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  1. O's outfielder Adam Jones, right, attended high school in San Diego with Quintin Berry.

    Tigers' Berry, Orioles' Jones: Friends ready to face off as foes

    • 1:17 AM

    Tonight in Baltimore, Quintin Berry and Adam Jones will share one of the most special meals in the two decades of their close friendship. On Friday night, Berry's Tigers open a series in Baltimore against Jones' Orioles.

  1. American League coach Mike Maddux of the Rangers and catcher Mike Napoli talk to Justin Verlander during the first inning Tuesday night.

    Justin Verlander came with fastball at All-Star Game -- and NL was ready

    • 1:27 AM

  2. Hudson Street appreciates gravity of ex-Tiger Magglio Ordoñez's big hit in 2006

    • 1:32 AM
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  2. Baseball notes: Mets' Dillion Gee reportedly undergoes surgery 1:34 AM
  3. Justin Verlander-Kate Upton sightings worry Tigers fans -- and make them jealous Jul. 11, 2012
  4. How the Tigers fared in the All-Star Game Jul. 11, 2012
  1. Nick Castellanos, Prince Fielder bring Detroit flavor to All-Star events Jul. 11, 2012
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  1. Kate Upton hits Comerica Park; Twitter explodes

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    • Jul. 9, 2012

    The SI swimsuit model and Michigan native took in a Tigers game this weekend.

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  • A Tiger statue atop the scoreboard at Comerica Park. Courtesy of the Detroit Tigers

    Fanswers: Inner workings of Comerica Park

    Have a question about sports? Send it to fanswers@freepress.com, and we'll try to answer it for you. Please include your full name and city of residence.

    • 11:22 AM, Jul. 11, 2012

  • All-Star ticker: Bud Selig not happy with boos for Yankees' Robinson Cano

    This All-Star thing is supposed to be fun for everybody, right? Well, commissioner Bud Selig and union head Michael Weiner weren't thrilled at the way the good people of Kansas City booed designated villain Robinson Cano at Monday's All-Star Home Run Derby. And they booed him again Tuesday during the pregame player introductions.

    • 1:38 AM, Jul. 11, 2012
  • National League outfielder Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers catches the fly ball of the Tigers' Prince Fielder for the third out in the fourth inning. Scott Rovak/U.S. PRESSWIRE

    Notes and quotes from the All-Star Game

    The National League jumped on Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander for five first-inning runs and romped for its third straight win. Pablo Sandoval's two-out, three-run triple was the big blow in the first.

    • 1:18 AM, Jul. 11, 2012
  • Justin Verlander congratulates Prince Fielder (28) on Monday. Scott Rovak/US PRESSWIRE

    Justin Verlander might be hitless, but he does have a slam

    Justin Verlander, who dreams of hitting a home run, achieved an unprecedented grand slam Tuesday night. The Tigers right-hander became the first man to do all four of these things: win the Rookie of the Year Award, win the Cy Young Award, win the MVP and start the All-Star Game.

    • 1:26 AM, Jul. 11, 2012

  • Two-minute drill: Midday update on Tigers, Lions, Wings, Pistons, U-M and MSU

    Welcome to our two-minute drill, which will give you a snapshot of what's going on with the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons, Spartans and Wolverines each day.

    • 11:50 AM, Jul. 11, 2012

  • Pablo Sandoval, Matt Cain, Melky Cabrera make Giant contributions for NL

    The San Francisco Giants were well represented in the starting lineup of Tuesday's All-Star Game, which didn't sit right with some baseball fans. At the very least, after leading the National League to an 8-0 rout of the American League, the four San Francisco starters dissolved much of the argument.

    • 1:41 AM, Jul. 11, 2012

  • 2 drafted baseball players will stick with MSU plans

    Freshmen Justin Alleman (Holt) and Cam Gibson (Grosse Pointe South), who were selected in the Major League Baseball draft in June, have elected to enroll at Michigan State.

    • 1:24 AM, Jul. 11, 2012
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    Some special teenage athletes who aren't wasting youth on the young this summer:

    • 1:16 AM, Jul. 11, 2012
  • AL shortstop Derek Jeter turns to throw in the first inning, but he couldn't get Dan Uggla out. Denny Medley/U.S. PRESSWIRE

    Back in game, Derek Jeter rises on star chart

    A year after skipping the All-Star Game, Derek Jeter returned to his midsummer classic form Tuesday. After going 1-for-2, Jeter moved into fourth all-time with a .458 average among players with a minimum of 12 plate appearances. Jeter passed Joe Carter, Al Simmons and David Wright in continuing to hit some of baseball's best pitchers.

    • 1:39 AM, Jul. 11, 2012

  • Tigers' Justin Verlander, model Kate Upton draw buzz after being spotted together

    Verlander, 29, who will be the starting pitcher for the American League at tonight’s Major League All Star Game, and Upton, 20, who was born in St. Joseph but spent the majority of her childhood in Florida, haven’t commented publicly on the topic.

    • 5:12 PM, Jul. 10, 2012
  • Justin Verlander walks next to Texas catcher Mike Napoli after giving up runs in the first inning. Charlie Riedel/AP

    NL 8, AL 0: Nationals pound Verlander en route to rout

    Tigers ace Justin Verlander was torched for five runs in the first inning as the National League beat the American League, 8-0, in the All-Star Game tonight in Kansas City.

    • 11:43 PM, Jul. 10, 2012
  • Justin Verlander walks back to the mound amid a five-run first inning. Mike Ransdell/MCT

    Live blog: NL wins lopsided All-Star Game

    Good thing it wasn't a Tigers game. Justin Verlander gave up four hits and five runs in the first inning. Pablo Sandoval's bases-loaded triple was the big blow. The NL won the game, 8-0.

    • 10:53 PM, Jul. 10, 2012

  • Tigers' Justin Verlander does David Letterman show (with video)

    American League starting pitcher Justin Verlander got extra All-Star Game face time Monday night. He was one of the players who delivered David Letterman's Top 10 list of "Fun Facts About the All-Star Game" on CBS. Verlander gave No. 10: "This year, they've added an extra base." Hey, don't give Bud Selig any bright ideas.

    • 9:22 AM, Jul. 10, 2012

  • Video of all 28 bombs as Fielder becomes first Tiger to win Home Run Derby

    Prince Fielder swings like a man who hates baseballs. He clubs them, really, and watching him in Monday's Home Run Derby created a chorus of oooohs as people waited to see in what faraway spot one of his blasts would land.

    • 9:37 AM, Jul. 10, 2012
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    ESPN unveils athletes' nude photos for The Body issue

    Look everyone, it's half-naked athletes! Check that, it's fully-naked athletes tastefully shot and strategically covered.

    • 4:02 PM, Jul. 10, 2012

  • Ohio man finds baseball cards in attic worth perhaps millions

    The cards are from an extremely rare series issued around 1910. The few known to exist are in so-so condition at best, with faded images and worn edges. But the ones from the attic in the Ohio town of Defiance are nearly pristine, untouched for more than a century.

    • 3:22 PM, Jul. 10, 2012
  • Peggy Sotlin, left, of Lancaster, Calif., and her friend Marie Fobes of Chicago display their allegiances before an interleague game between the Chicago White Sox and Cubs on June 19, 2012, in Chicago. AP

    MLB reducing interleague rivalry games in 2013

    Players’ union head Michael Weiner said today that, in most instances, the rivalry games will be cut from six to either four or three. The new format was caused by next year’s move of the Houston Astros to the American League.

    • 3:31 PM, Jul. 10, 2012

  • Two-minute drill: Midday update on Tigers, Lions, Wings, Pistons, U-M and MSU

    Welcome to our two-minute drill, which will give you a snapshot of what's going on with the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons, Spartans and Wolverines each day.

    • 12:18 PM, Jul. 10, 2012

  • Transcript of chat with columnist Drew Sharp

    Drew answered questions about Detroit sports this morning

    • 11:53 AM, Jul. 10, 2012
  • R.A. Dickey writes of Prince Fielder, above: "one of the best power hitters in the game." Jamie Squire/Getty Images

    R.A. Dickey-Prince Fielder All-Star Game duel could hinge on knuckleball

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. Dickey's profound autobiography, “Wherever I Wind Up,” deals almost entirely with his own experiences: learning the knuckleball, making peace with his demons, finally establishing himself in the majors with the Mets. He offers little comment on the many tremendous players he has seen in his long career. But deep in the final chapter, Dickey makes an exception....

    • 1:45 AM, Jul. 10, 2012

  • AL hitters have no advice for NL counterparts about to face Justin Verlander

    Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander has shown that he can overwhelm hitters who have faced him dozens of times. What about hitters who have never batted against him? What are they in for -- even if each is an All-Star?

    • 1:44 AM, Jul. 10, 2012
  • Miguel Cabrera plays catch during the All-Star batting practice Monday in Kansas City, Mo. Charlie Riedel/Associated Press

    Tigers' Miguel Cabrera has good numbers vs. two NL All-Star pitchers

    Miguel Cabrera has started every Tigers game this season, but he's not starting the All-Star Game tonight because he lost in the fan voting to Texas third baseman Adrian Beltre.

    • 1:52 AM, Jul. 10, 2012
  • Tigers pitcher and All-Star starter Justin Verlander will stare down Chipper Jones, right, and the rest of the National League tonight in Kansas City, Mo. PAUL SANCYA/Associated Press

    NL All-Stars baffled, impressed by Tigers' Verlander

    Dan Uggla faced Justin Verlander in spring training, which is kind of like saying you debated Barack Obama in high school. It's a story, sure, but it's nothing like the real deal. Uggla, Atlanta's All-Star second baseman, acknowledges as much. Still, he can't help himself.

    • 1:46 AM, Jul. 10, 2012

  • All-Star ticker: Rangers' Mike Napoli is Justin Verlander's batterymate

    Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli's first meeting with Justin Verlander was memorable. He hopes his next one -- catching him in tonight's All-Star Game -- will be educational.

    • 1:47 AM, Jul. 10, 2012
  • Arizona Diamondbacks' Justin Upton connects for an RBI single against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game, on June 24 in Phoenix. Matt York/AP

    Walkoff Woodward: Tigers should explore trade for Diamondbacks' Justin Upton

    To land a financially manageable position player like Upton, another dynamic bat who could easily be one of the best players in baseball, giving up top prospects is a necessary evil the Tigers shouldn’t have a problem accepting.

    • 5:23 AM, Jul. 10, 2012

  • How Tigers fared before and after All-Star break last season

    Here's how the Tigers stand at the All-Star break now and how they fared before and after it last season:

    • Jul. 10, 2012

  • Watch to watch today: 2012 MLB All-Star Game in Kansas City

    What else is there to watch? The All-Star Game, if only to see if the Tigers are going to get home field advantage in the World Series. (Remember, it paid off for the St. Louis Cardinals last year.) Oh, and the Tigers' Big Three are participating: Justin Verlander and Prince Fielder are starting, and Miguel Cabrera is a reserve. 8 p.m., Fox (broadcast starts at 7:30).

    • Jul. 10, 2012
  • The Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder, left, smiles as Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez signals for an intentional walk in the seventh inning Sunday, July 8, 2012. The Tigers defeated the Royals, 7-1. JULIAN H. GONZALEZ / DFP

    Tigers' Fielder will bat No. 5 in AL All-Star lineup

    American League manager Ron Washington just released his starting lineup for Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game.

    • 1:40 PM, Jul. 9, 2012
  • Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander holds up his AL All-Star jersey Friday, July 6, 2012. JULIAN H. GONZALEZ / DFP

    Verlander mulling how he'll attack NL hitters

    "I get to watch him a ton," Cain said. "I’m just amazed at how he pitches and the way he goes about his business. He can start off a game from 90 to 93 (m.p.h.) and work his way around a lineup. Then when he gets in a big jam or needs to, he gears back and starts dialing it up to 95 or 98."

    • 6:35 PM, Jul. 9, 2012
  • Tigers fans stand and cheer for Prince Fielder as he walks to the dugout after his three-run home run Sunday. JULIAN H. GONZALEZ/DFP

    Jeff Seidel: Tigers take fans on fun, scary roller-coaster ride

    Five wins in a row. Now, this is getting interesting for the Tigers. The big boys are smashing home runs. The pitchers are getting healthy and throwing strikes. The role players are rolling. And best of all, nobody got hurt. "This is more what we are supposed to be like," manager Jim Leyland said Sunday after the Tigers beat Kansas City.

    • 1:12 AM, Jul. 9, 2012
  • Delmon Young connects for a solo home run and a 3-1 lead over the Royals in the fourth inning. JULIAN H. GONZALEZ/Detroit Free Press

    Delmon Young getting into the (home run) swing

    Delmon Young is hitting strikes. This is a good thing because it's easier than hitting balls. This helps explain the designated hitter's recent power surge -- his solo home run Sunday against Kansas City gave Young four consecutive games with a homer. This also helps explain Young's .271 batting average -- the highest it has been since early April.

    • 1:21 AM, Jul. 9, 2012
  • American League All-Star Prince Fielder of the Detroit Tigers at bat in the final round during the State Farm Home Run Derby at Kauffman Stadium on Monday in Kansas City, Missouri. Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images

    Tigers' Prince Fielder wins All-Star Home Run Derby

    Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder won his second MLB All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night in Kansas City, swatting 12 home runs in the finals to beat Toronto’s Jose Bautista.

    • 11:33 PM, Jul. 9, 2012
  • Tigers manager Jim Leyland says quick outs mean fewer pitches. Rick Osentoski/U.S. Presswire

    Ticker: Tigers skipper says strikeouts are nice, quick outs are nicer

    Max Scherzer struck out seven Sunday in a 7-1 win over Kansas City. That gave Scherzer and Justin Verlander a combined 249 strikeouts for the season, the most by two Tigers pitchers before the All-Star break since Joe Coleman and Mickey Lolich had 295 in 1972.

    • 1:57 AM, Jul. 9, 2012

  • Extra points: Mrs. Leyland can't complain about Tigers not winning

    Jim Leyland flew home to Pittsburgh after the game Sunday, and he was relieved that the Tigers won. Because his wife won't be busting his chops about losing. "My wife won't be gripping at me too bad when I get home," Leyland said. "That's one good thing. She won't be on my fanny about losing."

    • 1:15 AM, Jul. 9, 2012
  • Prince Fielder won the Home Run Derby in 2009.

    How the last 5 Home Run Derby champs fared in 2nd half

    Is it a good thing to win tonight? Here's how the last five Home Run Derby champs fared in season's second half: 2011 -- Robinson Cano Hit .309 with 13 homers and 61 RBIs as the Yankee won the AL Silver Slugger for second base. 2010 -- David Ortiz

    • 1:36 AM, Jul. 9, 2012

  • Two-minute drill: Midday update on Tigers, Lions, Wings, Pistons, U-M and MSU

    Welcome to our two-minute drill, which will give you a snapshot of what's going on with the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons, Spartans and Wolverines each day.

    • 12:00 PM, Jul. 9, 2012
  • Max Scherzer allowed one run in seven innings Sunday. JULIAN H. GONZALEZ/DFP

    Tigers notes and quotes from Sunday's win

    The Tigers kept their recent offensive surge going with three homers and 12 hits to win their season-high fifth straight game Sunday.

    • 1:46 AM, Jul. 9, 2012
  • Prince Fielder: 15 home runs so far JULIAN H. GONZALEZ/DFP

    Prince Fielder primed for HR Derby, second half of season

    Miguel Cabrera doesn't care how many home runs Prince Fielder hits in the Home Run Derby tonight in Kansas City, Mo. Cabrera cares more about what Fielder does in the second half of the season. "I think he's gonna hit 20 home runs," Cabrera said.

    • 1:18 AM, Jul. 9, 2012

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    • 3:58 PM, Jul. 9, 2012

  • Baseball notes: White Sox's Jake Peavy headed to All-Star Game

    Chicago White Sox pitcher Jake Peavy was selected Sunday to replace Los Angeles Angels left-hander C.J. Wilson on the American League roster for Tuesday night's All-Star Game.

    • 1:44 AM, Jul. 9, 2012

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      • Jul. 10, 2012

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    2. Transcript of chat with new sports columnist Jeff Seidel
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    1. What to watch for: NL second-half preview

      With the second-half of the MLB season set to start, USA TODAY Sports takes a look at the hits, misses and postseason chances of NL teams:

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    2. After financial woes, Mets and Dodgers are back in business
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    Tigers' 2012 draft picks (with videos)

    • Second round: RHP Jake Thompson, 18, R/R, 6-4, 235, Rockwall-Heath (Texas) HS.

      Third: SS/CF Austin Schotts, 18, R/R, 5-11, 180, Centennial (Tex.) HS.

      Fourth: RHP Drew VerHagen, 21, R/R, 6-6, 230, Vanderbilt.

      Fifth: LHP Joe Rogers, 21, L/L, 6-0, 200, Central Florida.

      Sixth: LHP Jordan John, 21, L/L, 6-3, 215, Oklahoma.

      Seventh: RHP Hudson Randall, 21, R/R, 6-3, 180, Florida.

      Eighth: LF Jeff McVaney, 22, R/R, 6-2, 210, Texas State.

      Ninth: CF Jake Stewart, 21, R/R, 6-2, 205, Stanford.

      10th: RHP Charles Gillies, 21, R/R, 6-2, 200, The Masters College (Calif.).

      11th: C Bennett Pickar, 21, R/R, 6-2, 210, Oral Roberts.

      12th: RHP Julio Felix, 20, R/R, 6-1, 185, Pima (Ariz.) CC.

      13th: 2B Devon Travis, 21, R/R, 5-9, 185, Florida State.

      14th: RHP Hunter Scantling, 22, 6-8, 270, Florida State.

      15th: SS Jordan Dean, 21, 5-10, 170, Central Michigan.

      16th: LHP Joshua Turley, 21, L/L, 5-11, 190, Baylor.

      17th: RHP Slade Smith, 21, R/R, 6-2, 185, Auburn

      18th: 3B Dylan LaVelle, 18, R/R, 6-2, 190, Lake Stevens (Wash.) HS

      19th: RHP Will Clinard, 22, R/R, 6-4, 225, Vanderbilt.

      20th: LHP Logan Ehlers, 20, L/L, 6-1, 190, Howard (Tex.) College.

      21st: LHP Alex Phillips, 22, L/L, 6-4, 205, Kentucky.

      22nd: RF D.J. Driggers, 19, R/R, 6-3, 195, Middle Georgia College.

      23rd: RHP Andrew Harrison, 21, R/R, 6-4, 225, Oklahoma.

      24th: RHP Nicolas Carmichael, 22, R/R, 6-6, 220, Palomar (Calif.) College.

      25th: SS Jared Reaves, 21, R/R, 5-10, 185, Alabama.

      26th: CF Rashad Brown, 18, L/L, 5-11, 180, Westlake (Ga.) HS.

      27th: CF Miguel Paulino, 18, R/R, 6-1, 185, Choctawhatchee (Fla.) HS.

      28th: RHP Joshua Carr, 22, R/R, 6-4, 210, Kennesaw (Ga.) State.

      29th: OF Zachariah Kirksey, 23, L/R, 6-0, 215, Mississippi.

      30th: LHP Preston Jamison, 19, L/L, 6-6, 225, South Mountain (Ariz.) CC.

      31st: CF Connor Harrell, 21, R/R, 6-3, 200, Vanderbilt.

      32nd: RHP Blake McFadden, 18, R/R, 6-2, 200, Savannah (Mo.) HS.

      33rd: 2B Tyler Hanover, 22, R/R 5-7, 165, LSU.

      34th: RHP Matt Davenport, 22, R/R, 6-8, 200, William & Mary.

      35th: C Jacob Kapstein, 18, S/R, 6-2, 215, Tiverton (R.I.) HS.

      36th: RHP Clate Schmidt, 18, S/R, 6-1, 170, Allatoona (Ga.) HS.

      37th: C Charlie Neil, 22, S/R, 6-5, 195, Yale.

      38th: LHP A.J. Minter, 18, L/L, 5-11, 205, Brook Hill (Tex.).

      39th: SS John Sansone, 18, R/R, 5-11, 195, Neshannock (Pa.) HS.

      40th: LHP Ryan Longstreth, 22, L/L, 6-1, 205, Central Michigan. *links go to highlight videos

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