Tony Paul

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Tony Paul is The Detroit News' national baseball writer. Check out his columns every Monday and Thursday throughout the season.

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Home opener: Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees

After a gruelingly long winter and what seemed like an even longer spring training, the Boys of Summer finally are home. The Detroit Tigers take on the New York Yankees with first pitch at 1:08 p.m. Follow our team coverage here.  If you’re at the ballpark, stop by our photo booth at Adams and Witherell … Continue Reading →

Live Blog: Tigers vs. Twins

The Tigers begin their quest for a World Series title with their season-opening game today against the Twins at 4 p.m. Follow all the action here with live updates throughout the game by Tony Paul of The Detroit News.    

Tigers win in dramatic fashion -- 3-2 in bottom of ninth

So, Jose Valverde blew his first save since September 2010. By not doing so, he would’ve deprived this sellout crowd of some bottom-of-the-ninth heroics. Austin Jackson singled with the bases loaded, sending home Danny Worth with the winning room — and sending the Tigers into a mob scene near the pitcsher’s mound. It capped a big day for … Continue Reading →