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HOUSTON - MAY 05:Austin Jackson #14 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates with Don Kelly #32 of the Detroit Tigers and Andy Dirks #12 of the Detroit Tigers after the final out against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on May 5, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Tigers’ Verlander Holds Astros Hitless Until 7th

Justin Verlander held Houston hitless until the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers romped past the Astros 9-0 Sunday for a four-game sweep.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/05

Alex Avila #13 of the Detroit Tigers and Prince Fielder #28 of the Detroit Tigers celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros 4-3 at Minute Maid Park on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas. Avila's two-run home run in the ninth inning was the winning hit. (Credit: Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Tigers-Astros Preview 5-4-13

A four-game series against the team with the worst record in the AL has done very little to slow down the Detroit Tigers.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/05/04

Terry Foster Talks ’100 Things Tigers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die’

You call yourself a Detroit Tigers fan, but how much do you really know about the team?

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/03

Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers hits a single in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 19, 2013 in Anaheim, California. (Credit: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Angels Rout Detroit 8-1

Anibal Sanchez (2-1) gave up 11 hits while pitching into the seventh inning for the Tigers, who have lost two straight.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/20

Justin Smoak #17 of the Seattle Mariners is tagged out at home for the final out by catcher Brayan Pena #55 of the Detroit Tigers in the fourteenth inning at Safeco Field on April 17, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. The Tigers defeated the Mariners 2-1. (Credit: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Tigers Hold On At Plate, Edge Mariners 2-1 In 14

Brayan Pena held onto Prince Fielder’s relay throw and absorbed a collision with Justin Smoak at home plate for the final out, and the Tigers outlasted the Seattle Mariners 2-1 in 14 innings Wednesday night.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/18

’42′ Sets Baseball Movie Record For Opening Weekend

As most of us know by now, 42 — a.k.a. the Jackie Robinson movie — hit theaters nationwide Friday.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/15

Manager Jim Leyland #10 of the Detroit Tigers hands the ball to relief pitcher Octavio Dotel #20 against the Oakland Athletics in the ninth inning at O.co Coliseum on April 12, 2013 in Oakland, California. (Credit: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Tigers Blow Three-Run Lead In 4-3 Loss To A’s

“It (was) just a finger-length away, that much, from being a home run,” Scherzer said of Santiago’s two-out triple that hit just inches below the home run line above the scoreboards in left field.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/13

MLB Forms Diversity Committee, Black Players Focus

Major League Baseball has created a task force that will study how to increase diversity in the game, especially among black players.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/11

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 5: Starting pitcher Doug Fister #58 of the Detroit Tigers dives to try and grab a ground ball hit by Jim Thome #25 (not shown) during the fourth inning of the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on September 5, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Pitchers Won’t Use Protective Caps This Season

In the wake of the life-threatening skull fracture suffered by Brandon McCarthy last season, MLB has been working to develop and test protective headgear for pitchers.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/03/29

Tigers - Drew Smyly. (Getty Images/Al Messerschmidt)

Tigers Edge Nationals 4-3

Drew Smyly went five strong innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Washington Nationals 4-3 on Friday.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/03/22

Baseball Shots Of The Week – April 8, 2013

It’s tough to keep up with all the action in MLB. Here’s your recap for the week ending April 8, 2013.

MLB Preseason Power Rankings

It’s tough to keep up with all the action in the MLB. Here’s what to look for this year as baseball gets under way.

Prince Fielder #28 of the Detroit Tigers reacts after he was called out at home plate by umpire Dan Iassogna in the second inning against the San Francisco Giants during Game Two of the Major League Baseball World Series at AT&T Park on October 25, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Credit: Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Prince Fielder’s ‘Almost’ Run In World Series Game 2

Detroit Tigers’ Prince Fielder reacts after he was tagged out by catcher Buster Posey of the San Francisco Giants during the second inning of Game Two of the World Series.