Tigers hold off Phillies on frustrating night for the hosts

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'FkttM2mhSMt4WOFXt9w2oQ',sig:'A1TZ3Tb_NpxZxLeg3UErwchcS-E4vZmzHAPjq4v7wRo=',w:'594px',h:'411px',items:'1133306834',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js Niko Goodrum's homer powers Tigers past Phillies The Detroit Tigers (13-14) came into Citizens Bank Park and escaped with a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies (16-13) on what was an extremely frustrating Tuesday night for the hosts. On a night when the Tigers starting pitcher kept handing them … Continue reading Tigers hold off Phillies on frustrating night for the hosts

Twins win, draw closer to AL Wildcard as pursuers all lose

Gibson's solid outing helped Twins draw closer to playoffsIt's become monotonous to call them the "surprising" Minnesota Twins. After all, it's been five months now that Paul Molitor's club has been a solid contender in the American League.The Twins have been in control of the second AL Wildcard berth for weeks now. Last night behind … Continue reading Twins win, draw closer to AL Wildcard as pursuers all lose

Detroit Tigers deadline deals are Justin time

Justins Verlander and Upton dealt from Tigers to contendersThe Detroit Tigers dealt away a pair of Justins in big trades with contenders on Thursday. Detroit sent away ace Justin Verlander to the Houston Astros. The Tigers also dealt slugging outfielder Justin Upton to the Los Angeles Angels.August 31 was the deadline for MLB teams to acquire players who had passed … Continue reading Detroit Tigers deadline deals are Justin time