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Justin Verlander’s Super Bowl XLVI pick was perfect: Giants 21, Patriots 17 (Yahoo! Sports)
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:30:05 PST
Justin Verlander, is there nothing you can't do? Verlander, the AL MVP and Cy Young winner who led the Detroit Tigers to the ALCS in 2011, completed a unique triple crown Sunday by correctly picking the winner and score of … Continue reading →

MLB roundup: Brad Penny will play in Japan (Yahoo! Sports)
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:30:15 PST
Brad Penny is headed to Japan. The 33-year-old righty will join the Softbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League, the team announced on its website Sunday. Penny, who pitched 12 seasons in the majors for six teams, indicated earlier in the week via Twitter he was headed for Japan.

RHP Penny signs with Japanese team (Yahoo! Sports)
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:35:15 PST
Brad Penny is headed to Japan. The 33-year-old righty will join the Softbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League, the team announced on its website Sunday. Penny, who pitched 12 seasons in the majors for six teams, indicated earlier in the week via Twitter he was headed for Japan.

Ex-MLB pitcher Penny signs with Softbank Hawks (AP)
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:09:49 PST
The Softbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League have signed former major league pitcher Brad Penny to a one-year contract. Softbank announced the signing of free agent Penny on its website Sunday The 33-year-old right-hander is expected to arrive in Japan on Wednesday. Financial terms of the deal were not released.

Tigers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:38:46 PST

The Tigers have one, maybe two, spots open for competition in the bullpen this spring.

Jose Valverde has the closer's role nailed down, and Joaquin Benoit returns as the primary setup guy in Jim Leyland's seven-man bullpen.

Octavio Dotel was signed to help out in the seventh and eighth innings, with Phil Coke and Daniel Schlereth providing left-handed options. That's five seats filled.

You'd have to presume Collin Balester, brought over from Washington in a trade for Ryan Perry, has the inside track for the sixth spot, or why else would Detroit have given up a hard-thrower such as Perry? Balester is out of options, one of the reasons the Nationals traded him, another factor working in his favor.

Still, Balester needs to show in the spring he can be a reliable...

Tips for Enjoying Joker Marchant Stadium (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:09:00 PST
Joker Marchant Stadium has changed a little over the years. Getting a brand new face lift in 2003, the spring training camp of my home team, the Detroit Tigers, looks great and has a comfortable feel. The basics have stayed the same since I was there, so I will give you a few tips...

Hamilton apologizes for 'weak moment' (Yahoo! Sports)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:35:15 PST
In a somber tone, Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton acknowledged his latest relapse in drinking alcohol, issuing a raw statement live at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Friday. He acknowledged having a "weak moment" and apologized in the statement he said was not...

Top MLB Home Run Hitters Born in Michigan: Fan’s Review (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:35:00 PST
There have been many great home run hitters born in Michigan . Home of the Detroit Tigers, this state is home to the AL Central team and is the birthplace of over 400 MLB players. Here's a look at the top 10 home run hitters with a hometown in Michigan.

Hamilton's relapse makes issues public again (Yahoo! Sports)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:25:12 PST
So far, at least, no embarrassing photos have surfaced as they had the last time, just a sobering report that Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton had slipped out of sobriety again. The Dallas Morning News cited "individuals familiar with the episode" as spotting...

Jays sign pitcher Cordero to one-year deal (The Canadian Press)
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:10:54 PST
TORONTO - Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos put the finishing touches on his bullpen makeover Wednesday by signing veteran right-hander Francisco Cordero to a US$4.5-million, one-year contract.

Guillen returns to Seattle on minor league deal (PA SportsTicker)
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:07:30 PST
Carlos Guillen is returning to Seattle after agreeing to a minor league contract with the Mariners.

Tigers' Martinez Undergoes Successful Surgery: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:34:00 PST
As the first month of 2012 draws to as close, the Detroit Tigers can reflect on a month of extreme highs, as with the signing of Prince Fielder, and rock-bottom lows. Of which, the injury suffered by designated hitter Victor Martinez seems to be the most depressing.

Victor Martinez Undergoes Surgery, More to Come: Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:30:00 PST
One certainly misses a lot when they go on vacation. A couple of weeks ago, I was away on a cruise and returned to the news that the Detroit Tigers had just signed Prince Fielder. Combined with Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez, I thought Fielder was going to help pace this...

Detroit's Upgrade Leaves Little Room for Inge: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:28:00 PST
Now that the Detroit Tigers' lineup has been given a dramatic upgrade, with the signing of the heavy-handed Prince Fielder, there are hordes of Tigers' fans, and players, excited and hopeful about the upcoming season.

MLB Roundup: Oswalt meets with Rangers officials (Yahoo! Sports)
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:00:27 PST
Lunch went well for Roy Oswalt and the Texas Rangers in a Monday face-to-face meeting, according to an ESPN.com report. Oswalt, his wife, Nicole, and agent, Bob Garber, met Rangers general manager Jon Daniels and CEO and president Nolan Ryan.

Things to Do in Lakeland, Florida (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:25:00 PST
If you're headed to Lakeland, Fla., to watch the Detroit Tigers spring training, chances are you'll be looking for something to do besides watch baseball. The Lakeland area offers plenty of things for visitors to the area to see and do.

Report: Oswalt meets with Rangers. (Yahoo! Sports)
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:35:11 PST
Lunch went well for Roy Oswalt and the Texas Rangers in a Monday face-to-face meeting, according to an ESPN.com report. Oswalt, his wife, Nicole, and agent, Bob Garber, met Rangers general manager Jon Daniels and CEO and president Nolan Ryan.

Rangers give manager Washington 2-year extension (PA SportsTicker)
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:13:26 PST
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer

MLB roundup: Rangers give Washington to 2-year extension (Yahoo! Sports)
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:40:19 PST
The Texas Rangers and manager Ron Washington agreed to a two-year extension Monday, putting Washington under contract through the 2014 season. Washington, 59, was heading into the final season of his contract, which was signed in 2010, after the Rangers went to the World Series for...

Martinez has knee surgery, will need 2nd operation (AP)
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:41:39 PST
Victor Martinez had knee surgery and will need a second operation, another indication he is likely to miss the entire 2012 season. The Detroit Tigers star had microfracture surgery Friday to repair the medial and lateral meniscus in his left knee. "I don't want to say it was a surprise," team president and general manager Dave Dombrowski said.

Victor Martinez has successful knee surgery (Yahoo! Sports)
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:35:16 PST
Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez underwent successful surgery Friday to repair both the medial and lateral meniscus in his left knee, the team reported on Monday. Martinez suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during offseason training and will most likely sit...

Report: Oswalt to meet with Rangers on Monday (Yahoo! Sports)
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:55:12 PST
Although there had been reports that free-agent pitcher Roy Oswalt was close to signing with the Cardinals, he is scheduled to meet with the Texas Rangers on Monday, ESPNDallas.com reported Sunday. The Cardinals, Texas and the Boston Red Sox are among the teams pursuing Oswalt.

Brewers' formula may change without Fielder (PA SportsTicker)
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:39:40 PST
By CHRIS JENKINS AP Sports Writer

MLB Roundup: Oswalt reportedly signing with Cards (Yahoo! Sports)
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:10:27 PST
Report: Oswalt set to sign with Cardinals Roy Oswalt is on the cusp of signing with the St. Louis Cardinals, according to a report. Oswalt will sign "soon" with the defending World Series champions, a source told ESPN.com.

Report: Oswalt set to sign with Cardinals (Yahoo! Sports)
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:00:49 PST
Roy Oswalt is on the cusp of signing with the St. Louis Cardinals, according to a report. Oswalt will sign "soon" with the defending World Series champions, a source told ESPN.com. Like most deals, it will be pending a physical.

Please Bud: Spare us from your expanded playoff just one more year (Yahoo! Sports)
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:46:31 PST
Those of us hoping for at least one more year of the current playoff structure — and preferably decades more — seem unlikely to get our wish based on comments commissioner Bud Selig made to the assembled media at SoxFest … Continue reading →

Selig expects expanded playoffs to start this year (AP)
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:23:50 PST
Commissioner Bud Selig expects baseball to expand its playoffs this season. Players and owners have already agreed to add an additional wild-card team in each league, but are still deciding whether it would take effect this year or in 2013. Selig said there are scheduling issues to be worked out -- once they are, the new 10-team format would begin with a one-game playoff.

Jan. 23 Week in Review: From a Fan's Perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:41:00 PST
Oh, what an interesting week it was. So let's get into some of the biggest story lines: Snubbing the President Boston Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas decided not to attend the ceremony at The White House where his 2011 Stanley Cup Championship was honored for their accomplishment,...