Ivan Rodriguez

This not just in: Justin Verlander is a stud ... It’s his calling card, the way that strikeouts and no-hitters were for Nolan Ryan. Verlander has thrown at least 120 pitches in 34 starts the last three seasons. That’s almost as many as the next ...  

Dave Dombrowski said the Tigers had discussed a contract with Cespedes agent, Adam Katz, but the club wasnt prepared to meet specific contract demands. AP File PhotoCuban star Yoenis Cespedes was 5-for-35 (.143) with a home run, no walks and 10 strikeouts in a brief winter ball stint in the Dominican Republic. DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers were interested in free-agent outfielder Yoenis Cespedes -- just...  

The $214 million reunion: Prince Fielder and Mike Ilitch. (AP)1. The owner likes to go big: You remember that scene from "Inception" when Joseph Gordon-Levitt is shooting at snipers with a rifle, then Tom Hardy comes over to say, "You mustn't be afraid to ...  

The team made a stop at the famous car collection facility as part of its annual winter caravan. In the photo are Jon Brenner and sons, Aaron, 11; Joel, 7; and Max, 12. They are pictured with Tigers relief pitcher Daniel Schlereth. A group of ...  

When Jim Leyland fills out his nightly lineup card this season he might use this very scientific method to decide who will be the Detroit Tigers designated hitter: Tape a team photo on the wall ... Leon Halip/Getty Images In other words, if players accept ...