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HOUSTON - MAY 04:  Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers looks on from the dugout against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on May 4, 2013 in Houston, Texas.  (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Justin Verlander Isn’t Good Anymore And Other Random Thoughts

Justin Verlander had one of his worst starts for the Tigers in game one of a series against the Rangers.

Artist rendering of Urban Cafe Detroit, the proposed all-African American entertainment complex a developer wants to build on the site of Old Tigers Stadium. (Credit: Francois DeMonique)

Developers Want To Turn Old Tiger Stadium Site Into Entertainment Complex Showcasing African Culture

"This may be just the first African-American development built from the ground up," said businessman Francois DeMonique.

ARLINGTON, TX - MAY 16: Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers throws against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on May 16, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)

What’s Wrong With Justin Verlander?

It is time to talk about the white elephant in the room.

DETROIT, MI - MAY 15: Jimmy Paredes #38 of the Houston Astros is tagged out by Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers after getting caught in a rundown in the fourth inning at Comerica Park on May 15, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Astros Finally Beat Tigers, 7-5 With 2-Run 9th

Brandon Barnes caught Miguel Cabrera's bases-loaded drive against the wall in right-center field for the final out, and the...

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COOPERSTOWN, NY - JULY 22: Hall of Famer Al Kaline is introduced at Clark Sports Center during the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on July 22, 2012 in Cooperstown, New York. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Tigers To Honor 1968 World Champions On May 25

The Detroit Tigers will celebrate one of the most beloved teams in club history Saturday, May 25, when they pay tribute to the 1968 World Series Champion Tigers at Comerica Park.

ARLINGTON, TX - MAY 19: Omar Infante #4 of the Detroit Tigers bunts for a single as umpire Phil Cuzzi #10 and Geovany Soto #8 of the Texas Rangers look on in the sixth inning at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on May 19, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)

Omar Infante With Two Hits At Leadoff Spot

With Austin Jackson hurt and Andy Dirks out of the lineup, Tigers second baseman Omar Infante took over the leadoff spot Sunday against the Rangers.

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Tigers Lose To Rangers 11-8

It was one of the best performances of Miguel Cabrera’s career, yet it wasn’t enough for the Detroit Tigers to beat the Texas Rangers.

Doug Fister #58 of the Detroit Tigers pitches. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) FILE

Detroit Wraps Up Series Against Rangers

(ARLINGTON, TEXAS)  - Based on Doug Fister’s short, but telling, road history in Texas, the Rangers should feel confident they can get the best of another Detroit Tigers starting pitcher. The surging Rangers look to [...]

Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers fields a infield hit by Adrian Beltre #29 of the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on May 16, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. (Credit: Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)

Tigers-Rangers Preview 5-18-13

Cabrera looks to lead the Detroit Tigers to a second straight victory over the Rangers on Saturday night.

: Rick Porcello #21 of the Detroit Tigers throws against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on May 17, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)

Tigers 2 , Rangers 1

Miguel Cabrera went 3 for 4 with a go-ahead double in the sixth inning to back Rick Porcello and lift the Detroit Tigers over the Texas Rangers 2-1 Friday night in a matchup of division leaders.

Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers throws against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on May 16, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. (Credit: Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)

Rangers Rock Verlander, Give Darvish 10-4 Win

Banished to the dugout after his shortest outing in nearly three years, Justin Verlander wandered around like he didn’t know who or where he was. Maybe it’s because his pitching was unrecognizable.

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 14: Bob Melvin #6 of the Oakland Athletics argues with umpire D.J. Rayburn #38 after Daric Barton #10 (not pictured) was called out at first base during the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum on May 14, 2013 in Oakland, California. Melvin was ejected by Rayburn.  (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

MLB Hoping For Large Replay Expansion In 2014

Major League Baseball appears set for a vast expansion of video review by umpires in 2014 and is examining whether all calls other than balls or strikes should be subject to instant replay.

DETROIT, MI - MAY 15:  Matt Tuiasosopo #18 of the Detroit Tigers singles in the sixth inning to drive in Victor Martinez to tie the game against the Houston Astros at 5-5 in the sixth inning at Comerica Park on May 15, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. The Astros defeated the Tigers 7-5. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Matt Tuiasosopo

Matt Tuiasosopo Records Three Hits

Tigers outfielder Matt Tuiasosopo led Detroit in hits Wednesday afternoon during a loss to Houston.

HOUSTON - MAY 05:  Pitcher Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers in the dugout after giving up a no-hitter in the seventh inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on May 5, 2013 in Houston, Texas.  (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Verlander, Darvish Set For Showdown In Texas

Justin Verlander and Yu Darvish will face each other Thursday night in Arlington, Texas, in one of the most enticing pitching showdowns of the season so far.

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Police Arrest Drunk Detroit Tigers Fan For Home Invasion

Police say a 22-year-old man was arrested for home invasion after his buddies dropped him off in an Oakland County neighborhood following Monday’s Detroit Tigers game.

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Tigers Will Make-Up Game Vs. Royals August 16 As Part Of Doubleheader

The Detroit Tigers announce that the Tigers and Royals game that was originally scheduled to be played on April 23 and postponed by rain will be made up at 1:08 p.m. on Friday, August 16 as part of a split doubleheader.

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