MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. 

Nate Robertson is completing the first leg of his three-year contract but his position in Detroit is anything but secure. 

--LHP Nate Robertson turned in another so-so start, allowing five runs on eight hits in 5-1/3 innings. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. 

Justin Verlander's season has been a microcosm of the Detroit Tigers' season - highly anticipated but equally disappointing. 

A healthy Melvin Mora has given a boost to the entire Orioles offense. 

Reliever Todd Jones was activated from the 15-day disabled list on Friday by the Detroit Tigers. 

The Angels are rolling now, and they'd better enjoy it. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Todd Jones (right shoulder tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list July 31. 

--RHP Armando Galarraga probably won't be the AL Rookie of the Year, but he's certainly the Tigers' top rookie. 

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. 

The Angels are rolling now, and they'd better enjoy it. 

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. 

Tigers manager Jim Leyland is determined to get the most out of his team down the stretch of a disappointing season. 

Tigers manager Jim Leyland is determined to get the most out of his team down the stretch of a disappointing season.