Tigers entertain young fans at Kids Convention

The concourses of Comerica Park were quiet Saturday morning, with Tigerfest postponed for ballpark renovations. That doesn't mean the Tigers were back into hibernation with the close of their Winter Caravan.
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Verlander takes AL Cy in unanimous vote

In the end, the only question about the American League Cy Young Award was Justin Verlander's margin of victory. The result was inevitable once Verlander captured the league's pitching Triple Crown. Tuesday was the coronation.
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Assistant GM Avila in it for the long-haul

Al Avila hasn't closed the door on a general manager's job. Nor are the Tigers likely to shut out their top assistant and vice president from a GM post if the right opportunity arises. Until and unless that chance pops up, however, Avila and the Tigers are a long-term match.
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Cabrera headed for Taiwan if shoulder is OK

Miguel Cabrera's first offseason task is expected to be a visit with doctors to make sure the injury to his right shoulder, that he revealed after their American League Championship Series loss, is truly a minor one. Assuming it is, his next assignment will be more baseball on an international stage.
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Miggy delivers in pinch to lift Tigers late

These are the games that challenge the Tigers in the final week of the regular season. The fact that they got out of town with a 6-3 win over the Royals on Wednesday night made it slightly easier, thanks to their .331-hitting pinch-hitter and his RBI double.
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On brink of Central crown, Tigers give ball to Fister

The Tigers may have missed an opportunity to lock up the AL Central title on Thursday, but they're not hanging their heads. With its magic number reduced to one, Detroit will try to clinch behind Doug Fister on Friday against Trevor Cahill and the A's.
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Tigers' streak snapped, clinch on hold

The Tigers saw their 12-game winning streak come to an end in a 6-1 loss to the A's on Thursday, which delayed them from clinching the AL Central crown for at least one more day.
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Tigers hand out Minor League awards

Class A West Michigan third baseman Nick Castellanos and Double-A Erie left-hander Drew Smyly were named the Tigers Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year, respectively.
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FOX to broadcast Tigers game locally Saturday

After talks between the Tigers, FOX and Fox Sports Detroit, arrangements have been made for Saturday's potential division clincher vs. the A's to be broadcast locally on FOX networks.
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Rally helps trim Tigers' magic number to two

Carlos Guillen had three hits, including a home run and a go-ahead RBI single in the 10th inning, as the Tigers rallied for a 6-5 victory to extend their winning streak to 12 and cut their magic number to two. Ryan Raburn and Alex Avila delivered pinch-hit homers in the ninth.
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Tigers pack winning streak for trip to Oakland

A 12-game winning streak has put the Tigers within reach of clinching their first divisional title since 1987. Max Scherzer will try to keep the ball rolling on Thursday against Oakland's Brandon McCarthy.
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Rally trims Tigers' magic number to three

Carlos Guillen had three hits, including a home run and a go-ahead RBI single in the 10th inning, as the Tigers rallied for a 6-5 victory to extend their winning streak to 12 and cut their magic number to three. Ryan Raburn and Alex Avila delivered pinch-hit homers in the ninth.
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Tigers to open 2012 at home against Boston

For the first time in four years, the Tigers will celebrate Opening Day at Comerica Park to start the 2012 season. Depending on how the next few weeks unfold, their showdown with the Red Sox could be a postseason rematch.
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Verlander's 23rd win cuts magic number to four

Justin Verlander threw seven shutout innings to record his 23rd victory as the Tigers trimmed their magic number to four with a 5-0 victory, the club's 11th straight, over the White Sox on Tuesday. Victor Martinez hit a clutch three-run homer.
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Saturday's game may be televised

Depending on how the next few days unfold, Saturday's Tigers-A's game could potentially be a clinching game for Detroit to wrap up its first division title in 24 years. With those implications now clear, the game could end up on the air.
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Verlander sets sights on No. 23 for streaking Tigers

Just as the Tigers have won 10 straight games, ace Justin Verlander has claimed victory in 10 consecutive starts. Verlander goes for his 23rd win on Tuesday against Gavin Floyd and the White Sox.
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Tigers thump White Sox for 10th straight win

Ryan Raburn had four hits and three RBIS to lead a 21-hit outburst as the Tigers posted their 10th straight win with a 14-4 walloping of the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on Monday.
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Ozzie, A.J. praise Tigers' September run

Before Monday's series opener, White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen and catcher A.J. Pierzynski credited the Tigers for playing good baseball and pulling away from the rest of the American League Central.
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Tigers' Martinez hits into four double plays

In any other situation, Victor Martinez might have had enough frustration to slam his bat Sunday. The way the Tigers are going, even four double plays aren't going to wipe the smile off his face. They did, however, put him into record territory.
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Tigers honor Detroit service workers

American Red Cross worker Pat Holland was one of 10 individuals from the Detroit community who went to New York after the attacks and were honored Sunday at Comerica Park by throwing out ceremonial first pitches before the series finale with the Twins.
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Fister, Tigers sweep Twins, win ninth straight

Doug Fister's seven scoreless innings of three-hit ball allowed a pair of first-inning Detroit runs to send the Tigers to their ninth straight win with a 2-1 win over the Twins on Sunday afternoon at Comerica Park.
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Leyland keeping tabs on reliever Alburquerque

Though Al Alburquerque finished out the ninth inning Saturday following a visit from head athletic trainer Kevin Rand, manager Jim Leyland was still slightly concerned about the soreness around Alburquerque's right hip area.
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Inge, Tigers walk off with eighth straight win

Once again, the Tigers used late dramatics to not only slug their way to a victory, but power their magic number for clinching a division title into single digits. Brandon Inge's solo homer in the bottom of the ninth allowed them to walk away from a pitching duel with a 3-2 win over the Twins [...]

Ordonez recalls chain of events in NYC on 9/11

Most people have some sort of story about where they were on Sept. 11, 2001. Magglio Ordonez has two.
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Tigers rally for Penny, win seventh straight

In Brad Penny's last start, the Tigers rallied from a seven-run deficit to win. The deficit wasn't as large this time around, but the Tigers did come back from a four-run, first-inning hole, defeating the Twins, 8-4, on Friday night.
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Tigers plan several memorials for Sept. 11

On the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Tigers will be honoring those who lost their lives and those who risked theirs on that day with several memorials.
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Tigers take control of the AL Central

By sweeping the White Sox and Indians, the Tigers did in a six-day stretch what nobody could do all year: They took control of the American League Central and put their first division title since 1987 within reach.
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Tigers putting ALDS tickets on sale Monday

The magic number for the Tigers to clinch their first division title since 1987, and first postseason berth since 2006, is down to 12. The magic day for their fans is Monday, when the team will put American League Division Series tickets on sale.
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V-Mart proving to be steal of free agency

Victor Martinez has had a huge impact in the Detroit Tigers' clubhouse this season. Between his infectious smile, his unceasing love for the game and the bonds he's formed with the players, he has been a pivotal part of an obviously amiable atmosphere.
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Valverde continues to lock down saves

Jose Valverde tied a franchise record with his 42nd save in the Tigers' 8-6 win over the Indians on Wednesday.
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V-Mart's slam helps Verlander win No. 22

On a Wednesday afternoon when Justin Verlander gave up a pair of home runs, Victor Martinez came to the rescue with a go-ahead grand slam to give the Tigers a 7-6 win and sweep of the Indians at Progressive Field.
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V-Mart's activity on basepaths a good sign

Lost in the Tigers' run of six straight two-out singles in their five-run opening inning Tuesday night was a hit-and-run play early in the rally.
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Given opportunity, Tigers open chasm in win

The Tigers scored five runs with two outs in the first, then added three more in the second, coasting from there to a win over the Indians on Tuesday.
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Verlander can bolster MVP case in Cleveland

Justin Masterson and the Indians on Wednesday will be trying to stop the surging Tigers and their ace, Justin Verlander, in the finale at Progressive Field.
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Guillen not sweating limited playing time

Carlos Guillen was the Tigers' regular starter at second base when he was healthy this summer, but he has only started there once since coming back off the disabled list last week. Guillen isn't worried about it.
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Jackson named AL Player of the Week

Tigers center fielder Austin Jackson was named the American League Player of the Week after batting .529 with three doubles, three triples and two home runs last week.
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Surging Tigers looking for more against Tribe

With a 4-2 loss to the Tigers on Monday at Progressive Field, the Indians fell to 7 1/2 games behind Detroit in the American League Central. The two teams have five more meetings this year, including Tuesday night's matchup that will feature Rick Porcello squaring off against Fausto Carmona.
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Fister's 13 K's help Tigers pad division lead

Doug Fister struck out a career-high 13 over eight innings and Victor Martinez slugged a three-run homer to give the Tigers a 4-2 win over the Indians on Monday at Progressive Field.
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Leyland sings praises of strength coach

Long before Tigers players filed into the visiting clubhouse at Progressive Field, manager Jim Leyland wandered in and found strength and conditioning coach Javair Gillett logging miles on the exercise bike.
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Tigers rout White Sox to complete sweep

The Tigers left little doubt as to the outcome and left the third-place White Sox with little hope of catching them in the standings with an 18-2 victory on Sunday night at Comerica Park. All nine starters recorded hits to back a solid Max Scherzer.
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Schlereth a valuable part of strong bullpen

Reliever Daniel Schlereth appeared to be pitching himself out of the Tigers bullpen early this season, but the left-hander has found his groove and a defined role for the playoff-hopeful ballclub.
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Tigers-Tribe set could put wrap on AL Central

With three games at home against Detroit beginning with a Labor Day matinee, the Indians must seize the opportunity to make up ground on the first-place Tigers.
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Tigers shock White Sox with ninth-inning homers

Ryan Raburn's game-tying two-run homer and Miguel Cabrera's walkoff shot completed a Tigers comeback from a seven-run deficit, sending Detroit to a 9-8 win over the White Sox Saturday afternoon at Comerica Park.
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Revolving door at second base

One day after Tigers second baseman Ramon Santiago made a diving catch up the middle in support of Justin Verlander, he got a day off on Saturday in favor of Carlos Guillen, as manager Jim Leyland utilizes all of his options.
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Early support gives Verlander win No. 21

Justin Verlander tossed 7 1/3 innings of one-run ball to claim his 21st victory as the Tigers knocked the White Sox back to 6 1/2 games off the pace in the AL Central standings with an 8-1 victory on Friday at Comerica Park.
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Sanz brothers fall just short of perfection

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Penny looks to stay perfect against Chicago

After getting shut down by American League Cy Young Award favorite Justin Verlander on Friday, the White Sox have two more head-to-head matchups with the Tigers this weekend to try to cut into their 6 1/2-game deficit in the AL Central. Gavin Floyd battles Brad Penny on Saturday.
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Magglio eyes another strong September

Tigers slugger Magglio Ordonez has a track record of strong Septembers. Whether he's in for a repeat of that this year, even without an everyday role, is a good question.
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Verlander can help pad Tigers' Central lead

The White Sox get a chance to make up ground on the Tigers when the two clubs meet Friday at Comerica Park. Standing in Chicago's way, though, is Detroit ace Justin Verlander. The South Siders counter with John Danks.
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Magglio's big day spoiled in loss to Royals

Magglio Ordonez posted three extra-base hits for the first time since last season, but no lead was safe on Thursday, as the Tigers fell, 11-8, to the Royals in the series finale at Comerica Park.
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