Mike Ilitch knew the rules and risks and commendably gambled after the 2006 World Series, investing heavily in an opportunity to win now even though Ilitch fully realized such a strategy was a potential money loser.
Star prospect Sizemore among group heading to Detroit Scott Sizemore might start at second base for the Tigers in 2010. (Mike Janes/Four Seam Images) The Tigers filled up their 40-man with four Rule 5-eligible Minor Leaguers on...
A bit of a news update here: Chris Jakubauskas has been claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates. "It's kind of bittersweet news,'' Jakubauskas told me, adding that he was blindsided by the move. "The Mariners called me...
The World Series may still be fresh in your mind, but MLB GMs are already focusing on next season. Thankfully, Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi have all the latest gossip and buzz. Note: All times listed are ET.
Tigers Add Four Players to 40-Man Roster The Tigers had four spots open on their 40-man roster, with six players eligible for free agency. And today, when rosters had to be finalized, the team filled each spot. Second baseman...
Baseball free agency began at midnight Thursday. Over 150 players are free to sign with other clubs, and teams must set their 40-man roster today to determine which players are available for the Rule 5 draft on Dec. 10. The...
More photos » by ED ZURGA - First off, here are the league average wOBA's for each position, by league, with the Rays : Split AL NL MLB Rays as C 0.320 0.314 0.317 0.281 as 1B 0.358 0.368 0.363 0.360 as 2B 0.341 0.330 0.335...
POSTED: Thursday, November 19, 2009 NEW YORK -- A minor leaguer in the Detroit Tigers' organization has been suspended for 50 games after testing positive for an amphetamine under baseball's minor league drug program. Double-A...
More than 4,500 seats will be discounted for season plans DETROIT -- The Tigers are lowering prices on select lower and upper box seats and freezing prices on all other tickets as part of their ticket plans for the 2010 season....
Associated Press LYNCHBURG, Va. — David Potter felt good from the start, early wakeup call included, and his career-best performance helped No. 22 Clemson roll over Liberty 79-39 Tuesday. The victory was the 28th in a row in...