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http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.s...l_avila_story_on_re_1.html#incart_river_index
Tigers GM Al Avila: Story on Red Sox complaint 'wasn't fair'.
Mlive

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/m...roit-tigers-al-avila-boston-red-sox/88834500/
Al Avila explains why Tigers won't push game back for Red Sox.
Freep

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...browski-ignited-schedule-flap-silly/88836170/
Dombrowski-ignited schedule flap was silly.
Detnews

http://www.sportsmedia101.com/detro...-red-sox-time-flap-is-much-ado-about-nothing/
Detroit Tigers And Boston Red Sox Time Flap Is Much Ado About Nothing.
Tigers101

 

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Miguel Cabrera not starting tonight against Royals.

Miguel Cabrera is apparently going to get a day off after straining his left biceps muscle Monday.

Jarrod Saltalamacchia is playing first base and hitting seventh for the Detroit Tigers in Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park (7:10 p.m., FSD).

Cabrera is considered day-to-day with the injury, though general manager Al Avila hinted earlier today on MLB Network the All-Star slugger would likely require a day off before returning.

Casey McGehee is starting at third base and hitting second, with Dixon Machado at shortstop and hitting eighth. Center fielder Tyler Collins has been jettisoned down the lineup to ninth against lefty Danny Duffy.

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2016/08/16/detroit-tigers-miguel-cabrera/88840078/
Miguel Cabrera (biceps) out tonight for Tigers vs. Royals.
Freep

Tigers manager Brad Ausmus ruled out a stint on the disabled list for first baseman Miguel Cabrera, who was injured during Monday's loss to the Royals. Said there has been "absolutely zero" discussion of that plan of action. In fact, Ausmus said he reported to the ballpark on Tuesday feeling much better and had to be talked out of playing. Maximum amount of time Ausmus expects him to miss? 2-3 days. "If this were the last week of the season, I promise you Miggy would be playing."
espn

 

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http://live.freep.com/Event/Chat_with_Tigers_writer_Anthony_Fenech_28?Page=0
Chat with Tigers Freep writer Anthony Fenech.

 

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http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/195747892/michael-fulmer-will-likely-receive-extra-rest/
Fulmer to get extra rest, but no firm innings limit.
Tigers looking to get rookie some days off after Friday's start vs. Boston.
Tigers official site

 

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Jordan Zimmermann threw a 20-pitch bullpen session today. He'll throw another one Thursday, then hopes to pitch in simulated game Sunday.
Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann, who is on the disabled list with a neck strain, threw off the mound today. 20 pitches. How did it go? "Feels good. Finally." Said team will take a much slower, more cautious approach vs. last time after rushing back too soon. Feeling much better about situation after visiting with physical therapist he used to work with while playing for Nats. She pinpointed some muscles that were contributing to the issue and identified how to help moving forward.

Jose Iglesias said he's feeling progress in strained hamstring. He has been running on anti-gravity treadmill last couple days.

Tigers haven't wanted V-Mart in field. No sign that has changed. Not likely to sign anyone for day-to-day injury.

Ausmus on Cabrera: he irritated it a few weeks ago, reaggrivated it on the play at 1B, he's legitimately day to day.

JasonBeck

 

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http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2016/8/16/12394550/mlb-hard-hit-rate-batting-average
How hard-hit rate can signal success at the plate.
BeyondtheBoxscore

 

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https://www.detroitathletic.com/blog/2016/08/16/baseballs-nicknames-gone/
Where have baseball?s nicknames gone?
Detroit Athletic

 

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http://www.blessyouboys.com/2016/8/16/12034480/detroit-tigers-bruce-rondon-pitch-selection-changeup
Tigers' Bruce Rondon could benefit by mixing in his changeup.
bybtb

 

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https://newenglishd.com/2016/08/16/tigers-base-running-bad-horrible-no-good-very-bad-team/
Enough With The Horrible Base Running.
nedtb

http://www.espn.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/73184/lets-look-at-the-best-and-worst-baserunning-teams
Let's look at the best and worst baserunning teams.
espn

 

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http://detroitjockcity.com/2016/08/16/detroit-tigers-jose-iglesias-ss-future-injuries-cast-doubt/
Detroit Tigers: Is Jose Iglesias SS of Future? Injuries Cast Doubt.
djc

 

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http://www.todaysknuckleball.com/al/detroit-tigers/michael-fulmer-making-tough-tigers-limit/
Michael Fulmer making it tough for Tigers to limit him.
TodaysKnuckleball

 

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IS MICHAEL FULMER BASEBALL'S BEST ROOKIE?
Fulmer is 9-3 with a 2.43 ERA and 94 strikeouts in 111 innings pitched. He's the clear front-runner for AL Rookie of the Year and has been instrumental in the Tigers staying contenders this season, Jim Bowden writes. Best rookies. (EspnInsider)

 

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http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.s...de_mike_aviles_kade_1.html#incart_river_index
Tigers trade Mike Aviles, Kade Scivicque to Atlanta for Erick Aybar.
Mlive

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/m...etroit-tigers-trade-for-erick-aybar/88872520/
Tigers trade Aviles, Scivicque for IF Aybar.
Freep

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...erick-aybar-braves-aviles-scivicque/88872412/
Tigers acquire Erick Aybar from Braves for Aviles, Scivicque.
Detnews

With Aybar presumably in transit, Tigers call up Steven Moya for the game tonight. Aybar gives Tigers protection at shortstop with Jose Iglesias on the DL.
JasonBeck

http://www.blessyouboys.com/2016/8/...-atlanta-braves-trade-erick-aybar-mike-aviles
Tigers acquire Erick Aybar from Braves, trade Mike Aviles.
bybtb

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/17322759/detroit-tigers-acquire-erick-aybar-trade-atlanta-braves
Tigers acquire Erick Aybar in trade with Braves.
espn

http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/195923930/tigers-acquire-erick-aybar-from-braves/
Tigers get Aybar from Braves for Aviles.
Minor League catcher Scivicque also headed to Atlanta.
Tigers official site

 

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http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-ti...rdan-zimmermann-making-progress-toward-return
Tigers RHP Jordan Zimmermann making progress toward return.
espn

 

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http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2016/08/no_disabled_list_just_rest_for.html#incart_river_index
No disabled list, just rest, for Tigers' Miguel Cabrera.
Mlive

 

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Tigers GM Al Avila said Aybar gives him what they feel is an upgrade at utility and another switch-hitting bat off bench.

Avila: "What we’ve been trying to do is upgrade in subtle areas. Now with all the injuries, we felt that we really needed to move it along."

Avila on Scivicque: "We felt in this deal, he was a fair ask."

Avila: "I don’t want to get into the money, but you can say that it’s pretty even." Braves also sent Tigers cash in Aybar trade.

JasonBeck

 

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A few salient facts to consider when evaluting whether Tigers trade acquisition Erick Aybar represents a true offensive "upgrade":
According to Fangraphs.com, he ranks last among qualified hitters in wRC+ (adjusted weighted runs created) and has also experienced a dramatic uptick in his strikeout rate.
According to ESPN Stats and Info, he is striking out at a rate of 16% this season, as compared to 10.5% from 2012-15.
And over last two seasons, his hard-hit rate is 8.4%, down from 15.5% from 2012-14. In short, striking out more and making hard contact a lot less.

 

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http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2016/08/long_ball_dooms_justin_verland.html#incart_river_index
Long ball dooms Justin Verlander, Tigers in another loss to the Royals.
Mlive

http://www.blessyouboys.com/2016/8/...ers-kansas-city-royals-recap-justin-verlander
Royals 6 - Tigers 1: Danny Duffy dominates Detroit as Tigers drop 2nd straight.
bybtb

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2016/08/16/detroit-tigers-kansas-city-royals/88880124/
Duffy outduels Verlander as Royals down Tigers, 6-1.
Freep

http://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=360816106
Duffy, 4 homers lead Royals over Tigers.
espn

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...e-6-1-verlander-allows-three-homers/88880300/
Struggling Tigers lose 6-1, Verlander allows three homers.
Detnews

 

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August 17 in Tigers and mlb history:

1919 - The Tigers draw a record 31,500 at home, but lose 4 - 2 to the Senators in 11 innings. Ten ground rule doubles are hit into the crowd lining the outfield.

1948: An estimated crowd of 100,000 fans pass by the body of Babe Ruth which is on display at Yankee Stadium.

1967: The Tigers trade P Fred Gladding and cash to the Astros for veteran Eddie Mathews.

1969: The Tigers tie a club record with six homers, and Denny McLain wins his 19th, beating the A's at Oakland 9 - 4. Al Kaline homers in the 7th and 9th off relievers, but the first three Bengal homers come off starter Catfish Hunter.

1980: The Tigers retired Al Kaline?s jersey number 6 in a ceremony held between games of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers, George Kell emceed and also in attendance were Ed Katalinas, who signed the man later dubbed Mr. Tiger to a bonus contract off the Baltimore sandlots; Hall of Famer second baseman Charlie Gehringer and Kaline?s former teammate, Pat Mullin, who?d given him his No. 6 jersey.

1984 - At Detroit, the Tigers draw 36,496 to break their attendance mark of 2,031,847 set in 1968. They also top the Mariners 6 - 2, behind Milt Wilcox. Alan Trammell returns to SS for the first time in 39 games and adds two hits.

2009: The Tigers obtain slugging 1B Aubrey Huff from the Orioles in a trade for Brett Jacobson. Huff is hitting .253 with 13 homers and 72 RBI. Huff will flop with the Tigers batting .189.

2012: Prince Fielder hits a pair of two-run homers to lead Detroit to a 5 - 3 win over the Orioles; the second shot, off J.C. Romero in the 8th, breaks a 3 - 3 tie; the Tigers' other run is the result of a 1st-inning homer by their other big bopper, Miguel Cabrera.

2013 - Miguel Cabrera of the Tigers hits a walk-off homer against Aaron Crow in the 9th inning for a 6 - 5 win over the Royals.

Tigers players birthdays:

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/justiwa01.shtml
Walt Justis 1905.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mclaupa01.shtml
Pat McLaughlin 1937, 1945.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Hub_Walker
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/walkehu01.shtml?redir
Hub Walker 1931, 1935, 1945.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Rudy_York
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/y/yorkru01.shtml?redir
Rudy York 1934, 1937-1945.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/lemanda01.shtml
Dave Lemanczyk 1973-1976.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Matt_Anderson
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/anderma01.shtml?redir
Matt Anderson 1998-2003.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Mike_Maroth
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/marotmi01.shtml?redir
Mike Maroth 2002-2007.

Tigers players who passed away:

http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Johnny_Lipon
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/liponjo01.shtml?redir
Johnny Lipon 1942, 1946, 1948-1952.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Jimmy_Bloodworth
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bloodji01.shtml?redir
Jimmy Bloodworth 1942-1943, 1946.

from baseball reference

 

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http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2016/08/justin_verlander_new_tiger_eri.html#incart_river_index
Justin Verlander, new Tiger Erick Aybar have some making up to do.
Mlive