PITCHER Nate Robertson is scheduled to start Thursday afternoon in the series finale against Cleveland. Robertson threw 70 pitches Saturday in a 3-1 loss against the Tampa Bay Rays in his first start of the season for Detroit. "I hope he can throw 85 (pit http://www.foxsports.com
Detroit Tigers Inside Pitch 2009-04-21 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.... more Submitted on 2009-04-21
Detroit Tigers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-21 --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 ... more Submitted on 2009-04-21
Detroit Tigers Roster Report 2009-04-21 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... more Submitted on 2009-04-21
Mariners break through 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.... more Submitted on 2009-04-21
Tigers-Angels Preview 2009-04-20 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 ... more Submitted on 2009-04-20
Haren can't catch a break with D-Backs 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.... more Submitted on 2009-04-20
Leyland: Defense provides a lift DETROIT --DetroitTigers manager Jim Leyland appreciates the momentum a team can build with defense.... more Submitted on 2009-04-20
Daily Jolt: Can Tigers Roar Again? Apr. 20, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Andrew Johnson The Daily Jolt is a dose of Baseball reality every weekday morning.... more Submitted on 2009-04-20
