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Friday, February 22, 2013  Detroit's Miguel Cabrera got a chance to duel with Atlanta closer Craig Kimbrel - in the third inning.

Saturday, July 31, 2010  The Detroit Tigers have traded outfielder Wilkin Ramirez to the Atlanta Braves for a player to be named or cash.

Sunday, June 27, 2010  Justin Verlander (9-5) gave up six hits and four runs in seven innings as the Tigers avoided being swept.

Saturday, June 26, 2010  Kawakami (1-9), perhaps pitching to protect his spot in the rotation, gave up only two hits and one run in seven innings, his longest start this season. He walked three and struck out six.

Friday, June 25, 2010  Kris Medlen (5-1), possibly pitching to protect his spot in the Braves' rotation, gave up six hits and one run in 6 2-3 innings.

Saturday, April 04, 2009  Rick Porcello, making a bid to be more than a fill-in starter for Detroit, pitched two scoreless innings and the Tigers beat the Atlanta Braves 8-4 on Saturday in each team's final exhibition game.

Monday, March 30, 2009  Atlanta traded Josh Anderson to the Detroit Tigers on Monday, increasing the chances that rookie Jordan Schafer will open the season as the Braves' center fielder.