Oakland Press News- FootballSeattle Seahawks' Jadeveon Clowney hits Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz during a playoff game Jan. 5, 2020, in Philadelphia. The NFL reported that concussions were up this season from last season. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez
- NFL concussions slightly up this season, after significant drop in 2018The number of concussions suffered by NFL players this season was up slightly from last season, although league safety leaders said the small increase was in line with their expectations.By Mark Maske The Washington Post
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Former Tiger talks up new team and DD tries to put out the fire
New National Doug Fister had nothing but good things to say about his new team and how he compares his new pitching mates to the teams of his past. Fister has never been ‘the guy’ on either of his three … Continue reading
Tonight a must win?
Finally an offensive explosion for the Tigers, starting with Austin Jackson moved out of the lead off spot and everyone else getting bumped up. Torii Hunter led off for the first time since 1999 and helped lead the offensive attack … Continue reading
Changes I’d like to see for Game 2
The Tigers were able to squeak out a 1-0 game behind 6 no-hit innings from Anibal Sanchez and only allowing one hit against the best offense in the American League. But the game was closer than it needed to be … Continue reading
Tigers moving on to the ALCS
The real Justin Verlander has officially shown up in the 3-0 win in Game 5 over the Oakland A’s. Detroit moves on to face the Boston Red Sox, starting on Saturday at 8 with Sanchez against Lester in Fenway Park. … Continue reading
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Tagged ALCS, Anibal Sanchez, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, David Ortiz, Detroit Tigers, Doug Fister, Jon Lester, Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, Mike Napoli, World Series
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Here we go again: A’s vs. Tigers
The Tigers and A’s met last season in the ALDS as the second and third seeds starting in Oakland, just as this season. With the playoff series inverted and the Tigers hosting the first two games and sweeping in Detroit, … Continue reading
Scherzer dominant again
The Tigers and Max Scherzer are still on a hot streak as Detroit went a season-high 23 games over .500 and Scherzer is now 19-1 after a 3-0 win over the Mets. Detroit is now 6.5 games ahead of the … Continue reading
The Talk of the Town
This weekend was an around crazy weekend in Detroit. We had the Detroit Tigers playing a 5 game series with the Royals, Kenny Chesney at Ford Field, and the annual Woodward Dream Cruise all on the same weekend. With all … Continue reading
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Tagged comerica park, Detroit, Detroit Tigers, Jim Leyland, Max Scherzer, Miguel Cabrera
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Tigers to sell high on… Cabrera?
Ahh all the talk of the big money deal for JV, Anibal and Prince has led to the unavoidable question being popped up, should the Tigers look to trade Miguel Cabrera? Miggy is owed $44 million over the next two … Continue reading
News and notes heading into the second half
The Tigers began the second half of the season yesterday with a disappointing 1-0 loss to the Royals. Ervin Santana held and two relievers held the Tigers to two hits on the night. Before the second half begins I wanted … Continue reading
#BackBenoit and a curious choice for the All Star Game
All-Star rosters for the July 16 game at Citi Field were announced Saturday afternoon and the Tigers currently have six representatives. Miguel Cabrera will start at third base while Prince Fielder, Jhonny Peralta, Torii Hunter, Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander … Continue reading
