http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Detroit Tigers News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3422247&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3422247&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Galarraga can't solve Twins It's been a great season for Armando Galarraga -- except against the Twins. The right-hander dropped to 0-4 against Minnesota, as Detroit lost 10-2 on Friday. Thor Nystrom http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3422254&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Sat, 06 Sep 2008 02:43:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3422254&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Rodney is Leyland's go-to guy Tigers manager Jim Leyland didn't hesitate when asked who he'd turn to in a late-inning jam. Leyland said he would have no problem giving the ball to Fernando Rodney against a righty or lefty. Thor Nystrom http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3424509&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3424509&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Tigers hope to recover from odd travel The Tigers are hoping an unusual travel schedule won't lead to a letdown against the Twins. Teams almost always fly in the night before a series starts, but Detroit flew to Minneapolis on Friday morning to begin its three-game weekend series. Thor Nystrom http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3422268&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:43:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080905&content_id=3422268&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Rogers will miss next start for Tigers The Tigers announced that starter Kenny Rogers will be skipped for his next scheduled start on Tuesday, one day after Rogers was yanked after 39 pitches in a 7-1 loss to the Angels. Thor Nystrom http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080904&content_id=3418211&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:58:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080904&content_id=3418211&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Rogers ponders future after tough day Mark Teixeira and Juan Rivera hit RBI doubles in the first two innings before five straight Angels singles set up a four-run third, allowing Ervin Santana to take care of the rest for a 7-1 Detroit loss Thursday afternoon at Comerica Park. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080904&content_id=3418242&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:26:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080904&content_id=3418242&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Galarraga looks for more luck vs. Twins The Tigers won't get into Minnesota until midday Friday, after the Republican National Convention has left the Twin Cities and the hotels are no longer packed. The way the Twins have roughed up Armando Galarraga this year, he won't mind the delay. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080904&content_id=3418554&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:41:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080904&content_id=3418554&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Granderson takes RBI ability in stride Curtis Granderson saw the remarks of his manager, Jim Leyland, proclaiming him a good enough hitter in RBI situations to bat in the middle of the order. But the Tigers' leadoff man isn't going to make too much of it at this point. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/sheffield500/index.jsp?partnerId=rss_det Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:04:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/sheffield500/index.jsp?partnerId=rss_det http://beck.mlblogs.com/?partnerId=rss_det Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:26:01 EDT http://beck.mlblogs.com/?partnerId=rss_det http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080904&content_id=3418993&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:21:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080904&content_id=3418993&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Rookie Ryan makes early impression It didn't take long for Dusty Ryan to impress, even before he played in his first Major League game. The youngster displayed his power in batting practice. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080902&content_id=3409333&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080902&content_id=3409333&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Granderson-fueled attack leads the way The Curtis Granderson-led Tigers rallied late against the Angels bullpen to win a back-and-forth affair on a rainy night in Detroit. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080904&content_id=3417176&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:25:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080904&content_id=3417176&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Hessman gets a chance, and delivers Mike Hessman is 30 years old and a career Minor Leaguer. But he got a chance to show his wares on Wednesday night, and that will lead to him getting another start at third base on Thursday. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080902&content_id=3409190&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:38:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080902&content_id=3409190&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Wilson endures another lost season Catcher Vance Wilson is winding down a second consecutive season in which he did not play, thanks to a second Tommy John elbow surgery. He hopes to play next season with the Tigers. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080903&content_id=3415383&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:39:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080903&content_id=3415383&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Pregame ceremony honors Ordonez The Tigers celebrated Roberto Clemente Day on Wednesday by honoring outfielder Magglio Ordonez for being selected as the team's nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080902&content_id=3409269&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080902&content_id=3409269&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Sheffield passes, praises McGriff after 494 Gary Sheffield passed Fred McGriff into sole possession of 25th place on the all-time home run list, and afterward called his friend and fellow Tampa, Fla., native. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080902&content_id=3406669&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:58:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080902&content_id=3406669&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Tigers drop series opener to Angels The Angels churned out early runs out of two Tigers errors and a fly ball that fell in between three players. Eventually, they overcame three RBI hits from Miguel Cabrera, including a game-tying home run in the eighth, en route to a 5-4 win. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080902&content_id=3406677&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:49:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080902&content_id=3406677&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Cabrera an integral part of Tigers The Tigers' final bobblehead promotion of the season will see the first 10,000 fans through the gates on Wednesday receive a Miguel Cabrera figurine. The Tigers have to be thankful that they have the real thing these days, as Cabrera has home runs in his last three games to go with nine RBIs in that same span. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080902&content_id=3407944&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:21:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080902&content_id=3407944&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Ordonez earns Clemente nomination Magglio Ordonez finished as the runner-up in American League MVP voting last season. This year he has proven to be a pretty valuable person in the Detroit community. Along with all the on-field honors Ordonez has received comes some off-field recognition, as he has been named as the club's nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award, handed out annually for community service. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080902&content_id=3406818&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:06:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080902&content_id=3406818&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Guillen likely out until next week Third baseman Carlos Guillen continues to be limited by pain in his lower back, leaving a return for this weekend's series at Minnesota all but out of the question. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080902&content_id=3406813&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080902&content_id=3406813&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Tigers encouraged by Garcia, Willis The Tigers are encouraged by what they saw from the sim game pitched by Freddy Garcia and Dontrelle Willis. What it means for the Tigers down the stretch this season and beyond is still up to management to decide. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080901&content_id=3401718&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080901&content_id=3401718&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Verlander's early struggles stand up A milestone homer from Gary Sheffield couldn't reverse the harm of the shortest start of Justin Verlander's career in Monday's 13-9 Tigers loss to the Yankees. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080901&content_id=3401291&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080901&content_id=3401291&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Sheffield alone at 25th with No. 494 Tigers designated hitter Gary Sheffield moved alone into 25th place on the all-time Major League home run list with No. 494, a solo shot against the Yankees on Monday. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080901&content_id=3403206&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080901&content_id=3403206&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det However modest, Tigers target goals With 25 games left, Detroit would have to go 15-10 to finish at 81-81 for the season. It's far under the club's lofty goals for the season, but it's something to target. The added help, even if they won't be regular contributors, are meant to help. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080901&content_id=3400940&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080901&content_id=3400940&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Detroit fans embrace Pudge in return For most of the New York Yankees, Monday's makeup game against the Tigers was an unwelcome side trip on the way to St. Petersburg for a key series against the Rays that starts on Tuesday. For Ivan Rodriguez, it was one day back at his old home. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080901&content_id=3401723&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080901&content_id=3401723&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det&partnerId=rss_det Mailbag: Decision '09 for rotation What is the status of the Tigers' rotation for next season? Will Brandon Inge be the starting catcher from now on? And will Dusty Ryan get a chance behind him? Jason Beck answers those questions and more in this week's mailbag. Jason Beck