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Adam Richman Takes On the Fifth Third Burger
September 30, 2009 by
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There are more important things on television tonight. But here's a reminder to set your DVRs to record "Man vs. Food" on the Travel Channel at 10 p.m. EST tonight for their "Baseball Special."
(And hey, the Tigers-Twins game might end in time to...
Not Exactly Breaking News: Washburn's Season Likely Over
September 30, 2009 by
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by Duane Burleson - AP
Jarrod Washburn's season is almost certainly over. But there's still an outside shot he could pitch for the Detroit Tigers in the playoffs.
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A Little Breathing Room: Tigers 6, Twins 5
September 30, 2009 by
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by Duane Burleson - AP
Don't leave Curtis Granderson hangin'. His bat's getting hot at just the right time (10 hits in his last four games).
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The thrill...
Tigers Win! Game 157 Afterglow
September 29, 2009 by
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by Duane Burleson - AP
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Detroit Tigers' Adam Everett (4) and Placido Polanco high-five after scoring against the Minnesota Twins on a double by Magglio Ordonez in the third inning of Game...
Game 157 Overflow Thread
September 29, 2009 by
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Filthy, nasty - choose your adjective for what Justin Verlander is throwing out there tonight. The Tigers needed a stellar effort from him, and so far, they've gotten it.
Even better, the lineup has scored some runs for him. Magglio Ordonez whipped a two-run, two...
Game 157: Twins at Tigers
September 29, 2009 by
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Brian Duensing (5-1, 3.33) vs. Justin Verlander (17-9, 3.41), 7:05 p.m. EST
After the Twins won the first game of today's doubleheader, first place in the AL Central is truly on the line tonight. Another Minnesota win would tie them with the Tigers...
Now, It's Very Close: Twins 3, Tigers 2
September 29, 2009 by
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by Paul Sancya - AP
Gerald Laird demonstrates one way to get on base, by stepping in front of the baseball. Unfortunately for the Tigers, that didn't drive in a run.
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Game 156 Extra Innings Thread
September 29, 2009 by
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And... we're going to extra innings. Both teams' bullpens got some big outs in those last couple of frames.
Hey, the Tigers and Twins had to do something to fill that time until 7:05 p.m. anyway, right?
It's a 1-1 tie moving to the 10th inning! Did...
Game 156 Overflow Thread
September 29, 2009 by
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So far, the Tigers are hitting Nick Blackburn pretty well. One run to show for it.
Meanwhile, Rick Porcello looks sharp so far, with his sinker working well.
Tigers have a 1-0 lead over the Twins, as we head into the fourth inning.
Game 156: Twins at Tigers
September 29, 2009 by
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Nick Blackburn (11-11, 4.18) vs. Rick Porcello (14-9, 4.14), 12:05 p.m. EST
So as we were saying last night...
Is advance build-up for this one really necessary? You know what's at stake for the Detroit Tigers during these next four games. And...
1984 Once Again Roars in Detroit
September 29, 2009 by
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by Paul Sancya - AP
"This city will be back. I promise you." Sparky Anderson reminded everyone last night that he was more to Detroit than the manager of the Detroit Tigers.
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S.W.A.T Drills at the CoPa
September 29, 2009 by
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According to the AP, there's going to be a little bit more going on at Comerica Park this morning than the Tigers and Twins getting ready for the first game of their doubleheader.
Federal and local law-enforcement personnel will descend from helicopters into Comerica Park...
Game 156: Twins @ Tigers -- POSTPONED
September 28, 2009 by
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by Paul Sancya - AP
The AL Central race must wait for at least one more day. Monday's Tigers-Twins game was postponed, due to rain.
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Sorry, folks. Tonight...
Game 156: Twins at Tigers
September 28, 2009 by
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Nick Blackburn (11-11, 4.18) vs. Rick Porcello (14-9, 4.14), 7:05 p.m. EST
Usually, we post the GameThread an hour before game time (though we've cut it close now and then), but what's the point of waiting?
Is advance build-up for this one really necessary...
Do the Right Thing, Detroit Tigers: Honor Sparky Anderson
September 28, 2009 by
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Tom Gage already covered this in Friday's Detroit News, and I'm glad he did, because one of the city's veteran baseball writers should be taking the Detroit Tigers and their ownership to task for failing to do the right thing.
But I intended to write a similar article...
This Week's Poll: How Worried Are You?
September 28, 2009 by
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by Tony Dejak - AP
How concerned is Jim Leyland about the Tigers' chances in the next four games vs. the Twins?
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So this is it. The Detroit Tigers and...
That Bunch of Won: White Sox 8, Tigers 4
September 27, 2009 by
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by Nam Y. Huh - AP
It was going so well for Edwin Jackson on Sunday afternoon... until the sixth inning.
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This whole season hasn't been easy for the Detroit...
Tigers Lose: Game 155 Shame
September 27, 2009 by
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by Nam Y. Huh - AP
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Detroit Tigers starter Edwin Jackson delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009. (AP...
Game 155 Overflow Thread
September 27, 2009 by
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A 2-1 lead probably wasn't going to be enough for the Tigers. Sure enough, the White Sox came back with three runs in their half of the sixth inning to take the lead. Does Detroit have another comeback in them? Gaining a game on the Twins (who are currently...
Game 155: Tigers at White Sox
September 27, 2009 by
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Edwin Jackson (13-7, 3.25) vs. Daniel Hudson (0-1, 3.38), 2:05 p.m. EST
After last night's amazing, improbable 12-5 win (and comeback from a 5-0 deficit), the Tigers go for the series win over the White Sox. Every win is obviously crucial right now...
Ozzie Guillen Isn't Happy With His Team
September 27, 2009 by
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by Charles Rex Arbogast - AP
Ozzie Guillen was a fountain of profanity after the White Sox's 12-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night.
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Anything is Possible! Tigers 12, White Sox 5
September 27, 2009 by
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by Charles Rex Arbogast - AP
Curtis Granderson can't believe the comeback he and his Detroit Tigers staged in Chicago on Saturday night.
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Now that was a comeback...
Tigers Win! Game 154 Afterglow
September 26, 2009 by
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by Charles Rex Arbogast - AP
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Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland (10) signals to the bullpen for right-handed pitcher Alfredo Figaro as Leyland takes starting pitcher Nate Robertson, right...
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