Lofty expectations go unmet in ‘08
Consider the 2008 Tigers as Exhibit A for the fact that championships aren't won on paper.
Dombrowski of Tigers: ‘We need to fix it’ (Yahoo! Sports)
President/General manager Dave Dombrowski instead sat in Detroit's dugout at U.S. Cellular Field.
Morning Juice: After taming Tigers, Sox must tackle Twins (Yahoo! Sports)
This and [most other] weekday a.m.'s, let's rise and shine together to celebrate the loneliest number in...
AL’s home run title falls to Cabrera
Though Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera seemingly had the American League home run title wrapped up after hitting his 37th home run on Saturday, Monday formally wrapped up the season with him in front.
Tigers give it their all in makeup game
As Curtis Granderson fouled off pitch after pitch from White Sox starter Gavin Floyd with runners on the corners and one out in the fifth inning, he didn't look like somebody playing a meaningless game on the Tigers' schedule. He looked like somebody in a playoff game himself.
Grand slam keeps White Sox alive (Yahoo! Sports)
Blast by rookie Alexei Ramirez lifts Chicago over Detroit and into a one-game tiebreaker against Minnesota.
Sheffield’s drive for 500 must wait
Gary Sheffield's chase for 500 home runs will have to wait for next year. Still, don't expect him to sweat it. It's just another reason for him to look forward to next season.
Tigers unable to end rival’s season
Freddy Garcia had his old club stymied with five-plus innings of one-run ball before leaving with a tight right shoulder, after which Alexei Ramirez's grand slam completed a sixth-inning comeback that sent Detroit to an 8-2 loss on Monday at U.S. Cellular Field.
