Tanner Scheppers looks like the real deal

Andrew Miller is in the Arizona Fall League to work on some changes that Florida Marlins' coaches have made to his delivery, and while he's no longer ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 2009

GM: Cabrera to address issues

Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski spoke to the media for more than an hour about last season and next year. The first question and many more that followed were about Miguel Cabrera's infamous weekend.

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Detroit Tigers

Insider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the 2009 Detroit Tigers, who weren't supposed to be around as long as they were, then were around three more innings longer than that, and then -- well, here's to 2010!

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2009

BP: An analysis of playoff ballparks

Baseball Prospectus looks at the 2009 MLB playoff ballparks and finds guys who are likely to shine because of the parks they'll be playing in.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009

Can Phils repeat despite bullpen woes?

The uncertainty surrounding Brad Lidge and the Phillies' bullpen leaves a huge question about Philadelphia's hope to repeat as champion.

A "Major League" move by the Padres

If you're looking for a CliffsNotes version of what has happened in San Diego, just flip on the movie "Major League." To review the events of the pas...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 03, 2009

Beaning gets Bonderman suspended

Detroit Tigers pitcher Jeremy Bonderman has been suspended for three games for intentionally hitting Minnesota's Delmon Young on a knee with a pitch.

Twins avoid elimination from playoff contention with win vs. Tigers

Scott Baker had a strong start and got plenty of run support with a three-run third inning and a four-run eighth, helping the Twins beat the Tigers 8-3 to avoid elimination from playoff contention.

Twins still have some life left

The Twins didn't win pretty against the Tigers on Thursday, but this part of the season isn't about aesthetics -- it's about survival, and Minnesota kept the AL Central race going.

...Ordonez (30) singles to left field scoring second baseman Placido Polanco (not in photo) and shortstop Adam Everett (not in photo) in the third inning during the second game of a day night double...

For one night, Ordonez worth the cost

...with a fastball. Duensing fired a fastball, Ordonez attacked, and drove the ball to left field. Adam Everett scored, and so did Placido Polanco, and Ordonez stood at second base. The Tigers had a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009

...Ordonez (30) singles to left field scoring second baseman Placido Polanco (not in photo) and shortstop Adam Everett (not in photo) in the third inning during the second game of a day night double...

Cabrera assists Twins' taking of first game of key doubleheader

Orlando Cabrera hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning and the Minnesota Twins pulled within one game of AL Central-leading Detroit, beating the Tigers 3-2 Tuesday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.

Cabrera gets 100th RBI for 6th straight season as Tigers rally past White Sox

Miguel Cabrera got four hits and drove in four runs, giving him at least 100 RBIs for the sixth consecutive season, and the Detroit Tigers rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Chicago White Sox 12-5 on Saturday night.

Tigers and Twins hit the road with AL Central title still up for grabs

Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Carl Pavano, 3-3 since joining the Twins, gets the series going for Minnesota in Kansas City. By Fernando Vina, ESPN ...