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Game 159: Twins at Tigers

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:00:28 -0500

Scott Baker (14-9, 4.48) vs. Nate Robertson (2-2, 5.56), 1:05 p.m. EST I've become pretty jinx-conscious in writing these GameThread posts, so I hesitate to say exactly what could happen this afternoon at Comerica Park if the Tigers win. But it would be pretty cool. And something that hasn't taken place in 22 years. Tiger Town feels ready for it. Pitching for the Twins, Scott Baker beat the Royals in his last start, despite giving up fo...

Tigers Win! Game 154 Afterglow

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:05:38 -0500

More photos » by Charles Rex Arbogast - AP about 1 hour ago: Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland (10) signals to the bullpen for right-handed pitcher Alfredo Figaro as Leyland takes starting pitcher Nate Robertson, right, out of the game during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Chicago. Also on the mound is catcher Gerald Laird. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) ...

Game 154: Tigers at White Sox

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:05:45 -0500

Nate Robertson (2-2, 5.13) vs. Freddy Garcia (2-3, 4.01), 7:05 p.m. EST Only two games separate the Tigers and Twins in the AL Central, after Detroit had no answer for Jake Peavy last night. Meanwhile, Minnesota managed to score some runs on Robinson Tejada, which neither the Tigers, White Sox, nor Angels had been able to do. Freddy Garcia may have lost his last start, but he's given up three runs or fewer in six straight games. And in three of those s...

There Will Be No Sweep: Tigers 6, Twins 2

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:10:14 -0500

More photos » by Paul Battaglia - AP Is Nate Robertson the starting pitcher the Tigers hoped they were getting with Jarrod Washburn? Browse more photos » In my three years of writing for Bless You Boys, I've been pretty hard on Nate Robertson. But with a combined record of 16-24 and a 5.55 ERA in 2007 and 2008, along with losing his spot in the rotation during Spring Training this year, Robertson...

Game 149: Tigers at Twins

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:00:18 -0500

Nate Robertson (1-2, 5.35) vs. Scott Baker (13-8, 4.35), 2:10 p.m. EST So far, this weekend's series at the Metrodome has fulfilled Tigers fans' worst fears. Just about everything has seemed to go wrong at one point or another, and perhaps worst of all, the Metrodome itself played a role in yesterday's downfall. Now the Tigers are faced with trying to salvage a win and avoid a sweep. And so, it all falls upon Nate Robertson. Until Thursda...

Nate Robertson is Sunday's Starting Pitcher

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:00:25 -0500

The mystery of Sunday's starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers has been solved. At least for now. Nate Robertson threw a bullpen session this morning, and according to Jason Beck's report, everything felt okay with his groin injury. So he's the guy for Sunday against the Minnesota Twins. Most importantly, Robertson didn't experience any pain or restriction throwing as he would under game conditions. That was a concern for the Tigers, as Jarrod Washburn...

Injury Update on Nate Robertson's Groin

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:45:16 -0500

More photos » by Gene J. Puskar - AP Browse more photos » Following up on Nate Robertson's groin injury (adductor strain) suffered in last night's game, Jason Beck reports on Twitter that Robertson has been diagnosed with "pelvic inflammation." Boy, that sounds like almost a different problem entirely, doesn't it? Perhaps something you'd want to take antibiotics for? I've heard...

Nate Robertson Gets His Old Job Back

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:50:52 -0500

More photos » by Duane Burleson - AP Is Nate Robertson, rather than Jarrod Washburn, the late-season boost to the starting rotation that the Detroit Tigers were seeking? Browse more photos » Lost in the afterglow of the Detroit Tigers' comeback 5-3 win at Tampa Bay yesterday was a decision about the starting rotation. (It wasn't lost in the comments of our recap, however, as people talked abo...

Fumbled Away: Rays 3, Tigers 1

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:50:29 -0500

More photos » by Jerry S. Mendoza - AP Nate Robertson gave the Detroit Tigers a fine effort Saturday afternoon. But the lineup's inability to score runs once again wasted a good pitching performance. Browse more photos » Defense was supposed to be the difference between this year's Detroit Tigers and last year's edition. And for the most part, the product has been as advertised. But...

Game 128: Rays at Tigers

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:00:11 -0500

David Price (6-6, 4.93) vs. Nate Robertson (1-0, 7.71), 4:05 p.m. EST The Tigers got this weekend's series off to a good start by hanging six runs on Matt Garza. Can they keep the run machine going through the weekend? David Price comes off a tough loss to the Rangers in which he allowed only three runs and three hits in seven innings. But the Rays lineup was shut down by Scott Feldman. If there's one big weakness in Price's game right no...

Game 2009.128: Rays at Tigers

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:35:02 -0500

PREGAME: Nate Robertson makes his return to the starting rotation, and it’s really hard to know what to expect. Do you draw on his 3-4 years as a slightly below average pitcher who will give you 6 innings, or do you draw in his last 2 years which have been ripe with injuries and ineffectiveness? [...]

The Return of Nate Robertson

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:45:34 -0500

More photos » by Gene J. Puskar - AP Nate Robertson returns to the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, making his first start for the team since September of last year. Browse more photos » Guess who's coming to pitch on Saturday? The Detroit Tigers made a rather surprising announcement before yesterday's game, scheduling Nate Robertson as Saturday night's starter versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Whos...

Nate Robertson to start Saturday

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:30:16 -0500

Armando Galarraga hits the DL is optioned to Toledo with elbow inflammation per Jason Beck. Rick Porcello gets moved up to Friday and Nate Robertson will make the start on Saturday. Robertson has been pitching in the rotation for Toledo on his rehab assignment and he’s had some sparkling results as of late especially his last [...]

Nate Robertson's Elbow Bails Out the Tigers

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:30:28 -0500

More photos » by Gene J. Puskar - AP Has Nate Robertson's elbow allowed the Detroit Tigers to fix their Nate Robertson problem? Browse more photos » Following up on this morning's post about Fu-Te Ni being called up from Triple-A Toledo, the Detroit Tigers soon thereafter announced who would be moved off the roster to make room for him. (Had we waited about an hour or so, we could've incl...

Nate Robertson to DL, Ni called up

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:13:05 -0500

Nate Robertson was placed on the DL today (retroactive to the 27th) with a mass in his elbow. Fu Te Ni had his contract purchased. A hearty DTW shout out to East Windup Chronicle which had the Ni call up story before everyone else. Tigers to Call Up Ni Fu-te |