Tigers Call Up Charlie Furbush From Triple-A Toledo, Place Brad Thomas On DL
Left-hander Brad Thomas hasn’t pitched for the Detroit Tigers since May 10. That could’ve been due to poor performance, as Thomas compiled a 9.00 ERA in 12 appearances this season. But it turns out he may not have been available because of injury. Thomas was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday with left elbow inflammation. To take his place on the roster, the Tigers recalled left …
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Pirates have 3 legitimate All-Stars
To hear Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland gush about the 22-24 Pirates over the weekend — “They’ve got something special going here, they really do.” — you would think the team is loaded with All-Stars. What a joke. Or is it? The Pirates will play the Atlanta Braves tonight at PNC Park.
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Rays Vs. Tigers: Jeremy Hellickson Faces Off Against Phil Coke
Detroit started off the season in a small hole, but they’ve since pulled themselves out and proven to be a competitive team. Jeremy Hellickson takes the mound against them today, as the Rays fight to remain in first place. The Rays just can’t get a break. After traveling up to Toronto for a two game series last week and then flying back down to south Florida to face the Marlins this weekend, the …
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