SPORTS RADIO ESPN 1420 » detroit tigers http://espn1420.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:10:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Denard "Shoelace" Robinson Throws Out Amazingly Awful First Pitch [Video] http://espn1420.com/denard-shoelace-robinson-throws-out-amazingly-awful-first-pitch-video/ http://espn1420.com/denard-shoelace-robinson-throws-out-amazingly-awful-first-pitch-video/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:56:04 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=146122 No one is denying how good of a college quarterback Denard "Shoelace" Robinson was at Michigan. However, the former Wolverine QB is clearly not a pitcher. After seeing this video, no one will be debating that either. Here he is at Comerica Park, throwing out the first pitch before the Detroit Tigers played the Toronto Blue Jays. Yikes.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/denard-shoelace-robinson-throws-out-amazingly-awful-first-pitch-video/feed/ 0 2013 MLB Predictions: AL Central http://espn1420.com/2013-mlb-predictions-al-central/ http://espn1420.com/2013-mlb-predictions-al-central/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:21:33 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=142265 In earlier segments of my 2013 Major League Baseball Preview, I previewed the American League East and the National League East.

In this segment, I'm going to look at the American League Central.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/2013-mlb-predictions-al-central/feed/ 0 (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Leyland Will Return as Tigers' Manager http://espn1420.com/leyland-will-return-as-tigers-manager/ http://espn1420.com/leyland-will-return-as-tigers-manager/#comments Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:57:30 +0000 Jay Walker http://espn1420.com/?p=104872 His team just got swept in the World Series, but the Tigers are happy with Jim Leyland.

Less than 48 hours after the Series ended, Detroit announced that Leyland would return for his eighth season as the Tigers' skipper.

Leyland has led the Tigers to the postseason three times and the World Series twice.

Leyland worke

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]]> http://espn1420.com/leyland-will-return-as-tigers-manager/feed/ 0 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Sport 2012 World Series: Giants Sweep Tigers With 4-3 Extra-Inning Win http://espn1420.com/2012-world-series-giants-sweep-tigers-with-4-3-extra-inning-win/ http://espn1420.com/2012-world-series-giants-sweep-tigers-with-4-3-extra-inning-win/#comments Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:03:04 +0000 Joe Student http://tsminteractive.com/?p=148140 Marco Scutaro's line drive single scored Ryan Theriot with the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, on Sunday night in Detroit to complete a four-game sweep of the 2012 World Series.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/2012-world-series-giants-sweep-tigers-with-4-3-extra-inning-win/feed/ 0 Leon Halip, Getty Images Giants Blank Tigers, 2-0, Lead World Series, 3-0 http://espn1420.com/giants-blank-tigers-2-0-lead-world-series-3-0/ http://espn1420.com/giants-blank-tigers-2-0-lead-world-series-3-0/#comments Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:07:50 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=103982 The San Francisco Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 2-0, on Saturday night at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, in game three of the 2012 Major League Baseball World Series, to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven game series.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/giants-blank-tigers-2-0-lead-world-series-3-0/feed/ 0 (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Giants Take 2-0 Lead Over Tigers Behind Bumgarner's Gem http://espn1420.com/giants-take-2-0-lead-over-tigers-behind-bumgarners-gem/ http://espn1420.com/giants-take-2-0-lead-over-tigers-behind-bumgarners-gem/#comments Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:01:22 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=103456 The San Francisco Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers 2-0 in Game 2 of the World Series, taking a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. While Game 2 didn't contain the fireworks of Game 1, it did give fans a pitching gem from the arm of Madison Bumgarner. The young Giants ace threw...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/giants-take-2-0-lead-over-tigers-behind-bumgarners-gem/feed/ 0 Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images All Three Pablo Sandoval Homers In Game One Of World Series – VIDEO http://espn1420.com/all-three-pablo-sandoval-homers-in-game-one-of-world-series-video/ http://espn1420.com/all-three-pablo-sandoval-homers-in-game-one-of-world-series-video/#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:42:02 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=102998 I think it's safe to say that Pablo Sandoval had a pretty good night on Wednesday.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/all-three-pablo-sandoval-homers-in-game-one-of-world-series-video/feed/ 0 Giants Top Tigers In Game 1 Behind Sandoval's 3 Home Runs http://espn1420.com/giants-top-tigers-in-game-1-behind-sandovals-3-home-runs/ http://espn1420.com/giants-top-tigers-in-game-1-behind-sandovals-3-home-runs/#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:01:50 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=102983 The San Francisco Giants took Game 1 of the World Series Wednesday night, defeating the Detroit Tigers by the score of 8-3. A big reason why the Giants were successful was big Pablo Sandoval. The San Francisco slugger jacked 3 home runs, putting himself into elite company with the likes of...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/giants-top-tigers-in-game-1-behind-sandovals-3-home-runs/feed/ 0 Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Giants or Tigers–Who You Got – From the Bird's Nest http://espn1420.com/giants-or-tigers-who-you-got-from-the-birds-nest/ http://espn1420.com/giants-or-tigers-who-you-got-from-the-birds-nest/#comments Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:57:17 +0000 Jay Walker http://espn1420.com/?p=102660 The Tigers can swing it...but the G-men can really pitch

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]]> http://espn1420.com/giants-or-tigers-who-you-got-from-the-birds-nest/feed/ 0 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Sport Who Is Going To Win The World Series? http://espn1420.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/who-is-going-to-win-the-world-series/ http://espn1420.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/who-is-going-to-win-the-world-series/#comments Wed, 24 Oct 2012 05:15:50 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://loyalty.production.townsquaresites.com/?post_type=loyalty_qa_poll&p=86698 The 2012 Major League Baseball World Series features the Detroit Tigers and the San Francisco Giants.

Who is going to win the World Series?

Who Is Going To Win The World Series?

]]> http://espn1420.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/who-is-going-to-win-the-world-series/feed/ 0 (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) Detroit Tigers Complete Sweep Of Yankees, Advance To World Series http://espn1420.com/detroit-tigers-complete-sweep-of-yankees-advance-to-world-series/ http://espn1420.com/detroit-tigers-complete-sweep-of-yankees-advance-to-world-series/#comments Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:21:45 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=101040 The Detroit Tigers said "sweep dreams" to the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the ALCS Monday, dominating the Yanks by the score of 8-1. The Tigers return to the World Series as American League champions for the first time since 2006. Leading the way for Detroit was...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/detroit-tigers-complete-sweep-of-yankees-advance-to-world-series/feed/ 0 Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images Verlander Shines, Tigers One Win Away From World Series http://espn1420.com/verlander-shines-tigers-one-win-away-from-world-series/ http://espn1420.com/verlander-shines-tigers-one-win-away-from-world-series/#comments Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:15:35 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=100124 The Detroit Tigers have pushed the New York Yankees to the brink of elimination in the ALCS after Justin Verlander's pitching jewel on Tuesday night. Taking a shutout into the ninth inning, Verlander and the Tigers left Game 3 with a 2-1 victory, putting them up 3-0 in the best of 7 series. Other key performers were...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/verlander-shines-tigers-one-win-away-from-world-series/feed/ 0 Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Yankees Now Have to Face Verlander http://espn1420.com/yankees-now-have-to-face-verlander/ http://espn1420.com/yankees-now-have-to-face-verlander/#comments Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:04:10 +0000 Jay Walker http://espn1420.com/?p=100062 The New York Yankees struggled to score runs against Baltimore in the American League Division Series

They're hitting just .192 against Detroit pitching through two games in the American League Championship Series

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]]> http://espn1420.com/yankees-now-have-to-face-verlander/feed/ 0 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Sport Tigers Eliminate A's Behind Verlander's Pitching Gem http://espn1420.com/tigers-eliminate-as-behind-verlanders-pitching-gem/ http://espn1420.com/tigers-eliminate-as-behind-verlanders-pitching-gem/#comments Fri, 12 Oct 2012 06:09:16 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=98927 In the decisive Game 5 of the ALDS, the Detroit Tigers had the luxury of putting one of baseball's best on the mound in Justin Verlander. The reigning MVP and CY Young winner helped his team close out the feisty Oakland A's, pitching a...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/tigers-eliminate-as-behind-verlanders-pitching-gem/feed/ 0 Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Let the Playoffs Begin http://espn1420.com/let-the-playoffs-begin/ http://espn1420.com/let-the-playoffs-begin/#comments Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:11:01 +0000 Jay Walker http://espn1420.com/?p=96885 The baseball playoffs start today with the new format of having two wild-card teams play each other in a one game, loser go home format.

The Baltimore Orioles are in Texas to take on the slumping Rangers tonight

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]]> http://espn1420.com/let-the-playoffs-begin/feed/ 0 J. Meric/Getty Images Sport Who Will Win The AL Central? http://espn1420.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/who-will-win-the-al-central/ http://espn1420.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/who-will-win-the-al-central/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:30:25 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://loyalty.production.townsquaresites.com/?post_type=loyalty_qa_poll&p=28683 Pitcher Justin Verlander, of the Detroit Tigers

The 2012 Major League Baseball season is off and running, and we want your predictions on respective division winners.

Today, we want your pick on which team is going to win the American League central division

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]]> http://espn1420.com/vip/q-and-a/polls/who-will-win-the-al-central/feed/ 0 (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) Detroit Tigers Pay Fielder Like A Prince http://espn1420.com/detroit-tigers-pay-fielder-like-a-prince/ http://espn1420.com/detroit-tigers-pay-fielder-like-a-prince/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:06:32 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=41763 The Detroit Tigers have reportedly agreed to a 9 year $214 million deal with slugger Prince Fielder. The 27 year old All-Star hit .299 with 38 homers and 120 RBIs last season to helpl the Brewers win the NL Central for their first division title since 1982.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/detroit-tigers-pay-fielder-like-a-prince/feed/ 0 Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Verlander Adds MVP to Cy Young http://espn1420.com/verlander-adds-mvp-to-cy-young/ http://espn1420.com/verlander-adds-mvp-to-cy-young/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:19:13 +0000 Jay Walker http://espn1420.com/?p=26761 Detroit's Justin Verlander has won the American League Most Valuable Player Award.

Verlander, who won the Cy Young award last week, is the first starting pitcher to win the award since Roger Clemens did it with the Red Sox 25 years ago.

Verlander receive

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]]> http://espn1420.com/verlander-adds-mvp-to-cy-young/feed/ 0 Verlander Named Unanimous Cy Young Winner http://espn1420.com/verlander-named-unanimous-cy-young-winner/ http://espn1420.com/verlander-named-unanimous-cy-young-winner/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:55:18 +0000 Jay Walker http://espn1420.com/?p=26009 Now, will he also be the MVP?

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]]> http://espn1420.com/verlander-named-unanimous-cy-young-winner/feed/ 0 Harry How/Getty Images Sport Major League Baseball Playoffs: Thursday Review/Friday Preview http://espn1420.com/major-league-baseball-playoffs-thursday-reviewfriday-preview/ http://espn1420.com/major-league-baseball-playoffs-thursday-reviewfriday-preview/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:29:47 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=20832 The Detroit Tigers have advanced to the American League Championship Series, while the Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwuakee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals, and Philadelphia Phillies are all desperately trying to advance to the National League Championship series.

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