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Justin Verlander. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)

Verlander, Tigers Agree To Deal Through 2020

Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander has agreed to a five-year contract covering 2015-19.

CBS Chicago–2013/03/29

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Tigers Relying On Bruce Rondon To Bolster Back Of Bullpen

The 22-year-old right-hander dominated three levels of the minors last year, earning Detroit’s Minor League Pitcher of the Year Award.

2013/03/07

Torii Hunter (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Tigers, Torii Hunter Agree On 2-Year Deal

Free agent outfielder Torii Hunter has agreed to a two-year deal with Detroit, giving the Tigers a capable corner outfielder coming off an impressive season at age 37.

670 The Score–2012/11/14

Delmon Young. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Delmon Young Pleads Guilty In Anti-Semitic Case

Former Detroit Tigers slugger Delmon Young pleaded guilty Wednesday to aggravated harassment for shouting an anti-Semitic slur and tackling a man to the ground outside a New York City hotel last spring.

670 The Score–2012/11/07

Jim Leyland

Tigers Bring Back Manager Jim Leyland for 2013

The team announced Tuesday that Leyland has a contract for next season, and his coaching staff also has been invited to return.

CBS Chicago–2012/10/30

Ryan Theriot slides to home in Game 4 of the World Series. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Video: Giants Fans Celebrate World Series Win

When the Giants recorded the final out in Game 4 of the World Series last night to complete the four-game sweep of the Tigers, the city of San Francisco went nuts – as it should.

670 The Score–2012/10/29

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Tigers Vs. Giants: Five Things You Didn’t Know From Game 4 Of The World Series

Game 4 was the most exciting game of the World Series – a back-and-forth affair that took 10 innings to decide. In the end, though, the result was the same: a Giants victory. Here are five things you didn’t know about the game.

2012/10/29

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Tigers Vs. Giants: Five Things You Didn’t Know From Game 3 Of The World Series

The Giants took a commanding lead in the World Series last night, going up 3-0 after defeating the Tigers by a score of 2-0 for the second straight game. Here are five things you didn’t know about the game.

2012/10/28

Giants Vs. Tigers: Five Things You Didn’t Know From Game 2 Of The World Series

Another game of the World Series is in the books, and more unpredictable action has taken place. After the Giants earned an improbable win in Game 1, they extended their series lead with a Game 2 victory. Here are five things you didn’t know about the game.

2012/10/26

Giants Vs. Tigers: Five Things You Didn’t Know From Game 1 Of The World Series

Check out these five facts from Game 1 of the World Series that you may not have known.

2012/10/25

Giants, Tigers Will Need All Seven Games To Decide World Series

It looks like the World Series will go the distance and seven games for the second straight year.

2012/10/24

The grounds crew gets ready for the World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Spiegel: A Chicago Fan’s Guide to the World Series

Game on, folks, it’s the fall classic. I know some of us are locked and loaded, but you might be distracted by something shiny in the corner of the room.

CBS Chicago–2012/10/24

Members of the grounds crew put the tarp on the infield due to a weather delay for impending inclement weather prior to game four of the American League Championship Series between the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees  at Comerica Park on October 17, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan.  (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Game 4 Of ALCS Postponed By Threat Of Rain

Game 4 of the AL championship series between the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers was postponed because of bad weather in the area Wednesday night – although Comerica Park was still dry when the game was called.

2012/10/17

Alex Rodriguez. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Spiegel: A-Rod’s Lost Arrogance

The Yankees are dead.

CBS Chicago–2012/10/17

Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers throws a pitch against the New York Yankees during game three of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park on October 16, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan.  (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Tigers Top Yankees 2-1, Need 1 Win For Pennant

Justin Verlander took a shutout into the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers held on to beat the New York Yankees 2-1 Tuesday night for a 3-0 lead in the AL championship series.

2012/10/16

Alex Rodriguez. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

A-Rod Caught Hitting On Women During ALCS

Alex Rodriguez has had a little more time on his hands during games recently and, according to the New York Post, he used that time Saturday to pick up women.

CBS Chicago–2012/10/16

Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers scores on a RBI single hit by Delmon Young #21 in the top of the sixth inning against the New York Yankees during Game One of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 13, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City, New York. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)

Sanchez, Tigers Beat Yanks For 2-0 Lead In ALCS

The Detroit Tigers got a big boost from Anibal Sanchez’s arm. They got a helping hand from an umpire, too. The reward: a commanding 2-0 lead in the AL championship series, and a trip home with their ace ready to start.

2012/10/15

Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees is carried off of the field by trainer Steve Donohue and manager Joe Girardi after Jeter injured his leg in the top of the 12th inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 13, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City, New York. (Credit: Elsa/Getty Images)

Jeter Hurt, Young Stars As Tigers Win ALCS Opener

A little grounder up the middle left Derek Jeter sprawled in the dirt, screaming in pain.

2012/10/14

Stephen Drew #5 of the Oakland Athletics hits a RBI double against the Detroit Tigers in the 6th inning during Game Four of the American League Division Series at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 10, 2012 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

A’s Rally Past Tigers 4-3 To Force Game 5

Seth Smith hit a game-tying two-run double off Detroit closer Jose Valverde in the ninth inning and Coco Crisp capped Oakland’s most dramatic comeback yet with an RBI single as the Athletics staved off elimination for a second straight night with a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers in Game 4 of the AL division series Wednesday.

2012/10/11

Brett Anderson #49 of the Oakland Athletics pitches in the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game Three of the American League Division Series at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 9, 2012 in Oakland, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Anderson Pitches A’s Past Tigers To Stay Alive In ALDS

Brett Anderson outdueled fellow playoff first-timer Anibal Sanchez and received stellar defense all over the diamond, and the upstart Oakland Athletics avoided another playoff sweep by Detroit, beating the Tigers 2-0 Tuesday night in their AL division series.

2012/10/09

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