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DETROIT, MI - MAY 18: Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the fifth inning during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park on May 18, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

From Justin Verlander To The Outhouse – The Story Of The 2012 Detroit Tigers So Far

Welcome back to the 2012 Detroit Tigers and grim reality. At least early this season.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/05/21

DETROIT, MI - MAY 18: Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers watches the action from the dugout in the sixth inning during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park on May 18, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Pirates 6-0. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Jim Leyland: Justin Verlander’s ‘A Freak Show’

A day after Justin Verlander’s one-hitter against the Pirates, Tigers manager Jim Leyland was no less impressed.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/05/21

DETROIT, MI - MAY 20: Max Scherzer #37 of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the first inning during an inter-league game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park on May 20, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Strong Changeup Key In Scherzer Masterpiece

RHP Max Scherzer rebounded from a poor outing to post a career-high 15 strikeouts Sunday while working seven solid innings. “I always believe the next time I go out there I’m going to have a [...]

97.1 The Ticket–2012/05/21

DETROIT, MI - MAY 20: Max Scherzer #37 of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the first inning during an inter-league game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park on May 20, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Scherzer Bounces Back With 15-Strikeout Effort

RHP Max Scherzer never doubts himself.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/05/21

Alex Avila of the Detroit Tigers. (File Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)

Tigers 4, Pirates 3

Detroit Tigers take the series beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Sunday.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/05/20

Detroit Tigers v Texas Rangers - Game One

Pirates 4, Tigers 3

Starting pitcher Drew Smyly was tagged for seven hits in just over four inning in the Detroit Tigers loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Saturday afternoon.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/05/19

Justin Verlander - Detroit Tigers - May 18, 2012.(Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

So Close For Verlander; Tigers 6, Pirates 0

- Justin Verlander held a no-hitter into the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 on Friday.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/05/18

(Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Being A Tigers Fan Is Now About Faith

The Twins were supposed to be a sparring partner that you could try new moves out on. Instead the Twins swept the pair of home games.

2012/05/18

ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 05: Pitcher Roy Oswalt #44 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after allowing two-runs in the fourth inning while taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Four of the National League Division Series at Busch Stadium on October 5, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Oswalt Working Out, Intends To Pitch By June

Roy Oswalt has been working himself into shape and plans to be pitching in the majors again by June, according to sources close to the veteran pitcher.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/05/18

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Detroit Tigers Surpass One Million “Likes” On Facebook Page

Computers, the Internet and Facebook were many decades away when the Tigers first took the field in 1901, but the fan support has been strong from the very beginning.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/05/18

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