What do Beyonce, Bobby Valentine and the Royals have in common? Ken Rosenthal can envision them contributing to a Yankees fiasco. 

Their top three starting pitchers are all nursing injuries. 

2009 Detroit Tigers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Toronto, 7:15 p. 

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 neared the end of spring training the same as they entered -- with unanswered questions about the state of the pitching staff. 

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. 

--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. 

Marcus Thames got a big opportunity when the Detroit Tigers released Gary Sheffield on Tuesday, and the slugger was stunned. 

Gary Sheffield's next home run will be his 500th in the major leagues. 

The Detroit Tigers have released nine-time All-Star Gary Sheffield, who is one home run away from 500 for his career. 

Manny will be a pain. 

2009 Detroit Tigers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Toronto, 7:15 p. 

2009 Detroit Tigers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 at Toronto, 7:15 p. 

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. 

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.