Major Leagues plan Taiwan tour

2011-10-14T21:30:18Z

Major League Baseball named a 19-man squad featuring Miguel Cabrera of Detroit and Skip Schumaker of St. Louis for an exhibition tour of Michigan (Reuters) - With support from the South Korean president, President Barack Obama sought on Friday to reassure U.S. auto workers that a new trade pact between the two countries would not cost Americans jobs.

Visiting a

Tigers stave off elimination at MLB playoffs

2011-10-14T02:30:15Z

The Detroit Tigers staved off elimination in the Major League Baseball playoffs by beating the Texas Rangers 7-5 despite Nelson Cruz's record fifth homer of the series.

The Tigers narrowed the gap in the best-of-seven American League<...

Tigers ace Verlander ready for work

2011-10-13T20:30:14Z

DETROIT (Reuters) - Justin Verlander is not only the ace of the Detroit Tigers pitching staff, he is the workhorse ready to be sent out again minutes after beating the Texas Rangers on Thursda...

Verlander's Tigers cut series lead to 3-2

2011-10-13T18:30:48Z

The Detroit Tigers staved off elimination in the Major League Baseball playoffs by beating the Texas Rangers 7-5 despite Nelson Cruz's record fifth homer of their series.

The Tigers on Thursday narrowed the gap in the best-of-seven Am...

Tigers power by Rangers to save season

2011-10-13T17:31:00Z

DETROIT (Reuters) - Delmon Young crushed a pair of home runs and Justin Verlander was superb as the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rang...

Rangers rally to beat Tigers at MLB series

2011-10-13T02:32:37Z

The Texas Rangers scored four runs in the 11th inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 and seize a commanding three-games-to-one lead in their Major League Baseball semi-final playoff series.

The Rangers are now one victory away from winning the best-of-seven DETROIT (Reuters) - Nelson Cruz slammed a three-run homer in the 11th inning to seal a 7-3 victory for the Texas Rangers over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday to leave "Motor City" on the brink of elimin...

Verlander makes pitch but will not get Game Four start

2011-10-12T14:00:08Z

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander made his best pitch but could not convince manager Jim Leyland to send him out for Game Four of

Tigers claw back into Major League Baseball series

2011-10-12T03:30:23Z

The Detroit Tigers clawed their way back into the American League championship series with a 5-2 win over Texas thanks to strong pitching from Doug Fister and a Miguel Cabrera home run.<...

Tigers beat Rangers 5-2 to claw way back into series

2011-10-11T21:00:12Z

DETROIT (Reuters) - Doug Fister overcame a shaky start and Jhonny Peralta, Victor Martinez and

Tigers slugger Young ruled out of ALCS Game Three

2011-10-11T15:30:08Z

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit Tigers slugger Delmon Young was ruled out of Game Three of their American League Championship Series against the Nelson Cruz blasted the first game-winning grand slam in Major League Baseball playoff history, lifting Texas to a 7-3 win over Detroit for a 2-0 lead in their second round playoff series.

Cruz hit a towering homer into the left field stand...

Cruz grand slam gives Rangers 2-0 series lead

2011-10-10T18:30:14Z

(Reuters) - Nelson Cruz belted a grand slam home run in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Texas Rangers a 7-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday and a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven ...

Young replaces Ordonez on Tigers' playoff roster

2011-10-10T10:30:34Z

(Reuters) - Detroit slugger Delmon Young is back on the Tigers' roster for the American League Championship Series after being named to replace injured right fielder Reuters) - The Detroit Tigers have lost Magglio Ordonez for the remainder of the playoffs after the veteran outfielder re-injured his troublesome right ankle, the team said on Sunday.

Ordonez was taken out of the Tigers' series-opening loss to the

Rain postpones Rangers vs Tigers

2011-10-09T18:30:24Z

Game two of the American League Championship Series between the Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers was postponed on Sunday because of rain.

The contest between the teams battling for a World Series berth in the second round of the Texas (Reuters) - Sunday's Game Two of the American League Championship Series between the Detroit Tigers and Texa...

Rangers down Tigers in rain-hit MLB series opener

2011-10-09T03:30:26Z

Nelson Cruz broke out of a playoff slump with a home run to help Texas shrug off two rain delays to defeat Detroit 3-2 in their Major League Baseball second-round playoff series opener.

The Rangers, trying to book a return trip to the World...

Rangers edge Tigers in rain-hit opener

2011-10-08T23:00:04Z

ARLINGTON, Texas (Reuters) - The Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 in a rain-interrupted opening game of the American League Championship Series on Saturday.

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Tigers' Young out of AL series with muscle strain

2011-10-08T16:30:06Z

(Reuters) - Detroit Tigers slugger Delmon Young will miss the American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers<...

Tigers start with Verlader in game one

2011-10-07T19:30:21Z

The Detroit Tigers have decided to go with ace Justin Verlander for game one of their American League playoff championship series against the Texas Rangers.

The defending American League champion Rangers will counter with

Verlander and Wilson open Detroit-Texas series

2011-10-07T16:30:31Z

(Reuters) - On paper, the Texas Rangers look to have some advantages in their American League Championship Series (ALCS) against the Detroit Tigers, but playoffs are won and lost on the field as the

Tigers beat Yankees to advance in MLB playoffs

2011-10-07T03:30:27Z

Don Kelly and Delmon Young homered in the first inning and Detroit's pitchers made the lead stand up as the Tigers edged the New York Yankees 3-2 to advance in the Major League Baseball pl...

Tigers top Yankees, reach Championship Series

2011-10-06T21:00:12Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 3-2 on Thursday to reach the American League Championship Series against the

Tiger's Verlander not available for decisive Game Five

2011-10-05T16:30:12Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland Wednesday ruled out using ace Justin Verlander in Thursday's deciding Game Five of the American League division series against the

Rangers advance, Yankees level MLB series

2011-10-05T03:30:14Z

Adrian Beltre smashed three solo home runs to power Texas past Tampa Bay 4-3, advancing the Rangers to the American League finals of the Major League Baseball playoffs....

Yankees blitz Tigers 10-1 to force decider

2011-10-04T21:30:11Z

(Reuters) - The New York Yankees escaped elimination from the American League division series Tuesday by thumping the Tigers 10-1 in Detroit to force a deciding Game Five.

The Yankees tied the best-of-five series at 2-2 with the rout and the two teams will ...

Rangers, Tigers takes control of MLB series

2011-10-04T03:30:34Z

Mike Napoli ignited a four-run seventh inning with a two-run homer as the Texas Rangers held on to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 in game three of their first round MLB playoff series.

Pi...

Valverde holds nerve as Tigers go 2-1 up on Yankees

2011-10-03T23:30:11Z

(Reuters) - Detroit closer Jose Valverde survived another ninth-inning scare but held his nerve to preserve the Tigers' 5-4 win over the New York Yankees on Monday, giving them the upper hand ...

Young blast gives Tigers edge over Yankees

2011-10-03T21:30:11Z

(Reuters) - Delmon Young hit the winning home run and the Detroit Tigers survived a ninth-inning scare to hold off the New York Yankees 5-4 at Detroit closing pitcher Jose Valverde held off New York's bid for a ninth-inning rally as the Tigers defeated the Yankees 5-3 to knot their Major League Baseball playoff series at one game each.

Playing a game pushed back a day af...

Tigers beat Yankees to level playoff series 1-1

2011-10-02T16:00:05Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 5-3 to level their best-of-five divisional playoff series at 1-1 on Sunday.

Miguel Cabrera stroked a two-run homer in ...

Rays dominate Rangers, rain hits Yankees-Tigers

2011-10-01T02:30:57Z

Tampa Bay, who seized a Major League playoff berth in the most unlikely fashion, kept the momentum going with a 9-0 victory over the Texas Rangers in their post-season opener.

Matt Moore, making just his second major league start, pitched seven i...

Rain washes out Yankees v Detroit opener

2011-09-30T20:00:08Z

(Reuters) - Heavy showers forced the suspension of Friday's American League division series game between the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers.

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Tigers manager Leyland hopes lucky underwear helps

2011-09-30T16:30:08Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Given the delicate subject matter, Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland was always going to give a brief response to the media inquisition he faced before Friday's Major League B...

Verlander graduates to "ace" in Tigers roster

2011-09-29T17:00:30Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Justin Verlander has always had an electrifying arm but it took time for the 28-year-old right-hander to graduate to the ranks of mature mound ace, Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland...

Yankees, Phillies have an edge as playoffs open

2011-09-29T16:31:19Z

Major League Baseball's winningest teams, the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees, own a home-field edge in the playoff fight that begins Friday and ends with the 107th World Series.

The Yankees beat Philadelphia in the best-of-seven championship showdown two years a...

Powerhouse Phils and Yankees top playoff seeds

2011-09-29T15:00:12Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two powerhouse top seeds in the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees, and a pair of wild card Cinderellas make for intriguing match-ups in the first round of CARACAS (Reuters) - Baseball and President Hugo Chavez are both popular in Venezuela, but uncertainty about his policies is prompting major league teams to stop investing here while developing their

Tiger clinch playoff spot, division title

2011-09-17T15:30:17Z

The Detroit Tigers clinched their first Major League Baseball division title since 1987 and booked their first playoff berth in five years with a 3-1 victory over host Oakland on Friday.

The Tigers improved to 88-63 and stretched their American League ...

A's tame Tigers as Rays close on Red Sox

2011-09-15T23:00:07Z

OAKLAND (Reuters) - The Oakland Athletics snapped Detroit's 12-game winning streak with a 6-1 win on Thursday, halting the Tigers' march toward their first division title since 1987.

The Tigers had a chance to sew up the DETROIT (Reuters) - The Detroit Tigers completed a three-game sweep with a humiliating 18-2 pounding of the Chicago White Sox on Sunday to maintain their 6.5-game lead in the American League Central

Verlander wins 21st as Tigers maul White Sox

2011-09-02T20:00:07Z

DETROIT (Reuters) - Led by a masterful pitching performance from Justin Verlander and the bat of Austin Jackson the Detroit Tigers overpowered the MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (Reuters) - Justin Verlander's career-best season continued to soar as he become the first 20-game winner in the Majors Saturday in Detroit's 6-4 victory over the

Verlander roars on with league-leading 19th win

2011-08-22T23:00:14Z

ST PETERSBURG, Florida (Reuters) - Justin Verlander continued to outshine his pitching peers by winning his Major League-leading 19th game in yet another stellar performance for the Detroit Tigers on Monday.

The hard-throwing right...

Indians put Hafner on disabled list with strained foot

2011-08-22T17:30:07Z

CLEVELAND (Reuters) - The injury-hit Cleveland Indians have put designated hitter Travis Hafner on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right foot, the Major League Baseball

Throw out at home gives Tigers wild sweep of Indians

2011-08-21T15:00:07Z

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit center fielder Austin Jackson threw out a Cleveland baserunner at home plate for the dramatic final out as the Tigers escaped with an 8-7 win over the Indians on Sunday, to ...

Twins' Thome hits 600th career homer

2011-08-16T02:30:16Z

Minnesota Twins slugger Jim Thome became the eighth Major League Baseball player to hit 600 home runs in a career, belting two in a 9-6 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

Thome, 40, hit his 599th career homer, a two-run blast to left-center f...

Twins' Thome reaches 600 career home runs

2011-08-15T19:30:20Z

DETROIT (Reuters) - Minnesota Twins power-hitter Jim Thome smashed two home runs against the Detroit Tigers on Monday to become just the eighth player in Major League history to reach the c...

Tigers obtain outfielder Delmon Young from Twins

2011-08-15T14:00:18Z

DETROIT (Reuters) - The Detroit Tigers, hit by a string of injuries, made a rare deal with division-rival Minnesota Twins on Monday, obtaining outfielder Delmon Young for their pursuit of the CLEVELAND (Reuters) - The Cleveland Indians piled on hit after hit as they pounded the Detroit Tigers 10-3 on Wednesday to gain more ground on the American League Central division leaders.

H...

Indians outlast Tigers after Fukodome hit by pitch

2011-08-10T01:00:17Z

CLEVELAND (Reuters) - Cleveland and Detroit battled through 14 innings marked by a lengthy rain delay and stingy relief pitching on Tuesday before the Indians came out on top 3-2 following an unlikely error from the mound.

Indians outfielder DETROIT (Reuters) - The Detroit Tigers have extended manager Jim Leyland's contract through the 2012 season and given general manager David Dombrowski a four-year extension, the Reuters) - Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jered Weaver was suspended six games by Major League Baseball on Tuesday for intentional...

Tigers' patience rewarded in win over Twins

2011-07-24T19:00:13Z

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Patience paid off for the Detroit Tigers as they capitalized on erratic pitching by the Minnesota Twins for a 5-2 win Sunday that strengthened their hold on first place in th...

Verlander leads Tigers past Twins again

2011-07-21T23:00:04Z

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - All Star pitcher Justin Verlander produced eight impressive innings for Detroit in a 6-2 victory over the Mi...

Bautista leads new era as All Stars named

2011-07-03T20:00:05Z

PHOENIX, Arizona (Reuters) - Toronto slugger Jose Bautista drew a record 7.45 million votes to lead the list of DETROIT (Reuters) - The San Francisco Giants looked every bit like the defending World Series champions as they pounded the Detroit Tigers 15-3 at a rain-soaked Comerica Park Saturday....

Tigers manager ejected, sparks team to win over Blue Jays

2011-06-27T21:30:12Z

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit manager Jim Leyland was ejected from Monday's game against Toronto for arguing a call with umpires, but his team seemed to feed off his fire and went on to beat the B...

Verlander flirts with no-hitter in Tigers win

2011-06-14T20:30:26Z

Justin Verlander has been denied a third career no-hitter, taking his latest bid into the eighth inning as he led Detroit past Cleveland 4-0.

The victory put the Tigers in first place in the American League Central division.

Verlander, who p...

Verlander flirts with no-hitter as Tigers beat Indians

2011-06-14T20:30:09Z

DETROIT (Reuters) - Justin Verlander came within five outs of pitching another no-hitter on Tuesday, the Detroit ace settling for a two-hit shutout in the Tigers' 4-0 victory over the Cleveland I...

Scherzer still struggling but Tigers top Twins

2011-05-31T21:00:27Z

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit pitcher Max Scherzer, who started the season a perfect 6-0, struggled for the second game in a row on Tuesday but the Tigers still scratched and clawed their way to an 8-7 victory over division rivals Minnesota.

Texas slugger Hamilton cleared to begin rehab games

2011-05-18T16:00:09Z

DALLAS (Reuters) - American League most valuable player Josh Hamilton, sidelined for five weeks with a broken right arm, has been given medical clearance to begin a minor league rehab assignment, the team said on Wednesday.

Hami...

Detroit's Verlander tosses no-hitter

2011-05-07T17:30:32Z

Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander threw his second career Major League Baseball no-hitter, striking out four batters to spark a 9-0 triumph over the Toronto Blue Jays.

In improving to 3-3 on the season, Verlander on ...

Hamilton breaks arm on 'stupid' play

2011-04-13T18:30:35Z

With his broken arm mending, American League Most Valuable Player Josh Hamilton spent time mending fences with Texas Rangers third-base coach Dave Anderson.

Hamilton will miss up to eight weeks after breaking his upper right arm on a head-first dive into home plate on Tuesday night in a 5-...

Texas slugger Hamilton breaks arm, to miss up to eight weeks

2011-04-12T21:00:09Z

DETROIT (Reuters) - American League MVP Josh Hamilton will be side lined for up to eight weeks after breaking a bone in his arm during the Texas Rangers' 5-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers on T...

Orioles claw back Tigers in 9-5 win

2011-04-07T23:00:06Z

BALTIMORE (Reuters) - The Baltimore Orioles scored five runs a seventh-inning burst to rally past the Detroit Tigers 9-5 at Camden Yards Thursday.

The Tiger...

Charlie Sheen faces prospect of losing, duh

2011-04-03T16:00:07Z

LOS ANGELES and DETROIT (Reuters) - Actor Charlie Sheen, whose assertion that he is always "winning, duh" has become a pop catchphrase, faced a new reality the day after his stage show bombed. Fans and critics said:...

Home run fireworks highlight opening day

2011-04-01T03:30:31Z

There were walk-off homers, back-to-back dingers, heartbreaking double plays, hand-warmers and long-sleeve shirts as a dozen Major League Baseball teams suited up for opening day.

Ramon Hernandez provided the early fireworks on Thursday, hitting a two-out three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth as the Major League Baseball teams suited up for opening day.

Ramon Hernandez provided the early fireworks on Thursday, hitting a two-out three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth as the Reuters) - The Opening Day of the Major League Baseball season came earlier than usual this year, but the grandest traditions of America's favorite pastime were unchanged.

Thursday was the last day of March and in many parts of North Ame...

Phillies and Red Sox top list of World Series contenders

2011-03-28T09:30:10Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Phillies re-armed in hopes of toppling the champion San Francisco Giants and the Boston Red Sox beefed up their lineup for a title...

Tigers to start season without injured Guillen, Zumaya

2011-03-15T14:00:08Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - Detroit Tigers second baseman Carlos Guillen and relief pitcher Joel Zumaya will begin

Diamondbacks pick up Galarraga from Tigers

2011-01-24T21:00:08Z

PHOENIX, Arizona (Reuters) - The Arizona Diamondbacks have picked up Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga,...

Tigers keep Galarraga with one-year deal

2011-01-18T11:30:18Z

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga, who missed a perfect game last season because of an umpire's blown call, has agreed to a one-year contract, thus avoiding arbitration, the team said Tuesday.

The Tigers did not release financia...

Former MLB manager, player Steve Boros dies at 74

2010-12-30T16:30:11Z

Former Athletics, Padres manager Steve Boros dies at 74; spent 40-plus years in baseball

The Detroit Tigers say former major league manager Steve Boros has died. He was 74.

The Tigers say Boros died on Wednesday night in Deland, Fla., where he had been in recent years. The team said it didn't have any other details on hi...

Ex-Tigers general manager Bill Lajoie dead at 76

2010-12-28T20:00:28Z

Ex-Tigers general manager Bill Lajoie, who built 1984 World Series-winning team, dead at 76

Former Detroit general manager Bill Lajoie, whose eye for talent helped build the Tigers team that won the 1984 World Series championship, has died. He was 76.

Tigers spokesman Brian Britten said Lajoie died Tuesday. Lajoie was wo...

Tigers retain Ordonez with $10 million deal

2010-12-17T11:00:38Z

DETROIT (Reuters) - Outfielder Magglio Ordonez has agreed to a one-year contract that will keep him with the Detroit Tigers for a seventh season, the team said on Friday.

The deal is worth $10 million to the 36-year-old, who has a .312 career batting average,...

Indians sign SS Adam Everett

2010-12-16T13:30:19Z

Cleveland Indians sign veteran infielder Adam Everett to a minor league contract

The Cleveland Indians have signed shortstop Adam Everett to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training.

Needing middle infield depth, the Indians will take a shot with the 33-year-old Everett, who has played 832 of his 846 major league games at...

AP source: Tigers, Ordonez agree to $10M deal

2010-12-16T13:00:33Z

Person familiar with negotiations tells AP Tigers, Ordonez agree to $10 million, 1-year deal

A person familiar with the negotiations says six-time All-Star Magglio Ordonez and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $10 million, one-year deal.

The person, who spoke to Victor Martinez to make $12 million in 1st season with Detroit Tigers

Victor Martinez will make $12 million next year in the first season of his $50 million, four-year contract with the Detroit Tigers.

The catcher and designated hitter will receive $13 million each in 2012 and 2013, then earn $12 million...

Tigers designate RHP Zach Miner for assignment

2010-11-29T11:31:24Z

Tigers designate RHP Zach Miner for assignment to make room on 40-man roster for Martinez

The Detroit Tigers have designated right-hander Zach Miner for assignment.

Miner missed all of last season with right elbow problems and he had reconstructive surgery in May. He is being dropped to make room on the 40-man roster for

The Hot Stove League - II

2010-11-29T14:31:44Z

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Tigers, Martinez finalize four-year deal

2010-11-26T19:31:11Z

The Detroit Tigers have finalized a deal with slugger Victor Martinez, the Major League Baseball team said Friday.

Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said he expects Martinez to be used as ...

Tigers sign Martinez to four-year deal

2010-11-26T09:30:15Z

DETROIT (Reuters) - Free-agent catcher Victor Martinez has agreed to a four-year contract with the Detroit Tigers, the team said on Friday.

Financial terms were not announced, but local media reported the deal worth $50 million.

"W...

Tigers, Victor Martinez make it official

2010-11-29T14:41:40Z

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Getting Offered Arbitration Can Have a Big Impact on a Free Agent

2010-11-29T14:53:50Z

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Red Sox would gave draft choices if V-Mart leaves

2010-11-23T14:30:34Z

Red Sox offer arbitration to V-Mart who has deal in works with Detroit

The Boston Red Sox offered salary arbitration to catcher Victor Martinez, meaning they would receive draft choices as compensation if he completes his four-year, $50 m...

Tigers Sign C/1b Victor Martinez to a 50 million/4 year contract

2010-11-29T14:53:43Z

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Texas' Josh Hamilton easily wins AL MVP award

2010-11-23T11:30:29Z

Texas outfielder Josh Hamilton completes long road back by easily winning AL MVP award

Texas outfielder Josh Hamilton was a runaway winner of the American League's Most Valuable Player award.

Hamilton received 22 first-place votes and 358 points in v...

Obit Jajoie

2010-12-28T21:01:22Z

FILE - In an undated photo provided by the Detroit Tigers, Bill Lajoie, an executive with the Detroit Tigers baseball team, poses for a photo. Lajoie, whose eye for talent helped build the Tigers team that won the 1984 World Series championship, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010. He was 76. Tigers spokesman Brian Britten said the te...

Managers of the Year Baseball

2010-11-18T14:05:16Z

FILE - This Sept. 24, 2010, file photo shows Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire in the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, in Detroit. Gardenhire won the AL Manager of the Year award Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

GM Meetings Baseball

2010-11-16T17:32:42Z

Detroit Tigers general manager David Dombrowski, left, talks to reporters during a media availability session at baseball's general managers meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Tigers Peralta Baseball

2010-11-07T17:01:54Z

FILE - This Aug. 15, 2010, file photo shows Detroit Tigers' Jhonny Peralta watching his solo home run against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Chicago. The Tigers have declined shortstop Peralta's $7.25 million option for next season but say they still hope to re-sign him. Team ...

APTOPIX Jets Lions Football

2010-11-07T14:01:37Z

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham yells at the team after the Lions gave up a touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Jets at Ford...

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