Tigers, infielder Santiago agree

The Tigers have agreed to a $2.5 million, two-year contract with infielder Ramon Santiago that avoided arbitration.

A's, Devine reach one-year deal

The A's agreed to terms on a one-year deal with right-handed reliever Joey Devine.

Vera needs reconstructive surgery

The pitcher who helped Cuba defeat the Orioles in the United States a decade ago tried to stop a fight and was smashed in the face with a blunt object. His injuries are not life-threatening but he will need reconstructive surgery.

Pettitte knows his way around this stage

Andy Pettitte was in trouble early in Game 3, but he calmly found his way out and ended up with yet another postseason win. Make that a huge postseason win.

MVPs and LVPs, Cy Youngs and Yuks …

It's time to bid farewell to another season that was filled with highs, lows and so much in between. With that said, here come the awards.

Ordonez comes through in clutch, again, as Tigers grow Central lead

Magglio Ordonez hit a three-run double and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2 on Wednesday night to move closer to the AL Central title.

...in Detroit. Inge hit a two-run double before scoring on a base hit by teammate Ramon Santiago

Detroit Tigers shortstop Ramon Santiago, left, turns the ball after getting a force-out on Minnesota Twins' Delmon Young (21) on a...

Is Molina the Giants' greatest catcher?

...the most homers in a season (27 in 1966) and was a two-time All-Star. Dietz, Santiago and Bob Brenly (.250, 90 homers, 327 RBIs, nine years) also were All-Stars. Kirt Manwaring (.246...

Tigers fight, for playoffs and city

The Tigers, one win away from a spot in the postseason, are fighting not only for themselves, but also for their city.

Leyland misses big chance

...game loss: 1. Jim Leyland definitely needed to pinch hit Magglio Ordonez for Brandon Inge or Ramon Santiago in the ninth, and if it didn't work make the needed substititions. That was a...

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.

Verlander's 11 K's lead way as Tigers hold off Indians

Justin Verlander pitched the Detroit Tigers closer to a division title and pushed the Cleveland Indians within one loss of matching a franchise record for futility with a 6-5 win on Thursday night.

Tigers increase Central lead to 3 by avoiding sweep

The 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.

Seven reasons for surge in Cuban defectors

By one agent's estimate, more than 40 Cuban players have defected in the past year and a half, an unusually high number. The list of players includes ...

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