan to place Cabrera on the disabled list. RF Magglio Ordonez (str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-410.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers are going to gamble on Miguel Cabrera. They don't have a whole lot of choice. Team officials decided Tuesday not to place their power-hitting first baseman on the disabled list, which would have put him out of action until after the All-Star br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Twins Preview 2008-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-twins-preview-411.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A late surge last month inched the Minnesota Twins closer to the top spot in the AL Central. Behind a successful stretch of their own, the Detroit Tigers have also made up ground in the same race.The Twins will try to take a third straight series over the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels may look to Holliday to upgrade offense]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/angels-may-look-to-holliday-to-upgrade-offense-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels may have missed out on big names in the past, but Ken Rosenthal says they're out to change that this summer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 6, Tigers 4]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/twins-6-tigers-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Craig Monroe is growing into his new role as a reserve.Monroe hit a three-run homer and just missed a second, and Justin Morneau added three hits to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4.Mike Redmond had two RBIs for Minnesota, which has wo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red hot Twins edge white hot Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/red-hot-twins-edge-white-hot-tigers-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Craig Monroe hit a three-run homer and Justin Morneau added three hits to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Tuesday night.Mike Redmond had two RBIs for Minnesota, which has won eight of 10 and 12 of its last 14. The Twins began the d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-07-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-400.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Detroit farm system is as barren as it is often painted, why are all these unknowns contributing to the Tigers' turnaround? Outfielder Matt Joyce, just called up Sunday to replace injured right fielder Magglio Ordonez, drilled a pinch RBI triple in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-07-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-401.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Armando Galarraga will be glad when he doesn't have to face Minnesota again. Galarraga was roughed up for nine hits and four runs (three earned) in six innings Monday night as he was streaky in the strike zone, sometimes failing to locate it for a b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-07-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-402.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Miguel Cabrera (left hip flexor strain) left the June 30 game. He is day-to-day. RF Magglio Ordonez (strained oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list June 29. UT Brandon Inge (sore left oblique muscle) went on the 15-day disabled list]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Twins Preview 2008-07-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-twins-preview-403.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the way their offense has been producing lately, the Detroit Tigers believe they have the ability to win every time out.The surging Tigers look to win a season-high seventh straight game Tuesday night when they continue their three-game series agains]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 5, Twins 4]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-5-twins-4.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was no way Joel Zumaya was going to disappoint Todd Jones and the rest of his teammates.Zumaya got five outs for his first save in more than a year, and Curtis Granderson's go-ahead RBI single capped Detroit's two-run eighth inning as the Tigers ral]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers rally vs. Twins for sixth straight]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-rally-vs-twins-for-sixth-straight.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Curtis Granderson's go-ahead RBI single capped Detroit's two-run eighth inning and the Tigers rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4 on Monday night.Granderson's single to right-center fell two steps in front of Carlos Gomez, allowing Matt Joyce to trot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Cabrera leaves with hip flexor injury]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-cabrera-leaves-with-hip-flexor-injury.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit first baseman Miguel Cabrera left the game against Minnesota on Monday night because of a tight left hip flexor.Cabrera hobbled a little after he reached to his left and dropped a low throw from third baseman Carlos Guillen in the second inning. H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Cabrera sidelined with hip flexor injury]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-cabrera-sidelined-with-hip-flexor-injury.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit first baseman Miguel Cabrera left the game against Minnesota on Monday night because of a tight left hip flexor.Cabrera hobbled a little after he reached to his left and dropped a low throw from third baseman Carlos Guillen in the second inning. H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-392.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Dane Sardinha, hitless in his only other 11 major league at-bats, tripled with runners at the corners and two outs in the sixth inning Sunday to drive in the tying and winning runs. Sardinha laced a 1-0 fastball into the gap in left center and both ru]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-393.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RF Magglio Ordonez (strained oblique) went on the 15-day disabled list June 29. UT Brandon Inge (sore left oblique muscle) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 23. RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic outlet syndrome) went on the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-394.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Jim Leyland likes to rest his regulars, most of them, and he likes to do it most when Detroit is playing well. The Tigers just completed a stretch of four series in which it went 9-3 -- a swing at San Francisco and San Diego followed by home sets]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Twins Preview 2008-06-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-twins-preview-395.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins know they're playing some of the best baseball in the majors as the season reaches its halfway point. The Detroit Tigers may be the only team playing better.The Tigers, winners of five in a row and 15 of 18, and the Twins, winners of 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 4, Rockies 3]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-4-rockies-3.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dane Sardinha felt like a goat after grounding into a rally-killing double play. That made it all the better when his first major league hit made him a hero.Sardinha hit a two-run triple to rally the Tigers to a 4-3 win over the woeful Colorado Rockies on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers sweep Rox on rookie's first hit]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-sweep-rox-on-rookie-s-first-hit.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dane Sardinha hit a two-run triple for his first major league hit to rally the Tigers to a 4-3 win over the woeful Colorado Rockies on Sunday, giving Detroit a three-game sweep.Detroit, which won its fifth straight and 15th in its last 18, has a winning r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Ordonez on 15-day DL with pulled oblique]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-ordonez-on-15-day-dl-with-pulled-oblique.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers placed right fielder Magglio Ordonez on the 15-day disabled list with a pulled muscle in his right side on Sunday.Ordonez pulled his oblique muscle in the third inning of a 7-6 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.Ordonez is]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ordonez on 15-day DL with pulled oblique]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/ordonez-on-15-day-dl-with-pulled-oblique.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers placed right fielder Magglio Ordonez on the 15-day disabled list with a pulled muscle in his right side on Sunday.Ordonez pulled his oblique muscle in the third inning of a 7-6 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.Ordonez is]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Tigers Preview 2008-06-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rockies-tigers-preview-385.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a surprisingly poor start, the Detroit Tigers are on the verge of topping the .500 mark for the first time this season.The surging Tigers look for a fifth straight victory while trying to sweep their three-game series from the Colorado Rockies on Su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 7, Rockies 6]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-7-rockies-6.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers had a long, hard road to .500 this season, and the culmination didn't come easy Saturday night.Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run double in the bottom of the ninth and Detroit overcame Todd Jones' blown save to beat the Colorado Rockies 7-6.W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers reach .500 for first time in '08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-reach-500-for-first-time-in-08-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run double in the bottom of the ninth and the Detroit Tigers overcame Todd Jones' blown save to beat the Colorado Rockies 7-6 on Saturday night.With their fourth straight win and 14th in 17 games, the Tigers improved to .500 for t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ordonez leaves game with spasms]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/ordonez-leaves-game-with-spasms.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers right fielder Magglio Ordonez left the game Saturday night against the Colorado Rockies because of an apparent injury.Ordonez appeared to pull up as he went after Troy Tulowitzki's leadoff double off the right field wall in the top of the third. Af]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-389.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lots of strikes, lots of groundballs and lots of balls in play seem to be an effective combination for rookie right-hander Eddie Bonine. The Tigers have gotten good results from their latest substitute starter, who is 2-0 after three starts. He pitched a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-390.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Eddie Bonine used a sharp breaking ball and kept the ball down in the strike zone Friday night to take advantage of slumping Colorado. Bonine went eight innings before turning the game over to RHP Joel Zumaya and was effective in keeping the ball lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-391.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: UT Brandon Inge (sore left oblique muscle) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 23. RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic outlet syndrome) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2. He will have surgery June 30 that li]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-379.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lots of strikes, lots of groundballs and lots of balls in play seem to be an effective combination for rookie right-hander Eddie Bonine. The Tigers have gotten good results from their latest substitute starter, who is 2-0 after three starts. He pitched a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-380.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Eddie Bonine used a sharp breaking ball and kept the ball down in the strike zone Friday night to take advantage of slumping Colorado. Bonine went eight innings before turning the game over to RHP Joel Zumaya and was effective in keeping the ball lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-381.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: UT Brandon Inge (sore left oblique muscle) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 23. RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic outlet syndrome) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2. He will have surgery June 30 that li]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Tigers Preview 2008-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rockies-tigers-preview-382.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers squandered their lone chance to reach the break-even mark thus far, but having their top starter on the mound might finally help them achieve that goal.Justin Verlander, who has been perfect in his career against NL opponents, looks to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bonine baffles Rox as Tigers roll]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/bonine-baffles-rox-as-tigers-roll.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers are close to the break-even point.Eddie Bonine limited Colorado to five hits over eight innings to lift Detroit to a 7-1 win over the Rockies on Friday night.Curtis Granderson was 4-for-5 with two triples and stretched his career-high h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Marcum out for a month]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/injury-roundup-marcum-out-for-a-month.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. Each week, KFFL.com surveys the latest key injuries around the diamond.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-371.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looks as if Jim Leyland has another problem on his hands -- but a good one this time. The Tigers manager is going to have to decide where to hit DH Gary Sheffield in his lineup: sixth, seventh or third. Leyland isn't likely to mess with success at the pre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-372.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Nate Robertson, flip-flopped in the rotation but not starting on short rest thanks to a day off in the schedule, pitched in and out of trouble Thursday yet allowed just one run in 6 1/3 innings. Robertson had just one 1-2-3 inning, the sixth, but go]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-373.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: UT Brandon Inge (sore left oblique muscle) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 23. RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic outlet syndrome) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2. He will have surgery June 30 that li]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullpen management proving to be Girardi's strength]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/bullpen-management-proving-to-be-girardi-s-strength.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stats don't lie when it comes to the Yanks' 'pen. That's one area where Joe Girardi's outshined his predecessor, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Tigers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rockies-tigers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland had some harsh words for Jason Grilli after the reliever criticized the team's chemistry following his trade to the Colorado Rockies. Recently, however, the Tigers have shown signs of living up to expectations moreso tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 3, Cardinals 2(10)]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-3-cardinals-2-10-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Albert Pujols' triumphant return was spoiled by a rookie.Clete Thomas drew a bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning to give the Detroit Tigers a 3-2 win Thursday over St. Louis, ruining Pujols' return from injury for the Cardinals.St. Louis reliever Mike Pa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers take rubber game from Cards]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-take-rubber-game-from-cards.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Clete Thomas drew a bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning to give the Detroit Tigers a 3-2 win Thursday over St. Louis, spoiling Albert Pujols' return for the Cardinals.St. Louis reliever Mike Parisi (0-4) gave up a leadoff single to Curtis Granderson and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Placido Polanco ejected]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-placido-polanco-ejected.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers second baseman Placido Polanco was ejected from Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals for arguing with umpire Paul Schrieber about a called third strike.The normally mild mannered Polanco began shouting at Schrieber immediately after the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-363.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: UT Brandon Inge (sore left oblique muscle) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 23. RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic outlet syndrome) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2. He will require surgery that likely]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-364.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Armando Galarraga had trouble with his slider, leading to one of his worst starts of the season. He went 4 2/3 innings, allowing five runs and eight hits, until his night was ended by a 2-hour, 25-minute rain delay. He didn't walk anybody but he was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-365.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The alternating is over for catcher Ivan Rodriguez -- by default. Brandon Inge was placed on the disabled list Wednesday, which means Rodriguez will now be the de facto regular catcher -- at least until Inge returns from his sore left oblique muscle. Putt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals-Tigers Preview 2008-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/cardinals-tigers-preview-366.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[St. Louis Cardinals starter Todd Wellemeyer emerged as one of the league's biggest surprises before elbow problems interrupted his successful start to the season.Making his first appearance in nearly two weeks, Wellemeyer looks to return to his winning wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthy Sheffield hitting stride quickly]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/healthy-sheffield-hitting-stride-quickly-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield made a long wait worthwhile for the Detroit Tigers.Sheffield hit a game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the ninth to give Detroit an 8-7 win against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night in a game that included a nearly 2 1/2-hour]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates land reliever Bautista from Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/pirates-land-reliever-bautista-from-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-hander Denny Bautista from the Detroit Tigers for a minor league pitcher on Wednesday and will add the reliever to their major league roster.The Tigers got right-handed reliever Kyle Pearson, who had four saves in 11]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paralyzed mother keeps Tigers' Thames even-keeled]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/paralyzed-mother-keeps-tigers-thames-even-keeled.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Anytime Marcus Thames starts to get cranky about being a part-time player, he simply thinks about his mom.Thames was 5 when his mother, Veterine Thames, was in a car accident that left her paralyzed.For 26 years, that's left the Detroit Tigers outfielder]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers put Inge on DL, trade Bautista to Pirates]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-put-inge-on-dl-trade-bautista-to-pirates.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers traded right-handed pitcher Denny Bautista to the Pittsburgh Pirates for minor league pitcher Kyle Pearson on Wednesday.Detroit also put Brandon Inge on the 15-day disabled list because of a pulled side muscle. The Tigers purchased the contract]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals-Tigers Preview 2008-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/cardinals-tigers-preview-356.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just over three months ago, Kyle Lohse and Armando Galarraga did not have jobs in the major leagues. Next month, they both might be in the All-Star game.Two of baseball's most surprising pitchers square off Wednesday when Lohse leads the St. Louis Cardina]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers activate DH Gary Sheffield from DL]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-activate-dh-gary-sheffield-from-dl.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers activated Gary Sheffield from the disabled list Tuesday and put the designated hitter in the lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals.Sheffield responded with a homer in an 8-4 loss to St. Louis.He was sidelined with an oblique strain on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals 8, Tigers 4]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/cardinals-8-tigers-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The St. Louis Cardinals got hits from eight players and RBIs from five.Not bad for a lineup missing Albert Pujols.Brian Barton, Skip Schumaker and Brendan Ryan each drove in two runs, leading St. Louis to an 8-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday nigh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cards spoil Sheffield's DL return]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/cards-spoil-sheffield-s-dl-return-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Barton, Skip Schumaker and Brendan Ryan each drove in two runs, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.Braden Looper (9-5) gave up four runs on three homers in six-plus innings.Kenny Rogers (5-5) was r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers '68 title team honored in pregame ceremony]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-68-title-team-honored-in-pregame-ceremony.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Todd Jones was 4 months old in Georgia when the Tigers won the 1968 World Series.In Detroit, though, the achievement made quite a difference."It healed a lot of things off the field," Jones said Tuesday before the 1968 team was honored at Comerica Park.Jo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers activate DH Sheffield from DL]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-activate-dh-sheffield-from-dl.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers activated Gary Sheffield from the disabled list Tuesday and put the designated hitter in the lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals.Sheffield was sidelined with an oblique strain on his left side after he was slowed early in the season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Pettitte's throwing well]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/diamond-market-pettitte-s-throwing-well.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-351.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Todd Jones thinks rookie right-hander Freddy Dolsi might have a chance to beat out Joel Zumaya for the right to succeed him as Detroit's closer. "It'll be interesting competition between Freddy and Joel to see who wins that closer's job," Jon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-352.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Nate Robertson is on a tear again, similar to the way he finished the 2006 season. Robertson has posted a 5-1 record with a 4.91 ERA in his last six starts, although his overall ERA is only 5.60. He has won his last three starts to square his record]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-353.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jeremy Bonderman (thoracic outlet syndrome) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2. He will require surgery that likely will include the removal of a rib, and he is out for the season. SS Ramon Santiago (separated left s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals-Tigers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/cardinals-tigers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers have been rolling at home, and with St. Louis coming to town, they might have a good chance to continue pleasing their fans.The Tigers will be trying to build on their recent dominance of the Cardinals when the teams open a three-game s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Verlander wins first road game 2008-06-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-verlander-wins-first-road-game-355.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Magglio Ordonez hit a two-run homer, Justin Verlander won his first road game of the season and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Diego Padres 5-3 on Sunday in the rubber-game of a three-game series.Winless in six road starts this season, Verlander (4-9) im]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 5, Padres 3]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-5-padres-3.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The road has not been kind to Justin Verlander this season, even if he was completely oblivious to the fact."I hadn't had one?" Verlander said of his six-game road winless streak. "I didn't know."The right-hander hadn't won on the road since last Septembe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Verlander wins first road game]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-verlander-wins-first-road-game.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Magglio Ordonez hit a two-run homer, Justin Verlander won his first road game of the season and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Diego Padres 5-3 on Sunday in the rubber-game of a three-game series.Winless in six road starts this season, Verlander (4-9) im]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames' pinch-hit HR lifts Tigers 2008-06-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/thames-pinch-hit-hr-lifts-tigers-347.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marcus Thames' two-run, pinch-hit homer in the seventh inning lifted Nate Robertson and the Detroit Tigers to a 7-5 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night.The Tigers, who won for the ninth time in 11 games, also got a two-run home run by Magglio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-348.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Saviors? So far right-handed relievers Fernando Rodney and Joel Zumaya haven't even sniffed a save. Rodney has made two appearances since coming off the disabled list at the beginning of the week, neither anything you'd want to post on your personal websi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-349.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Eddie Bonine gave up three baserunners but no runs in the first inning Friday night then settled down and allowed two solo home runs in seven innings of work for a no-decision. Bonine had trouble hitting the corners in the first and second innings b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-350.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Joel Zumaya (right shoulder AC joint surgery) opened the season on the 15-day disabled list. He threw off a mound May 1 for the first time since the surgery. He began a minor league rehab assignment June 3, and he was activated on June]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Padres Preview 2008-06-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-padres-preview-338.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander is beginning to settle down after a rough start, and interleague play has only helped.Verlander looks to remain unbeaten versus the National League as he takes the mound for the resurgent Tigers in the decisive game of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 7, Padres 5]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-7-padres-5.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marcus Thames probably needed to pause and take a deep breath Saturday night.After all, it's not every day a player gets to meet three greats of the game and hit a winning home run.Thames did just that, capping his action-packed day with a two-run, pinch-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames' pinch-hit HR lifts Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/thames-pinch-hit-hr-lifts-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marcus Thames' two-run, pinch-hit homer in the seventh inning lifted Nate Robertson and the Detroit Tigers to a 7-5 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night.The Tigers, who won for the ninth time in 11 games, also got a two-run home run by Magglio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rodney, Zumaya haven't saved the day ... yet]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rodney-zumaya-haven-t-saved-the-day-yet.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fernando Rodney and Joel Zumaya were supposed to save the day for the Tigers. Instead, early returns haven't been favorable.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-342.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Saviors? So far right-handed relievers Fernando Rodney and Joel Zumaya haven't even sniffed a save. Rodney has made two appearances since coming off the disabled list at the beginning of the week, neither anything you'd want to post on your personal websi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-343.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Eddie Bonine gave up three baserunners but no runs in the first inning Friday night then settled down and allowed two solo home runs in seven innings of work for a no-decision. Bonine had trouble hitting the corners in the first and second innings b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-344.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Joel Zumaya (right shoulder AC joint surgery) opened the season on the 15-day disabled list. He threw off a mound May 1 for the first time since the surgery. He began a minor league rehab assignment June 3, and he was activated on June]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-331.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Saviors? So far right-handed relievers Fernando Rodney and Joel Zumaya haven't even sniffed a save. Rodney has made two appearances since coming off the disabled list at the beginning of the week, neither anything you'd want to post on your personal websi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-332.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Eddie Bonine gave up three baserunners but no runs in the first inning Friday night then settled down and allowed two solo home runs in seven innings of work for a no-decision. Bonine had trouble hitting the corners in the first and second innings b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-333.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Joel Zumaya (right shoulder AC joint surgery) opened the season on the 15-day disabled list. He threw off a mound May 1 for the first time since the surgery. He began a minor league rehab assignment June 3, and he was activated on June]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Padres Preview 2008-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-padres-preview-334.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers were able to bounce back from their most recent loss involving a late-inning meltdown from their bullpen.The Tigers hope to do it again and start another successful run when they play the middle game of their road series with the San Di]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres 6, Tigers 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/padres-6-tigers-2.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Maddux put it in perspective as only a 23-year veteran could.He pitched seven strong innings Friday night but didn't get the decision in San Diego's 6-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.That makes him 0-2 with six no-decisions since beating the Colora]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres beat Tigers to snap four-game losing streak]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/padres-beat-tigers-to-snap-four-game-losing-streak.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adrian Gonzalez drove in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded single in the eighth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Detroit Tigers 6-2 on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak.The Padres' rally with none out in the eighth came too late fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers activate Zumaya in time for Padres series]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-activate-zumaya-in-time-for-padres-series.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers setup man Joel Zumaya, on the disabled list since the end of spring training, was activated from the disabled list on Friday, just in time for a series against his hometown San Diego Padres.Zumaya, who lives in suburban Chula Vista, has bee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-326.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Joel Zumaya is scheduled to join the roster Friday, which means someone has to go. The choice would seem to come down to two, lefty Casey Fossum or righty Freddy Dolsi. The seemingly logical choice would be Dolsi, as the Tigers can option him]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-327.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Armando Galarraga has a good eye on the mound and at the plate. He walked twice Wednesday against San Francisco and has drawn three bases on balls this season. He is the first Tigers pitcher to walk twice in the same game since RHP Bryce Florie in 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-328.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Joel Zumaya (right shoulder AC joint surgery) opened the season on the 15-day disabled list. He threw off a mound May 1 for the first time since the surgery. He began a minor league rehab assignment June 3, and he is scheduled to return]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Padres Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-padres-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers know they'll need to keep playing as well as they have recently to continue to climb up the AL standings. More games against NL teams would certainly help.The Tigers open a three-game road series against the slumping San Diego Padres on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels could really use a power boost]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/angels-could-really-use-a-power-boost.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira would top the Angels' wish list, if only he were available. Ken Rosenthal says they need a slugger to close the gap.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-320.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RF Magglio Ordonez (back spasms) left the June 18 game. He is expected to play June 20. OF Clete Thomas (sprained right ankle) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 4. He was activated June 18. UT Brandon Inge (sore side musc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-321.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Armando Galarraga didn't merely drop out of the sky. It just seems like it. Galarraga, the pitcher Detroit selected to step into the rotation when left-hander Dontrelle Willis got hurt in his second start of the season, leads Tigers starters]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-322.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Armando Galarraga turned in another solid performance Wednesday, not allowing an earned run in seven innings. He mixed his slider and fastball, stayed ahead in the count and worked out of the few jams he got into. The two runs he allowed were the re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound musings: Fantasy vs. real life]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/mound-musings-fantasy-vs-real-life.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Attempting to identify undervalued relievers, as opposed to starters, is a whole different animal when we're talking about fantasy vs. "real life."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 7, Giants 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-7-giants-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Leyland didn't expect Detroit to fix things over night. The Tigers' manager sure is thrilled to see his team back on track and on a little roll.Placido Polanco had four hits, drove in two runs and scored three as the Detroit Tigers knocked struggling]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers pound Zito, Giants]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-pound-zito-giants.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Placido Polanco had four hits, drove in two runs and scored three as the Detroit Tigers knocked struggling San Francisco starter Barry Zito out after only two innings and took the rubber game from the Giants 7-2 on Wednesday.Armando Galarraga (7-2) didn't]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 5, Giants 1]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-5-giants-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:15:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marcus Thames has been hitting home runs at a rate that not even Barry Bonds could match.Thames homered in his fifth straight game and Kenny Rogers pitched seven strong innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-1 on Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Giants Preview 2008-06-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-giants-preview-314.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:15:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marcus Thames hasn't had a hit keeping him on the basepaths in more than a week, but his production at the plate has been invaluable to the Detroit Tigers' current surge.Thames looks to continue his home run barrage and help the Tigers win their third str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames' homer streak carries Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/thames-homer-streak-carries-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:15:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marcus Thames has been hitting home runs at a rate that not even Barry Bonds could match.Thames homered in his fifth straight game and Kenny Rogers pitched seven strong innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-1 on Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renteria gets 2,000th hit]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/renteria-gets-2-000th-hit.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:15:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Edgar Renteria recorded his 2,000th career hit Tuesday night, beating out an infield single in the sixth inning of the Detroit Tigers' game against the San Francisco Giants.With one out in the inning, Renteria hit a sharp grounder against Jonathan Sanchez]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Nixon signs with Mets]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/diamond-market-nixon-signs-with-mets.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:15:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A look at the Mets' new braintrust]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/a-look-at-the-mets-new-braintrust.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:15:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Mets may explain why they fired Willie Randolph today at a 5 p.m. Eastern time press conference in Anaheim, Calif.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-319.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:15:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander turned in his seventh strong start in a row, striking out seven and walking just one batter in six innings on the mound. Verlander threw his fastball up to 96 mph and mixed in a sharp curve and strong changeup in his five-hit outing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-306.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander turned in his seventh strong start in a row, striking out seven and walking just one batter in six innings on the mound. Verlander threw his fastball up to 96 mph and mixed in a sharp curve and strong changeup in his five-hit outing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-307.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jeremy Bonderman (surgery to remove a blood clot) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2, and he could miss the remainder of the season. He is expected to undergo tests June 17 that will gauge the necessity of an additio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-308.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's not much of a mystery why Justin Verlander is back on top of his game. Verlander's mid- to upper-90s fastball is back, his curve has regained its sharpness and his changeup is staying below the knees on a consistent basis. Verlander allowed three run]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Giants Preview 2008-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-giants-preview-309.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Francisco Giants finally figured out a way to beat the American League.They'll be trying to build on their first interleague win of the season on Tuesday when they continue a three-game series with the Detroit Tigers at AT&T Park.The Giants (31-40]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants 8, Tigers 6]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/giants-8-tigers-6.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As bad as the San Francisco Giants have been at home, they were desperate for a break. John Bowker delivered.Bowker hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning to spoil Fernando Rodney's season debut, and the Giants won their first interleague ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants erupt in eighth to top Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/giants-erupt-in-eighth-to-top-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Bowker hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning to spoil Fernando Rodney's season debut, and the San Francisco Giants won their first interleague game in seven tries this year with an 8-6 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.Ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers setup man Rodney activated from DL]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-setup-man-rodney-activated-from-dl.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers activated setup man Fernando Rodney from the disabled list Monday and manager Jim Leyland was eager to work him into a game as soon as possible."Yeah, to see what he looks like," Leyland said before the Tigers opened a three-game interl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-300.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marcus Thames is no magician, but he knows how to make a baseball disappear. Manager Jim Leyland is beginning to give Thames more playing time, time which will be hard to give up even when Gary Sheffield comes back, because the result keeps showing up on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-301.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Nate Robertson pitched six shutout innings Sunday, including two after a 47-minute rain delay. "We had him pitch down in the batting cage during the delay," Manager Jim Leyland said. "Two simulated innings. So even though his pitch count was low, it]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-302.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jeremy Bonderman (surgery to remove a blood clot) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2, and he could miss the remainder of the season. He is expected to undergo tests June 17 that will gauge the necessity of an additio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Giants Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-giants-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander is trying to climb back up the list of the major league's top young pitchers. He has a long way to go to catch Tim Lincecum.With Verlander coming off his best start of the season, the Tigers look to stretch their longest win streak of the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers hang on to sweep Dodgers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-hang-on-to-sweep-dodgers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Leyland and Joe Torre made different decisions about how to handle their starting pitchers during a game-interrupting rainstorm Sunday.It turned out Leyland made the right call.The Dodgers-Tigers game was delayed 47 minutes with no score after the fou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabrera blast caps Tigers' sweep of ChiSox 2008-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/cabrera-blast-caps-tigers-sweep-of-chisox-305.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cabrera listened intently to Jim Leyland and did exactly what the Detroit Tigers manager told him to do.Cabrera hit a game-ending solo homer in the ninth inning and the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 Thursday to complete a three-game sweep."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers-Tigers Preview 2008-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/dodgers-tigers-preview-294.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers opened 2008 without any kind of home-field advantage, as they went without a victory at Comerica Park until the third week of the season. Two months later, they appear to have straightened things out at home.The Tigers look to extend th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 12, Dodgers 7]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-12-dodgers-7.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even if the numbers weren't pretty, Eddie Bonine had a successful major league debut.Miguel Cabrera and Marcus Thames homered and the Detroit Tigers scored nine runs in the fourth and fifth innings combined to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 12-7 on Saturday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-296.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jeremy Bonderman (surgery to remove a blood clot) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2, and he could miss the remainder of the season. He is expected to undergo tests that will gauge the necessity of an additional surg]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-297.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If it was a goodbye present, it was a good one. Rookie Freddy Dolsi seems doomed to go back to the minors at some point in the next seven days, not that he deserves it. Eddie Bonine joins the Tigers to start on Saturday, Fernando Rodney is scheduled to co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-298.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Armando Galarraga was superb Friday night against a Los Angeles Dodgers team that had not faced him yet. Galarraga gave up three hits in seven innings and two of them were off him -- literally. He took a grounder off the foot that didn't seem to hur]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabrera blast caps Tigers' sweep of ChiSox 2008-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/cabrera-blast-caps-tigers-sweep-of-chisox-299.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cabrera listened intently to Jim Leyland and did exactly what the Detroit Tigers manager told him to do.Cabrera hit a game-ending solo homer in the ninth inning and the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 Thursday to complete a three-game sweep."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers-Tigers Preview 2008-06-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/dodgers-tigers-preview-289.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a long spring in Detroit, but the Tigers may finally be coming around.The Tigers go for their longest winning streak of the season Saturday when they continue their three-game home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.Detroit (30-37) expected]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Galarraga limits Dodgers to three hits in win]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/galarraga-limits-dodgers-to-three-hits-in-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers have one starting pitcher with a winning record. No, not Justin Verlander, not Jeremy Bonderman. Kenny Rogers? No. And Dontrelle Willis has yet to win a game.That would be Armando Galarraga.The rookie Galarraga and Freddy Dolsi combined for a t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-291.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Time for walking, manager Jim Leyland says, not running. Detroit took a three-game series from Chicago, completing the sweep Thursday afternoon, and has now won five of its last six. Sounds nice, but the Tigers are still eight games out of first place. "W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-292.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Kenny Rogers did an excellent job of keeping his team in the game Thursday with eight innings of one-run ball. Rogers made his fourth good start in a row, and although he hasn't won since the third week of May, he has pitched into the seventh or bet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-293.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jeremy Bonderman (surgery to remove a blood clot) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2, and he could miss the remainder of the season. He is expected to undergo tests that will gauge the necessity of an additional surg]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-282.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Time for walking, manager Jim Leyland says, not running. Detroit took a three-game series from Chicago, completing the sweep Thursday afternoon, and has now won five of its last six. Sounds nice, but the Tigers are still eight games out of first place. "W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-283.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Kenny Rogers did an excellent job of keeping his team in the game Thursday with eight innings of one-run ball. Rogers made his fourth good start in a row, and although he hasn't won since the third week of May, he has pitched into the seventh or bet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-284.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jeremy Bonderman (surgery to remove a blood clot) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2, and he could miss the remainder of the season. He is expected to undergo tests that will gauge the necessity of an additional surg]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers-Tigers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/dodgers-tigers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Dodgers didn't need many runs to sweep their first series in Detroit, but they haven't been able to overcome poor producion at the plate in recent weeks.After being shut out for the fifth time this season, the Dodgers travel to Detroit to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabrera blast caps Tigers' sweep of ChiSox]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/cabrera-blast-caps-tigers-sweep-of-chisox.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cabrera listened intently to Jim Leyland and did exactly what the Detroit Tigers manager told him to do.Cabrera hit a game-ending solo homer in the ninth inning and the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 Thursday to complete a three-game sweep."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound musings: Who can you buy low?]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/mound-musings-who-can-you-buy-low-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are many ways to identify undervalued pitchers, but as most dedicated RotoWire subscribers know by now, finding pitchers with good peripherals (K/9, BB/9, HR/9, GB/FB, etc) whose performance (wins, ERA) isn't in line with said peripherals is one of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vance Wilson's career possibly over]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/vance-wilson-s-career-possibly-over.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers catcher Vance Wilson's career might be over after a major setback in his recovery from Tommy John surgery.Wilson missed the entire 2007 season with an elbow injury, and underwent reconstructive surgery on his right elbow on June 13 last yea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-275.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jeremy Bonderman (surgery to remove a blood clot) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2, and he could miss the remainder of the season. He is expected to undergo tests that will gauge the necessity of an additional surg]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-276.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Decision time is coming back up for GM Dave Dombrowski and manager Jim Leyland. The return of relievers Fernando Rodney (possibly Monday) and Joel Zumaya (possibly a week from Friday) means the Tigers will have to trim two bullpen members. One candidate i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-277.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander retired the first nine batters he faced to get in a groove and, backed by some runs for a change, pitched the first complete game by a Detroit pitcher since, well, since Verlander's no-hitter almost exactly a year ago. He began the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Tigers Preview 2008-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/white-sox-tigers-preview-278.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A dominant pitching performance their last time out has the Detroit Tigers in position to sweep the Chicago White Sox for the first time in nearly five years.The Tigers hope to turn in another strong effort on the mound Thursday when they wrap up their th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 5, White Sox 1]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-5-white-sox-1.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander finally got the Chicago White Sox.The right-hander pitched a four-hitter for his third career complete game and Marcus Thames hit a three-run homer to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 5-1 victory Wednesday night.It was Detroit's second straig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verlander 4-hitter turns around Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/verlander-4-hitter-turns-around-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander pitched a four-hitter for his third career complete game and Marcus Thames hit a three-run homer to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 5-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.It was Detroit's second straight win over the A.L.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[To win now, Dodgers could deal Kemp]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/to-win-now-dodgers-could-deal-kemp-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Kemp may become a superstar, but it'll take time. To win now, the Dodgers may explore dealing him, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Tigers Preview 2008-06-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/white-sox-tigers-preview-269.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Chicago White Sox came up short in their attempt to match their longest winning streak of the season their last time out. If they plan on starting a new run, they'll have to avoid extending their recent troubles on the road.The White Sox will try to b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 6, White Sox 4]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-6-white-sox-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nate Robertson was satisfied with his solid performance against the Chicago White Sox.Robertson allowed three runs in six-plus innings, and Miguel Cabrera's go-ahead two-run single in the fifth inning helped the Detroit Tigers snap the White Sox's seven-g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robertson deals Tigers a winner]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/robertson-deals-tigers-a-winner.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nate Robertson was satisfied with his solid performance against the Chicago White Sox.Robertson allowed three runs in six-plus innings, and Miguel Cabrera's go-ahead two-run single in the fifth inning helped the Detroit Tigers snap the White Sox's seven-g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers option Willis to Class A Lakeland]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-option-willis-to-class-a-lakeland.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[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.The Tigers optioned Willis to Lakeland of the Florida State League - and home to the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers option Willis to Class A Lakeland 2008-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-option-willis-to-class-a-lakeland-273.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers sent struggling Dontrelle Willis down to Class A on Tuesday, hoping the former star lefty can find his control.Detroit optioned Willis to Lakeland of the Florida State League - and home to the Tigers' spring training camp - a day after he match]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Players on the rise]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/diamond-market-players-on-the-rise.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-262.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Dontrelle Willis is really fighting himself now. Willis walked the first two batters he faced Monday night, then served up a cookie on a 3-1 pitch that went for a three-run home run. He gave up a walk and a home run as part of Cleveland's five-run s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-263.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jeremy Bonderman (blood clot) could miss the remainder of the season after undergoing procedures related to a blood clot. Bonderman is expected to undergo tests that will gauge the necessity of an additional surgery to remove a rib. OF]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-264.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dontrelle Willis saga is probably going to continue for a while. After all, what choice does manager Jim Leyland have? Once Leyland committed to moving Willis back into the rotation, it wasn't going to be just for 15 minutes. And once Jeremy Bonderman]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox-Tigers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/white-sox-tigers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A perfect homestand has left the Chicago White Sox with the biggest cushion of any division leader in the majors.The White Sox look to carry their success onto the road Tuesday night as they try for an eighth consecutive victory in the opener of a three-g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 8, Tigers 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-8-tigers-2.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dontrelle Willis backpedaled quickly to get to the mound after many of his errant pitches.The Detroit Tigers might wish they could take back the contract they gave him.Ryan Garko and Kelly Shoppach both homered in the first two innings off Willis, helping]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians' Lee first AL pitcher to 10 wins]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-lee-first-al-pitcher-to-10-wins.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Garko and Kelly Shoppach both homered in the first two innings against Dontrelle Willis, helping the Cleveland Indians build an eight-run lead in an 8-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.The Indians kept Cliff Lee on the mound after a 5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh relievers will be in demand for pennant races 2008-06-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/fresh-relievers-will-be-in-demand-for-pennant-races-268.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cubs and several other contenders are testing the endurance of their bullpens, which could spell trouble, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-06-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-255.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jeremy Bonderman will be evaluated to determine if surgery to remove a rib is necessary in order to prevent a recurrence of the blood clot that landed him on the disabled list Saturday. "It was scary and I knew something was wrong when my arm swelle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-06-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-256.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jeremy Bonderman (blood clot) could miss the remainder of the season after undergoing procedures related to a blood clot. Bonderman is expected to undergo tests that will gauge the necessity of an additional surgery to remove a rib. OF]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-06-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-257.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right after Detroit beat Cleveland, 5-2, on Sunday, manager Jim Leyland hopped in a car and zipped down I-75 to watch the Toledo Mud Hens play their night game. More specifically, to see right-handed relievers Fernando Rodney and Joel Zumaya pitch for the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh relievers will be in demand for pennant races]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/fresh-relievers-will-be-in-demand-for-pennant-races.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cubs and several other contenders are testing the endurance of their bullpens, which could spell trouble, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Tigers Preview 2008-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-tigers-preview-259.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On a team with a rotation that includes the 2007 AL Cy Young Award winner, it's Cliff Lee that has been the Cleveland Indians' most reliable pitcher.Lee takes the mound Monday when the Indians try for a split of their four-game series with the Detroit Tig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers make it two straight over Indians]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-make-it-two-straight-over-indians.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Leyland knows that the Detroit Tigers can't fix their season overnight.He just wants to keep seeing progress."We have to go forward slowly, and hopefully we're starting to do that," he said after Sunday's 5-2 win over the Cleveland Indians.The Tigers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees need to trade now to win now]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/yankees-need-to-trade-now-to-win-now.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With that $200 million payroll, the Yankees are in win-now mode. If that's going to happen, Joel Sherman says they better make a deal.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Tigers Preview 2008-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-tigers-preview-251.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A pair of significant injuries have forced the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Indians to shuffle their respective rotations before they continue their four-game series on Sunday at Comerica Park.Before Detroit (25-36) and Cleveland (28-34) played the se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers RHP Bonderman likely to miss rest of season]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-rhp-bonderman-likely-to-miss-rest-of-season.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers pitcher Jeremy Bonderman likely will miss the rest of the season after undergoing medical procedures related to a blood clot.The condition was discovered Friday in a vein in Bonderman's pitching shoulder. He underwent a procedure to break up the cl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renteria helps Tigers slam Indians]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/renteria-helps-tigers-slam-indians.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers' big-name offense finally came through with some big-time hits.Edgar Renteria hit a grand slam to cap the Tigers' six-run eighth inning to help Detroit end a four-game losing streak with a 8-4 win over the Cleveland Indians."The offense]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blood clot likely to bench Bonderman for season]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/blood-clot-likely-to-bench-bonderman-for-season.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers right-hander Jeremy Bonderman likely will miss the rest of the season after undergoing medical procedures related to a blood clot.Bonderman was examined Friday at the Detroit Medical Center, the team says in a statement, and it was determin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Tigers Preview 2008-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-tigers-preview-247.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even getting back to Comerica Park could not wake up the Detroit Tigers' sputtering offense.Increasingly frustrated manager Jim Leyland hopes that begins to change Saturday, with the Tigers trying to avoid falling into last place as their four-game set ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 4, Tigers 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-4-tigers-2.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took Paul Byrd 13 years to get to 100 wins - and the wait made the milestone feel even better.Byrd pitched seven sharp innings and Casey Blake had a two-run double in Cleveland's three-run fourth, leading the Indians to a 4-2 victory over the slumping]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians 4, Tigers 2 2008-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-4-tigers-2-249.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Byrd pitched seven sharp innings and Casey Blake had a two-run double in Cleveland's three-run fourth, leading the Indians to a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.Byrd (3-5) allowed two runs and four hits to earn his 100th career win]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Byrd goes seven to pick up 100th career win]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/byrd-goes-seven-to-pick-up-100th-career-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Byrd pitched seven sharp innings and Casey Blake had a two-run double in Cleveland's three-run fourth, leading the Indians to a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.Byrd (3-5) allowed two runs and four hits to earn his 100th career win]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-243.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was meeting time Thursday morning for general manager Dave Dombrowski and manager Jim Leyland as they tried to figure out what to do to fix the struggling offense and what to do with their bullpen as injured relievers begin to return. The first decisio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-244.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Clete Thomas has a twisted right ankle that might limit his mobility for another day or two. The injury could influence the Tigers to bring up an outfielder for the short term. --INF Ramon Santiago went home with his left arm in a sling to protect a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-245.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Ramon Santiago (separated left shoulder) left the June 4 game. X-rays and further examination were scheduled for June 5. He is likely headed to the disabled list. RHP Denny Bautista (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians-Tigers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/indians-tigers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A lack of offense has contributed to the Detroit Tigers' continuing struggles, and starter Justin Verlander has felt the effects.Verlander hopes a return home can help get the Tigers out of their slump at the plate as they open a four-game series against]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-238.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Ramon Santiago was forced from Wednesday's game in the seventh inning with a separated left shoulder suffered when he dove for a hit up the middle. Santiago lay in pain face-down on the turf after hitting the ground and left the game with Detroit's t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-239.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: SS Ramon Santiago (separated left shoulder) left the June 4 game. He is likely headed to the disabled list. UT Brandon Inge (sore left oblique) sat out on June 2 as a precaution, and he didn't play June 3-4. He is day-to-day. DH Gary Sheffi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-240.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Leyland keeps trying to figure out how to start an offense that just can't do anything right most of the time. And now frustration seems to be setting in. "It was more of the same story," Leyland said Wednesday after Oakland completed a three-game swe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics 10, Tigers 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/athletics-10-tigers-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Duchscherer can handle a line drive off his wrist. It's the command issues he struggled with that caused Oakland's right-hander the most frustration.Duchscherer allowed three hits over 6 2-3 innings to overcome a season-high five walks and the Athl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[News analysis: Sheffield sent to the DL]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/news-analysis-sheffield-sent-to-the-dl.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the midst of a disappointing start to a season with hefty expectations, the Detroit Tigers placed designated hitter Gary Sheffield (oblique) on the 15-day disabled list with a left oblique strain Tuesday, May 27. Sheffield left Detroit's game against t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Athletics Preview 2008-06-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-athletics-preview-233.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers will no doubt be glad to leave Oakland behind.The Tigers will be trying to avoid their first sweep against the Athletics in nearly three years on Wednesday when the teams wrap up their three-game set at McAfee Coliseum.The Tigers (24-33]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics 5, Tigers 4(11)]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/athletics-5-tigers-4-11-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jack Cust is not known for his speed. The slugger's never stolen a base in the big leagues.Sure can steal a game, though.Cust showed enough zip to beat out an infield single in the 11th inning and give the Oakland Athletics a 5-4 win over the Detroit Tige]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's walk off with extra-innings win]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/a-s-walk-off-with-extra-innings-win.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jack Cust beat out an infield single to give the Oakland Athletics a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.Kurt Suzuki scored the winning run after reaching base on a fielder's choice. Mark Ellis singled and Bobby Crosby walked to load the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers P Joel Zumaya begins road back to majors]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-p-joel-zumaya-begins-road-back-to-majors.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tigers pitcher Joel Zumaya took a successful step in his path back to the majors, throwing two pitches of at least 100 mph during two scoreless innings for Single-A Lakeland on Tuesday night.Zumaya made his first rehab outing since having surgery on his r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-237.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: UT Brandon Inge (sore left oblique) sat out on June 2 as a precaution. DH Gary Sheffield (strained left oblique muscle) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. Don't look for Detroit to rush him back until his shoulder is healed.  RHP Joel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Athletics Preview 2008-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-athletics-preview-227.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No matter how well he's pitching, Dontrelle Willis is not expected to last long during his first start in almost two months.Willis will be in a modified role when he takes the mound for the Detroit Tigers as they continue their road series against the Oak]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics 3, Tigers 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/athletics-3-tigers-2.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bobby Crosby figured wrong on the first pitch and had to laugh at himself. He guessed right on the third one.Crosby's RBI single in the ninth inning lifted the Oakland Athletics to a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night."I was looking for a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics 3, Tigers 2 2008-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/athletics-3-tigers-2-229.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bobby Crosby's RBI single in the ninth inning lifted the Oakland Athletics to a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.Crosby doubled in his first two at bats before grounding out and hitting into a double play.Kurt Suzuki led off the ninth w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crosby delivers in 9th as A's top Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/crosby-delivers-in-9th-as-a-s-top-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bobby Crosby's RBI single in the ninth inning lifted the Oakland Athletics to a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.Crosby doubled in his first two at bats before grounding out and hitting into a double play.Kurt Suzuki led off the ninth w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers Ps Rodney, Zumaya to begin rehab work]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-ps-rodney-zumaya-to-begin-rehab-work.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit relievers Fernando Rodney and Joel Zumaya are set to begin injury rehabilitation assignments Tuesday, the next step toward their return to the majors.Rodney will be assigned to Triple-A Toledo and the hard-throwing Zumaya is headed to Class A Lake]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rodney, Zumaya set to begin rehab work]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rodney-zumaya-set-to-begin-rehab-work.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit relievers Fernando Rodney and Joel Zumaya are set to begin injury rehabilitation assignments Tuesday, the next step toward their return to the majors.Rodney will be assigned to Triple-A Toledo and the hard-throwing Zumaya is headed to Class A Lake]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-06-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-221.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH:  DH Gary Sheffield (strained left oblique muscle) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. Don't look for Detroit to rush him back until his shoulder is healed.  RHP Joel Zumaya (right shoulder AC joint surgery) opened the season on the 15-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-06-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-222.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Leyland admits it -- he's trying to fit the pieces together and doesn't know if he can. "The analysis is over and it's time to produce," Leyland said on the eve of having Carlos Guillen make his major league debut in left field. "I like what we've got]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-06-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-223.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jeremy Bonderman didn't pick up a victory Sunday although he pitched well enough to have done so. Bonderman was a little spotty with his slider and off once in a while with his fastball but he didn't walk a batter and scattered 12 hits in his seven]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Athletics Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-athletics-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Veteran Kenny Rogers looks to continue his astounding success at McAfee Coliseum when the Detroit Tigers open a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics on Monday night.Rogers (4-4, 5.88 ERA) is 23-1 with a 3.16 ERA in his last 41 starts at Oakland]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers come up with 4 in ninth]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-come-up-with-4-in-ninth.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Curtis Granderson has some advice: Don't count out those supposedly doomed Detroit Tigers just yet."Yeah, looking at our division, nobody has pulled away. And we still haven't played good baseball," Granderson said Sunday.That was after he played great de]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[King Felix gets easy win against Tigers 2008-06-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/king-felix-gets-easy-win-against-tigers-226.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time in weeks, Seattle's Felix Hernandez actually saw runs on the scoreboard in his favor.Of course, a relative offensive outburst for Hernandez came on a day when the young right-hander needed barely any help.Hernandez allowed just two hits]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Mariners Preview 2008-06-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-mariners-preview-215.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Seattle finally figured out a way to slow down Detroit's offense on Saturday.Now, the Mariners will be trying to build on their first win of the season against the Tigers as the struggling teams wrap up a three-game series at Safeco Field on Sunday.Seattl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[King Felix gets easy win against Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/king-felix-gets-easy-win-against-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time in weeks, Seattle's Felix Hernandez actually saw runs on the scoreboard in his favor.Of course, a relative offensive outburst for Hernandez came on a day when the young right-hander needed barely any help.Hernandez allowed just two hits]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers to start Willis on Tuesday in unusual setup]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-to-start-willis-on-tuesday-in-unusual-setup.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dontrelle Willis never broached the topic of returning to the starting rotation with manager Jim Leyland, content just to be back with the Detroit Tigers after a rehab stint in the minors.But Willis will be back in a modified starting role on Tuesday when]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-218.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It isn't time for panic, Jim Leyland says, but it is time for changes. The Tigers' manager made one Friday night -- dropping first baseman Miguel Cabrera a notch to sixth in the batting order -- and more are on the way as soon as he tells the players invo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-219.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Miguel Cabrera was dropped a spot to sixth in the batting order Friday night as manager Jim Leyland tinkers with his lineup to see if he can get things started for his struggling team. It was only his second game out of the fifth spot in the order. C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-220.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Carlos Guillen (hemorrhoids) was limited to DH duty on May 27 and did not play on May 28-29 but returned to the lineup on May 30. DH Gary Sheffield (strained left oblique muscle) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. RHP Joel Zumaya (]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-207.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It isn't time for panic, Jim Leyland says, but it is time for changes. The Tigers' manager made one Friday night -- dropping first baseman Miguel Cabrera a notch to sixth in the batting order -- and more are on the way as soon as he tells the players invo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-208.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Miguel Cabrera was dropped a spot to sixth in the batting order Friday night as manager Jim Leyland tinkers with his lineup to see if he can get things started for his struggling team. It was only his second game out of the fifth spot in the order. C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-209.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Carlos Guillen (hemorrhoids) was limited to DH duty on May 27 and did not play on May 28-29 but returned to the lineup on May 30. DH Gary Sheffield (strained left oblique muscle) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. RHP Joel Zumaya (]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Mariners Preview 2008-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-mariners-preview-210.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Detroit Tigers played all of their games against the Seattle Mariners, they might be the team many expected them to be at the start of this season.The visiting Tigers will look for their fifth win in as many tries against struggling Seattle on Satu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leyland ready to shake things up with Detroit]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/leyland-ready-to-shake-things-up-with-detroit.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Leyland spent most of his off-day holed up in his Seattle hotel room trying to solve the riddle that is his fourth place Detroit Tigers.Leyland's answer: significant changes, the biggest being with pitcher Dontrelle Willis.Leyland said after Friday ni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 7, Mariners 4]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-7-mariners-4.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time Detroit saw Seattle's pitching staff, the Tigers were an angry bunch, frustrated by their own offensive shortcomings.They responded with 30 runs in three games. Consider the Tigers' Friday night performance a carry-over from that recent offe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' bats come alive in win over M's]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-bats-come-alive-in-win-over-m-s.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers seem to have discovered a remedy when their offense starts scuffling: Seattle pitching.Curtis Granderson singled and doubled in the first inning alone, Brandon Inge added a two-run triple and the Tigers got all their runs in the opening]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Posada close to returning]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/injury-roundup-posada-close-to-returning.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. Each week, KFFL.com surveys the latest key injuries around the diamond. Who might be headed to the disabled list? Which players might benefit from the available playing time? Who may be returning to the fold soon?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-201.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Each of Detroit's starters has turned in a solid effort in his last time out, one more reason why manager Jim Leyland continues to tinker with his lineup in hopes of generating more runs. It has taken six weeks of baseball for Detroit's rotation to go one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-202.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Clete Thomas figures to be used mostly as a defensive replacement, at least initially. Thomas was brought back when OF Matt Joyce was optioned back to Toledo after Wednesday night's game. Thomas joined Detroit in Seattle on Friday night. "We really l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-203.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Carlos Guillen (hemorrhoids) was limited to DH duty on May 27 and did not play on May 28. DH Gary Sheffield (strained left oblique muscle) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. RHP Joel Zumaya (right shoulder AC joint surgery) opened]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Mariners Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-mariners-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left field has been a problem for the Detroit Tigers for more than a year. Manager Jim Leyland is giving Marcus Thames a chance to solve it.Thames is expected to start in left again Friday night when the Tigers open a three-game series against the last-pl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Examples abound in this remarkable season]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/examples-abound-in-this-remarkable-season.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chase Utley's scorching April is yet another sign that this season is going to be far from normal. But he's not the only example.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames delivers as Tigers avoid sweep 2008-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/thames-delivers-as-tigers-avoid-sweep-206.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Armando Galarraga came within two outs of his first complete game and shutout in the majors, Marcus Thames hit two homers and the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2 on Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep.Galarraga (4-2) struck out thre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-195.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA["If it ain't broke, don't fix it," the old saying goes, but the Detroit offense has been broken for some time, so Jim Leyland is making more changes. The Tigers manager announced a pair of changes Wednesday night, saying center fielder Curtis Granderson w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-196.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Marcus Thames made his manager look smart Wednesday night, hitting a pair of two-run home runs on the night Jim Leyland said he was going to give him more at-bats. "Marcus can be a streaky guy," Leyland said. "and hopefully we can get him on a streak]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-197.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Carlos Guillen (hemorrhoids) was limited to DH duty on May 27 and did not play on May 28. DH Gary Sheffield (strained left oblique muscle) went on the 15-day disabled list May 27. RHP Joel Zumaya (right shoulder AC joint surgery) opened]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 6, Angels 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-6-angels-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit manager Jim Leyland informed Marcus Thames before the game that he would be getting more playing time in left field - even against right-handed pitching.Thames rewarded Leyland's confidence with two two-run homers against one of the game's hottest]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames delivers as Tigers avoid sweep]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/thames-delivers-as-tigers-avoid-sweep.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Armando Galarraga came within two outs of his first complete game and shutout in the majors, Marcus Thames hit two homers and the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2 on Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep.Galarraga (4-2) struck out thre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor league report: McDonald's on fire]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/minor-league-report-mcdonald-s-on-fire.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hot and Hotheaded?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Angels Preview 2008-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-angels-preview-188.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although the Los Angeles Angels have received some stellar pitching from all of their starters recently, Joe Saunders has not only separated himself in Anaheim, but in the American League as well.Saunders and the AL West-leading Angels look to complete a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels 3, Tigers 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/angels-3-tigers-2.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels' Ervin Santana was able to shrug off Miguel Cabrera's two-run homer in the second inning the same way he hadn't let a couple of recent losses get to him."If I get angry, I just start trying to overthrow," said Santana Tuesday night after pitchi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheffield goes on DL, Tigers promote Larish from Triple-A]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/sheffield-goes-on-dl-tigers-promote-larish-from-triple-a.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers placed Gary Sheffield on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with an oblique strain on his left side.Sheffield, who started Monday night's game as the designated hitter, was injured running out a grounder to shortstop in the third inning.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthews' clutch hit carries Angels]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/matthews-clutch-hit-carries-angels-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Matthews Jr. hit an RBI single off Aquilino Lopez with two out in the ninth inning Tuesday night to lift Earvin Santana and the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.Santana (7-2) held Detroit to two runs and three hits, includi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers put Sheffield on DL]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-put-sheffield-on-dl.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers placed Gary Sheffield on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with an oblique strain on his left side.Sheffield, who started Monday night's game as the designated hitter, was injured running out a grounder to shortstop in the third inning.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball's nerd machine]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/baseball-s-nerd-machine.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The baseball box score, bless its little numerical heart, is dead. It lived a nice, long life &#151; about 140 years &#151; but it has outlived its usefulness. Its archaic statistics, pilloried for years by serious statisticians, tell you only what player]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-194.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 05:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Kenny Rogers turned in his finest outing of the season Monday at Anaheim, pitching seven innings of shutout ball. Rogers threw 98 pitches and worked out of several minor jams in his five-hit outing. He was living on the corners and able to work the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-181.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Kenny Rogers turned in his finest outing of the season Monday at Anaheim, pitching seven innings of shutout ball. Rogers threw 98 pitches and worked out of several minor jams in his five-hit outing. He was living on the corners and able to work the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-182.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: DH Gary Sheffield (left oblique spasms) left the game on May 26 and was day-to-day.  RHP Joel Zumaya (right shoulder AC joint surgery) opened the season on the 15-day disabled list. He threw off a mound May 1 for the first time since the su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-183.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit is facing some bullpen decisions at some point down the road. The Tigers have pitcher Denny Bautista on a timetable to return in less than two weeks. When he comes back, Freddy Dolsi is likely to be sent back to the minors. There's lefty Clay Rapa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Angels Preview 2008-05-27]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-angels-preview-184.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ervin Santana jumped out to a quick start this season and seemed to have put last season's struggles behind him, but he's struggled in his last three starts.Santana, looking to bounce back from back-to-back losses, takes the mound on Tuesday as the AL Wes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels 1, Tigers 0(12)]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/angels-1-tigers-0-12-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a matchup of teams with hitting issues, a game of missed opportunities finally ended with a walk.Detroit's Bobby Seay walked Garret Anderson on four pitches with the bases loaded and one out in the 12th inning to force home the winning run Monday night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels edge Tigers on base-loaded walk in 12th]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/angels-edge-tigers-on-base-loaded-walk-in-12th.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit's Bobby Seay walked Garret Anderson on four pitches with the bases loaded and one out in the 12th inning to force home the winning run Monday in Los Angeles' 1-0 victory.Anderson was the only batter Seay faced after replacing Freddy Dolsi (0-1).De]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moriello: The Bottom 10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/moriello-the-bottom-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trouble never seems to end for Pacman Jones, and his latest confrontation in Vegas has him in John Moriello's Bottom 10.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-175.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How do you find out if a kid can cut it? Some managers like to ease their young players in. Manager Jim Leyland isn't afraid to pop them right on the hot spot. Leyland has not babied Francisco Cruceta since he was brought up by Detroit after missing all o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-176.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Francisco Cruceta served up a game-changing grand slam with two out in the eighth inning Sunday, coming right down the middle with a 3-1 fastball to Minnesota DH Jason Kubel. Cruceta missed with fastballs and split-fingers to put himself in the hole]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-177.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Joel Zumaya (right shoulder AC joint surgery) opened the season on the 15-day disabled list. He threw off a mound May 1 for the first time since the surgery, and hit 98 mph on the radar gun during an extended spring training game on May]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Angels Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-angels-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers entered the season with what was believed to be one of baseball's best offenses, but it's been an enigma so far. That newfound reputation was reinforced in the club's last game.After capping a strong homestand with a lackluster offensiv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kubel gives Twins a gift]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/kubel-gives-twins-a-gift-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Kubel gave himself a perfect birthday present, and Glen Perkins gave Minnesota's bullpen a much-needed rest.Kubel hit a tiebreaking grand slam with two outs in the eighth inning on his 26th birthday, and Perkins shut down Detroit's offense to help t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger bats alive again in sweep of M's 2008-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tiger-bats-alive-again-in-sweep-of-m-s-180.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Leyland has seen this before: The Tigers score a few runs, win a few games, then revert to the form that made them the high-priced disappointment of the early portion of the season.After losing six of seven and only scoring 14 runs in the process, the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Tigers Preview 2008-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/twins-tigers-preview-168.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although Detroit's offense has struggled early this month, it is coming off an outstanding game and is beginning to show some consistency. Tigers ace Justin Verlander is trying to bounce back in the same fashion.With the Tigers rolling at the plate, Verla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 19, Twins 3]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-19-twins-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Magglio Ordonez and the Tigers gave a sellout crowd a good excuse to leave early and check out the other two Detroit teams' playoff games.Ordonez homered twice and drove in six runs to help Detroit rout the Minnesota Twins 19-3 on Saturday night as the Re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers bash Twins behind Ordonez]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-bash-twins-behind-ordonez.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Magglio Ordonez homered twice and drove in six runs to help the Detroit Tigers rout the Minnesota Twins 19-3 on Saturday night.The defending AL batting champion hit a two-run shot to deep left field and drove in two runners with a third-inning double that]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-171.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The best news Detroit might have received Friday night came out of Florida. That would be right-hander Joel Zumaya touching 98 mph with his fastball on the radar gun. There was some question what Zumaya's velocity would be like following right shoulder AC]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-172.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Armando Galarraga struggled with his control for the second straight start. Galarraga walked five and allowed five runs in six innings. Both of his losses have been to Minnesota. Galarraga had trouble keeping his two-seam fastball in the strike zone]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-173.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Joel Zumaya (right shoulder AC joint surgery) opened the season on the 15-day disabled list. He threw off a mound May 1 for the first time since the surgery, and hit 98 mph on the radar gun during an extended spring training game on May]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger bats alive again in sweep of M's 2008-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tiger-bats-alive-again-in-sweep-of-m-s-174.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Leyland has seen this before: The Tigers score a few runs, win a few games, then revert to the form that made them the high-priced disappointment of the early portion of the season.After losing six of seven and only scoring 14 runs in the process, the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-162.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The best news Detroit might have received Friday night came out of Florida. That would be right-hander Joel Zumaya touching 98 mph with his fastball on the radar gun. There was some question what Zumaya's velocity would be like following right shoulder AC]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-163.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Armando Galarraga struggled with his control for the second straight start. Galarraga walked five and allowed five runs in six innings. Both of his losses have been to Minnesota. Galarraga had trouble keeping his two-seam fastball in the strike zone]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-164.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Joel Zumaya (right shoulder AC joint surgery) opened the season on the 15-day disabled list. He threw off a mound May 1 for the first time since the surgery, and hit 98 mph on the radar gun during an extended spring training game on May]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Tigers Preview 2008-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/twins-tigers-preview-165.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins are playing well against their own division this season. They are hitting particularly well against the Detroit Tigers.The AL Central rivals continue a three-game series at Comerica Park on Saturday.Minnesota (24-24) ended Detroit's th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins take it to struggling Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/twins-take-it-to-struggling-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Gardenhire had been cringing all week when he looked at the numbers hanging next to the Detroit Tigers on the out-of-town scoreboard.For one night, though, his Minnesota Twins were able to keep Detroit's hot-and-cold offense on the rocks.After scoring]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames' slam paces Tigers past M's 2008-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/thames-slam-paces-tigers-past-m-s-167.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marcus Thames hit a grand slam that highlighted a seven-run third inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 9-4 Wednesday night.The Tigers opened their big inning with five straight singles off Jarrod Washburn (2-6) before Thames drove his f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-156.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jeremy Bonderman didn't have his best stuff, but it was good enough to let him end a home losing streak that dated back to last July 1. He allowed eight hits, two walks and had two strikeouts in six innings, although he was on the verge of being pul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-157.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Clay Rapada (biceps tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list May 21. LHP Dontrelle Willis (hyperextended right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 12. He made a rehab start for Class AAA Toledo on May 2, when]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-23]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-158.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The next task facing the Tigers in their bid to restore some luster to a season of continual misfires is to keep their resurgence going. They broke out of a prolonged hitting slump in the first game of a three-game set with Seattle -- after being challeng]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Tigers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/twins-tigers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A recent stretch of strong hitting has helped the Detroit Tigers inch closer to matching their longest winning streak of the year.The Tigers look to continue their resurgence at the plate and pick up a season high-tying fourth straight victory as they hos]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger bats alive again in sweep of M's]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tiger-bats-alive-again-in-sweep-of-m-s.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Leyland has seen this before: The Tigers score a few runs, win a few games, then revert to the form that made them the high-priced disappointment of the early portion of the season.After losing six of seven and only scoring 14 runs in the process, the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames' slam paces Tigers past M's 2008-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/thames-slam-paces-tigers-past-m-s-161.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marcus Thames hit a grand slam that highlighted a seven-run third inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 9-4 Wednesday night.The Tigers opened their big inning with five straight singles off Jarrod Washburn (2-6) before Thames drove his f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners-Tigers Preview 2008-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/mariners-tigers-preview-151.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A series against Seattle appears to be just what Detroit needed to shake its offensive slump.The Tigers will be trying for their first three-game home sweep of the Mariners in nearly 13 years on Thursday when the teams meet at Comerica Park.Detroit (19-27]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 9, Mariners 4]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-9-mariners-4.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marcus Thames and the Detroit Tigers sure are happy to have the Mariners in town.A night after they scored a dozen runs, the Tigers got nine more - including Thames' grand slam during a seven-run third - to win their second straight, 9-4 over Seattle on W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames' slam paces Tigers past M's]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/thames-slam-paces-tigers-past-m-s.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marcus Thames hit a grand slam that highlighted a seven-run third inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 9-4 Wednesday night.The Tigers opened their big inning with five straight singles off Jarrod Washburn (2-6) before Thames drove his f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Willis coming back, but not to rotation]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-willis-coming-back-but-not-to-rotation.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers recalled pitcher Dontrelle Willis shortly before their game against Seattle on Wednesday night and placed reliever Clay Rapada on the 15-day disabled list with biceps tendinitis.Manager Jim Leyland said Willis will pitch out of the bullpen init]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Willis coming back ... to the bullpen]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/willis-coming-back-to-the-bullpen.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers expect to get pitcher Dontrelle Willis back Thursday, but will use him out of the bullpen at first.Manager Jim Leyland said Wednesday the club expected Willis to come off the disabled list before the following day's game against Seattle. Right-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners-Tigers Preview 2008-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/mariners-tigers-preview-144.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Leyland's tirade seemed to spark slumping Detroit, at least for one game. A matchup with Seattle Mariners starter Jarrod Washburn could help the Tigers begin to build some momentum.After responding to Leyland's tongue-lashing with one of their best ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers outlast M's in shootout]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-outlast-m-s-in-shootout.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander pitched and his teammates hit as they were expected to when this season of high expectations began.For the Detroit Tigers, it was a refreshing change of pace.Verlander struck out a season-high seven and Edgar Renteria hit one of Detroit's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers' Leyland fired up as homestand begins]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-leyland-fired-up-as-homestand-begins.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Leyland stepped away from the dugout because he didn't have the energy to stomp on little problems during the 1999 season with the Colorado Rockies.In his third season with the Detroit Tigers, the 63-year-old manager is showing no signs of letting off]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-147.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Dontrelle Willis may not be ready to return from his rehab assignment; the Tigers may want him to keep working on his control in the minors as long as possible. Willis allowed one run on five hits for Toledo on Saturday night, but manager Jim Leylan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-148.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Denny Bautista (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list May 3. He experienced more shoulder soreness while playing catch May 13. LHP Dontrelle Willis (hyperextended right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list retroa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-149.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It would have been interesting to have bugged the conversation manager Jim Leyland planned to have Monday with his general manager, Dave Dombrowski. Not only would some ears have been burned, but maybe some futures, too. "We have a lot of issues to deal w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major changes in store for Padres?]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/major-changes-in-store-for-padres-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 05:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the worst record in the majors and their ace on the DL, the Padres could be making some changes soon, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-138.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It would have been interesting to have bugged the conversation manager Jim Leyland planned to have Monday with his general manager, Dave Dombrowski. Not only would some ears have been burned, but maybe some futures, too. "We have a lot of issues to deal w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-139.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Dontrelle Willis may not be ready to return from his rehab assignment; the Tigers may want him to keep working on his control in the minors as long as possible. Willis allowed one run on five hits for Toledo on Saturday night, but manager Jim Leylan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-140.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Denny Bautista (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list May 3. He experienced more shoulder soreness while playing catch May 13. LHP Dontrelle Willis (hyperextended right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list retroa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners-Tigers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/mariners-tigers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A surprise lack of offensive production has frustrated the Detroit Tigers early in 2008. It's been especially tough on staff ace Justin Verlander.Verlander and the Tigers hope to bounce back from a disappointing road trip when they open a three-game home]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury roundup: Posada a couple weeks away]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/injury-roundup-posada-a-couple-weeks-away.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. Each week, KFFL.com surveys the latest key injuries around the diamond.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins sign free-agent OF Jones]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/marlins-sign-free-agent-of-jones.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Securing additional bench help, the Marlins have signed free-agent outfielder Jacque Jones.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-132.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Curtis Granderson did not start Sunday as Arizona threw LHP Randy Johnson and Detroit's centerfielder has been struggling for two weeks. Granderson did pinch-hit and is expected to start Tuesday when Detroit resumes play at home. C Ivan Rodriguez rep]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-133.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Denny Bautista (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list May 3. He experienced more shoulder soreness while playing catch May 13. LHP Dontrelle Willis (hyperextended right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list retroa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-134.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One has to wonder how much longer Tigers' management is going to wait before it drops a stick of dynamite into the Detroit clubhouse to see if it makes any noise. There've now been seven shutout losses in 44 games by an offense that was lauded as a major]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Marlins reach agreement with OF Jones]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/sources-marlins-reach-agreement-with-of-jones.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Securing additional bench help, the Marlins have reached an agreement with free-agent outfielder Jacque Jones, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unit gets similar result with new style]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/unit-gets-similar-result-with-new-style.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No longer armed with an intimidating fastball and crackling slider, Randy Johnson is finding new ways to win.Mixing a sinker and split-finger fastball into his repertoire, Johnson pitched seven scoreless innings for his 288th career victory, and the Arizo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers snap D-Backs' five-game win streak 2008-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-snap-d-backs-five-game-win-streak-137.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Guillen hit a two-run single and Matt Joyce homered to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, snapping a five-game losing streak.Armando Galarraga (3-1) kept the Diamondbacks at bay, allowing two runs an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-diamondbacks-preview-126.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Johnson has won more games than all but two active pitchers, but the 44-year-old clearly doesn't have the same arsenal of pitches to work with that he once did.The Arizona Diamondbacks' offense is making sure it doesn't matter.Johnson looks for his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 3, Diamondbacks 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-3-diamondbacks-2.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One night after they blew a late lead, the Detroit Tigers held on for a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday.That meant the Tigers could crank up the music in the visiting clubhouse to mark the end of a five-game losing streak."It's a 180]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers snap D-Backs' five-game win streak]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-snap-d-backs-five-game-win-streak.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Guillen hit a two-run single and Matt Joyce homered to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, snapping a five-game losing streak.Armando Galarraga (3-1) kept the Diamondbacks at bay, allowing two runs an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-129.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hitting has hurt the Tigers most of the season, as has substandard starting pitching. Friday night it was the defense's turn. The Tigers made two expensive misplays during the seventh inning to hand the Arizona Diamondbacks a 4-3 victory. Carlos Guillen h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-130.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jeremy Bonderman has rediscovered "Mr. Snappy." Bonderman didn't give up his first hit until the fifth inning thanks to a much sharper slider and a fastball that had a little more life than most of his starts this season. But Bonderman's downfall wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-131.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Denny Bautista (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list May 3. He experienced more shoulder soreness while playing catch May 13. LHP Dontrelle Willis (hyperextended right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list retroa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-diamondbacks-preview-120.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers didn't find much relief with the start of interleague play. The Arizona Diamondbacks, meanwhile, were able to extend their best stretch in nearly a month in their first game against the AL.The Diamondbacks and Tigers continue their thre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 4, Tigers 3]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/diamondbacks-4-tigers-3.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Byrnes lined out to left field in his first at-bat Friday night and finally felt good about his swing.Byrnes broke out of a monthlong slump with a homer and two RBIs, Dan Haren pitched seven innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Detroit 4-3 to ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-Backs edge Tigers with Byrnes' help]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/d-backs-edge-tigers-with-byrnes-help.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Byrnes broke out of a monthlong slump with a homer and two RBIs, Dan Haren pitched seven innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied past the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-3 Friday night.Haren (5-2) scattered six hits and allowed three runs for the Diam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-123.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's only so much manager Jim Leyland can do to get his plodding club going, but it's fast approaching the point where he's going to have to try something radical. Shaking up the batting order didn't work. Neither did putting Gary Sheffield into left f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-124.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Matt Joyce is proving to be about the only effective Detroit hitter. Joyce has played nine games since joining the Tigers and has hit three home runs -- the only three by the team. The last Tigers veteran to homer was Curtis Granderson on May 4. Joyc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-125.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Denny Bautista (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list May 3. He experienced more shoulder soreness while playing catch May 13. LHP Dontrelle Willis (hyperextended right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list retroa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-112.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Matt Joyce is proving to be about the only effective Detroit hitter. Joyce has played nine games since joining the Tigers and has hit three home runs -- the only three by the team. The last Tigers veteran to homer was Curtis Granderson on May 4. Joyc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-113.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Denny Bautista (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list May 3. He experienced more shoulder soreness while playing catch May 13. LHP Dontrelle Willis (hyperextended right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list retroa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-114.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's only so much manager Jim Leyland can do to get his plodding club going, but it's fast approaching the point where he's going to have to try something radical. Shaking up the batting order didn't work. Neither did putting Gary Sheffield into left f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Diamondbacks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-diamondbacks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit had one of the best records in interleague play last season. With Dan Haren having jumped to the National League, however, the struggling Tigers might have a tough time getting off to a strong start this year.Haren looks to extend a personal four-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 8, Tigers 4]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/royals-8-tigers-4.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Neither the Detroit Tigers nor the Kansas City Royals saw this sweep coming.Jose Guillen homered and drove in three runs, Gil Meche pitched seven solid innings and the Royals beat Detroit 8-4 Thursday to complete another three-game sweep of the Tigers.Kan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guillen boosts Royals to sweep of Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/guillen-boosts-royals-to-sweep-of-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jose Guillen homered and drove in three runs, Gil Meche pitched seven solid innings and the Kansas City Royals beat Detroit 8-4 Thursday to complete another three-game sweep of the Tigers.Kansas City won its season-best fourth straight and improved to 6-0]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies could be in market to trade Holliday]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rockies-could-be-in-market-to-trade-holliday.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At 15-25 and a long way from 2007's success, the Rockies' next move may be a stunner, Ken Rosenthal says &#151; trading Matt Holliday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheffield limited to DH role]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/sheffield-limited-to-dh-role.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield lasted just five games as a left fielder, shifting to designated hitter when the Detroit Tigers faced the Kansas City Royals on Thursday.Sheffield, who did not play Wednesday, had right shoulder surgery during the offseason to repair a labr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-109.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Nate Robertson turned in perhaps his best pitching performance of the season Tuesday night, two runs in seven innings. Robertson gave up 10 hits but displayed a trait he had not shown much this season by being tough in the clutch. He threw strikes (]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-110.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Denny Bautista (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list May 3. He experienced more shoulder soreness while playing catch May 13. LHP Dontrelle Willis (hyperextended right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list retroa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-111.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 05:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Another reason has surfaced why Detroit deserves its lowly AL Central standing -- no clutch hitting. The Tigers entered play Tuesday night as the only team in the AL Central with a lower batting average with runners in scoring position than its overall ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Royals Preview 2008-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-royals-preview-102.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two outstanding years earned Detroit Tigers ace Just Verlander his first career opening day start, but he struggled against the Kansas City Royals and his season has only gotten worse.Verlander looks to end a personal three-game losing streak for the seco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guillen rebounds to beat Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/guillen-rebounds-to-beat-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jose Guillen has turned jeers into cheers.He was booed after going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts to drop his average to .165 on May 5. Since then, Guillen has put together a five-game hitting streak, going 10-for-18, with five doubles, to raise his averag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: Wilkerson replaces Wells]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/diamond-market-wilkerson-replaces-wells.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-105.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Denny Bautista (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list May 3. LHP Dontrelle Willis (hyperextended right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 12. He made a rehab start for Class AAA Toledo on M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-106.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The solution is going to have to come mostly from within. The Tigers entered the season with most of their pitching rotation locked into place for at least the next three seasons. The sole exception is 43-year-old lefty Kenny Rogers. But as of Monday, the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-107.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Francisco Cruceta has been just about what the Tigers thought he would be when they signed him. "He is what they said he was," manager Jim Leyland said. "He has very good stuff, and if he's a strike-thrower, he'll be very good. He has to command tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Win-now focus in Cincy could mean heavy action]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/win-now-focus-in-cincy-could-mean-heavy-action-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds may need to get worse before they get better. If that's the case, Ken Rosenthal says somebody could be shown the door.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-97.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Denny Bautista (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list May 3. LHP Dontrelle Willis (hyperextended right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 12. He made a rehab start for Class AAA Toledo on M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-98.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The solution is going to have to come mostly from within. The Tigers entered the season with most of their pitching rotation locked into place for at least the next three seasons. The sole exception is 43-year-old lefty Kenny Rogers. But as of Monday, the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-99.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Francisco Cruceta has been just about what the Tigers thought he would be when they signed him. "He is what they said he was," manager Jim Leyland said. "He has very good stuff, and if he's a strike-thrower, he'll be very good. He has to command tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Royals Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-royals-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers entered 2008 restocked for a run at the AL pennant. That chase didn't get off to a good start thanks to the Kansas City Royals, and Detroit still has not fully recovered.Looking to avenge a series sweep that got their season off on the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many surprises in the 25 Percent Awards]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/many-surprises-in-the-25-percent-awards.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A pitcher winning MVP? Arizona's ace getting snubbed for the Cy Young? That's what happens in Dayn Perry's 25 Percent Awards.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-93.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Denny Bautista (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list May 3. LHP Dontrelle Willis (hyperextended right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 12. He made a rehab start for Class AAA Toledo on M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-94.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How could Detroit remove right-hander Armando Galarraga from its rotation when his 2-1 record and 3.07 ERA are unmatched by any other starter on the team? Easy, it's going to happen. The first tipoff came when manager Jim Leyland announced during the week]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-95.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Nate Robertson, scheduled to start Sunday's rained out game against New York, instead will open Detroit's series that begins Tuesday in Kansas City. The Tigers are not scheduled to play Monday. RHP Justin Verlander will follow on Wednesday with LHP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks' plan to hit Jeter 4th foiled by rainout vs. Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/yanks-plan-to-hit-jeter-4th-foiled-by-rainout-vs-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 05:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derek Jeter was all suited up for the New York Yankees and ready to bat cleanup for just the second time in his career.A steady downpour, though, postponed the game Sunday in Detroit and foiled manager Joe Girardi's plan."He only did it because he knew th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Tigers Preview 2008-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/yankees-tigers-preview-88.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Yankees have enjoyed playing in day games this season. It's been a different story for the Detroit Tigers.The Yankees will try to win for the eighth time in 12 day games when they complete a three-game road series against the Tigers on Sunday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rasner keeps giving Yanks what they need]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/rasner-keeps-giving-yanks-what-they-need.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Darrell Rasner is giving the New York Yankees a reliable starter at the back of the rotation, something they've been looking for all year.Rasner won his second consecutive start since coming up from the minors, Derek Jeter hit his first homer of the seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-90.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Denny Bautista (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list May 3. 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It's no longer a question of whether the Tigers will keep Galarraga, it's a matter of who goes when lefty Dontrell]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-92.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Kenny Rogers finessed his way through the first three innings Friday night before settling into a rhythm to square his record at 3-3. Rogers stranded two runners in the first and two more in the third, giving up a solo home run in the second, before]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-81.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Denny Bautista (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list May 3. LHP Dontrelle Willis (hyperextended right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 12. He made a rehab start for Class AAA Toledo on M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-82.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looks like it's going to be another 10 days or so before Detroit management has to decide who to cut to keep right-hander Armando Galarraga. It's no longer a question of whether the Tigers will keep Galarraga, it's a matter of who goes when lefty Dontrell]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-83.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Kenny Rogers finessed his way through the first three innings Friday night before settling into a rhythm to square his record at 3-3. Rogers stranded two runners in the first and two more in the third, giving up a solo home run in the second, before]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Tigers Preview 2008-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/yankees-tigers-preview-84.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers seem to have the Yankees' number this season, but that doesn't mean manager Jim Leyland enjoys playing them.The Tigers will be trying to continue their domination of New York on Saturday when the teams continue their three-game series a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers hold on to beat Yankees]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-hold-on-to-beat-yankees.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kenny Rogers picked off his major league record 92nd runner and the Detroit Tigers picked up right back where they left off in the Bronx - taking it to the New York Yankees.Rogers held New York to just two runs in six-plus innings and picked Wilson Betemi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekly starters: Let interleague play begin!]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/weekly-starters-let-interleague-play-begin-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For my money, interleague play is as fun as it gets in baseball these days.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&A: D-backs' emerging star Upton speaks up]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/q-a-d-backs-emerging-star-upton-speaks-up.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Upton may have the biggest upside of any D-backs player. He talked with Ken Rosenthal about tapping into that limitless potential.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-75.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Denny Bautista (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list May 3. LHP Dontrelle Willis (hyperextended right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 12. He made a rehab start for Class AAA Toledo on M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-76.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What's wrong with Justin Verlander? Well, it seems an unlucky series of events has conspired to make the Tigers' ace 1-6 after he took a loss Thursday night against Boston. Verlander's fastball is his bread-and-butter pitch. The last few starts he's been]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-77.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander isn't getting any run support, but he's not helping himself, either. The Tigers are scoring less than three runs per game when Verlander starts, and in four of his six losses they have not scored when he was in the game. "I feel lik]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees-Tigers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/yankees-tigers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The two highest-paid teams in baseball are both still playing below expectations.While the New York Yankees hope Thursday's home run outburst provides a boost, the struggling Detroit Tigers hope facing the Yankees can once again get them on track.Less tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beckett has no problems vs. Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/beckett-has-no-problems-vs-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a matchup of hard-throwing right-handers, Boston's Josh Beckett got the best of Detroit's struggling ace, Justin Verlander. And Beckett reached a milestone along the way, too.Beckett had eight strikeouts, including the 1,000th of his career, to lead th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chin music: Slumps or downward spirals?]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/chin-music-slumps-or-downward-spirals-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I love the movie "Old School" as much as anyone else, but the White Sox clubhouse apparently has turned into Frank the Tank's bedroom.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-68.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Francisco Cruceta flunked his first test as a game-on-the-line pitcher for Detroit. Cruceta was brought into a game the Tigers led 8-5 over Boston in the seventh inning Wednesday night, and he quickly served up a score-tying three-run home run on a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-69.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Denny Bautista (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list May 3. LHP Dontrelle Willis (hyperextended right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 12. He made a rehab start for Class AAA Toledo on M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-70.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Francisco Cruceta may indeed turn out to be the setup man Jim Leyland is looking for, but he's going to have to show better than he did Wednesday night. Leyland would like to catch a break with Cruceta, but the reality is Cruceta is just adjusting to his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox-Tigers Preview 2008-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/red-sox-tigers-preview-71.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite a rocky start to the season, Detroit's Justin Verlander is remaining upbeat.He'll be trying to avoid his second three-start losing streak of the season on Thursday when the Tigers wrap up a four-game series with the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 10, Red Sox 9]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-10-red-sox-9.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The reeling Detroit Tigers looked like they were finally going to break out of their funk against Boston, scoring runs like they were expected to and pitching just good enough to win.Then the Red Sox rallied from a four-run deficit to set up Detroit for p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papelbon blows first save as Tigers rally]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/papelbon-blows-first-save-as-tigers-rally-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Placido Polanco hit a broken-bat, tiebreaking single with two outs in the ninth off Jonathan Papelbon to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 10-9 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night.Boston had everything set up for its sixth straight win, rallying fro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond market: DeWitt's making his case]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/diamond-market-dewitt-s-making-his-case.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-60.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Denny Bautista (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list May 3. LHP Dontrelle Willis (hyperextended right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 12. He made a rehab start for Class AAA Toledo on M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-61.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Inge's turnabout in regards to catching might change his future with Detroit. He might have one now. Inge indicated to his manager during the weekend he is amenable to working behind the plate both this season and in the future. "I had to get over]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-62.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Nate Robertson got hurt once again by allowing the opposition a big inning. Robertson gave up three runs to Boston in the second and absorbed his fourth loss in five decisions. Robertson has allowed a four-run inning in three of his starts and three]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor league update: No room for Broadway]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/minor-league-update-no-room-for-broadway.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jay Bruce finally got a hit in May, Eric Hurley might need to go down a level or two and Edward Cegerra might not walk anyone again all year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox-Tigers Preview 2008-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/red-sox-tigers-preview-64.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers have to be happy that their best starting pitcher this season will be on the mound when they try to end their five-game losing streak on Wednesday.They're also probably surprised that the pitcher is Armando Galarraga.Galarraga will hope]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 5, Tigers 0]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/red-sox-5-tigers-0.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Wakefield had his knuckleball working and that made the rest of his pitches that much more effective.He only allowed two hits in eight shutout innings to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 5-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.David Ortiz and Man]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 5, Tigers 0 2008-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/red-sox-5-tigers-0-66.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Wakefield only allowed two hits in eight shutout innings to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 5-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez also hit back-to-back homers on successive pitches in Boston's fifth straight win a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakefield handcuffs Tigers as BoSox roll]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/wakefield-handcuffs-tigers-as-bosox-roll.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 05:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Wakefield only allowed two hits in eight shutout innings to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 5-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez also hit back-to-back homers on successive pitches in Boston's fifth straight win a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-53.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Denny Bautista (right shoulder) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday by Detroit after being diagnosed with tendinitis. LHP Dontrelle Willis (hyperextended right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 12.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-54.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The drastic lineup shakeup manager Jim Leyland promised for Monday wasn't all that dramatic. The Tigers cut slumping left fielder Jacque Jones, imported minimum-wage rookie outfielder Matt Joyce from the minors to replace him (both hit left-handed) and in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-55.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Jacque Jones was designated for assignment by Detroit, the start of a promised lineup shakeup. The Tigers have 10 days to trade or waive him. They acquired Jones, who had a poor first half for the Chicago Cubs last year but caught fire after the All-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox-Tigers Preview 2008-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/red-sox-tigers-preview-56.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The streaky Boston Red Sox are hoping their latest run doesn't end anytime soon. The Detroit Tigers, meanwhile, thought they had overcome their early season struggles.The Red Sox will try to win their fifth straight game while the still-slumping Tigers lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 6, Tigers 3]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/red-sox-6-tigers-3.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Daisuke Matsuzaka issued eight of Boston's 10 walks and still found a way to beat the Detroit Tigers.Mike Lowell hit one of Boston's three homers for his first RBIs this season, and the Red Sox defeated Detroit 6-3 Monday night behind a wild Matsuzaka.Kev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dice-K stays unbeaten with win over Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/dice-k-stays-unbeaten-with-win-over-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Lowell hit one of Boston's three homers for his first RBIs this season, and the Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 Monday night behind a wild Daisuke Matsuzaka.Kevin Youkilis and David Ortiz also connected for Boston, which won its fourth straight g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers designate Jacque Jones for assignment]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-designate-jacque-jones-for-assignment.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jacque Jones was cut Monday by the Detroit Tigers, who had promised a lineup shakeup going into a homestand against the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.Detroit designated Jones for assignment and has 10 days to trade the outfielder, put him on uncondi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-45.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Denny Bautista (right shoulder) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday by Detroit after being diagnosed with tendinitis. LHP Dontrelle Willis (hyperextended right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 12.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-46.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Same faces, different places. Detroit's batting order will look "quite a bit different" Monday when the Tigers return home to host Boston in the start of a four-game series, according to manager Jim Leyland. "Same pieces, but different," he said. "I think]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-47.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Kenny Rogers has such a tiny margin of error that every mistake he makes bites him. And those by his teammates, too. Rogers, staked to a 6-0 first-inning lead, retired the first 11 batters he faced Sunday before gradually coming undone. He gave up o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will wild AL Central play out?]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/how-will-wild-al-central-play-out-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins lose Torii Hunter and Johan Santana, yet still lead the Central? Ken Rosenthal looks at what's up in this crazy division.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox-Tigers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/red-sox-tigers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Daisuke Matsuzaka has shown no lingering effects from a recent bout with the flu.The Boston Red Sox right-hander looks to remain perfect while trying for another strong outing against the Detroit Tigers when the teams open a four-game set Monday night at]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins complete improbable rally]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/twins-complete-improbable-rally.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers left Yankee Stadium this week with the hope and momentum of a three-game sweep, but Jim Leyland was cautious.Not over the hump yet, their seen-it-all manager said.As usual, the boss was right.Joe Mauer capped a Minnesota rally from a si]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers recall Willis from rehab assignment after setback]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-recall-willis-from-rehab-assignment-after-setback.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers recalled Dontrelle Willis from his minor league rehabilitation assignment Sunday, meaning the injured left-hander - who is recovering from a hyperextended right knee - will stay with the team for now instead of in Triple-A.On Friday, Wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers recall Willis after setback]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-recall-willis-after-setback.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 05:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers recalled Dontrelle Willis from his minor league rehabilitation assignment Sunday, meaning the injured left-hander - who is recovering from a hyperextended right knee - will stay with the team for now instead of in Triple-A.On Friday, Wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Twins Preview 2008-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-twins-preview-40.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 05:15:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins will try to extend their home winning streak to seven games when they close a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.The Twins (15-14) have won four straight overall as they try to complete a perfect homestand. After sw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins shut down Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/twins-shut-down-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 05:15:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After Detroit's offense managed only one run for the second straight game, Jim Leyland struggled to explain his team's inability to consistently score."It almost looks like we think we are just going to come here, go up to home plate and things are going]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-42.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 05:15:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Armando Galarraga had a mixed outing Friday night. The score was tied, 1-1, entering the bottom of the third when a double, walk and error loaded the bases for Minnesota. Galarraga walked in a run, got a double-play grounder that scored another run]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-43.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 05:15:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Dontrelle Willis (hyperextended right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 12. He made a rehab start for Class AAA Toledo on May 2. RHP Joel Zumaya (right shoulder AC joint surgery) opened the season on the 15-day]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-44.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 05:15:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Dontrelle Willis made his first rehab start Friday night, the same evening his replacement, right-hander Armando Galarraga, started for Detroit. Coincidence? Probably not. Willis is scheduled to make at least one more rehab start -¿ and a rep]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-32.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Armando Galarraga had a mixed outing Friday night. The score was tied, 1-1, entering the bottom of the third when a double, walk and error loaded the bases for Minnesota. Galarraga walked in a run, got a double-play grounder that scored another run]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-33.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Dontrelle Willis (hyperextended right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 12. He made a rehab start for Class AAA Toledo on May 2. RHP Joel Zumaya (right shoulder AC joint surgery) opened the season on the 15-day]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-34.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Dontrelle Willis made his first rehab start Friday night, the same evening his replacement, right-hander Armando Galarraga, started for Detroit. Coincidence? Probably not. Willis is scheduled to make at least one more rehab start -¿ and a rep]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Twins Preview 2008-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-twins-preview-35.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander is struggling through the worst slump of his career. A matchup with the Minnesota Twins might make it tough for him to get back on track.Verlander, coming off his worst start of the season, looks to bounce back from a t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bautista leaves game in 8th]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/bautista-leaves-game-in-8th.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit reliever Denny Bautista left Friday night's game against the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning with a shoulder injury in a rough night for the Tigers bullpen.Bautista came in to relieve Aquilino Lopez in the seventh after Lopez have up four run]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 11, Tigers 1]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/twins-11-tigers-1.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Livan Hernandez floated a 61-mph curveball toward the plate, Miguel Cabrera just couldn't resist.He took a mighty cut at the Eephus-like pitch, only to pop up harmlessly into center field. Cabrera flung his bat in disgust and hollered some playful tras]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers cooled off by Hernandez's stuff]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-cooled-off-by-hernandez-s-stuff.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Livan Hernandez baffled Detroit's mighty offense for seven innings and the Minnesota Twins beat up the Tigers' normally reliable bullpen in an 11-1 victory Friday night.Hernandez (4-1) gave up one run on eight hits to bounce back from a horrendous start i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Willis allows 2 runs in 1st rehab start since knee injury]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/willis-allows-2-runs-in-1st-rehab-start-since-knee-injury.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers starter Dontrelle Willis threw 72 pitches on Friday in his first rehab start with Triple-A Toledo since going on the disabled list April 12 with a hyperextended right knee.The left-hander (0-1, 3.86 ERA) gave up two earned runs on four hits]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-29.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Dontrelle Willis (hyperextended right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 12. He is scheduled to make a rehab start for Class AAA Toledo on May 2. RHP Joel Zumaya (right shoulder AC joint surgery) opened the seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Nate Robertson gave up a three-run home run to the third batter he faced, RF Bobby Abreu, but settled down after that and pitched into the sixth inning before coming out after giving up a two-out single. Robertson was behind the hitters in the first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-31.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 05:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Francisco Cruceta has been worked into the Tigers' bullpen. Now the Tigers have to find out where he fits. Cruceta worked a scoreless ninth inning Thursday in his Tigers debut, though he did walk the first batter he faced. "If he can pitch, h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-22.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Dontrelle Willis (hyperextended right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 12. He is scheduled to make a rehab start for Class AAA Toledo on May 2. RHP Joel Zumaya (right shoulder AC joint surgery) opened the seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-23.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Nate Robertson gave up a three-run home run to the third batter he faced, RF Bobby Abreu, but settled down after that and pitched into the sixth inning before coming out after giving up a two-out single. Robertson was behind the hitters in the first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-24.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Francisco Cruceta has been worked into the Tigers' bullpen. Now the Tigers have to find out where he fits. Cruceta worked a scoreless ninth inning Thursday in his Tigers debut, though he did walk the first batter he faced. "If he can pitch, h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Twins Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-twins-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A surprisingly slow start this season put the Detroit Tigers in an early hole. Much improved play over the past three weeks, however, has them one win away from .500.Coming off arguably their most impressive series of the season, the Tigers look to even t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers complete sweep of Yankees]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-complete-sweep-of-yankees.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time the Detroit Tigers left Yankee Stadium with a three-game sweep, Al Kaline was playing the outfield and Denny McLain was on the mound.Miguel Cabrera homered, tripled and drove in three runs, and Detroit beat the Yankees 8-4 Thursday night for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers reinstate RHP Francisco Cruceta from restricted list]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-reinstate-rhp-francisco-cruceta-from-restricted-list.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers reinstated reliever Francisco Cruceta from the restricted list before Thursday night's game against the New York Yankees.The right-hander was brought up from Triple-A Toledo, where he was 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA and 15 strikeouts in seven i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chin music: Top keeper league players]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/chin-music-top-keeper-league-players.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The early-season buy-low and sell-high deals in one-year leagues are less common in keeper formats, where a long-range focus is required to maintain consistent success and brief trends don't prompt as many owners to jump ship and push the panic button.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-14.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jeremy Bonderman turned in his best performance of the season Wednesday night, surviving a rough first inning to work into the eighth inning. Bonderman loaded the bases in the first, gave up a sacrifice fly and an RBI single then settled down and re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-15.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Dontrelle Willis (hyperextended right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 12. He is scheduled to make a rehab start for Class AAA Toledo on May 2. RHP Joel Zumaya (right shoulder AC joint surgery) opened the seas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-16.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Detroit took a calculated gamble in dumping right-hander Jason Grilli for untried Francisco Cruceta. Grilli was traded to Colorado on Wednesday night so the Tigers could create a roster space for Cruceta, an offseason acquisition who had to come off the r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers trade reliever Grilli to Rockies]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-trade-reliever-grilli-to-rockies.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers traded right-hander Jason Grilli to the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday for minor league pitcher Zachary Simons.Grilli is 0-1 with a 3.29 ERA in nine games this season. The 31-year-old has a 13-13 record with a 5.08 ERA in 135 career game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Yankees Preview 2008-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-yankees-preview-18.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers' pitching staff has been outstanding at Yankee Stadium this week, just as it was 42 years ago when the team last swept a three-game series there.Ending that drought could be a long shot with Nate Robertson going to the mound.The sweep c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 6, Yankees 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-6-yankees-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers' awful start is becoming a distant memory.Placido Polanco homered twice and Marcus Thames also went deep to help Detroit beat New York 6-2 Wednesday night in the Yankees' first game with Alex Rodriguez on the disabled list.Jeremy Bonder]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers thump Yanks to keep rolling]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-thump-yanks-to-keep-rolling-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers are well on their way to putting their terrible start behind them.Placido Polanco homered twice and Marcus Thames also went deep to help Detroit beat New York 6-2 Wednesday night in the Yankees' first game with Alex Rodriguez on the dis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mound musings: Middle relievers are tempting]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/mound-musings-middle-relievers-are-tempting.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It doesn't take a genius to tell you that Jonathan Broxton and Heath Bell are two set-up men worth owning, due not only to their skills, but also opportunity, with Takashi Saito and Trevor Hoffman being up there in age.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Yankees Preview 2008-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-yankees-preview-7.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the scuffling New York Yankees want to finish April above .500 for only the second time in four years, they'll have to win Wednesday - without the reigning AL MVP.With Alex Rodriguez on the disabled list for the first time since 2000, the healthy and s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 6, Yankees 4]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-6-yankees-4.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alex Rodriguez is headed to the disabled list, joining Jorge Posada. The New York Yankees finally returned home Tuesday night and received nothing but more bad news.Gary Sheffield and Curtis Granderson homered in the third inning, sending old pro Kenny Ro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers take battle of big spenders]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-take-battle-of-big-spenders.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield and Curtis Granderson homered in the third inning, sending old pro Kenny Rogers and the Detroit Tigers to a 6-4 victory over the road-weary New York Yankees on Tuesday night.Magglio Ordonez got Detroit going with a two-run single off strugg]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2008-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes-10.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Kenny Rogers will be looking to turn it around Tuesday against the New York Yankees. He is 1-3 with a 7.66 ERA, a tick or two above the rest of Detroit's starters. He only threw 44 of his 73 pitches for strikes in his last start, lasting just 3 1/3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2008-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report-11.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Dontrelle Willis (hyperextended right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 12. He is scheduled to throw a bullpen session April 29 and could make a rehab start May 2. RHP Joel Zumaya (right shoulder AC joint surge]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2008-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch-12.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The questions are starting to come about whether Gary Sheffield is washed up or not. Detroit's designated hitter is 0-for-11 since coming back from rest and having his shoulders shot up with cortisone. Overall, he is hitless in his last 16 at-bats and has]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade market getting ready to open for business]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/trade-market-getting-ready-to-open-for-business.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are Adam Dunn and Junior on their way out of Cincy? Ken Rosenthal says it's never too early to start sizing up the trade market.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Yankees Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/tigers-yankees-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even injury news isn't dampening the New York Yankees' mood following a tough, road-heavy stretch in their schedule.New York begins a three-game series with the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, hoping to minimize the effects of the absences of Jorge Posada and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-inside-pitch.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:23:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers finally have the batting order they envisioned back in spring training. Carlos Guillen made his debut at his new position (third base) Sunday to complete the gradual return of Detroit's injured regulars back to the starting lineup. Gary Sheffie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-notes-quotes.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:23:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Justin Verlander had very good stuff Sunday night but still gave up six runs to Los Angeles. Verlander refined some adjustments (throwing more over the top) that he made in his last start and once again was showing a fastball that consistently regis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers Roster Report]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/detroit-tigers-roster-report.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:23:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Dontrelle Willis (hyperextended right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 12. He is scheduled to throw a bullpen session April 29 and could make a rehab start May 2. RHP Joel Zumaya (right shoulder AC joint surge]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels 6, Tigers 2]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/angels-6-tigers-2.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:23:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander had his best stuff of the season.The Los Angeles Angels roughed up Detroit's ace anyway.Torii Hunter hit an RBI triple in the fourth inning and added a two-run double in a four-run sixth to help chase Verlander, lifting the Los Angeles An]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunter helps Angels topple Verlander, Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.tigersground.com/news/hunter-helps-angels-topple-verlander-tigers-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:23:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Torii Hunter hit an RBI triple in the fourth inning and added a two-run double in a four-run sixth to help chase Justin Verlander, lifting the Los Angeles Angels to a 6-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday night.Erick Aybar also drove in three runs, he]]></description></item></channel></rss>
