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Monday, April 25, 2011  Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig made the difficult decision Wednesday of appointing someone to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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.

Friday, January 14, 2011  The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $1.4 million, one-year contract with reliever Joel Zumaya, a raise of $485,000.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011  A person familiar with the negotiation tells The Associated Press that right-hander Brad Penny has agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers.

Thursday, December 16, 2010  A person familiar with the negotiations says six-time All-Star Magglio Ordonez and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $10 million, one-year deal.

Thursday, October 21, 2010  Inge had an American League-best 97.7 fielding percentage among third baseman this year. He hit .247 with 13 homers and 70 RBIs in 144 games last season, a year after he was an All-Star.

Saturday, October 02, 2010  Brian Matusz struck out a career-high nine to win his sixth consecutive decision, Nick Markakis homered and the Baltimore Orioles beat Detroit 2-1 Saturday night, handing the Tigers their sixth straight loss.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010  Mitch Talbot and Josh Tomlin both finished their rookie seasons with wins as the Cleveland Indians swept a doubleheader from the Detroit Tigers, 4-0 and 4-3, Wednesday night.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010  Mitch Talbot pitched seven strong innings to close his rookie year with a win as the Cleveland Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 4-0 in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010  Manager Jim Leyland announced Wednesday before the start of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians that Cabrera, whose 126 RBIs lead the majors, will not play again in 2010 because of a sprained right ankle.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  The game between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians was postponed by rain Tuesday night.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  Cabrera was injured on a pickoff attempt at first base Monday night. He landed awkwardly as he got back to the bag safely. He limped to the dugout, and X-rays were negative.

Saturday, September 25, 2010  Brandon Inge singled home the winning run in the 13th inning and the Detroit Tigers beat Minnesota 11-10 on Saturday night, damaging the Twins' chances of earning home-field advantage throughout the AL playoffs.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010  Miguel Cabrera's leadoff single started a three-run fifth inning and the Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Wednesday night.

Monday, September 20, 2010  Will Rhymes hit his first major league homer and Alex Avila drove in three runs and made a spectacular defensive play to lead the Detroit Tigers past the Kansas City Royals 7-5 Monday night.