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Trouble in Tigertown

Note: I am a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan. I have had season tickets for five years and have been there through thick and thin – yes, that includes cheering on Mike Maroth while on his way to 20 losses. So

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Andy Dirks continues to swing a hot bat

Andy Dirks logged his first 4-hit game of the season during the Detroit Tigers 10-6 victory over the Oakland Athletics (4-4 1HR 1RBI 2R). It was his 6th multi-hit game of the month and is now batting .483 in May.

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Hitting For the Cycle

A quick look back on the week that was, and a preview of the week that will be! In case you live in a cave, have no Internet or cable connections, or have been knee deep in playoff hockey, its

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Miguel Cabrera continues to struggle at the plate

After starting the season off red hot, Detroit Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera is the midst of five-game 0 for 23 slump. In the first five games of the season Cabrera was 8 for 17 with 3 home runs and 9

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Tigers sweep Red Sox. Cabrera logs another monster game

Following up his two home run performance Saturday afternoon, Detroit Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera filled the stat sheet once again, this time with a game tying 3-run long ball in the bottom of the 9th inning (3-5 5RBI 3R). The Tigers

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Detroit Tigers Miguel Cabrera will return by end of the week

Detroit Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera (eye) was cleared to return to action Tuesday after an examination by team doctors. Cabrera made a quick and seamless recovery from a small fracture under his right eye and should be back near 100 percent

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Miguel Cabrera expects to be ready for Opening Day

Detroit Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera (eye) fully expects to be ready for Opening Day. Cabrera has been shut down for a week due to a small fracture under his right eye that he suffered Monday when he took a wicked two-hopper

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Tigers crush Braves with 9 home runs

Detroit Tigers used all of their regulars in an 18-3 crushing of the Atlanta Braves. Every one of them homered except for 1B Miguel Cabrera and Andy Dirks. Danny Worth came off the bench to hit the last homer, joining

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Tigers still giving Brandon Inge a shot

Detroit Tigers’ manager Jim Leyland said Thursday that last year’s starter at the hot corner, Brandon Inge, will get a chance to compete for the starting second base job during spring training. This situation is a result of the signing

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Miguel Cabrera back in third base shape

Detroit Tigers’ catcher Alex Avila told ESPN on Friday that teammate and newly appointed third baseman Miguel Cabrera has lost twenty-five pounds so far this off-season. Here’s a picture of Miguel Cabrera in Florida, post-workout  

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Prince in the Fold Doesn’t Guarantee a Thing

If one door closing means another door opens, then Mike Illitch better make sure the door is wide enough to fit a Prince. When the Detroit Tigers found out their prize free agent from last year’s class, Victor Martinez, would

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New spot for Miggy?

With Prince Fielder now a Detroit Tiger, staff have contacted Miguel Cabrera for his thoughts on a position change. It seems Miggy will be starting at third-base at the start of the 2012 season.

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2011 Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy – Value Over Position

By The Oracle Our strategy going into this year was to rank players solely based on their potential statistical output, regardless of position.  Meaning that, just because “Player A” plays first base, which is a very deep position in the

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MLB Baseball News

Hitting for the Cycle: June 27

A 27 and 43 record can do a lot of things to a manager. An already long baseball season will drag on to what seems like ...More→

Trouble in Tigertown

Note: I am a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan. I have had season tickets for five years and have been there through thick ...More→

Hitting for the Cycle: June 20

The following happened Wednesday, June 13th between myself and my buddy Spencer: "Spencer - 9:35pm: 10:00 games, who ...More→

Mark Trumbo looks to continue his great season against the Dodgers

Los Angeles Angels Util. Mark Trumbo went 2-for-3 with a pair of three-run homers and two walks in Sunday's win over ...More→

Bryce Harper probable for tonight’s game

Washington Nationals OF Bryce Harper was not in Sunday's lineup against the Red Sox because of lower back tightness, ...More→

Tigers’ Austin Jackson back in great form

Detroit Tigers OF Austin Jackson went 2-for-5 with a double, homer and three RBIs in Sunday’s win over the ...More→

Hitting for the Cycle: June 4th

When the New York Mets signed Johan Santana in the winter of 2007 to a 6 year $137 million contract, they envisioned ...More→

Adam Jones “okay” after MRI tests come back

Baltimore Orioles OF Adam Jones reported via his Twitter account on Monday morning that he was "all good" and was on ...More→

Allen Craig has a big day to help break the Cards losing streak

St. Louis Cardinals OF Allen Craig went 2-for-3 with his sixth homer of the season, three RBIs, two runs scored and a ...More→

Edwin Encarnacion is listed as day-to-day with a bruised hand

Toronto Blue Jays DH Edwin Encarnacion is day-to-day with a bruised right hand, the Blue Jays announced. Encarnacion ...More→

NFL Football News

Jags won’t meet Maurice Jones-Drew’s contract demands

Jacksonville Jaguars GM Gene Smith stated clearly Monday that the team has no intention of meeting RB Maurice Jones ....More→

Packers come to terms with longtime WR Donald Driver

Green Bay Packers WR Donald Driver has reportedly re-signed with the team for the duration of his career. Driver ....More→

Lions DT Fairley arrested and charged with DUI

On Sunday Morning Detroit Lions Defensive Tackle Nick Fairley was arrested and charged with reckless driving, no proof ....More→

Titus Young barred from Lions OTA’s until further notice

After a fight last week that involved Detroit Lions Wide Reciever Titus Young and Safety Louis Delmas, Young has been ....More→

Jets DT Ellis could face jail time, possible deportation

In a long awaited trial stemming from a 2010 altercation, Kenrick Ellis will be on trial for aggravated assault and, if ....More→

Titans’ WR Kenny Britt may need another knee surgery

Tennessee Titans WR Kenny Britt may need another surgery on his right knee. Britt tore his right ACL and MCL last ....More→

Redskins sign Tim Hightower

Washington Redskins agreed to terms with RB Tim Hightower on a one-year contract. Hightower, 26, averaged 3.82 yards ....More→

Buffalo Bills sign QB Vince Young

According to senior ESPN analyst, Chris Mortensen, the Buffalo Bills have signed free-agent QB Vince Young to a 1-year ....More→

Browns’ DT Phil Taylor tears pectoral muscle, needs surgery

Cleveland Browns DT Phil Taylor will undergo surgery next week to repair the left pectoral muscle torn while lifting ....More→

Trent Richardson set for huge role in Browns’ offense

The third overall pick in this year's NFL rookie draft, Trent Richardson, is expected to be a workhorse for the ....More→

NBA Basketball News

Chris Bosh is finally listed as day-to-day

Miami Heat C Chris Bosh (abdomen) is officially listed as day-to-day, but the Heat remain hopeful that he can play in ...More→

OKC will go ‘BIG’ Tuesday night

Oklahoma City Thunder Coach Scott Brooks said he sees Serge Ibaka playing "his normal minutes" in Tuesday's Game 2 ...More→

Lebron James leads Heat to easy win in game 1

Miami Heat F/G LeBron James scored 32 points on 13-of-22 shooting with 13 rebounds, three assists, one steal, and three ...More→

Miami Heat lose Chris Bosh indefinitely

Miami Heat C Chris Bosh had an MRI Monday which revealed a strained abdominal muscle and he is officially listed as ...More→

Kobe Bryant drops 31 in losing effort

Los Angeles Lakers F/G Kobe Bryant played through the flu and hit 13-of-23 shots for 31 points to go along with two ...More→

Ty Lawson leads the Nuggets to victory, ties series with L.A.

Denver Nuggets PG Ty Lawson hit 13-of-18 shots and five 3-pointers for 32 points, five rebounds, six assists and a ...More→

Blake Griffin will be a game-time decision Friday

Los Angeles Clippers F Blake Griffin's injured left knee showed no structural damage on Thursday when the MRI results ...More→

James Harden named NBA’s sixth man of the year

Oklahoma City Thunder G/F James Harden has been named the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year, according to the ...More→

Blake Griffin expects to play Friday

Los Angeles Clippers F Blake Griffin (knee) will have an MRI Thursday and Chris Paul (groin) will also be ...More→

Paul Pierce says he’ll play through the pain of a sprained MCL

Boston Celtics F Paul Pierce (knee) will play in Thursday's Game 6 against the Hawks. Although Pierce sprained an MCL ...More→

NHL Hockey News

Tomas Vokoun becomes a Penguin

The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired the rights to G Tomas Vokoun and promptly signed him to a two-year/$4 million contract ...More→

Gaborik to undergo surgery

After a dissapointing series loss to the New Jersey Devils, the New York Rangers have more unfortunate news coming ...More→

Shane Doan continues point streak in game 1 loss

Phoenix Coyotes W Shane Doan registered an assist to extend his point streak to three games. Doan has three goals and ...More→

Veteran Martin Brodeur leads Devils to third round of playoffs

New Jersey Devils G Martin Brodeur turned aside 27 of 28 shots Tuesday as the Devils defeated Philadelphia 3-1 to ...More→

Claude Giroux suspended for game five

Philadelphia Flyers F Claude Giroux has been suspended for Game 5 on Tuesday for his hit to the head of Dainius ...More→

Lundqvist stops all 39 for first postseason shutout

New York Rangers goalie, Henrik Lundqvist, stood on his head Monday night against the Ottawa Senators stopping all 39 ...More→

Jaroslav Halak out for Monday’s game

St. Louis Blues G Jaroslav Halak has officially been ruled out of Monday`s Game Three against the San Jose Sharks due ...More→

Carl Hagelin is handed a three-game suspension

New York Rangers F Carl Hagelin for three games for his hit on Ottawa's Daniel Afredsson Saturday. The rookie winger ...More→

Cory Schneider will get the nod over Roberto Luongo Sunday night

Vancouver Canucks G Cory Schneider will start in goal for the Canucks on Sunday night. Canucks' Coach Vigneault said ...More→

Sidney Crosby scores but the Pens forfeit a 3-0 lead

Pittsburgh Penguins C Sidney Crosby scored a goal and registered an assist in Pittsburgh's 4-3 overtime loss to ...More→

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