Twins avoid elimination from playoff contention with win vs. Tigers
Associated PressScott 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.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 01, 2009Cy Young candidates make final pitch
AJ Mass, ESPN.comAJ Mass previews Thursday's action, which includes a couple of NL Cy Young award candidates making their final regular-season starts.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009Tigers fight, for playoffs and city
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Tigers, one win away from a spot in the postseason, are fighting not only for themselves, but also for their city.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009Twins, Braves give this week a big boost
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe AL Central and the NL wild card are the headline races up for grabs heading into the final week of the regular season.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2009Cabrera gets 100th RBI for 6th straight season as Tigers rally past White Sox
Associated PressMiguel 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.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 26, 2009Cy Young candidates take mound
AJ Mass, ESPN.comAJ Mass ranks pitchers and finds favorable and unfavorable matchups for fantasy baseball matchups of the weekend of Sept. 26-27.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009Any drama left for season's final week?
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft previews the final week of the baseball season and says there's a lot of uncertainty with many top teams close to clinching playoff berths.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009Lester-Joba battle not so compelling
Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.comAdam Madison previews Friday's game, including a matchup between Jon Lester and Joba Chamberlain that doesn't look as appealing this year compared to last.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2009Best (and worst) of the playoff rotations
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIf the road to a World Series title is paved with starting pitching, which teams are in the best shape to make a run in October?
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2009Tigers and Twins hit the road with AL Central title still up for grabs
ESPN.com...have played well lately to keep Minnesota from coming all the way back. The Tigers have Nate Robertson, Eddie Bonine and Edwin Jackson going this weekend against Jake Peavy, Freddy Garcia and Daniel Hudson...
Page | ConversationTigers increase Central lead to 3 by avoiding sweep
Associated PressThe Tigers avoided a three-game sweep with a 6-2 win over the Twins on Sunday to increase their AL Central lead to three games.
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