Tigers expected to monitor Cordero
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:25:00 EDT)
The Tigers, still on the lookout for a closer and other relief help, are expected to keep track of free-agent reliever Chad Cordero as he starts working out in front of scouts.

Tigers sign Gomez to Minor League deal
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:06:00 EDT)
Alexis Gomez is returning to the home of his greatest success. The former Tigers outfielder is rejoining the organization after agreeing to terms on a Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training, according to an industry source.

Zumaya could begin throwing soon
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:10:00 EDT)
Tigers reliever Joel Zumaya could begin throwing within a week as he continues to progress from the stress fracture in his shoulder that ended his 2008 season.

Tigers have plenty to do before camp
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:01:00 EDT)
The Tigers filled a good portion of their offseason wish list with a busy few days at last month's Winter Meetings. Now that the holiday season is over, their list still isn't quite filled, but they have some work to do with a good number of players already on their roster.

Tigers seek turnaround under the radar
(Thu, 01 Jan 2009 10:00:00 EDT)
Instead of the flashy moves of last offseason, the Tigers have added solid players to complement their returning stars in an effort to rebound from 2008.

Mailbag: Who can handle staff better?
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:28:00 EDT)
Jason Beck answers Tigers fans' questions in a holiday edition of his mailbag.

Tigers can't meet high expectations
(Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
Before the Tigers took the field in 2008, many in the game penciled them in the World Series. But injuries and inconsistency led to a last-place finish.

Robertson stresses spirit of giving
(Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
This year, he and his family will spend Christmas in Michigan for the first time, welcoming relatives and friends from other parts of the country. It will also be the first Christmas as parents for Nate and Kristin following the birth of their son, Wyatt, in February. He shared his holiday memories and his hopes for the future with MLB.com.

Mailbag: Is the Tigers' rotation set?
(Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:45:00 EDT)
With Edwin Jackson in the fold, is the rotation set? And did the Tigers give up too much for him? Beat reporter Jason Beck answers these questions and more in this week's mailbag.

Treanor signs with Tigers
(Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:29:00 EDT)
The Tigers announced Thursday that they have signed catcher Matt Treanor to a one-year contract believed to be worth in the neighborhood of $750,000. The 32-year-old Treanor will serve as the backup to Gerald Laird, who was acquired during a Winter Meetings trade with the Rangers.

Rodney's role likely key for Tigers
(Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:33:00 EDT)
The Tigers' search for help in their bullpen rolls on into the holiday season. Yet one way or another, a Detroit recovery on the baseball field will have to include Fernando Rodney.

Yankees, Tigers hit with luxury tax
(Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:11:00 EDT)
The Yankees' disappointing 2008 season came with a price tag: a $26.9 million luxury tax bill they were handed on Monday by the Commissioner's Office.

Retired ex-closer Jones has surgery
(Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:21:00 EDT)
Todd Jones, the former Tigers closer, underwent successful arthroscopic to repair tears in his right rotator cuff and right labrum, the Tigers announced Tuesday. Dr. James Andrews performed the procedure in Birmingham, Ala., on Dec. 9.

Tigers sign Everett to one-year deal
(Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:35:00 EDT)
The formality of a physical has been completed, and shortstop Adam Everett is officially a member of the Tigers. The Tigers announced Monday that they have signed Everett to a one-year contract believed to be worth $1 million plus incentives.

Mailbag: Why not keep Renteria?
(Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
Why wasn't Edgar Renteria offered arbitration? Will Brandon Inge be behind the plate? Reporter Jason Beck answers these questions and more in the mailbag.

Free agent Fuentes sees fit in Angels
(Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:26:00 EDT)
Brian Fuentes, the top ninth-inning man left on the free-agent market, told his hometown newspaper that he'd prefer to stay close to home.

Lopez left out as Tigers offer contracts
(Sat, 13 Dec 2008 10:28:00 EDT)
With a slew of potential arbitration cases and Friday night's non-tender deadline approaching, the Tigers tendered contracts to all of their eligible players except for Aquilino Lopez.

Santiago, Tigers avoid arbitration
(Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:59:00 EDT)
With the non-tender deadline looming Friday evening at midnight, the Tigers took care of one of their arbitration-eligible players and one of their potential key cogs by agreeing to terms with infielder Ramon Santiago on a one-year contract.