Scanning the bullpen market

Some general managers would prefer that the non-waiver trade deadline be moved back until the end of August, especially now, when the addition of two more wild-card teams to the playoff format provides lingering hope for more teams.

How good will Miguel Cabrera's season be?

MLB - Cabrera vs Marlins

Take a look at what Miguel Cabrera has done since May 4th, and compare that to the entire Marlins team. In that span, he has more homers than the entire Miami squad in 473 fewer at bats! He's also batting over .400 while Miami is flirting with the Mendoza Line. The Marlins only have 16 more RBI in that stretch as well...

Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder delivers in clutch following gutsy move by manager Jim Leyland

Cabrera Extends His Home-run Streak To Four Games

Miguel Cabrera homered for the fourth consecutive game in the Tigers' 7-6 win over the Twins on Thursday night. Over his last four games Cabrera has slammed six home runs and driven in 13 runs. In Tigers history, the only other player to register six or more homers and 13 or more RBIs over a four-game span while hitting at least one home run in each game was Willie Horton in 1965. From May 11-14 that year, Horton pounded out six home runs and drove in 15 runs. He homered once in each of the first two games and twice in each of the last two games.

Fantasy Facts - Cabrera not getting cheap hits in May

Miguel Cabrera has 32 well-hit balls in May, seven more than the next-closest hitter (Andrew McCutchen, 25).

To pitch or not to pitch to Miguel Cabrera?

Miguel Cabrera’s Triple Crown season was clearly not a fluke. CabreraCabrera has been even more dominant thus far this season. After going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in the Detroit Tigers’ 7-6 win over the Minnesota Twins, Cabrera now has 14 homers and 55 RBI in 45 games this season.

MLB - How NOT to Pitch to Miggy

Entering Thursday, Miguel Cabrera had seen only 5 inside fastballs that were 86 MPH or slower this season. Scott Diamond threw him 4 of those pitches in his 1st AB Thursday (4 consecutive pitches), the last of which he hit for a HR (86 MPH fastball).

Prince Fielder helps Tigers rally past Minnesota