Tigers activate Dontrelle Willis from DL; designate reliever Rincon for assignment

July 16th, 2009 What you talkin' bout, Willis? Sears Tower renamedCHICAGO — The Sears Tower has officially become the Willis Tower in a ceremony in downtown Chicago. The country's tallest building and one of the world's iconic skyscrapers was renamed Thursday after London-based insurance brokerage Willis Group Holdings as part of its deal to lease 140,000 square feet of space in the tower.

May 14th, 2009 Tigers put LHP Robertson on DL, call up LHP FrenchMINNEAPOLIS — The Detroit Tigers placed left-handed reliever Nate Robertson on the 15-day disabled list before Thursday's game at Minnesota and called up left-hander Luke French from Triple-A Toledo. Robertston was put on the DL retroactive to May 6 with a muscle strain in his lower back.

May 14th, 2009 Tigers slot Bonderman for Saturday rehab startMINNEAPOLIS — Detroit Tigers right-hander Jeremy Bonderman has been scheduled for his first rehab start. Bonderman is expected to pitch for the Class A West Michigan on Saturday.

May 14th, 2009 Crede's hits slam in 13th, Twins 14-10 over TigersMINNEAPOLIS — Joe Crede's two-out grand slam in the 13th inning off a tired Brandon Lyon gave the Minnesota Twins a 14-10 victory over Detroit — hours after Dontrelle Willis made his first start of the season for the Tigers. Matt Tolbert's single that Josh Anderson tried to catch but trapped in left tied it at 10 against Lyon (1-3), who loaded the bases in his third inning before Crede's seventh career slam.

May 14th, 2009 Crede's hits slam in 13th, Twins beat Tigers 14-10MINNEAPOLIS — Joe Crede's two-out grand slam in the 13th inning off a tired Brandon Lyon gave the Minnesota Twins a 14-10 victory over Detroit — hours after Dontrelle Willis made his first start of the season for the Tigers. Matt Tolbert's single that Josh Anderson tried to catch but trapped in left tied it at 10 against Lyon (1-3), who loaded the bases in his third inning before Crede's seventh career slam.

May 12th, 2009 Indians activate INF Carroll, send down BarfieldCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians activated infielder Jamey Carroll from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday and optioned infielder Josh Barfield to Triple-A Columbus. Carroll broke his left hand when he was hit by a pitch in the Indians' last exhibition game on April 4.

May 11th, 2009 Marlins send Maybin to Triple-ADENVER — The Florida Marlins optioned struggling outfielder Cameron Maybin to Triple-A New Orleans after Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies. The roster opening is expected to be filled by a pitcher, but the Marlins did not immediately announce a replacement.

May 8th, 2009 Willis to return to Tigers, pitch next weekCHICAGO — Detroit Tigers left-hander Dontrelle Willis is ready to return to the major leagues. Manager Jim Leyland said Thursday that Willis, who has been on the disabled list since March 29 because of anxiety disorder, will start next Wednesday against the Twins in Minnesota.

May 5th, 2009 Angels activate Oliver, option Jepsen to minorsOAKLAND, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels left-hander Darren Oliver has been activated from the 15-day disabled list.

May 2nd, 2009 Indians survive late Detroit rally; top Tigers 6-5DETROIT — Carl Pavano pitched 7 1-3 effective innings and the Cleveland Indians held off the Detroit Tigers 6-5 on Friday night. Pavano (1-3), who made his longest start since a shutout win at Seattle on May 17, 2005, left with Cleveland leading 6-1 in the eighth inning.

May 1st, 2009 Twins activate Mauer; reliever Morillo to minorsMINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer has been activated from the disabled list after missing the first month of the season with a back injury. Right-hander Juan Morillo was sent outright to Triple-A Rochester on Friday to make room on the roster.

April 28th, 2009 Padres purchase Gaudin's contractDENVER — The San Diego Padres have purchased right-hander Chad Gaudin's contract from Triple-A Portland and designated right-hander Eulogio De La Cruz for assignment. Gaudin agreed to a minor league contract with San Diego on April 12 after he was released by the Chicago Cubs.

April 26th, 2009 Marlins set to promote TaylorMIAMI — The Florida Marlins said right-hander Logan Kensing has been designated for assignment Saturday night, shortly after the reliever suffered the loss in a 6-4 defeat against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Marlins also announced left-hander Graham Taylor will be promoted from Double-A Jacksonville (Southern League) on Sunday when he is scheduled to make his major league debut by starting the series finale against the Phillies.

April 23rd, 2009 Tigers rally to beat Angels 12-10ANAHEIM, Calif. — Curtis Granderson homered again, Brandon Inge also went deep, and the Detroit Tigers used a five-run seventh inning to beat the Los Angeles Angels 12-10 on Wednesday night.

April 21st, 2009 White Sox designate MacDougal for assignmentBALTIMORE — The Chicago White Sox designated right-hander Mike MacDougal for assignment Tuesday and recalled reliever Jack Egbert from Triple-A Charlotte. The 32-year-old MacDougal had a 12.46 ERA with seven walks over 4 1-3 innings with Chicago.