Tigers | Many of old stadium's materials being recycled
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:56:02 -0700

The Associated Press reports that more than 94 percent of the demolished portion of Tiger Stadium is being recycled, including more than 11.4 million pounds of steel and nearly 17 million pounds of concrete and other debris. The city of Detroit, which owned the stadium, did not have to pay for demolition. Instead, Detroit-based Farrow Group Inc. and Bloomfield Hills-based MCM Management Corp. looked to turn a profit off of the ballpark by selling it as scrap. While they won't say how much money they've made, initial projections put the value of the stadium's materials around $1 million.

Tigers | Garcia to throw Friday
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:11:50 -0700

Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports Detroit Tigers SP Freddy Garcia (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a side session Friday, Oct. 10. If the side session is a success, Garcia will return to Venezuela and could begin pitching in a winter league by the end of next week, according to his agent, Peter Greenburg. Garcia left the team's season finale with tightness in his pitching shoulder, but the injury was diagnosed as muscular tightness running from his next to his right shoulder, according to Greensburg. A follow-up exam by Dr. Joe Fernandez confirmed no structural damage in the shoulder. The plan is for Garcia to pitch two months in Venezuela, eventually stretching his pitch count to prove his arm can handle the workload.

Tigers | Larish playing first and third
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:40:28 -0700

Tigers.MLB.com's Jason Beck reports Detroit Tigers 1B Jeff Larish is playing first and third base in the Arizona Fall League. The team hopes that versatility can help land him a spot on the big league roster.

Tigers | Wells goes deep Tuesday
Wed, 8 Oct 2008 15:44:35 -0700

Steve Conley, of MLB.com, reports Detroit Tigers OF Casper Wells hit a home run in the first game of the Arizona Fall League Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Tigers | Stadium granted stay of execution
Tue, 7 Oct 2008 10:44:22 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Detroit City Council has granted Tiger Stadium a stay of execution. The council voted 5-3 Tuesday, Oct. 7, to reject a resolution that would have given permission to demolish the stadium. Crews started tearing the stadium down in June, but a corner of the stadium has been preserved while a preservation group tries to raise money to turn it into a sports museum.

Tigers | Bonderman update
Tue, 7 Oct 2008 10:19:56 -0700

Tigers.MLB.com's Jason Beck reports Detroit Tigers SP Jeremy Bonderman (shoulder) is doing rehab exercises and hopes to start throwing next month. He's in the club's plans to be in the rotation next year.

Tigers | Dombrowski: Trading Jurrjens for Renteria a mistake
Wed, 1 Oct 2008 12:00:22 -0700

The Detroit Free Press reports Detroit Tigers team president and general manager Dave Dombrowski said trading SP Jair Jurrjens to the Atlanta Braves for SS Edgar Renteria before the season was a mistake.

Tigers | Leyland will not be extended
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:16:12 -0700

Mitch Albom, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland said that his contract will not be extended after the 2009 season. He also said that if the team has another disappointing season next year that he will probably be fired. "I don't need power. I don't want to get paid when I'm not working. … I don't want an option. I don't want a buyout. I want a contact and I will try and earn another contract next year. If I do, fine, and if I don't, they can make another selection. That's just the way it is," Leyland said.

Tigers | Likely unwilling to part ways with several players
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:33:20 -0700

Terry Foster, of The Detroit News, reports the Detroit Tigers are unlikely to part ways with OF Curtis Granderson, SP Justin Verlander and 1B Miguel Cabrera. General manager Dave Dombrowski did not refer to these players as untouchable, but said that they are the kind of players that franchises are built around. "You always listen at this time, when you are coming off what is considered a down year," Dombrowski said. "There will be a few players we will not trade. I won't get into specifics. You listen a lot more (to offers) when you are coming off a down year."

Tigers | Cabrera leads AL in homers
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:18:53 -0700

Scott Merkin, of MLB.com, reports Detroit Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera finished the 2008 season with the most home runs in the American League with 37.

Tigers | Sheffield ends one homer short of milestone
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:18:37 -0700

Rick Gano, of The Associated Press, reports Detroit Tigers DH Gary Sheffield finished the season with 499 career home runs.

Tigers | Garcia leaves game early
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:17:30 -0700

Rick Gano, of The Associated Press, reports Detroit Tigers SP Freddy Garcia (shoulder) left the game early Monday, Sept. 29, with tightness in his right shoulder.

Tigers | Several coaches asked to return
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:57:47 -0700

John Lowe, of the Detroit Free Press, reports the Detroit Tigers have asked several members of the coaching staff to return for the 2009 season. The coaches include hitting coach Lloyd McClendon, third-base coach Gene Lamont, infield coach Rafael Belliard and first-base/outfield/baserunning coach Andy Van Slyke.

Tigers | Closer a priority in offseason plans
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:43:08 -0700

John Lowe, of the Detroit Free Press, reports the Detroit Tigers will be looking for a closer from outside the organization in the offseason, according to team president and general manager Dave Dombrowski. Dombrowski also indicated that the team is unlikely to pursue Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim CL Francisco Rodriguez, who will be a free agent after the 2008 season.

Tigers | Renteria not in lineup
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:09:28 -0700

MLB.com reports Detroit Tigers SS Edgar Renteria (pectoral) is not in the lineup Monday, Sept. 29.

Tigers | Polanco not in lineup
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:04:23 -0700

MLB.com reports Detroit Tigers 2B Placido Polanco is not in the lineup Monday, Sept. 29.

Tigers | Looking to fix pitching staff
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:03:59 -0700

Lynn Herring, of The Detroit News, reports the Detroit Tigers will be looking to fix their current pitching staff. Team president and general manager Dave Dombrowski said it will be one of their top priorities in the offseason. Dombrowski mentioned that the team is unlikely to sign an expensive free agent in the offseason.

Tigers | Will not pick up Renteria's option
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:56:29 -0700

Lynn Herring, of The Detroit News, reports the Detroit Tigers will not pick up SS Edgar Renteria's $11 million contract option for the 2009 season. The team's top priority of the offseason will be finding a new shortstop, according to team president and general manager Dave Dombrowski. However, the team could possibly sign Renteria to a lesser contact for next season.

Tigers | Game delayed Monday
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:07:40 -0700

ESPNews reports the Detroit Tigers game against the Chicago White Sox Monday, Sept. 29, is being delayed due to rain.

Tigers | Hargesheimer resigns
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:04:43 -0700

The Detroit Free Press' Jon Paul Morosi reports Detroit Tigers longtime scout Al Hargesheimer has left the organization.

Tigers | Renteria wants to return
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:02:35 -0700

The Detroit Free Press' Jon Paul Morosi reports Detroit Tigers SS Edgar Renteria said his season has been embarrassing, and he would like to return. The Tigers are unlikely to pick up his $12 million option.

Tigers | Granderson hits Floyd well
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:00:37 -0700

Tigers.MLB.com's Jason Beck reports Detroit Tigers OF Curtis Granderson is hitting .348 lifetime against Chicago White Sox SP Gavin Floyd.

Tigers | Garcia to start makeup game Monday
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:05:33 -0700

The Associated Press' Larry Lage reports Detroit Tigers SP Freddy Garcia will start the makeup game Monday, Sept. 29, on the road against the Chicago White Sox. "It will be fun because they're playing for everything," said Garcia. "If they lose, they go home. If we win, we go home, but we were spoilers."

Tigers | Team to travel to Chicago for makeup game Monday
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:00:04 -0700

The Associated Press' Larry Lage reports the Detroit Tigers will play a makeup game Monday, Sept. 29, on the road against the Chicago White Sox.

Tigers | Jones fired
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:51:16 -0700

The Associated Press' Larry Lage reports Detroit Tigers bullpen coach Jeff Jones has been fired, according to Tigers manager Jim Leyland.

Tigers | Hernandez fired
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:45:15 -0700

The Associated Press' Larry Lage reports Detroit Tigers pitching coach Chuck Hernandez has been fired, according to Tigers manager Jim Leyland.

Tigers | Guillen slated to play left field in 2009
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:25:37 -0700

The Associated Press' Larry Lage reports the Detroit Tigers are planning to use 3B Carlos Guillen in left field in 2009.

Tigers | Inge slated to be everyday third baseman in 2009
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:20:50 -0700

The Associated Press' Larry Lage reports the Detroit Tigers are planning to use C Brandon Inge as their everyday third baseman in 2009.

Tigers | Ordonez goes deep Sunday
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:18:59 -0700

The Associated Press' Larry Lage reports Detroit Tigers OF Magglio Ordonez hit a two-run homer Sunday, Sept. 28. It was his 21st home run of the year.

Tigers | Granderson goes deep Sunday
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:13:44 -0700

The Associated Press' Larry Lage reports Detroit Tigers OF Curtis Granderson hit a three-run homer Sunday, Sept. 28. It was his 22nd home run of the year.

Tigers | Renteria leaves Sunday's game early
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:28:58 -0700

Detroit Tigers SS Edgar Renteria (pectoral) left the game against the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday, Sept. 28, after the fourth inning, due to a left pectoral strain, according to The Associated Press.

Tigers | Rodney earns save Saturday
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:54:35 -0700

Detroit Tigers CL Fernando Rodney struck out two of the three batters he faced Saturday, Sept. 27, to record his 13th save of the season, against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Associated Press.

Tigers | Sheffield bats second Sunday
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:54:28 -0700

Detroit Tigers DH Gary Sheffield hit second Sunday, Sept. 28, against the Tampa Bay Rays, in an attempt to get additional chances to hit his 500th career home run, according to The Associated Press. Sheffield, who has 499 homers, hadn't batted second since July 14, 1990, when he played with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Tigers | Willis displays better control Saturday
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:54:24 -0700

Detroit Tigers SP Dontrelle Willis allowed three runs on four hits over 5 1/3 innings Saturday, Sept. 27, against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out a season-high five hitters. It was the first time this season where Willis had pitched more than one inning without walking at least five batters.

Tigers | Lopez earns victory Saturday
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:54:23 -0700

Detroit Tigers RP Aquilino Lopez struck out two batters in 2 2/3 shutout innings Saturday, Sept. 27, in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays, to improve to 4-1 on the season, according to The Associated Press.

Tigers | Willis to start Saturday
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:43:51 -0700

Detroit Tigers SP Dontrelle Willis (0-2, 10.61 ERA) will start Saturday, Sept. 27, against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Associated Press.

Tigers | Polanco leaves with injury
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:51:35 -0700

The Associated Press reports Detroit Tigers 2B Placido Polanco (ankle) left the game early Friday, Sept. 26, with a sprained left ankle. X-rays on his ankle came back negative. Polanco will be re-evaluated Saturday, Sept. 27.

Tigers | Rodney earns save Friday
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:51:11 -0700

The Associated Press reports Detroit Tigers CL Fernando Rodney earned his 12th save in 18 chances Friday, Sept. 26.

Tigers | Verlander wins Friday
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:50:47 -0700

The Associated Press reports Detroit Tigers SP Justin Verlander won his first game Friday, Sept. 26, since Aug. 22. He gave up two runs and five hits while walking three and striking out eight in five innings.

Tigers | Santiago goes yard Friday
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:50:24 -0700

The Associated Press reports Detroit Tigers 2B Ramon Santiago hit his third home run in the last two days Friday, Sept. 26.

Tigers | Sheffield goes deep twice Friday
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:43:08 -0700

The Associated Press reports Detroit Tigers DH Gary Sheffield hit two home runs Friday, Sept. 26. Sheffield now has 499 career home runs and 19 home runs this season.

Tigers | Santiago expected to start Friday
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:06:50 -0700

Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports Detroit Tigers 2B Ramon Santiago is expected to receive another start at shortstop Friday, Sept. 26.

Tigers | Polanco returning Friday
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:45:06 -0700

Tigers.MLB.com's Jason Beck reports Detroit Tigers 2B Placido Polanco (back) should be back in the lineup Friday, Sept. 26, after missing a game due to back soreness.

Tigers | Renteria sitting Friday
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:40:19 -0700

Tigers.MLB.com's Jason Beck reports Detroit Tigers SS Edgar Renteria (pectoral) was out of the lineup Thursday, Sept. 25, due to a strained left pectoral muscle. He's likely to sit again Friday.

Tigers | Verlander to start Friday
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:12:39 -0700

MLB.com reports Detroit Tigers SP Justin Verlander (10-17, 4.87 ERA) will start Friday, Sept. 26, against the Tampa Bay Rays.