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DETROIT, MI - MAY 11:  Austin Jackson #14 of the Detroit Tigers closes in on a ball hit by Mark Reynolds #12 of the Cleveland Indians for a single in the fifth inning at Comerica Park on May 11, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. Reynolds' single drove in Cleveland's Nick Swisher. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Austin Jackson Not Likely To Return When First Eligible

Tigers center fielder Austin Jackson is eligible to return from the 15-day disabled list Monday, but it appears it could be a bit longer, MLive.com reports.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/05/24

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 7: Ryan Raburn #9 of the Cleveland Indians hits a double during the third inning against the Oakland Athletics at Progressive Field on May 7, 2013 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Leyland On Raburn’s Visit To Comerica Park

It was no secret that fans came to Comerica park over the weekend for two reasons.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/05/14

HOUSTON - MAY 03:  Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers reacts after hitting a double in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on May 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas.  (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Numbers Never Lie – Tigers Are Playing Very Well

After struggling to eke out wins in the first two games, Detroit outscored Houston 26-2 in the last two games to complete the sweep.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/05/07

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 12: Manager Jim Leyland #10 of the Detroit Tigers looks on from the dugout against the Oakland Athletics in the bottom of the six inning at O.co Coliseum on April 12, 2013 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Jim Leyland: ‘We’re Doing All Right’

He likes decaf coffee and the musical stylings of Lionel Richie, but don’t think Detroit Tigers’ manager Jim Leyland is getting soft.

CBS Detroit–2013/05/01

LAKELAND, FL - FEBRUARY 19: Jose Ortega of the Detroit Tigers poses for a portrait on February 19, 2013 in Lakeland, Florida. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Tigers Recall Jose Ortega

The Tigers have put left-handed reliever Phil Coke on the 15-day disabled list and have recalled right-hander Jose Ortega from Triple-A Toledo.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/05/01

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 12: Manager Jim Leyland #10 of the Detroit Tigers looks on from the dugout against the Oakland Athletics in the bottom of the six inning at O.co Coliseum on April 12, 2013 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Jim Leyland On Manager Rants! [Blog]

You never want the Tigers to lose however when they do, particularly in heartbreaking fashion, you at least want the Skipper to go nuts.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/30

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 21: Manager Jim Leyland #10 and Jose Valverde #46 of the Detroit Tigers celebrate a 6-3 win over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 21, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Leyland On Valverde; “It Will Be Nice To Write His Name On The Lineup Card!” (Video)

Word came down around 5:30 Tuesday afternoon that former Detroit closer Jose Valverde was joining the team again.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/24

Jose Valverde #46 of the Detroit Tigers reacts after beating the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 5-1 at Comerica Park on July 19, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Tigers Announce Valverde’s Return After Rainout

From Class A to closer: Jose Valverde is returning to the Tigers.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/24

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 12: Manager Jim Leyland #10 of the Detroit Tigers looks on from the dugout against the Oakland Athletics in the bottom of the six inning at O.co Coliseum on April 12, 2013 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Tigers Fans’ Favorite Pastime? Second Guessing The Skip

Even if the Tigers were in first right now with the best record in the game, fans would still bash Leyland because that is just what they do.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/22

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 10: Rick Porcello #21 of the Detroit Tigers warms up prior to the start of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park on April 10, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Blue Jays Rally For 8-6 Win Over Tigers

J.P. Arencibia hit a three-run double in the seventh inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Detroit Tigers 8-6 on Wednesday.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/10

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