http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Detroit Tigers News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7639820&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:25:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7639820&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Tigers name Brookens first-base coach Former Tigers infielder Tom Brookens is headed back to Detroit, this time to join manager Jim Leyland's coaching staff as the new first-base, outfield and baserunning coach. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7643518&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7643518&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Hardware might not elude Tigers The Tigers have had a month to think about what went wrong with their season. Finally, awards season gives them a chance to think about what went right. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7644070&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7644070&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Tigers' Lyon files for free agency Brandon Lyon became the final member of the Tigers' free-agent eligibles to file Monday, formally placing the late-inning reliever on the market as Detroit tries to sort out its bullpen situation for next season. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091107&content_id=7635022&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091107&content_id=7635022&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Wells keeps rolling in Fall League Tigers prospect Casper Wells had two hits and two RBIs to extend his AFL on-base streak to 35 games and lead the Javelinas past the Saguaros, 6-3. Robert Emrich http://mlb.mlb.com/fan_forum/all_time_nine/index.jsp?c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:56:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/fan_forum/all_time_nine/index.jsp?c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7633188&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:53:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7633188&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Tigers part ways with Treanor, Thames Marcus Thames' Tigers tenure is likely over. The team removed him from the 40-man roster Friday, the first step towards making the slugging outfielder a free agent. The move was part of the Tigers' maneuverings to prepare their 40-man roster. Catcher Matt Treanor also was taken off the roster and will become a free agent. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7629220&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:38:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7629220&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Tigers face big free-agency decisions The Tigers have spent the past couple offseasons treading carefully in free agency, preferring to do most of their dealings in trades. This year, they're going to be intricately involved in the open market, whether they want to or not. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7627374&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7627374&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Porcello is Tigers' Rookie of Year Rick Porcello, the first Major League pitcher since Dwight Gooden to put up a 14-win season at age 20 or younger, received the Tigers Rookie of the Year award Thursday. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091104&content_id=7616488&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:43:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091104&content_id=7616488&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Inge undergoess successful surgery Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge on Tuesday underwent surgery to correct patellar tendinitis in both knees, the club announced. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091102&content_id=7608550&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:17:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091102&content_id=7608550&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Inbox: Is a veteran closer an option? Given financial limitations, what are the Tigers' options at closer? Is Brent Duglach likely to supplant Adam Everett at shortstop? Jason Beck answers your Inbox questions. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091101&content_id=7594148&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:03:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091101&content_id=7594148&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Granderson donates book to schools Tigers star Curtis Granderson, whose parents were school teachers, has donated copies of his new book "All You Can Be: Dream It, Draw It, Become It!" to public elementary school libraries in Michigan. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091030&content_id=7582518&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091030&content_id=7582518&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Granderson named Miller Award winner For the first time since Al Kaline, a Tigers player has won one of baseball's annual national awards for community work. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091030&content_id=7584704&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:48:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091030&content_id=7584704&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Wells red-hot in Arizona Fall League Casper Wells is doing more than making up for lost time in the Arizona Fall League. He's giving himself a springboard for next season. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091027&content_id=7560248&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:02:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091027&content_id=7560248&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Prospect Sizemore undergoes surgery Tigers prospect Scott Sizemore underwent surgery Tuesday to repair his fractured left ankle, throwing another wrinkle into his preparation for a possible ascension to the big leagues. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091026&content_id=7556978&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:07:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091026&content_id=7556978&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Tigers confirm interest in Chapman Add the Tigers to the meeting list for Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman as he talks with Major League teams. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091026&content_id=7555166&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:33:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091026&content_id=7555166&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Tigers' plans for Sizemore unchanged Scott Sizemore's broken ankle is not expected to affect his readiness for next season, the Tigers have said, and it should not affect the Tigers' decision process on where he plays next year. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091023&content_id=7536980&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:02:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091023&content_id=7536980&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Oliver gets past rough start in AFL Andrew Oliver had a professional debut to forget in the Arizona Fall League. Now the Tigers prospect gets to build up from there in relative obscurity. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091024&content_id=7539508&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:26:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091024&content_id=7539508&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Tigers prospect Sizemore breaks ankle The Tigers' second baseman of the future won't be playing any more this year. Scott Sizemore will miss the rest of the AFL season after breaking his left ankle trying to turn a double play on Thursday. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091021&content_id=7518082&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091021&content_id=7518082&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Inge to have surgery on both knees Brandon Inge will undergo surgery on both knees on Nov. 3. Inge, who was bothered by knee problems throughout the summer, is expected to recover in time for Spring Training. Jason Beck