Brad Ausmus mum on Tigers' potential call-up of reliever Jim Johnson
Chris McCosky The Detroit News Comments Melvin Mercedes, above, called up instead of Jim Johnson so that Johnson could make another minor-league start, pitched two scoreless innings for the Tigers on...
View ArticleTigers could send down reliever Melvin Mercedes for Jim Johnson at any time
Chris McCosky The Detroit News Comments Melvin Mercedes, above, called up instead of Jim Johnson so that Johnson could make another minor-league start, pitched two scoreless innings for the Tigers on...
View ArticleAusmus not pointing fingers for weak bats
play video SEA@DET: Ausmus on defense, Mercedes in 7-2 loss Facebook Twitter Email DETROIT -- Tigers manager Brad Ausmus appears to have drawn a line against critiquing individual hitters when talking...
View ArticleMercedes impresses in big league debut
play video SEA@DET: Mercedes records his first career strikeout Facebook Twitter Email DETROIT -- Once upon a time this season, Melvin Mercedes looked like he was being put on a fast track to the big...
View ArticleTigers call up reliever Jim Johnson, send down Melvin Mercedes
Chris McCosky The Detroit News Comments Melvin Mercedes, above, called up instead of Jim Johnson so that Johnson could make another minor-league start, pitched two scoreless innings for the Tigers on...
View ArticleAfter impressive debut, Mercedes optioned (Detroit Tigers)
(Source: Detroit Tigers) Tigers call up veteran Johnson to aid 'pen DETROIT -- Two weeks after being released by Oakland, Jim Johnson is headed back to the big leagues. The Tigers announced they will...
View ArticleTigers call up veteran Johnson to aid 'pen
play video OAK@MIA: Johnson fans four in 2 1/3 frames of relief Facebook Twitter Email DETROIT -- Two weeks after being released by Oakland, Jim Johnson is headed back to the big leagues. The Tigers...
View ArticleDetroit Tigers notes: Predicting September callups, more on Verlander
Catcher James McCann, infielder Hernan Perez and outfielders Tyler Collins and Steven Moya are among the likeliest players the Detroit Tigers will call up from the minors when major league rosters...
View ArticleTigers call up Johnson, demote Mercedes
DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers purchased the contract of former All-Star pitcher Jim Johnson and optioned reliever Melvin Mercedes...
View ArticleRondon pushed back one day with minor issue (Detroit Tigers)
(Source: Detroit Tigers) TAMPA, Fla. -- Add another injury to the Tigers' list. Bruce Rondon 's back issue, however, appears to be minor, enough so that the team only pushed him back a day from the...
View ArticleJoba escapes unscathed against old friends (MLB - Major League Baseball)
(Source: MLB - Major League Baseball) TAMPA, Fla. -- Joba Chamberlain has thrown to Francisco Cervelli for years. Pitching against him was something altogether different. As Chamberlain stared toward...
View ArticleTigers alarmed by frequency of bullpen use
play video LAA@DET: Alburquerque gets Trout to escape a jam Facebook Twitter Email DETROIT -- Somebody had to pitch the ninth inning, manager Brad Ausmus said Tuesday night. The way the Tigers have...
View ArticleAusmus: 'Blame the manager' for game-ending balk
Brad Ausmus accidentally called for a pickoff play Friday. TAMPA, Fla. -- On the first day of Tigers workouts, new manager Brad Ausmus had his pitchers working on pickoff throws, including the...
View ArticleTigers bring back Ledezma on Minors deal
Wil Ledezma pitched for the Tigers from 2003-07. TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tigers' ties with their 2003 team that lost an American League-record 119 games seemingly ended when Ramon Santiago and Jeremy...
View ArticleCrosby to see game action Monday vs. Cards
Casey Crosby is vying for a lefty role in the bullpen. TAMPA, Fla. -- Casey Crosby now has a timetable for his attempt to win a spot in the Tigers' bullpen. The lefty prospect is tentatively set to...
View ArticleRondon pushed back one day with minor issue
Bruce Rondon had been scheduled to pitch on Friday. TAMPA, Fla. -- Add another injury to the Tigers' list. Bruce Rondon's back issue, however, appears to be minor, enough so that the team only pushed...
View ArticlePaxton pitches Mariners to fifth straight win
Paxton pitches Mariners to fifth straight win DETROIT -- James Paxton had confidence in only one pitch, but that was enough to keep a couple of streaks alive. Paxton remained unbeaten as a starter in...
View ArticleJoba escapes unscathed against old friends
Joba Chamberlain recorded two strikeouts on Friday. TAMPA, Fla. -- Joba Chamberlain has thrown to Francisco Cervelli for years. Pitching against him was something altogether different. As Chamberlain...
View ArticleSmith has quick path from rookie ball to Detroit
After cruising through the farm system, Chad Smith is big league bound. DETROIT -- Chad Smith spent the first year of his pro career rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. Two years after his return, the...
View ArticleTigers complete sweep of Red Sox at Fenway
BOSTON -- Bullpen trouble? What bullpen trouble? The Detroit Tigers' bullpen threw four more scoreless innings in Sunday night's 6-2 win over the Boston Red Sox. The relievers allowed one hit in those...
View ArticleHunter still optimistic about weekend return
play video KC@DET: Hunter exits with a right hamstring cramp Facebook Twitter Email DETROIT -- Torii Hunter hit the field Wednesday at Comerica Park to test out his sore right hamstring a bit while...
View ArticleBlue Jays stay on roll; Tigers in funk
Blue Jays stay on roll; Tigers in funk DETROIT -- Reliever Aaron Loup delivered the big pitches and the top of Toronto's order brought the thump. That combination ensured the American League East...
View ArticleTigers add Belfiore to left-heavy Minors 'pen
Detroit claimed Mike Belfiore off waivers and optioned him to Triple-A. DETROIT -- The Tigers continued compiling left-handed relief options Thursday by claiming Mike Belfiore off waivers from the...
View ArticleAlburquerque refines fastball to go with slider
Al Alburquerque has posted two scoreless innings in relief. DETROIT -- Bruce Rondon's Tommy John surgery left the Tigers needing somebody to step up in their bullpen. If anybody has the potential to do...
View ArticleAusmus thrilled to have 'Uncle Gene' in Detroit
Gene Lamont has been everything to Tigers manager Brad Ausmus. DETROIT -- Gene Lamont has been everything a first-year manager could possibly hope for in a bench coach. "He's got suggestions, he...
View ArticleProspect Knebel at the ready in first Majors experience
play video Top Prospects: Corey Knebel, RHP, Tigers Facebook Twitter Email DETROIT -- Skip Johnson, the pitching coach at the University of Texas, taught the newest member of the Tigers a lesson that...
View ArticleTorii temporarily dropped to fifth in batting order
play video DET@CLE: Hunter jacks a solo homer to left-center Facebook Twitter Email DETROIT -- Tigers manager Brad Ausmus preferred Rajai Davis in the leadoff spot against Rangers right-hander Scott...
View ArticleShortstop Worth a viable mop-up option
play video TEX@DET: Worth uses knuckler to fan a pair in relief Facebook Twitter Email DETROIT -- A day after shortstop Danny Worth gave a sellout Comerica Park crowd something to cheer about in an...
View ArticleDetroit Tigers - TeamReport
MLB Team Report - Detroit Tigers - INSIDE PITCH Station-to-station baseball was phased out in Detroit like gas-guzzling muscle cars as the Tigers revamped their team to emphasize speed and defense as a...
View ArticleRomine's Tigers debut delayed by rain
Andrew Romine was scheduled to play Thursday before the rainout. DETROIT -- Mother Nature does not seem to be an Andrew Romine fan. On the day Romine was slated to make his first start at shortstop for...
View ArticleIn need of some pop, Tigers stick with J.D.
play video TOR@DET: J. Martinez lines a three-run shot to left Facebook Twitter Email DETROIT -- Marcus Thames defined his Tigers tenure as a spot outfield starter for whenever former manager Jim...
View ArticleFormer Tiger Fien finds home with Twins
Casey Fien appeared in 11 games with the Tigers from 2009-10. DETROIT -- Four years ago, Casey Fien was a reliever without a home, bouncing from the Tigers to the Red Sox to the Blue Jays and then back...
View ArticleImproved command leads to confident Coke
play video MIN@DET: Coke fans Santana to end bases-loaded jam Facebook Twitter Email DETROIT -- Lost amid a 29-pitch ninth inning and bases-loaded walk that led to Tigers closer Joe Nathan's exit with...
View ArticleJohnson spins two perfect innings with Toledo
DETROIT -- The Tigers saw Jim Johnson throw his third outing for Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, delivering two perfect innings with a strikeout in an 11-0 win over Indianapolis. Now they have a decision...
View ArticleTop 2013 pick Crawford enjoys best pro start
play video Top Prospects: Jonathon Crawford, RHP, Tigers Facebook Twitter Email Jonathon Crawford has been baffling hitters and keeping runners from crossing home plate since he began his Minor League...
View ArticleSeattle 7, Detroit 2: Why the Tigers lost Friday
At Comerica Park ■ WHAT HAPPENED: Seattle broke on top in a three-run second and controlled the game thereafter. Left-hander James Paxton, whom manager Lloyd McClendon praised lavishly earlier this...
View ArticleFarmer realizes dream in big league debut
play video PIT@DET: Farmer goes five strong in MLB debut Facebook Twitter Email DETROIT -- Buck Farmer stepped onto a Major League mound for the first time Wednesday night and thought how far he had...
View ArticleOrioles lose 7-5 to Tigers
BALTIMORE -- This time, Baltimore had plenty of success against Justin Verlander. Unfortunately for the Orioles, the Detroit Tigers got to their starting pitcher, too. Nelson Cruz hit a three-run homer...
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