One Detroit Tigers starting pitcher took an interesting detour on his way to the MLB playoffs Onetime Fort Worth (TX) Cats (American Association) fireballer Max Scherzer appears to have the most prominent role among former Independent players who will be in major league baseball’s high octane Octoberfest, but he will not stand along. … [Read more...] about Tigers Max Scherzer Took Roundabout Way to MLB Postseason
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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 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
Jim Leyland’s Return to Pittsburgh Less than Triumphant
The Detroit Tigers played a three game interleague series last weekend in PNC Park in Pittsburgh. One of baseball’s most breathtaking ballparks has consistently housed one of the worst teams because ownership has refused to spend money over the last decade plus. The last time that there was a competitive product on the field Jim Leyland was the manager. He took his Detroit … [Read more...] about Jim Leyland’s Return to Pittsburgh Less than Triumphant