Erik Bedard wasn't exactly a fan favorite during his injury-plagued first season with the Seattle Mariners last year. 

Ken Griffey Jr. 

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. 

Apr. 

DETROIT -- What started as a pitchers' duel Wednesday afternoon between theDetroitTigers and Chicago White Sox turned into a 9-0 rout for theTigers. 

Apr. 

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. 

--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. 

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. 

The Red Sox can try to pin Daisuke Matsuzaka's injury on the WBC, but Tracy Ringolsby isn't buying it anymore. 

Apr. 

Coming off a difficult 2008, Justin Verlander is still looking for his first win of 2009. 

TheWhiteSox lost to the Tigers at Comerica Park Wednesday, 9-0. 

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. 

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.