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Sunday, June 17, 2012  Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila will head to Toledo on Monday to begin his rehab assignment.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011  The Chippewas shot 48.1 percent from the field while the Rockets shot 34.9 percent.

Friday, November 26, 2010  Wide receiver Eric Page caught two touchdown passes, threw a TD pass and returned two kickoffs for scores to lead Toledo to a 42-31 win over Central Michigan on Friday.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010  Rodney Stuckey scored 34 points - the most by any player this NBA preseason - and Charlie Villanueva added 19 to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 98-92 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.

Wednesday, July 07, 2010  COURTESY: FREEP.COM -- Because he won’t need to start again for nearly two weeks because of the upcoming All-Star break, Galarraga had just been told that he’s being sent to Triple-A Toledo for one start, then will be recalled to start for the Tigers on July 20, almost two weeks from now.

Monday, June 21, 2010  The righthanded Sborz has a 1-1 record, 3.04 ERA, 15 saves and 28 strikeouts in 24 appearances with the Mud Hens.

Sunday, June 20, 2010  After going 14-9 as a 20-year-old rookie last year, Porcello is 4-7 with a 6.14 ERA this season.

Friday, June 04, 2010  Jim Joyce says the confusion came about because Jim Joyce the umpire grew up in Toledo and graduated from high school in the city.

Sunday, May 16, 2010  The Tigers optioned the contract of righthanded pitcher Max Scherzer and second baseman Scott Sizemore to Triple A Toledo following tonight's game.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010  The team announced the moves Wednesday before a scheduled doubleheader at home against the Yankees.

Sunday, February 14, 2010  Robbie Harman and Jordan Bitzer combined for 33 points and the top three-point shooting duo in the Mid-American Conference hit five treys as the Central Michigan men's basketball team pulled away from the Toledo Rockets in the second half, 63-46, at Rose Center on Sunday.

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

Sunday, January 10, 2010  Robbie Harman and Jordan Bitzer combined for 32 points in a 59-48 victory for the Central Michigan men's basketball team over the Toledo Rockets in the Mid-American Conference opener for both teams at Savage Arena on Saturday.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009  The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has traded catcher Dusty Ryan to the San Diego Padres for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Friday, November 20, 2009  Izzo's teams are 37-0 at home in November.