The Daily Vibe – May 18, 2012
Jim Leyland surprised, disappointed by team’s sluggish start (MLive)
Austin Jackson, Jose Valverde remain day-to-day with strains (MLive)
Tigers prospect Colin Kaline enjoys family ties to grandfather, Hall of Famer Al Kaline (MLive)
Michigan State product Delvon Roe makes feature-film debut in ‘Love and Honor’ (MLive)
Miami Dolphins sign rookie B.J. Cunningham (Sun Sentinel)
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Tigers 3, Twins 4: Miscues, missed chances spell defeat for Tigers
While an uncharacteristically hittable Fister gave up back-to-back home runs in a three-run third inning, it was a Prince Fielder error at first base that set up the eventual deciding run in a 4-3 Detroit loss to Minnesota on Thursday afternoon at Comerica Park.
The Tigers fifth loss in their last seven games not only sealed a two-game series sweep for the last-place Twins, it dropped Detroit to two games under .500 for the first time this season. More importantly, it continued an early-season stretch in which the Tigers havent put together good pitching with good hitting for a consistent stretch. (MLB.com)
The Daily Vibe – May 17, 2012
Brayan Villarreal recalled, Danny Worth optioned (Bless You Boys)
Brandon Knight places 8th in Rookie of the Year voting (Detroit Bad Boys)
Ex-Spartans running back Lorenzo White not among 2012 College Football Hall of Fame class (MLive)
Jim Leyland’s devotion to Ryan Raburn among Detroit Tigers manager’s curious moves (MLive)
Justin Verlander’s ‘Fastball Flakes’ have been flying off the shelves at Meijer stores (MLive)
DE Tashawn Bower of New Jersey is Considering Michigan State (Yahoo!)
Lions Reportedly Tried To Claim Kevin Murphy Off Waivers (Pride of Detroit)
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Tigers 7, Twins 11: Leads slip away for Tigers in loss to Twins
The Tigers had two leads they couldn’t preserve. The resulting 11-7 loss left them again alternating wins and losses, and sitting back at a game under .500. Yet after worrying for close to a month about their formidable offense, their last few games created more concerns about pitching. (MLB.com)
Austin Jackson day to day with abdominal strain
Austin Jackson left Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins after straining an abdominal muscle on a swing.
Jackson, who is being listed as day-to-day, flew out to right field to end the fourth inning and was in obvious discomfort while running to first base. First-base coach Tom Brookens signaled to the dugout, then he and Jackson were met by head athletic trainer Kevin Rand and manager Jim Leyland. (FOX Sports Detroit)
