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Sunday, February 27, 2011  Victor Martinez drove in the only run with a sacrifice fly to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 1-0 exhibition victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.

Sunday, February 27, 2011  Cabrera missed the first week of camp after being arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol Feb. 15 near Fort Pierce, Fla. He reported to camp Thursday.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  Cabrera was arrested Feb. 16 on suspicion of driving under the influence and resisting an officer without violence, both misdemeanors. He is set to be arraigned on March 16.

Saturday, February 19, 2011  Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said Saturday that he didn't know when Cabrera would report, but said that the first baseman would see doctors this week for an assessment.

Saturday, November 27, 2010  The Saginaw Valley State University men's basketball team defeated # 21 Florida Southern today (Nov. 27) 75-70 in their second game of the Florida Southern Thanksgiving Classic.

Friday, November 26, 2010  The Saginaw Valley State University men's basketball team fell in their first game of the Holiday Inn South-Ledger Classic to the University of Mary by a score of 51-36.

Saturday, March 06, 2010  Justin Verlander pitched three innings and says he feels as if he's in midseason form after allowing a hit and a run in three innings, and the Detroit Tigers routed the Baltimore Orioles 9-5 on Saturday.

Monday, January 25, 2010  The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has outrighted the contract of infielder Jeff Larish to Triple A Toledo.

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.

Monday, January 12, 2009  Pitchers and catchers will report to Lakeland on February 13, with the first work-out on February 14.

Thursday, December 04, 2008  The Detroit Tigers today announced the club’s exhibition game schedule for 2009 Spring Training in Lakeland, FL.