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. 

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. 

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. 

A few words of advice went a long way for Gary Sheffield - say, around 750 feet. 

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. 

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. 

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One of Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland's biggest concerns has been his team's inconsistency at the plate. 

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. 

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. 

Detroit Tigers right fielder Magglio Ordonez is scheduled to be activated from the disabled list prior to Thursday's game at Baltimore. 

The Detroit Tigers agreed to contract terms Friday with their first pick in last month's draft, Arizona right-hander Ryan Perry. 

Tiger Stadium may be coming down, but Detroit officials say the historic ballpark's field will be saved. 

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. 

The Detroit Tigers sent catcher Dane Sardinha back to Triple-A Toledo on Monday.