Verlander Seems Automatic Against The Twins

From Elias: Justin Verlander went seven innings and earned the victory in the Tigers' 4-1 win over the Twins, marking his eighth win in his last eight starts against Minnesota. Verlander is the first pitcher to be credited with wins in each of eight straight starts against the Twins since David Wells put together a nine-wins-in-nine-starts stretch from 1996 to 2000. Only one other active major-league pitcher has won his last eight starts against one opponent: CC Sabathia against Seattle.

MLB: Detroit 6, Minnesota 1

Tulowitzki hurts shoulder; Hanley, Zimmerman could return soon

Stephania Bell discusses injury situations involving Troy Tulowitzki, Hanley Ramirez, Ryan Zimmermann and more.

Verlander (blister) likely to make next start

Detroit ace Justin Verlander is expected to make his next start despite a blister on his pitching thumb that caused him to leave Thursday's game.

Selig: MLB won't interrupt season for Olympics

Major League Baseball won't change its schedule to boost the sport's chances of getting back into the Olympics.

Verlander leaves game with injured thumb

Justin Verlander has left Detroit's game against Kansas City on Thursday with what the team described as cracked skin on his right thumb.

Two Straight: 12-k Games By Tigers Starters

Justin Verlander struck out 12 Seattle batters on Thursday, after Max Scherzer fanned 12 Mariners on Wednesday. They're only the second pair of Tigers starting pitchers to strike out 12 or more batters in consecutive games. On July 28, 1956, Paul Foytack struck out 15 against the Senators and the following day Billy Hoeft struck out 12 Washington batters.

MLB - Verlander tough loss with 12 K

Justin Verlander: 1st Tigers pitcher since Mickey Lolich in 1974 to strike out at least 12 batters and take a loss

MLB - Tigers Power Pitchers

From Elias: Max Scherzer had 12 strikeouts last night and Justin Verlander fanned 12 for the Tigers today. It's only the 2nd time in franchise history that starters posted 12+ K in consecutive games. Paul Foytack (15 Ks) and Billy Hoeft (12 Ks) did it on July 28-29, 1956.