Detroit Tigers manage Jim Leyland isn't afraid to take the heat: ALCS Insider

In his 20 seasons as a major league manager, Jim Leyland has won two pennants and a World Series - so far. This year's Detroit Tigers have work to do if they want to add to Leyland's haul. They trail the Texas Rangers 3-2 in the AL championship series. But no matter what happens this weekend when the teams meet again, Leyland seems determined to enjoy every moment. The...

DETROIT -- It's becoming almost a daily ritual in these American League playoffs: Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland acknowledges his team is in a tough spot, talks about what a terrific postseason this is -- and without a hint of resignation in his voice, commends his players for their resolve. In his 20th season as a major league manager, Leyland has won two pennants and a World Series.

Tigers manager Jim Leyland says relievers Jose Valverde and Joaquin Benoit won't pitch in Thursday's fifth game of the AL championship series. Detroit trails the Texas Rangers 3-1 in the ALCS but sends ace Justin Verlander to the mound for Game 5. Leyland says he hopes the Tigers can make it through this game using just Verlander and reliever Phil Coke. Valverde, Detroit...

In his 20 seasons as a major league manager, Jim Leyland has won two pennants and a World Series - so far.

Say this for Tigers manager Jim Leyland: He hasn't been much for deception this postseason.

Six things: 1. Monday night, before boarding the plane back to Michigan, Tigers manager Jim Leyland told reporters: "The first inning has really been a little bit of a nemesis for us up to this p...

Young played in Game 2 and went 0 for four and was in manager Jim Leyland's initial lineup for Game 3, but was scratched soon after.

The ailments of Magglio Ordonez, Delmon Young and Victor Martinez are obvious but, Detroit manager Jim Leyland was asked, how about some of the other limited Tigers?

OK, so the title is a bit juvenile but seriously, baseball really is awesome. If the frustration of the ending of the Sox season has you feeling a bit “baseballed out” I would encourage you to check in on what has been a gripping post-season with two outstanding League Championship Series still going strong;ALCS – Texas 3 – Detroit 2- The Tigers got a needed win on Thursday...

Tigers manager Jim Leyland says relievers Jose Valverde and Joaquin Benoit won't pitch in Thursday's fifth game of the AL championship series.

DETROIT - Tigers manager Jim Leyland says relievers Jose Valverde and Joaquin Benoit won't pitch in Thursday's...

Tigers manager Jim Leyland says relievers Jose Valverde and Joaquin Benoit won't pitch in Thursday's fifth game of the AL championship series.

It’s not so much weird that Kyle Orton is not the Broncos’ starting quarterback as it’s awkward to see him in the front line leading the team stretch as a team captain and backup quarterback. It caused me to reflect on a conversation I had in 1999 with then-Rockies manager Jim Leyland about leadership. “”You got to be careful about that leader stuff...

The t-word doesn't apply in the postseason. Tired? Rest is reserved for the winter. Jim Leyland said there was no day off for the back end of his bullpen Wednesday. His explanation was concise.

Tigers manager Jim Leyland says relievers Jose Valverde and Joaquin Benoit won't pitch in Thursday's fifth game of the AL championship series. Detroit trails the Texas Rangers 3-1 in the ALCS but sends ace Justin Verlander to the mound for Game 5. Leyland says he hopes the Tigers can make it through this game using just Verlander and reliever Phil Coke.