Detroit Tigers

17 September 2007-- The Detroit Tigers gained ground in the American League Central division race with a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in Sunday night Major League Baseball action. The Detroit Tigers are now within four-and-a-half games of first place Cleveland in the division. The Tigers and Indians begin a crucial three-game series Monday.

Texas Rangers shortstop Michael Young drove in a career-high seven runs, including a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning to lead the Rangers to a 11-9 victory over the Oakland Athletics.    » read more »

09/17/2007, WASHINGTON -- In recognition of his service to Veterans, Honorable R. James Nicholson, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, will present Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. founder Michael Ilitch with the Secretary's Award, the highest tribute given to a private citizen by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The ceremony, which will take place today in the nation's capitol at the Department of Veterans Affairs at 2:30 p.m. ET, recognizes Mr. Ilitch's industry-leading support of Veterans through the Little Caesars Veterans Program.    » read more »

Right-hander will start second game of doubleheader today

09/11/2007, ARLINGTON -- Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels announced today the club has activated RHP Brandon McCarthy from the 15-day disabled list.

Brandon McCarthy has been on the disabled list since Aug. 11. He has appeared in 20 games (19 starts) for the Texas Rangers this season and is 5-8, 4.79.

He is scheduled to start the second game of today's day-night doubleheader in Detroit.

Source: MLB

Magic number to clinch postseason spot is 13

09/11/2007, CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Indians, currently leading the American League's Central Division, have just 9 regular season home games remaining in the 2007 Major League Baseball season. MAGIC NUMBER IS 13 to guarantee a post-season playoff spot.    » read more »

Total is a first for the Detroit Tigers franchise

09/07/2007, DETROIT -- Through the close of business on Thursday, sales of Detroit Tigers tickets for the 2007 season surpassed the 3,000,000 mark for the first time in the history of the franchise. Tickets sold for the entire season stood at 3,004,343. The previous club record, set in the World Championship season of 1984 at Tiger Stadium, was 2,704,794.    » read more »

Rick White went 0-1 with a 8.40 ERA in six appearances for the Seattle Mariners

09/06/2007, DETROIT, Mich. -- Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Bill Bavasi announced today that that the Mariners have placed right-handed pitcher Rick White on irrevocable waivers for the purpose of granting him his unconditional release from the roster.    » read more »

Season 2 swings into action with 25 Major League Baseball teams hosting needlearts fanatics

09/05/2007, DETROIT -- On Sept. 9, the Detroit Tigers will hold their first Stitch N' Pitch event where over 800 fans will sit together in the stands and knit, crochet, cross-stitch, needlepoint and embroider while cheering on their favorite team. The event is SOLD OUT. Stitch N' Pitch is the wildly successful program of The National Needlearts Association (TNNA) that brings together and celebrates two American traditions - needlearts and baseball!    » read more »

09/04/2007 -- Detroit Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordoñez has been named Sharp Presents the American League Player of the Month for August.    » read more »

09/04/2007, CHICAGO -- Prior to tonight's game at Detroit Tigers, the Chicago White Sox purchased the contract of right-handed pitcher Lance Broadway from Class AAA Charlotte and recalled left-handed pitcher Heath Phillips from Charlotte.

Broadway, 24, went 8-9 with a 4.65 ERA (80 ER/155.0 IP) and two complete games in 26 starts with the Knights in 2007. He tied for fourth in the International League in IP and lasted at least 6.0 IP in 18 outings.    » read more »

Registration begins at Noon on Wednesday, September 5

09/04/2007, DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers fans hoping to purchase individual tickets for potential postseason games at Comerica Park will need to register at www.tigers.com to be eligible for a random online ticket drawing, which will be held on Thursday, September 20 for possible American League Division Series games.    » read more »

09/04/2007, MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota Twins, KTIS-FM and Youth Specialties invite you to a special event at the Metrodome on Saturday, Sept. 15 as the Twins take on the Detroit Tigers.

After the game stay for the Christian rock concert featuring the band Hawk Nelson. After the game, concert-goers will be invited to re-enter the Metrodome for the performance, about 30 minutes after the game. (Seating for the concert will be general admission).    » read more »

02 September 2007 (VOA Sports) -- Rookie Boston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz threw a no-hitter in just his second major league start, giving Boston a 10-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles.

Hours after being called up from the minor leagues Saturday, the 23-year-old Clay Buchholz baffled the Baltimore Oriole batters.

He becomes the 21st rookie ever to toss a no-hitter, and just the third since 1900 to accomplish the feat in his first or second career start.    » read more »

08/30/2007, DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has acquired left-handed pitcher Clay Rapada from the Chicago Cubs as the player to be named later to complete the trade on Aug. 23 in which outfielder Craig Monroe was sent to the Cubs. Clay Rapada will be assigned to Triple-A Toledo.

Clay Rapada compiled a 7-2 record, 3.58 ERA (55.1IP/22ER) and 17 saves in 55 games with Triple-A Iowa this season. He limited left-handed batters to a .159 batting average (11x69) with Iowa. Rapada saw action in one game with the Cubs this season, retiring the only batter he faced.    » read more »

08/30/2007, ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals today announced that the Detroit Tigers have selected right-handed pitcher Chris Lambert as the player to be named later in the June 22nd trade for left-handed pitcher Mike Maroth.

Chris Lambert was 1-4 with a 7.49 ERA (57.2 IP / 48 ER) in 28 games (four starts) at Triple-A Memphis this season. He began the season at Double-A Springfield and went 0-2 with a 3.42 ERA (26.1 IP / 10 ER) in five starts prior to being promoted to Memphis.

Chris Lambert will report to the Tigers Triple-A affiliate in Toledo, OH.

Source: MLB

08/30/2007, CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs today announced that the club has sent outfielder Buck Coats to the Cincinnati Reds for a player to be named. In addition, left-handed pitcher Clay Rapada has been claimed off waivers by the Detroit Tigers. That transaction satisfies the clubs' Aug. 23 trade in which the Chicago Cubs obtained outfielder Craig Monroe and a cash consideration in exchange for a player to be named.    » read more »