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2014 Winter Classic: Wings vs. Leafs preview

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The 2014 Winter Classic will be a "home game" for the Detroit Red Wings. They'll take on the Toronto Maple Leafs, the most valuable franchise in all of hockey in an all original six showdown. It will be held at Michigan Stadium, home of UM Wolverines college football. Like I wrote around the New Year, the Wings are the natural next host for the event, and THE BIG HOUSE would … [Read more...] about 2014 Winter Classic: Wings vs. Leafs preview

White Sox Fans Need to Show Up or Shut Up for Tigers Series

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Let’s be honest White Sox fans, despite our place in the standings, the Detroit Tigers have owned the Chicago White Sox this year in every sense of the word.  The Tigers have swept the Sox in back-to-back series, crushed us in home attendance and since the beginning of the season have received all of the attention, praise and post season backing from media outside of Chicago.  … [Read more...] about White Sox Fans Need to Show Up or Shut Up for Tigers Series

White Sox A.J. Pierzynski PED Suspension Rumors

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Rumors began to swirl on Chicago talk radio and in social media yesterday, that Chicago White Sox catcher, A.J. Pierzynski tested positive for performance enhancing drugs and would begin serving a 50-game suspension immediately, essentially being lost for the season.  With the White Sox clinging to a one-game lead over the Detroit Tigers, losing the veteran catcher for the … [Read more...] about White Sox A.J. Pierzynski PED Suspension Rumors

White Sox now tied wth Tigers for first place; stretch run looms

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It took a sweep by the Detroit Tigers to knock the Chicago White Sox out of first place; and that's exactly what happened. Justin Verlander won the highly anticipated match-up with Chris Sale, and the three game sweep restarts the AL Central race back at zero. Earlier in the season the Sox gave up first place to Detroit, but it was only for a day or two, as Chicago took it … [Read more...] about White Sox now tied wth Tigers for first place; stretch run looms

Tigers Star Catcher Victor Martinez Out for Season

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The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that star designated hitter Victor Martinez tore his left ACL last week during offseason conditioning. An MRI yesterday confirmed the injury. Surgery is expected, and it is thought that he will miss the entire 2012 MLB season. Martinez hit .330 with 103 RBIs in 2011, helping Detroit win the AL Central in his first season with the Tigers. … [Read more...] about Tigers Star Catcher Victor Martinez Out for Season

Tigers Justin Verlander Wins AL Cy Young

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The last time a Detroit Tigers pitcher (Willie Hernandez- 1984) won the AL Cy Young award, Justin Verlander was a one year old kid. 27 years later, Justin Verlander won the award, the fourth time in team history.   by David Malamut Verlander had one of those magical years, going 24-5 with a 2.40 era in 34 starts. Pitching four complete games and two shutouts in … [Read more...] about Tigers Justin Verlander Wins AL Cy Young

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