The suspended game on Friday night was a wash for the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers (pun intended). Detroit obviously has the advantage that the series is best of five instead of seven. This allows them to utilize the strengths of the roster and minimize its shortcomings that would be more prevalent over more games. … [Read more...] about Keys to a Long Detroit Tigers Postseason Run
Jose Valverde
Setting Up Detroit Tigers Pitching for Postseason Success
Closer Jose Valverde and starter Justin Verlander obviously anchor the pitching staff in Detroit. The former has forty save opportunities in the same amount of chances. The latter has garnered his twenty-first victory already with almost a month left. Valverde’s numbers are a little misleading because his whip is near one and a third. This would usually dictate a few blown … [Read more...] about Setting Up Detroit Tigers Pitching for Postseason Success
Detroit Tigers are on a Roll; Taking Command of AL Central
With the recent incident in Indiana prior to a scheduled Sugarland concert and the Iowa Straw Poll results, news on the Detroit Tigers (or even the AL Central) is not of the utmost importance. With that said, their recent record and level of play have been impressive and cause for excitement from their fan base. Behind the thirty-five saves of Jose Valverde, the squad has … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers are on a Roll; Taking Command of AL Central
Detroit Tigers: Midseason Report Card
The Detroit Tigers have three of the top six hitters in the American League. Miguel Cabrera, Jhonny Peralta, and Victor Martinez all have batting averages between .310 and .320. This may seem low to hold those positions in the junior circuit, but offensive numbers have been down this season across both leagues. The surprising aspect to this analysis of the statistics is that … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers: Midseason Report Card
Detroit Tigers Looking to Reach New Heights in Colorado
The Detroit Tigers entered their weekend series against the Colorado Rockies hoping to get a firm grip on first place in the American League Central. Then they lost on Friday night in what appeared to be a Lions score upon first glance. The Rockies pummeled the Tigers thirteen to six despite a grand slam from shortstop Jhonny Peralta. The team came into Saturday’s game one … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers Looking to Reach New Heights in Colorado
Detroit Tigers Reach the Top of the American League Central
The Detroit Tigers are a game behind the Cleveland Indians in the loss column, but tied for the AL Central lead. The momentum for the Tigers has been phenomenal lately. The Tigers and the Indians are the only two teams in the division that have won over half their games, but the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox are also approaching their potential lately. The Kansas … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers Reach the Top of the American League Central
Detroit Tigers Schedule Becomes More Favorable
The Detroit Tigers start to the season has been very average. The Cleveland Indians and Kansas City Royals have been the toast of the division, but that is obviously nothing more than fool’s gold. The former would also lead the East and the West in the American League. Tell me that is going to last! The best case scenario is that the success of the Royals and Indians … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers Schedule Becomes More Favorable