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http://espn.go.com/mlb/huntforoctober
Playoff odds.

 

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http://www.freep.com/article/201209...omar-infante?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Detroit Tigers
Errors at second base by Omar Infante costing the Tigers.
from the freep

 

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http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/...-unearned-runs-hurting-playoff-chances-091712
Poor defense hurting the Tigers.
from foxsports

 

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http://www.detroittigertales.com/2012/09/another-missed-dp-play-sinks-tigers-in.html?spref=tw
Another Missed DP Play Sinks Tigers in Critical Game.
from DetroitTigerTales

Blame who you want, but turning double plays has been a challenge for the Tigers all year. Their 115 double plays is last in the American League and 22 fewer than league average. One reason for their lack of twin killings is that their pitchers strike out a lot of batters which means there fewer opportunities. Still, most observers agree that their inability to convert double plays cleanly has been one of the biggest problems with the team this year.

Add generally poor range around the infield and a first baseman who has a difficult time taking throws to the double play problem and you've got a team that gives up too many runs defensively. As a team (including all positions), they are currently last in the AL with -36 Defensive Runs Saved (DRS), a statistic tracked by Baseball Info Solutions. In other words, Tigers fielders have cost the Team an estimated 36 runs compared to an average defense. The White Sox have a DRS of +1. The 37-run difference between the two teams translates into about four wins. Considering that the Tigers are three games behind, four wins is a lot.

 

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http://download.gannett.edgesuite.net/detnews/2012/mp3/TonyPaul_Tigers_9-17-12.mp3
DetNews' Tony Paul on the HugeShow with Bill HogHead Simonson.
Talking Tigers on Huge Show today. Math doesn't add up, anyway you look at it ... http://fb.me/1JzpsuQIe

 

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September 18 in Tigers and mlb history:

1909: Before 35,409, the largest paid baseball attendance ever, Chief Bender beats Bill Donovan and the Tigers 2 - 0 at Philadelphia to keep the A's in the pennant race. The A's are 14-8 against Detroit this year, setting an American League record for most wins against the pennant winner. Ty Cobb is the Triple Crown winner with a .377 BA, nine home runs (all inside-the-park), and 107 RBI. He also will lead the American League with 216 hits, 116 runs, and 296 total bases. His 76 stolen bases make him the only player ever to win a quadruple crown.

1931: Lefty Grove wins his 30th game, beating the White Sox, 3 - 1, on five hits. He is the first to win 30 since Jim Bagby of Cleveland in 1920 and will be the last American League hurler to do so until Denny McLain in 1968.

1965: On Mickey Mantle Day at Yankee Stadium, 50,180 fans see Mantle play his 2,000th game. Joe DiMaggio and Bobby Kennedy are on hand as Mantle is given a barbecue grill in the shape of a prairie schooner and a six-foot Kosher salami weighing 100 pounds. In Mantle's first at bat, Detroit's Joe Sparma comes off the mound to shake his hand. Mick then flies out. Detroit wins 4 - 3 with reliever Denny McLain getting the win.

1967: Boston rallies to beat the 1st place Tigers in Detroit. A Carl Yastrzemski home run, his 40th, ties the game 5 - 5 in the 9th inning and a solo home run by Dalton Jones wins it in the 10th. Hours later, Detroit will receive another blow when Denny McLain allegedly leaps off a couch and sprains his left ankle. He will not pitch until the last game of the year.
Minnesota keeps pace by beating Kansas City 2 - 0 behind Jim Kaat's 6-hitter. The White Sox lose 3 - 2 to the Angels when Rick Reichardt hits a 9th-inning RBI single. Boston, Detroit, and Minnesota are now tied for 1st, with Chicago in 4th place, a half-game back.

1984: The Tigers clinch the American League East championship with a 3 - 0 win over the Brewers as starter Randy O'Neal records his first ML win. Detroit becomes the 4th team this century to be in first place every day of the season, joining the 1923 Giants, the 1927 Yankees, and the 1955 Dodgers.

1987 - In Detroit's 7 - 6 win over the Brewers, Darrell Evans belts his 40th homer of the year. He is the first 40-year-old to hit 40 homers.

Tigers players birthdays:

http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/George_Uhle
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/u/uhlege01.shtml
George Uhle 1929-1933.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/masonro01.shtml
Roger Mason 1984.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/e/earlsc01.shtml
Scott Earl 1984.

from baseball reference

 

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http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=18377
What You Need to Know.
from baseball prospectus

 

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http://beck.mlblogs.com/2012/09/18/the-late-season-mystery-of-omar-infante/
The late-season mystery of Omar Infante.
from Jason Beck's Tigers blog

 

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http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2012/09/detroit_tigers_jim_leyland_wen.html
Detroit Tigers' Jim Leyland went with Brennan Boesch in series finale due to past success at U.S. Cellular Field.
from Mlive

 

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http://www.freep.com/article/201209...troit-tigers?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Detroit Tigers
Notes and quotes from Monday's loss.
from the freep

 

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http://www.freep.com/article/201209...ielder-elbow?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Detroit Tigers
Tigers notebook: Alex Avila's jaw sprained after collision with Prince Fielder.
Catcher didn't face White Sox because of headaches.
from the freep

 

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http://www.freep.com/article/201209...off-rotation?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Detroit Tigers
Anibal Sanchez making bid for playoff rotation spot.
from the freep

 

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http://www.detroitnews.com/article/...up-Chicago-Tigers-Jim-Leyland-opts-more-power
Tigers Notebook: In making lineup in Chicago, Tigers' Jim Leyland opts for more power.
from the detnews

 

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http://www.detroitnews.com/article/...ld-boost-award-cases-Tigers-Verlander-Cabrera
Playoff spot would boost award cases for Tigers' Verlander, Cabrera.
from the detnews

 

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http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120917&content_id=38574558&vkey=pr_det&c_id=det
The Pennant Race Continues as Tigers Host Athletics, Twins and Royals During Final Homestand of Regular Season at Comerica Park.
Homestand features Fan Appreciation Weekend, Friday night Fireworks, Tigers Luggage ID Tag giveaway and 2013 Tigers Magnet Schedule giveaway.
Press Release from the Tigers official site

Saturday’s (9/22) game against the Twins was moved from 7:05 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. Monday’s (9/24) game against the Royals is a makeup game from April 30th.

MLB Roberto Clemente Day: Major League Baseball continues to heighten the awareness and significance of the Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet, by celebrating Roberto Clemente Day. The Award is given annually to a player who demonstrates the values Clemente displayed in his commitment to community and understanding the value of helping others. After each MLB Club has nominated a player, a panel of baseball dignitaries selects a national winner from the 30 Club nominees. An announcement of the national Roberto Clemente Award winner is made during the World Series. The 2012 Detroit Tigers nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award is Miguel Cabrera. As an All-Star third baseman and a leader in the clubhouse, Miguel Cabrera recognizes his significant role on the team, in the league and in his community. He continues to be a star on the field while focusing much of his charitable contributions to benefit children in the areas of recreation and health and embracing the Hispanic community in greater Detroit. He will be recognized during a pregame ceremony as he receives the 2012 Detroit Tigers Roberto Clemente Award from Bob Krapes, Manager of Chevrolet Business Planning.

 

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http://blog.detroitathletic.com/201...n-mediocre-pitching-in-order-to-win-division/
Tigers Offense must feast on mediocre pitching in order to win the division.
from Detroit Athletic

 

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Justin Verlander To Be Featured On E:60.
The Detroit sports scene continues to get national attention, as ESPN's E:60 feature series will profile Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. ET, according to a report by Tony Paul of The Detroit News.

http://blogs.detroitnews.com/coveringthebases/2012/09/14/espns-e60-to-feature-justin-verlander/
ESPN's 'E:60' to feature Justin Verlander.
from the detnews

http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2012/09/detroit_tigers_justin_verlande_58.html
Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander to be featured tonight on episode of ESPN's 'E:60'.
from Mlive

 

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Probables vs. OAK: TUES - Scherzer vs. Griffin, WED - Verlander vs. Anderson, THURS - Sanchez vs. Milone,

Scherzer's averaging 16.41 K/9 in 3 GS vs. OAK dating back to 2010, tops among all MLB pitchers (min. 70 BF).

 

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http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120918&content_id=38601682&vkey=news_det&c_id=det
Leyland's fate may be tied to Tigers' finish.
from mlb.com

 

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http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2012/09/could_detroit_tigers_be_a_poss.html
Could Detroit Tigers be a possible suitor for impending free agent Josh Hamilton?
from Mlive