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Detroit Tigers' Jim Leyland 'concerned' about starter Anibal Sanchez's shoulder following rough start
MLive.com, Chris Iott
Anibal Sanchez feels fine physically. But one day after he pitched with reduced velocity and couldn't get out of the fourth inning, there is still concern.
What do you do with a Potato?
Roar of the Tigers, Samara Pearlstein
As Jose Valverde prepared to enter the game on Friday night, a Tweet rang out on the internet:
Jim Leyland's still looking for some (expletive) advice
Baseball Nation, Rob Neyer
The Tigers would probably be the best team in the American League if they didn't blow so many (expletive) saves. Is there anything Jim Leyland can do? Seriously. He wants to know.
Why Suggesting The Tigers Use a Starter as the Closer is The Dumbest Thing You Could Say
Walkoff Woodward, Wally Newman
You know how you’re at a party, having a good time, having some drinks with friends?
The Maturing of Rick Porcello
Tiger Tales, Lee Panas
Many Tigers fans were ready to give up on 24-year-old Rick Porcello going into the this season.
Jose Valverde's Cost Growing
Motor City Bengals, Chris Hannum
Fans tend to get upset about prospects given up in trades, particularly at the time of the trade.
Around the AL Central:
MLB Final Score/Recap: Cleveland Indians 2, Washington Nationals 0
Let's Go Tribe
Corey Kluber followed up his eight shutout innings in Texas with another eight shutout innings.
Tigers 5, Twins 2: Bats Silent as Fister Rolls, Hunter Hits 300th Career Home Run
Twinkie Town
The Twins were unable to mound any kind of charge today as Doug Fister rolled over the Twins.
Royals take final game, series from Rays
Royals Review, Connor Moylan
A nice bounce-back win for the Royals behind a solid start from Wade Davis.
Astros 5, White Sox 4: 10 games under .500, their way
South Side Sox, Jim Margalus
Sox hit new low with another lifeless loss in Houston.
Elsewhere in baseball:
Baseball must take action to end dangerous on-field brawls
Sporting News, Anthony Witrado
Regardless of whether people think the game is too slow, too boring or too complex, baseball at its highest level is a gorgeous outpouring of skill and athleticism.
Seattle Mariners' Hisashi Iwakuma heads crowded AL Cy Young race
ESPN, Bill Baer
In fact, none of last year's top three -- David Price, Justin Verlander, Jered Weaver -- made it.
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