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Setting Up Detroit Tigers Pitching for Postseason Success

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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 Reach the Top of the American League Central

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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

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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

Verlander’s 2nd No Hitter Distracts Detroit Tiger Fans From Mediocrity

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On Saturday, Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander took a perfect game into the 8th inning in Toronto. It didn't happen, but he did close out the no-hitter, the second of his career. He joins Mark Buerhle of the White Sox and Roy Halladay of the Phillies as the only active MLB pitchers with two. For Tigers fans, it was a nice distraction from how mediocre their season has been … [Read more...] about Verlander’s 2nd No Hitter Distracts Detroit Tiger Fans From Mediocrity

Detroit Tigers Schedule Becomes More Favorable

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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

Assessing the Detroit Tigers Performance out of the Gate

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Much like the Minnesota Twins, the Detroit Tigers are not where they expected to be a little over one week into regular season play. They had the spotlight on them opening day against the Yankees-only to struggle. Whether it's April or not, it is totally unacceptable for this team to lose back to back series against the likes of the Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City … [Read more...] about Assessing the Detroit Tigers Performance out of the Gate

Detroit Tigers in First Place? Really?

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By Paul M. Banks and Adam Musto After finishing in last place in the American League Central Division in 2008 with a 74-88 record, the Detroit Tigers (28-23) are back in first place. The last time the Tigers (picked to finish last by numerous “baseball experts”) won the division was 2006, when the team represented the American League in one of the least watched World … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers in First Place? Really?