For the three Detroit Tigers playing in the 2012 MLB All-Star Game, Justin Verlander, Prince Fielder and Miguel Cabrera, it wasn’t a night to remember from an on-field standpoint. The National League defeated the American League 8-0 on Tuesday at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City with Fielder and Cabrera combining to go 0-for-3 at the … Continue Reading →
The American League All-Star Team has never been able to get off the blocks. The AL continues to trail the National League 8-0 after eight innings in Kansas City in the 2012 MLB All-Star Game. Oakland’s Ryan Cook came in in the top of the seventh and mowed the NL down in order, including strike … Continue Reading →
Miguel Cabrera, meet R.A. Dickey. The Tigers slugger entered the game in the sixth inning as a defensive replacement at third base and came up to bat fourth in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Mets knuckleballer with two runners on. Cabrera, though, continued the woes of Tigers players tonight, hitting into an … Continue Reading →
Washington rookie Bryce Harper has been the talk of the town much of the season as the 19-year old already has eight home runs, 25 RBIs, 43 runs and 10 stolen bases in his first 63 career games. His first All-Star Game appearance, though, was an adventure. Harper reached on a walk and then advanced … Continue Reading →
Prince Fielder made a bid to help get the American League on the board, but he couldn’t quite get the ball over the head of National League left fielder Ryan Braun. Fielder’s line shot was snared by Braun, who had to leap to make the catch, keeping the NL ahead 8-0 at the 2012 MLB … Continue Reading →
Rangers pitcher Matt Harrison didn’t fare much better than Justin Verlander. Harrison allowed three runs, including a 2-run homer by San Francisco’s Melky Cabrera, as the National League extended its lead to 8-0 over the American League in the 2012 MLB All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. David Price opened the third inning … Continue Reading →
Prince Fielder’s first All-Star Game at-bat was ho-hum after lighting up the sky the night prior at the Home Run Derby. On the second pitch, Fielder flew out to NL centerfielder Melky Cabrera, making it a not-so-good start for Tigers players during this game after Justin Verlander allowed five runs in the first inning as … Continue Reading →
It’s safe to assume the first inning of the 2012 MLB All-Star Game probably didn’t go as Justin Verlander would’ve liked. Verlander allowed five runs on four hits as the NL took a 5-0 lead over the AL after a half inning in Kansas City. Verlander’s first pitch of the game zoomed in to Carlos … Continue Reading →
The 2012 Major League Baseball All-Star Game is upon us and two Tigers will be taking the field to start for the American League at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Reigning AL MVP Justin Verlander was named the AL’s starting pitcher while Prince Fielder was voted in to start at first base. Tigers third baseman … Continue Reading →
Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder is the 2012 MLB Home Run Derby champion. Fielder became the first player to win the Derby representing both the American and National leagues as he turned it on in the last two rounds, beating Toronto slugger Jose Bautista 12-7 in the final to become champion. Fielder is just the … Continue Reading →