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Miguel Cabrera - #24 - Third Base - 6'4" - 240lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Cabrera added two hits and two RBIs in Saturday's 6-3 win over Minnesota.
Impact: Cabrera is 6 for 16 in the last four games. Andy Dirks - #12 - Left Field - 6'0" - 195lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Dirks had two doubles and two RBIs for the Tigers
Impact: Dirks is 6 for 23 on the Tigers' trip. Prince Fielder - #28 - First Base - 5'11" - 275lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Fielder had his first four-hit game with the Tigers, leading Detroit to a 6-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.
Impact: Fielder is 8 for 12 in the last three games. Max Scherzer - #37 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 220lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Scherzer struck out nine in a rain-shortened outing and Prince Fielder had his first four-hit game with the Tigers, leading Detroit to a 6-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.
Impact: Scherzer struck out 15 in a win over the Pirates last week, the most by a Tigers pitcher since Mickey Lolich in 1972. He fanned nine more on Saturday. Don Kelly - #32 - Third Base - 6'4" - 190lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Kelly will start in right field and bat eighth against the Twins on Sunday, Chris Iott of MLive.com reports.
Impact: Delmon Young is out of the lineup, so Brennan Boesch will DH while Kelly plays right. Kelly is batting just .172 on the year, and he's hitless in his last 11 tries. However, it's likely he'll continue to see some time around the outfield going forward. Delmon Young - #21 - Left Field - 6'3" - 240lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Young is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins, Chris Iott of MLive.com reports.
Impact: Brennan Boesch will DH while Don Kelly gets a start in right field for the Tigers. Young has been out of the lineup just one other time since his return from suspension on May 5, and he has four multi-hit games since May 18. Still, he'll need to drive in more runs (15 this year) if he wants to remain team's number five hitter in the order. Boesch, who will bat fifth Sunday, has more homers and RBI than Young. Jose Valverde - #46 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 254lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Valverde pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning Saturday to pick up the save in Detroit's 6-3 victory over the Twins.
Impact: He struck out Justin Morneau, then got Brian Dozier and Alexi Casilla to fly out. It hasn't been a great year for Valverde, but this was his second strong performance in a row and he may be starting to turn things around. There should be plenty of saves to come if the Tigers can get things straightened out and give Valverde more save opportunities. Max Scherzer - #37 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 220lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Scherzer struck out nine batters and allowed three runs on six hits over 5.1 innings in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Twins.
Impact: Scherzer followed up his fifteen-strikeout masterpiece with another impressive performance from a strikeout standpoint, and now has a 72:19 K:BB ratio through 54 innings. His main issue has been the long ball, and he allowed two more Saturday, but it didn't prevent him from picking up his fourth win of the season. It's probably too late to get Scherzer while he is undervalued, but some owners may be wary of his ERA and pull the trigger on a trade that they will likely regret later. Andy Dirks - #12 - Left Field - 6'0" - 195lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Dirks went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two runs, and two RBI in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Twins.
Impact: Dirks has been a pleasant surprise this season, and has a cozy spot in the lineup batting in front of Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder. He should be in the lineup Sunday with right-hander P.J. Walters slated to start for Minnesota. Prince Fielder - #28 - First Base - 5'11" - 275lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Fielder went 4-for 4 with an RBI in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Twins.
Impact: All four hits were singles, and Fielder now has seven hits over his past two games. His average is up to .311 on the season. Alex Avila - #13 - Catcher - 5'11" - 210lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Avila went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two runs scored and three RBI in Friday's win over the Twins.
Impact: Friday's pair of doubles marked Avila's first extra-base hits since May 10. The 25-year-old catcher has been struggling at the plate this season and was recently dropped to eighth in the order. Hopefully Friday's solid showing is a sign of him turning things around. Jose Valverde - #46 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 254lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Valverde pitched a scoreless ninth inning in Friday's 10-6 win over the Twins. He struck out two while allowing one hit.
Impact: The Tigers haven't had a save opportunity since Valverde returned from a minor back injury, and Friday's game was the first time they had to protect any kind of lead. On paper the Tigers have a solid squad, so expect the save chances to start coming for Valverde. Delmon Young - #21 - Left Field - 6'3" - 240lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Young went 3-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI on Friday.
Impact: Young is one of many Tigers that started the season off slow, but he's showing signs of turning things around. Since returning from a five-game suspension, Young has hit .276/.313/.408 with eight extra-base hits and 10 RBI in 20 games. Brennan Boesch - #26 - Right Field - 6'4" - 235lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Boesch went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI in Friday's win over the Twins.
Impact: After a sluggish April, Boesch has turned things around at the plate in May. He's hitting .289/.330/.446 with two homers and seven RBI in 83 at-bats this month. While he's probably a fringe player in shallow formats, Boesch remains a solid option in mid-sized to deep mixed as well as AL-only leagues. Ryan Raburn - #25 - Second Base - 6'0" - 185lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Raburn is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins, according to Tigers Director of Media Relations Brian Britten.
Impact: Raburn went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's game, but he will be eased back into action after being away from the team for four days. Ramon Santiago will start at second base Saturday afternoon. Jose Valverde - #46 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 254lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Valverde left Tuesday's 10-8 win over the Chicago White Sox due to lower back stiffness.
Impact: It's unknown how much time Valverde is expected to miss. Ryan Raburn - #25 - Second Base - 6'0" - 185lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Raburn (personal) is in the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins, Tigers Director of Media Relations Brian Britten reports.
Impact: Raburn was away from the team for a few days following a death in his family, but he will be back with the team Friday night. Raburn will bat ninth in Friday's order against Twins starter Anthony Swarzak. Prince Fielder - #28 - First Base - 5'11" - 275lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Fielder went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI during the Tigers' win over the Twins on Friday.
Impact: Fielder was one of five Tigers with multi-hit games in the 16-hit assault on Minnesota pitching Friday. He's now batting .295 on the season and has a solid .350-plus OBP on the year, but the power is still not what it was back in Milwaukee. With just seven home runs on the season, Fielder is on pace for 27 this year, his lowest total since 2006. Ryan Raburn - #25 - Second Base - 6'0" - 185lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: The Detroit Tigers placed Raburn on the bereavement list on Tuesday.
Impact: The Tigers announced the moves before the start of a three-game series Tuesday against Cleveland. The team disclosed no further information on Raburn's family situation. Justin Verlander - #35 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Verlander pitched an eight-inning complete game loss against the Indians on Thursday.
Impact: Verlander gave up two runs and allowed a solo homer while striking out seven. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak and was his first loss since April 11. He'll face Boston next. Austin Jackson - #14 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: An MRI taken Friday revealed no setbacks in Jackson's recovery from an abdominal injury, MLive.com's Chris Iott reports.
Impact: The Tigers feared that Jackson may have aggravated his injury trying to return too early, but fortunately that does not appear to be the case. Expect him to play a couple rehab games next week with an eye on returning to the team on or around June 1. Justin Verlander - #35 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Verlander, who pitched eight innings of two-run ball Thursday, is still dealing with a bleeding callus on his right thumb, Mlive.com reports.
Impact: The callus has been around for most of the season, but based on Verlander's results, it doesn't appear to be bothering his performance. He will continue to take precautions to avoid flare-ups, and Verlander has already said the issue won't stop him from taking the mound. "Even if it blows up, it's not going to stop me from pitching"" he said. "I'll figure out a way -- I'll just throw all changeups and breaking balls." Owners don't have much to worry about here. Austin Jackson - #14 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Jackson (abdomen) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Friday, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact: Jackson has been out with an abdomen injury since May 17. He was originally day-to-day, but after no progress was made the Tigers decided to place him on the 15-day DL on Friday. Once results from Jackson's MRI surface we should have a better idea if he'll be able to return on June 1 or need extra time to recover. Austin Jackson - #14 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Detroit placed Jackson on the 15-day disabled list with an abdominal strain.
Impact: The move, retroactive to May 17, was made Thursday. Batting .331 and setting the table for Detroit's power hitters, Jackson has been out since he got hurt on a swing May 16. He was in the lineup Tuesday, but aggravated the injury during batting practice. Austin Jackson - #14 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Jackson (abdomen) will be placed on the 15-day DL on Friday, retroactive to May 17, Tigers Director of Media Relations Brian Britten reports.
Impact: Quintin Berry and Don Kelly figure to see the majority of the starts in center field while Jackson is on the DL. With the retroactive move, Jackson is eligible to return to the lineup June 1. It's unclear if he'll require additional time on the shelf. Ryan Raburn - #25 - Second Base - 6'0" - 185lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: As expected, Raburn (personal) will return to the Tigers on Friday, Mlive.com reports.
Impact: Raburn will return after being on the bereavement list for the past three games due to a death in his family. Tigers manager Jim Leyland was noncommittal on whether Raburn would immediately be plugged back into the lineup. Miguel Cabrera - #24 - Third Base - 6'4" - 240lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Cabrera had two hits, including a double, in a loss to the Indians on Wednesday.
Impact: He enters Thursday batting .306 and is 22 for 55 (.400) with 12 RBIs the last 13 games. Alex Avila - #13 - Catcher - 5'11" - 210lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Avila is facing fewer fastballs this year, and significantly fewer four-seam fastballs, the Tigers' official site reports.
Impact: Avila is hitting about the same when eventually gets a fastball, but he's doing much worse against offspeed pitches, particularly changeups. Luis Marte - #49 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 199lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Marte (hamstring) will be reinstated from the disabled list Friday, as expected, Tigers media relations director Brian Britten reports.
Impact: Marte will take the place of Luke Putkonen, who was optioned to Triple-A Toledo after Thursday's game. Putkonen had an 8.59 ERA in 7.1 innings, so Marte is ostensibly a step up. Dan Schlereth - #55 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 198lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: An MRI of Schlereth's injured left shoulder revealed no structural damage, Mlive.com reports.
Impact: Schlereth went to Denver for the MRI, and he'll stay there to do range-of-motion and strengthening exercises for the first step of his rehab. The Tigers don't have a timetable for Schlereth's return, but he's expected to start a throwing program after his physical therapy is complete. Luis Marte - #49 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 199lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Marte (hamstring) could rejoin the Tigers as early as Friday, James Schmehl of mLive.com reports.
Impact: Marte pitched well in his rehab appearance Monday for Triple-A Toledo, proving he could be back with the big league club by Friday. The Tigers would have to clear some room on there 25-man roster, and Luke Putkonen appears to be a candidate to be sent down. Marte has yet to make his 2012 debut. Al Alburquerque - #62 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 195lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Albuquerque (elbow) has started throwing long toss at the Tigers' spring training facility, the Tigers' official site reports.
Impact: Incremental progress for Albuquerque, who is now throwing at 150 feet. He could be ready for mound duty shortly. Austin Jackson - #14 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Jackson (abdomen) remains out of the lineup Thursday, MLive.com reports.
Impact: Quintin Berry will make another start in center field and lead off for the Tigers, while Jackson remains a candidate for the disabled list. Alex Avila - #13 - Catcher - 5'11" - 210lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Avila is not in the Tigers' lineup on Wednesday, Tigers Director of Media Relations Brian Britten reports.
Impact: It appears that Avila's absence from the lineup is due to a scheduled off day rather than a flareup of the knee issue he dealt with last week. After a three-run homer Tuesday, fantasy owners are hoping a breakthrough is coming for Avila, whose batting average sits at a paltry .224 on the season. Ramon Santiago - #39 - Second Base - 5'11" - 175lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Santiago will start at second base and bat eighth on Wednesday, Tigers Director of Media Relations Brian Britten reports.
Impact: Santiago earns the start on Wednesday with Ryan Raburn on the bereavement list. Raburn is expected back on Friday. Doug Fister - #58 - Pitcher - 6'8" - 210lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Fister gave up two runs on five hits and two walks in 6.2 innings, striking out three as Detroit lost at Cleveland on Wednesday.
Impact: Fister (0-2) didn't figure in the decision as he again was provided little run support. In his five starts, the Tigers have scored a grand total of nine runs, even as he sports a 1.84 ERA and 1.125 WHIP this season. After racking up 111 pitches Wednesday, Fister appears poised to put up a quality start every time out. Gerald Laird - #9 - Catcher - 6'1" - 225lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Laird will start behind the plate Wednesday against the Indians, Tigers Director of Media Relations Brian Britten reports.
Impact: It appears that Wednesday will just be an off day for Alex Avila, who has started seven games in a row. Laird has acquitted himself well as the backup catcher, batting .281 with a home run and three RBI on the season. Ryan Raburn - #25 - Second Base - 6'0" - 185lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Raburn, who was placed on the bereavement list Tuesday due to a death in his family, is expected to return to the Tigers on Friday, Mlive.com reports.
Impact: Ramon Santiago and Danny Worth will handle second base until Raburn returns. Make sure Raburn is on your bench. Austin Jackson - #14 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Jackson (abdomen) could be headed to the 15-day disabled list after being a late scratch for Tuesday's tilt against Cleveland, Mlive.com reports.
Impact: Jackson appeared headed for a return to the lineup Tuesday, but he experienced pain when facing live pitching during batting practice, so the Tigers opted to err on the side of caution and hold him out another game. The Tigers have already promoted Quintin Berry to see action in center field this week, but the team will likely wait until Friday to decide if Jackson needs a stint on the DL. If Jackson is put on the DL, the move will be backdated, so he could return in as soon as a week from that date. For now, Jackson remains day-to-day and should stay on your bench. Collin Balester - #31 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 199lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: The Tigers designated Balester for assignment after Tuesday's loss to the Indians, MLive.com reports.
Impact: Balester has struggled this season, posting a 6.50 ERA and 12:11 K:BB ratio in 18 innings. He does have a live arm, though, and could be scooped up by another squad. Quintin Berry was promoted from Triple-A Toledo to take Balester's roster spot. Alex Avila - #13 - Catcher - 5'11" - 210lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Avila hit a three-run homer against Ubaldo Jimenez on Tuesday, his fifth of the season.
Impact: Avila has been mired in a funk all season long, but he's still been providing the power. A .181 ISO is very good for a catcher and indicates good things to come if he can just get a few singles to drop in as well. Rick Porcello - #48 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 200lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Porcello struggled again Tuesday agianst the Indians, allowing eight hits, three walks, and five runs (four earned) in 5.1 innings in a loss.
Impact: Porcello's ERA is now up to 5.29 and even though he struck out six Indians, his lack of both control and command is concerning. Porcello can't rely on strikeout stuff (career 4.88 K/9), so he'll need to have precise control if he's going to succeed in the major leagues. Danny Worth - #29 - Second Base - 6'1" - 185lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: The Detroit Tigers called up Worth from Triple-A Toledo.
Impact: Worth hit .306 with three homers and seven RBIs at Toledo. Austin Jackson - #14 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Jackson (abdomen) has been scratched from Tuesday's lineup, Tigers Dir. of Media Relations Brian Britten reports.
Impact: Jackson was originally part of Tuesday's starting lineup, but apparently his midsection is still a bit sore. With Jackson on the sidelines, Don Kelly will man center field, and Ramon Santiago will bat leadoff. Austin Jackson - #14 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Jackson (abdomen) is back in the starting lineup Tuesday, the Tigers' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: Everything apparently went as planned for Jackson during pre-game warmups, so he'll lead off and play center field Tuesday night. Austin Jackson - #14 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Jackson (abdomen) is a game-time decision Tuesday night, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Impact: The Tigers will have Jackson go through full batting practice, baserunning and shagging flyballs Tuesday night before making a decision regarding his availability for the starting lineup. Jose Valverde - #46 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 254lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Valverde (back) is available to pitch Tuesday night, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Impact: After a five-game layoff, Valverde should be in line for a save situation should the Tigers generate one Monday night. Danny Worth - #29 - Second Base - 6'1" - 185lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Worth was recalled Tuesday, the Tigers' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: With Ryan Raburn being placed on the bereavement list, Worth gets the call five days after being sent down. Raburn is expected to miss between three and seven days, so it looks like Worth may get a chance to improve his .176 season average in the bigs. Still, this stint in the majors will likely be a short one for the 26-year-old infielder. Ryan Raburn - #25 - Second Base - 6'0" - 185lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Raburn was placed on the bereavement list Tuesday, the Tigers' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Danny Worth was then recalled from Triple-A Toledo to take Raburn's place on the 25-man roster. A player lands on the bereavement list when there is a serious illness or death in their family, and players on the list are required to miss a minimum of three games. Luis Marte - #49 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 199lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Marte (hamstring) pitched three scoreless innings in a rehab appearance Monday for Triple-A Toledo, CBSSports.com reports.
Impact: Marte allowed one hit and one walk, while striking out two over three innings of work. He has yet to make an appearance with the big league club this season. Max Scherzer - #37 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 220lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Scherzer had one of his best outings in Sunday's win over Pittsburgh.
Impact: Scherzer allowed two runs in seven innings and struck out a career-high 15, increasing his average to 11.7 strikeouts per nine innings. Prince Fielder - #28 - First Base - 5'11" - 275lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Fielder went 1-for-4 with a double in Sunday's win over the Pirates, extending his hit streak to seven games.
Impact: Fielder has gone 13-for-29 over that seven game stretch, raising his batting average from .266 to .301. His OPS still isn't at his career norms, but his recent hot streak has got him up to a respectable .851 mark. Jose Valverde - #46 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 254lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Tigers manager Jim Leyland hopes Valverde (back) can return to action Tuesday against Cleveland, Mlive.com reports.
Impact: Valverde played light toss and took part in running drills Saturday and Sunday, but the opted to err on the side of caution and hold him out of the weekend series against the Pirates. The Tigers hope Monday's day off will give Valverde the extra time needed to return to full strength. Max Scherzer - #37 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 220lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Scherzer was dominant against the Pirates on Sunday, striking out 15 batters over seven innings to pick up his third win of the year.
Impact: The quality of the competition has to be noted here - the Pirates are struggling at the plate, and other pitchers have set season and career highs in strikeouts against them. Nonetheless, it demonstrates Scherzer's upside that he can put the lineup away like that. All 15 strikeouts were swinging. Austin Jackson - #14 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Jackson (abdomen) is hoping to return for the team's three-game series beginning Tuesday against Cleveland, the Detroit Free-Press reports.
Impact: Jackson hasn't played since exiting Wednesday's game with an abdominal strain, with Don Kelly filling in for him. Jackson's speed and better hitting overall make him more valuable than Kelly, and expect him to resume the full-time role as soon as he's cleared to return. Jose Valverde - #46 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 254lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Valverde (back strain) is not available Sunday against the Pirates, MLB.com's Jason Beck reports.
Impact: The Tigers have a scheduled off day Monday, with the plan being to get Valverde ready for Tuesday's game at Cleveland. Brennan Boesch - #26 - Right Field - 6'4" - 235lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Boesch went 2-for-4 in Saturday's loss to Pittsburgh and extended his hitting streak to 12 games.
Impact: After a dismal April, Boesch was dropped in the Tigers' batting order a couple of weeks ago. With a .341/.396/.455 line, including a homer, three RBI and a 3:6 BB:K during his streak, Boesch is making a case to move back up in the lineup should Andy Dirks struggle to produce as the Tigers' primary No. 2 hitter. Austin Jackson - #14 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Jackson (abdomen) is not in Sunday's starting lineup, the Tigers' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: Jackson noted Saturday that he was feeling better, but he'll sit again Sunday, with Don Kelly getting another start in center field for the Tigers. Daniel Schlereth - #55 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 198lbs
Sun. May 20, 2012 |
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News: Schlereth was placed on the 15-day disabled list with left shoulder tendinitis.
Impact: Schlereth has compiled a 10.29 ERA over six relief appearances this season. Jose Valverde - #46 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 254lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Valverde (back) will throw before Sunday's game against the Pirates, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact: There's a chance that Valverde will be available Sunday if he "feels great" following his throwing session, according to Tigers manager Jim Leyland. But Leyland thinks Tuesday against Cleveland is the more likely return date for his closer. Austin Jackson - #14 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Jackson (abdomen) said that he felt better following Saturday's loss to the Pirates, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact: Unfortunately, "felt better" doesn't translate into any precise return date. The nature of this injury is vague to begin with, so we just have to continue to cool our heels until the Tigers know more information. Jhonny Peralta - #27 - Short Stop - 6'2" - 215lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Peralta had three hits, including a double, in a win over the Pirates on Friday.
Impact: Peralta is hitting .269. He is 15 for 47 this month. Delmon Young - #21 - Left Field - 6'3" - 240lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Young hit a home run and a double, driving in three runs, in a win over the Pirates on Friday.
Impact: Young is 9 for 35 with four doubles and six RBIs the last nine games. Justin Verlander - #35 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Verlander pitched a one-hitter against Pittsburgh on Friday.
Impact: He didn't give up a hit until there was one out in the ninth, falling short of his third no-hitter. He struck out 12, walking two, in a dominating performance for the right-hander, who has won three straight starts. He is 5-1 with a 2.14 ERA with two complete games. Austin Jackson - #14 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Jackson is out of the lineup Saturday with an abdominal strain.
Impact: Jackson injured himself earlier this week. He could be available off the bench Sunday. Jose Valverde - #46 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 254lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Valverde (back) was unavailable Friday night and is considered day-to-day, the Tigers' official site reports.
Impact: The Tigers did not elaborate on Valverde's status beyond that, so he's questionable for the two remaining games of the team's Interleague series against the Pirates. Luis Marte - #49 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 199lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Marte left Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays with a left hamstring injury that will place him on the 15-day disabled list.
Impact: He will be replaced by left-hander Duane Below. Delmon Young - #21 - Left Field - 6'3" - 240lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Young was 2-for-4 with a run scored, three RBI and his second home run of the year Friday night.
Impact: Young has scuffled most of the season, and had some legal distractions earlier, so his fantasy owners hope he breaks out soon. Despite normally hitting just behind Prince Fielder and Miguel Cabrera, he is hitting just .235 and has only 13 RBI so far this year. Justin Verlander - #35 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Verlander took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Friday, settling for a one-hit shutout against the overmatched Pirates. He walked two and struck out 12 in running his record to 5-1.
Impact: Verlander hit triple-digits late in the game and threw 76 of 109 pitches for strikes. Josh Harrison broke up Verlander's no-hit bid with one out in the ninth on a soft, low line drive up the middle. He is capable of this kind of outing any time he takes the mound. Justin Verlander - #35 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Verlander (thumb) is making his scheduled start Friday.
Impact: There was never really any serious doubt about his availability Friday, but consider this the affirmation that Verlander will take the ball as planned against the Pirates as the Tigers open up a three-game series with the Bucs. Luis Marte - #49 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 199lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Marte (hamstring) is slated to pitch for Triple-A Toledo on Monday, Mlive.com's Chris Iott reports.
Impact: That's another step forward for Marte, but exactly when he will rejoin the Tigers bullpen has yet to be determined. Austin Jackson - #14 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Jackson hinted that he could miss a couple more days due to his abdominal strain, Detroit News reports.
Impact: "It just happened last night," Jackson said of his abdominal strain Thursday. "Tomorrow or the next day, after a couple of days rest, I'll get a better feel for it." In any case, it doesn't sound like Jackson will be in Friday night's lineup against the Pirates, at a minimum. Austin Jackson - #14 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
STATS
News: Jackson had two hits and two runs in Wednesday's 11-7 loss to the Twins.
Impact: Jackson is hitting a sizzling .331 for the Tigers. Andy Dirks - #12 - Left Field - 6'0" - 195lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
STATS
News: Dirks had three hits and two runs in Wednesday's 11-7 loss to the Twins.
Impact: Dirks has hit safely in 10 of 11 games. Miguel Cabrera - #24 - Third Base - 6'4" - 240lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
STATS
News: Cabrera had two hits and two RBIs in Wednesday's 11-7 loss to the Twins.
Impact: Cabrera is 16 for 33 over his last seven games. Rick Porcello - #48 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 200lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
STATS
News: Porcello did not have his best stuff in Wednesday's 11-7 loss to the Twins.
Impact: Porcello allowed six runs - two earned - and six hits in four innings. Octavio Dotel - #20 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 230lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Joaquin Benoit, not Dotel, will serve as the Tigers' interim closer while Jose Valverde (back) is sidelined, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact: Dotel came in to close out Tuesday's game after Valverde sustained his injury, but that was because Benoit had already pitched the eighth inning. Save chasers who went out and grabbed Dotel will want to turn their attention to Benoit or other options. Phil Coke - #40 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 210lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Tigers manager Jim Leyland said Coke could see some save opportunities while Jose Valverde (back) is sidelined, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact: Valverde is day-to-day with a strained lower back. Joaquin Benoit will see most of the save opportunities in Valverde's absence, but Coke could be asked to close out games if the opposing lineup has left-handed hitters due in the ninth. Joaquin Benoit - #53 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 220lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Tigers manager Jim Leyland said Benoit will be his first option to close out games in Jose Valverde's (back) absence, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact: Valverde is day-to-day with a strained lower back and hopes to avoid the DL. Benoit will serve as Detroit's interim closer, but Phil Coke could always be used in the role if left-handed hitters are due up in the ninth. Benoit is worth a look while Valverde is sidelined, but the value to be had here will be short term. Jhonny Peralta - #27 - Short Stop - 6'2" - 215lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Peralta is back in Thursday's lineup against the Twins, the Tigers' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Peralta, who has gone deep just once in 111 at-bats to date, is back in there Thursday after giving way to Ramon Santiago at shortstop on Wednesday. Don Kelly - #32 - Third Base - 6'4" - 190lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Kelly will start in center field Thursday against the Twins, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Kelly starts in place of Austin Jackson, who exited Wednesday's game with an abdominal strain. If Jackson is sidelined for subsequent games or is forced to go on the DL, Kelly would receive the bulk of the at-bats in center. Kelly is batting .220 in 41 at-bats this season, with none of his hits going for extra bases. Austin Jackson - #14 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Jackson (abdomen) is out of the lineup Thursday after suffering an abdominal strain on Wednesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Jackson hopes to avoid a DL stint and at this point remains day-to-day. Don Kelly will start in center and bat leadoff in his place, and figures to be the everyday replacement for Jackson should he need more recovery time. Brayan Villarreal - #60 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 170lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Villarreal was recalled from Triple-A Thursday, the Tigers' official Twitter reports.
Impact: Villarreal's call-up marks his second stint with the big league club this year, where he has only pitched 1.2 innings. Villarreal was much more impressive in 14.0 innings at Triple-A Toledo, where he posted an ERA of 1.29 in 14.0 innings while holding batters to a .125 average. He'll be ticketed for middle relief work with the Tigers. Danny Worth - #29 - Second Base - 6'1" - 185lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Worth has been optioned to Triple-A Toledo, the Tigers' official Twitter reports.
Impact: Worth didn't show enough in his limited opportunities to justify a spot on the 25-man roster, as he batted just 2-for-12 since being called up on Apr. 28. The Tigers' need for relief help was greater than their need for a utility infielder; thus, Brayan Villarreal gets the call-up in Worth's place. Luis Marte - #49 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 199lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Marte (hamstring) is scheduled to pitch for High-A Lakeland Thursday in his first rehab assignment, the Tigers' official Twitter reports.
Impact: It's uncertain how long the Tigers will elect to let Marte rehab, as he's been out since late spring training with the hamstring injury. When ready to make the return to the majors, Marte should receive some work in long or middle relief. Jose Valverde - #46 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 254lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Detroit manager Jim Leyland says Valverde is day to day with a strained lower back.
Impact: Valverde was taken out of Detroit's victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, and Leyland says if Valverde is unable to pitch, Joaquin Benoit would probably be the primary candidate to close games. Valverde converted all 49 of his save chances last year but has struggled in 2012. He's 2-1 with a 5.51 ERA this year, and he's already blown two saves in nine chances. Austin Jackson - #14 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Jackson was removed from Wednesday's game with an abdominal strain, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Jackson is considered day-to-day with the injury. Don Kelly replaced him in center field and is the likely replacement should Jackson miss more time. Jose Valverde - #46 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 254lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Valverde (back strain) expects to be ready for this weekend's series against Pittsburgh, MLB.com's Jason Beck reports.
Impact: It is unclear whether he expects to be ready for the first game on Friday or just before the series ends. Valverde's back strain is clearly not a major issue. Joaquin Benoit - #53 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 220lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Benoit could be in line for save opportunities with Jose Valverde sidelined by a back strain.
Impact: Valverde is not expected to miss much time, but Benoit could provide a few saves this week. His 2.87 ERA to this point may be deceiving, as Benoit's WHIP is 1.72 thanks to 11 walks in 15.2 innings. On the bright side, he has also struck out an impressive 25 batters to date. Jose Valverde - #46 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 254lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Valverde is day-to-day with a lower back strain, MLB.com's Jason Beck reports.
Impact: Valverde should not be out for long and a trip to the disabled list is not expected. Joaquin Benoit is the most likely candidate to come in for save situations while Valverde is out, but Octavio Dotel and Phil Coke could also get a look in the ninth inning. Max Scherzer - #37 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 220lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Scherzer was awful in a 10-8 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.
Impact: Scherzer labored with 99 pitches in his four-plus innings, allowing eight hits and five earned runs. He escaped without a decision. Ryan Raburn - #25 - Second Base - 6'0" - 185lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Raburn homered and had two hits and four RBIs in a 10-8 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.
Impact: Raburn went 4 for 10 in the two-game set. Miguel Cabrera - #24 - Third Base - 6'4" - 240lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Cabrera homered and had two hits and two RBIs in a 10-8 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.
Impact: Cabrera is red-hot, going 14 for 28 in his last six games. Austin Jackson - #14 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Jackson had two hits and three RBIs in a 10-8 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.
Impact: Jackson hit his fifth dinger and first since May 6. Prince Fielder - #28 - First Base - 5'11" - 275lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Fielder had three hits in a 10-8 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.
Impact: Fielder went 6 for 9 in the two-game set. Ramon Santiago - #39 - Second Base - 5'11" - 175lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Santiago will start at shortstop and bat ninth against the Twins on Wednesday, the Tigers' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: The 32-year-old will play in his 26th game of the season, but he has just eight hits in 52 at-bats so far. He doesn't offer much in terms of offensive production, but he should continue to see some time around the infield. Jhonny Peralta - #27 - Short Stop - 6'2" - 215lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Peralta is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins, the Tigers' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Ramon Santiago will play shortstop and bat ninth against right-hander Nick Blackburn. This is Peralta's third time out of the lineup since May 10, and he's just three for his last 14. Delmon Young - #21 - Left Field - 6'3" - 240lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Young is back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins, the Tigers' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Young was held out of Tuesday's lineup for the first time since his return from a five-game suspension, but he came off the bench and scored a run for the Tigers. He's back in his usual place on Wednesday, batting fifth behind Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder. Fantasy owners who have stuck with Young are surely hoping he starts driving in more runs (10 so far) with those guys hitting in front of him. Dan Schlereth - #55 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 198lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: An examination of Schlereth's injured left shoulder confirmed he doesn't need surgery at this time, the Detroit News reports.
Impact: There's no rotator cuff or labrum damage, so the diagnosis at this time is rest. Schlereth hopes a couple more weeks on the shelf will help his shoulder "calm down" so he can avoid surgery. Austin Jackson - #14 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Jackson went 2-for-4 with a triple and a three-run homer in Tuesday's comeback win over the White Sox.
Impact: The home run was Jackson's fifth of the season, which puts him halfway to the career-high 10 dingers he hit last year. Continue to roll with him on a daily basis while he's posting All-Star caliber numbers. Ryan Raburn - #25 - Second Base - 6'0" - 185lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Raburn went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Tuesday's win over the White Sox.
Impact: After a prolonged slump to open the season, Raburn finally appears to be righting the ship. The second baseman/outfielder is 5-for-13 over the past three games, raising his batting average from .128 to .162. He still has a long ways to go for his season line to return to respectable levels, but Raburn has shown in the past that he can go on torrid streaks at the plate. Collin Balester - #31 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 199lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Balester gave up one hit over 1.1 scoreless innings of relief while earning the win against the White Sox on Tuesday afternoon.
Impact: He's used mostly in longer middle-relief appearances, but Balester's 5.82 ERA thus far doesn't offer much to fantasy owners as a staff filler as he's also carrying an 11:11 K:BB through 17 innings this season. Max Scherzer - #37 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 220lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Scherzer gave up six runs -- five earned -- while striking out three and walking three over four innings against the White Sox on Tuesday.
Impact: He did not factor in the decision, while requiring 99 pitches to record 12 outs. It's been a very inconsistent start to the season for Scherzer, but the Tigers will continue to roll him out every fifth day in hopes that the results will begin to align more with his potential and underlying skills (48:18 K:BB in 41.2 innings). Jose Valverde - #46 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 254lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Valverde left Tuesday's win over the White Sox with a back injury, Dave Hogg of Fox Sports Detroit reports.
Impact: Valverde's lower back tightened up during a non-save situation. He was responsible for both runs Chicago scored in the final frame, finishing with two earned runs on two hits while walking one and striking out one in 0.2 innings. Joaquin Benoit figures to be first in line for save chances if Valverde misses any action. Octavio Dotel - #20 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 230lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Dotel gave up a hit before recording the final out to secure a save in relief of Jose Valverde (back) against the White Sox on Tuesday.
Impact: Assuming Valverde's injury isn't serious, Dotel will likely remain in a setup role. If the lower back injury that Valverde suffered Tuesday proves to be serious, manager Jim Leyland could turn to a combination of Dotel and Joaquin Benoit to handle any potential save opportunities that arise while Valverde is unavailable. Jose Valverde - #46 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 254lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Valverde left Tuesday's game in the bottom of the ninth inning with an undisclosed injury.
Impact: Valverde had recorded two outs and allowed two baserunners with the Tigers up 10-6 before exiting the game. Consider Valverde day-to-day until more information on his injury surfaces. Joaquin Benoit and Octavio Dotel are the most likely candidates to fill in as closer if Valverde misses any time. Drew Smyly - #33 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 190lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
STATS
News: Smyly allowed five hits and four runs in five innings in a 7-5 defeat to the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Impact: Smyly has a 2.31 ERA with three straight no-decisions. Delmon Young - #21 - Left Field - 6'3" - 240lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
STATS
News: Young had two hits in a 7-5 defeat to the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Impact: The Alabama native is hitting .236. Ryan Raburn - #25 - Second Base - 6'0" - 185lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
STATS
News: Raburn had two hits in a 7-5 defeat to the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Impact: Raburn entered in a 4-for-38 slump. Prince Fielder - #28 - First Base - 5'11" - 275lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
STATS
News: Fielder had three hits in a 7-5 defeat to the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Impact: Fielder busted out of a 0-for-21 slump. Miguel Cabrera - #24 - Third Base - 6'4" - 240lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
STATS
News: Cabrera had three hits in a 7-5 defeat to the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Impact: Cabrera is batting .340 in past 24 games vs. the White Sox. Al Alburquerque - #62 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 195lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Alburquerque (elbow) is expected to start throwing from a mound in late May, the Detroit News reports.
Impact: Alburquerque's rehab has been cruising along without any complications and he remains on target to return to the Tigers in July. Dan Schlereth - #55 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 198lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Schlereth experienced a setback in his rehab from a shoulder injury over the weekend and will head to Colorado for further examination, the Detroit News reports.
Impact: Schlereth cut his bullpen session short over the weekend after experiencing pain in his left shoulder. Consider him out indefinitely until the results from his visit to Colorado surface. Ryan Raburn - #25 - Second Base - 6'0" - 185lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Raburn will start at second base Tuesday against the White Sox, the Tigers' official site reports.
Impact: Raburn will be making his third consecutive start since sitting out Saturday with a minor back problem. He has struggled mightily in the early going, but Raburn has shown signs of breaking out of his season-long slump by going 3-for-8 over the past two games. Delmon Young - #21 - Left Field - 6'3" - 240lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Young is not in Tuesday's starting lineup, the Tigers' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: This is Young's first time taking a seat since his return from suspension on May 5, and it appears he'll be the team's primary DH going forward. He's batting just .236 on the year, but Young has hit safely in six of his last seven games. Don Kelly - #32 - Third Base - 6'4" - 190lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Kelly will get the start in left field Tuesday against the White Sox, the Tigers' official site reports.
Impact: Andy Dirks will DH and Delmon Young will take the day off, opening up a spot for Kelly, who will be making his second start in four games. Despite the recent uptick in playing time, Kelly is still used too sparingly to hold value in most formats. Alex Avila - #13 - Catcher - 5'11" - 210lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Avila is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox, the Tigers' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: A sore knee recently troubled Avila, but it seems now to be a non-issue. The 25-year-old, who has struck out 27 times in 93 at-bats on the year, sat Monday but is back and will look to improve his .237 average against tough right-hander Jake Peavy. Justin Verlander - #35 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
STATS
News: Verlander allowed one run and struck out eight in seven innings of a win over Oakland on Sunday.
Impact: Verlander is 4-0 with a 2.57 ERA in six starts since losing to Tampa Bay on April 21. Gerald Laird - #9 - Catcher - 6'1" - 225lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Laird is back in the starting lineup Monday, the Tigers' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: He saw an uptick in playing time last week when Alex Avila was slowed by knee soreness, but Laird's nod Monday night appears to be a simple spot start to get Avila some rest. Alex Avila - #13 - Catcher - 5'11" - 210lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Avila is not in the starting lineup Monday, the Tigers' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: The sore knee that bothered him recently is apparently fine, so Avila is simply being rested while Gerald Laird catches Drew Smyly on Monday night. Luis Marte - #49 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 199lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Marte (hamstring) threw a scoreless inning during an extended spring training game Saturday, Mlive.com reports.
Impact: Marte has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury late in spring training. He made the Tigers' final roster before suffering the injury, but the team is unsure if he'll be called up immediately when healthy. For now, Marte is expected to have a lengthy rehab in the minors. Even if he doesn't get an immediate promotion once done with his rehab, Marte should be up to bolster the Tigers' bullpen at some point this season. Prince Fielder - #28 - First Base - 5'11" - 275lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Fielder went 0-for-5 in Sunday's win over the Athletics.
Impact: Fielder is now mired in an 0-for-22 slump. His season slash line sits at .266/.340/.406. Fielder has a career OPS of .923, so we fully expect him to bounce back soon. Try buying low on him before the breakout comes. Jose Valverde - #46 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 254lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Valverde pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning Sunday to pick up his seventh save of the season.
Impact: After struggling with his command and allowing too many base runners for the past few weeks, Valverde has managed back-to-back clean frames. He'll have his fair share of adventurous ninth innings, but Valverde is locked in as the Tigers' closer. Austin Jackson - #14 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Jackson went 1-for-2 with three walks, a run scored and a stolen base Sunday against the Athletics.
Impact: The three walks are a season high. Jackson continues to show better plate discipline this season, posting a .67 BB/K rate which is more than double his career mark of .31. The third-year pro is well on his way to a breakout campaign. Justin Verlander - #35 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Verlander doesn't expect the broken callus on his right thumb to keep him from his next start, Mlive.com reports.
Impact: Verlander said he has dealt with the issue on and off this season. Based on his stats (2.47 ERA, 56:12 K:BB ratio), the injury doesn't appear to be limiting his effectiveness. His next start is scheduled for Friday against the Pirates. Ryan Raburn - #25 - Second Base - 6'0" - 185lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Raburn (back) went 1-for-3 with a double off the wall in his return to the lineup Sunday.
Impact: Raburn sat out Saturday with a minor back injury, but he was able to make a quick return to the lineup. He's hitting just .135 on the season, but Raburn has managed two doubles in his past three games. Hopefully that's a sign he's starting to turn the corner. Justin Verlander - #35 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Verlander left Sunday's start with a broken callous on his thumb that had started to bleed, mlive.com's Chris Iott reports.
Impact: Before the injury, Verlander was superb, holding the A's to one run on two hits and a walk while striking out eight. Brennan Boesch - #26 - Right Field - 6'4" - 235lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
STATS
News: Boesch had two hits and stole a bag in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to the A's.
Impact: Boesch is hitting .223 and is hardly quality fantasy material. Doug Fister - #58 - Pitcher - 6'8" - 210lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
STATS
News: Fister was charged with Saturday's 3-1 defeat to the A's.
Impact: Fister's scoreless streak ended at 11 innings when Jonny Gomes grounded a single to left field in the first. Fister struck out eight in six innings, allowing five hits and one run. Austin Jackson - #14 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Jackson is back in the lineup Sunday against Oakland, the Tigers' official Twitter account reports.
Impact: Jackson took a rare day off Saturday. At .317/.388/.504, Jackson is off to the hottest start of his career and is finally showing the ability to get on base at a rate befitting a leadoff hitter -- a great sign for the sluggers in the Tigers' lineup like Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder. Doug Fister - #58 - Pitcher - 6'8" - 210lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Fister held the A's to one run on five hits over six innings Saturday, but he took his first loss of the year.
Impact: He struck out eight (versus just two walks), but the Detroit offense could not get motivated against opposing starter Brandon McCarthy. Fister's numbers have been strong in his first two starts back from the disabled list, but bear in mind they have come against two weak AL West rosters in pitcher-friendly parks (at Seattle and at Oakland). Brennan Boesch - #26 - Right Field - 6'4" - 235lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Boesch went 2-for-4 with a steal in the Tigers' loss to the A's on Saturday.
Impact: He batted seventh in this one, which was a slight step up from the eighth slot that had been his home for the past week or so. Boesch now has a hit in five straight, but he will likely need prolonged success to get back up into the heart of the order. Rick Porcello - #48 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 200lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Porcello went down to defeat as the Detroit Tigers were pounded by the Oakland Athletics 11-4 on Friday night.
Impact: Porcello was tagged for nine hits and four runs in five innings, falling to 12-5 with a 2.85 ERA in 17 career starts in May. Miguel Cabrera - #24 - Third Base - 6'4" - 240lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Cabrera had two hits and two RBIs as the Detroit Tigers were pounded by the Oakland Athletics 11-4 on Friday night.
Impact: Cabrera is 6 for 9 with five RBIs in the series. Brennan Boesch - #26 - Right Field - 6'4" - 235lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Boesch will return to the lineup Saturday against the Athletics, the Tigers' official site reports.
Impact: Boesch was given a one-day breather Friday, but he'll be back in his usual spot for Saturday's tilt. The 27-year-old outfielder has struggled this season, hitting just .214/.238/.333 in 126 at-bats. Jhonny Peralta - #27 - Short Stop - 6'2" - 215lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Peralta is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics, the Tigers' official site reports.
Impact: Peralta will be sitting for the second time in three games. The Tigers haven't reported any sort of injury, and Peralta looked fine Friday night, so we suspect this is just another routine night off. Ramon Santiago will get the nod at shortstop. Alex Avila - #13 - Catcher - 5'11" - 210lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: As expected, Avila is back in the lineup for Saturday's tilt against the Athletics, the Tigers' official site reports.
Impact: Avila sat out three of the past four games as he dealt with a sore left knee. Tigers manager Jim Leyland said Avila's knee is "fine," but owners may want to keep a close eye on him in the short term. Don Kelly - #32 - Third Base - 6'4" - 190lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Kelly will start in center field Saturday against the Athletics, the Tigers' official site reports.
Impact: He'll fill in for Austin Jackson, who's getting a rare day off. Kelly is hitting .242/.324/.242 in 33 at-bats this season. Max Scherzer - #37 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 220lbs
Fri. May 11, 2012 |
STATS
News: Scherzer earned his second win Thursday after defeating the Athletics.
Impact: Scherzer gave up two runs and struck out nine in 6 1-3 innings, ending a three-game winless streak. After a shaky start to the season, he has a 2.03 ERA in his last two starts. Andy Dirks - #12 - Left Field - 6'0" - 195lbs
Fri. May 11, 2012 |
STATS
News: Dirks went 4 for 4 with a home run and a walk in a win over Oakland on Thursday.
Impact: The hot-hitting Dirks is 12 for his last 21 with three doubles and two homers. Drew Smyly - #33 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 190lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
STATS
News: Smyly gave up just two hits but was pulled after the sixth inning of Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Seattle.
Impact: Smyly has allowed one run or fewer in five of six starts. Justin Verlander - #35 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Wed. May 9, 2012 |
STATS
News: Verlander improved to 3-1 with a win over Seattle on Tuesday.
Impact: Verlander allowed three runs and seven hits in six innings. Not his best outing of the season, but a strong start nonetheless. He has a 2.63 ERA this season. Opponents are batting .198 off him. Rick Porcello - #48 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 200lbs
Mon. May 7, 2012 |
STATS
News: Porcello improved to 3-2 with a win over the White Sox on Sunday.
Impact: Porcello allowed one run and four hits in 6 1-3 innings. He's won his last two starts. Doug Fister - #58 - Pitcher - 6'8" - 210lbs
Mon. May 7, 2012 |
STATS
News: Fister is scheduled to make a minor league rehab start Wednesday.
Impact: Fister has been on the disabled list with a left side strain. He could be set to join the Tigers soon after making a rehab start. |
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