Detroit Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello was once considered one of the top pitching prospects in the minor leagues.
After making a strong initial impression in the big leagues, Porcello struggled and was sent back down.
The pitcher started tinkering with different pitches, ultimately developing a cutter that has made a big difference.
Porcello’s main pitch is his sinker, but he said that the cutter feels so good coming out of his hand that it’s his second best pitch. ( Read More…)
Monday, August 30, 2010 at 5:52 pm by steve
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The Detroit Tigers were dealt their second and third devastating blows in their quest to win the AL Central on Saturday. Both Magglio Ordonez and Carlos Guillen suffered injuries and will both go on the disabled list, joining Brandon Inge, who was hurt on Monday.
Ordonez fractured his right ankle sliding into home plate in the third inning of the Tigers’ game against Toronto. He’s expected to miss six-to-eight weeks. It’s a crippling blow to an offense that has struggled this season, with Ordonez one of the few consistently productive performers. He’s batting .304 with 12 home runs and 59 RBI on the year. ( Read More…)
Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 3:26 pm by Raj Sethi
Tags: carlos guillen, detroit tigers news, detroit tigers schedule, detroit tigers tickets, magglio ordonez
The Detroit Tigers have taken advantage of a weak division and are in a two-team fight for first place.
The Tigers currently sit in second place just a few games behind the American League Central leading Minnesota Twins.
The Tigers have gotten a monster year out of first baseman Miguel Cabrera, who seems to have gotten more serious about his playing shape. ( Read More…)
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 7:19 pm by steve
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