Magglio Ordonez hits 3-run double as Tigers beat Twins 7-2 to close in on AL Central crownOctober 1st, 2009 Tigers beat Twins to close in on AL Central crownDETROIT — Eddie Bonine settled down in time to move the Detroit Tigers to the brink of the AL Central title. He got a big assist from Magglio Ordonez.
AL Central showdown put on hold: Twins-Tigers game postponed by rain and DH slated for TuesdaySeptember 30th, 2009 Twins-Tigers game postponed by rain; DH on TuesdayDETROIT — The scheduled game between the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers has been postponed because of rain. Locked in a tight race for the AL Central title, the teams were supposed to begin a four-game series Monday night that could decide the division crown.
White Sox-Indians rained out, doubleheader set for WednesdaySeptember 30th, 2009 White Sox-Indians rained out, doubleheader WedCLEVELAND — The game between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians scheduled for Tuesday night was postponed because of rain. The game was called more than two hours before it was set to begin.
Bonine, Ordonez help Detroit Tigers beat Minnesota Twins 7-2, move closer to AL Central titleSeptember 30th, 2009 Tigers beat Twins; move closer to AL Central titleDETROIT — Magglio Ordonez hit a three-run double and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2 on Wednesday night to move closer to the AL Central title. Eddie Bonine pitched five effective innings after getting off to a rough start for Detroit, which increased its lead to three games over the Twins.
White Sox 2, Tigers 0September 25th, 2009 White Sox 2, Tigers 0
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Tigers 4, Royals 3September 16th, 2009 Tigers 4, Royals 3
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Tigers recall RHP Bonderman from injury rehab and 5 others from Triple-A ToledoSeptember 1st, 2009 Tigers recall RHP Bonderman, 5 more from Triple-ADETROIT — The Detroit Tigers recalled right-hander Jeremy Bonderman from his injury rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Toledo and reinstated him from the disabled list on Tuesday. The team also recalled five other players from the minors.
Detroit Tigers agree to terms on 4-year deal with first-round draft pick RHP Jacob TurnerAugust 19th, 2009 Tigers' first-round pick agrees to 4-year dealDETROIT — The Detroit Tigers have optioned right-handed pitcher Eddie Bonine to Triple-A Toledo. Bonine was sent down Tuesday to make room for first baseman Aubrey Huff, whom the Tigers acquired from Baltimore on Monday.
Tigers recall OF Wilkin Ramirez from Toledo and option RHP Casey Fien to Triple-AAugust 5th, 2009 Tigers recall OF Ramirez and option RHP FienDETROIT — The Detroit Tigers recalled outfielder Wilkin Ramirez from Triple-A Toledo and optioned right-hander Casey Fien to the minors. Ramirez hit .274 with 13 home runs and 40 RBIs in 90 games with Toledo.
Guillen's RBI single in 10th caps Tigers' 4-3 victory over White SoxJuly 26th, 2009 Guillen's RBI single in 10th wins it for TigersDETROIT — Carlos Guillen's RBI single in the 10th inning gave the Detroit Tigers a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. After the Tigers sent the game into extra innings with a ninth-inning rally, Clete Thomas led off the 10th with a single off D.J.
Tigers beat White Sox 4-3 on bases-loaded walk for day-night doubleheader sweepJuly 25th, 2009 Tigers complete doubleheader sweep of White SoxDETROIT — Clete Thomas drew a bases-loaded walk in the eighth inning to force home the tiebreaking run, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3 on Friday night for a sweep of their day-night doubleheader. Carlos Guillen, just activated from the disabled list, homered to help Detroit increase its AL Central lead to two games over the White Sox.
Justin Verlander pitches 6-hitter as Tigers beat White Sox 5-1July 24th, 2009 Verlander tops White Sox in opener of doubleheaderDETROIT — Justin Verlander allowed one unearned run in a six-hitter as the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-1 in the first game of Friday's day-night doubleheader. Verlander (11-5) struggled with his control early, walking four batters in the first five innings.
Detroit Tigers recall OF Carlos Guillen from Triple A; Josh Anderson designated for assignmentJuly 24th, 2009 Tigers recall OF Carlos Guillen from Triple ADETROIT — The Detroit Tigers have recalled outfielder Carlos Guillen from Triple A Toledo and reinstated him from the disabled list. Guillen, who has been out since May 5 with a right shoulder injury, hit .571 with one RBI in two games with Toledo.
Tigers recall OF Clete Thomas from Triple-A Toledo, designate IF/OF Don Kelly for assignmentJuly 8th, 2009 Detroit Tigers recall outfielder Clete ThomasDETROIT — The Detroit Tigers have recalled outfielder Clete Thomas from Triple-A Toledo and designated infielder/outfielder Don Kelly for assignment. Thomas is batting .237 with four home runs and 17 RBI in 33 games with the major league club this season.
Tigers recall C Dusty Ryan from Toledo, come to terms with 16 players selected in '09 draftJune 19th, 2009 Tigers recall C Dusty Ryan from Triple-A ToledoDETROIT — The Detroit Tigers are recalling catcher Dusty Ryan from Triple-A Toledo. Ryan was hitting .259 with seven homers and 23 RBIs in 46 games with the Mud Hens.