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Rick Porcello

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Name: Rick Porcello

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Going just with curveball yielding better results for Tigers' Rick Porcello

ARLINGTON, TEXAS Jim Leyland is doubly thrilled for right-hander Rick Porcello.He is thrilled for Porcello the pitcher. In his past four starts, Porcello is 2-0 with a 3.24 ERA. The batting average against him in those games is .211 99 points lower ... [Published Detroit Free Press - May 20 2013]

Entities: Rick Porcello, Jim Leyland, John Lowe, Dizzy Gillespie

First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 3 reports

Detroit 2, Texas 1: Porcello, 'pen hold 'em in Texas

ARLINGTON, TEXAS The Tigers already had lost five games this season in which they led in the seventh inning or later.Then, on Friday night, they took a one-run lead to the seventh inning in one of the most treacherous places in the league to try to hold ... [Published Detroit Free Press - May 18 2013]

Entities: Rick Porcello, Jim Leyland, Geovany Soto

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Tigers manager Jim Leyland might no longer insert Jose Valverde in tied games at home

ARLINGTON, TEXAS Entering Thursday night, Jose Valverde had lost 12 games since he joined the Tigers at the start of 2010. Nine of those 12 losses had come when Valverde entered a tied game at home.He might not have many more such defeats.I dont like ... [Published Detroit Free Press - May 17 2013]

Entities: Jim Leyland, José Valverde, Rick Porcello, Max Scherzer, Tornado

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Stellar starting rotation helps keep Tigers' confidence high

MoreManager Jim Leyland said he is blessed to have a rotation of former Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander, Doug Fister, Max Scherzer, Anibal Sanchez and Rick Porcello.Tigers starting pitchers had posted a 14-7 record and an ERA of 3.10 over 180 innings ... [Published Detroit Free Press - May 15 2013]

Entities: Max Scherzer, Anibal Sanchez, Justin Verlander

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Torii Hunter has ended Tigers right-field anxieties

Issues and answers as the Tigers deal with a challenged Astros team to which Detroit's bruised 2003 alums can relate:What to make of manager Jim Leyland's new center field trio of Andy Dirks, Don Kelly and Avisail Garcia. Once they decided Austin Jackson ... [Published Detroit News - May 14 2013]

Entities: Torii Hunter, Rick Porcello, Don Kelly, Anxiety

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Whether Drew Smyly belongs in Tigers bullpen or rotation comes down to leverage

One common refrain states Drew Smyly is too valuable in the Tigers' bullpen to even think about moving him into the starting rotation in place of Rick Porcello.It's an easy debate to build: With 23.1 innings pitched through Sunday's games, the left-hander ... [Published Detroit News - May 14 2013]

Entities: Rick Porcello, Tom Tango, Index, Phil Coke, Jim Leyland

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 2 reports

Perez felt shoulder stiffness while warming up

DETROIT -- Indians closer Chris Perez had both his and the team's long-term goals in mind when he said he couldn't pitch in Sunday's win over the Tigers.While warming up in the bullpen in the top of the ninth, Perez felt stiffness in his right shoulder ... [Published Noodls - May 13 2013]

Entities: Terry Francona, Stiffness, Justin Verlander, Detroit (Michigan, United States)

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Tigers' Porcello earns third consecutive quality start

¦ Series: Tigers vs. Houston, three games, today-Wednesday.¦ TV/radio:Tonight-Tuesday 7:08; Wednesday 1:08. All games on FSD, WXYT-AM (1270) and WXYT-FM (97.1).¦ Pitching:Tonight RH Anibal Sanchez (3-3, 1.97 ERA) vs. RH Bud Norris (4-3, 3.40); Tuesday ... [Published Detroit Free Press - May 13 2013]

Entities: Rick Porcello, Lucas Harrell, Bud Norris

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Indians 4, Tigers 3 (10 innings): Notes, quotes from today's loss

More¦ WHAT HAPPENED: Jose Valverde suffered his first blown save, giving up an RBI single with two outs in the ninth to Michael Brantley. Darin Downs took the loss after giving up an RBI single to Mark Reynolds in the 10th. Brayan Pena hit a two-run home ... [Published Detroit Free Press - May 13 2013]

Entities: Rick Porcello, Ryan Raburn, Brayan Peña, Michael Bourn, Jhonny Peralta

First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 4 reports

Kelly's single lifts Tigers past Astros in 14th inning

HOUSTON - It's a bit unusual to see two consecutive intentional walks.But you come up with that kind of strategy when facing sluggers Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder - especially when the next batter is light-hitting Don Kelly.The move is even more ... [Published Sacramento Bee - May 03 2013]

Entities: Don Kelly, Rick Porcello, Austin Jackson, Prince Fielder, Miguel Cabrera

First reported Apr 28 2013 - Updated Apr 28 2013 - 2 reports

Detroit 7, Atlanta 4: Tigers' Rick Porcello turns page, gets first win of season

MoreRick Porcello can feel a lot better about his latest performance than his previous one.Porcello earned his first win of the season on Saturday, limiting the Braves to five hits and three earned runs in 61/3 innings while striking out five.The Tigers ... [Published Detroit Free Press - Apr 28 2013]

Entities: Rick Porcello, José Valverde, Detroit (Michigan, United States), Omar Infante, Atlanta

First reported Apr 21 2013 - Updated Apr 21 2013 - 3 reports

Angels 10, Tigers 0: Notes, quotes from Saturday afternoon's loss to Los Angeles

At Angel Stadium, Anaheim, Calif.What happened: Rick Porcello gave up a lot of ground-ball hits in the first inning to fall behind, 5-0. Then Mike Trout hit a grand slam to make it a nine-run first. Right-hander Garrett Richards allowed two hits in his ... [Published Detroit Free Press - Apr 21 2013]

Entities: Jim Leyland, Octavio Dotel, Los Angeles

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Whether Drew Smyly belongs in Tigers bullpen or... [Published Detroit News - May 14 2013]
Ex-teammate plunks Ryan Raburn: Cleveland India... [Published Real-Time News: Latest Northeast Ohio News - cl ... - May 14 2013]
Reynolds' hit lifts Tribe to win [Published PredictWallStreet - May 13 2013]
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Reynolds' pink shoes a hit on Mother's Day [Published Noodls - May 13 2013]
Tigers' Porcello earns third consecutive qualit... [Published Detroit Free Press - May 13 2013]
Indians 4, Tigers 3 (10 innings): Notes, quotes... [Published Detroit Free Press - May 13 2013]
Tigers' Octavio Dotel visits Tommy John special... [Published Detroit News - May 12 2013]
Detroit's rally falls short in 7-6 loss to Indians [Published Huffington Post - May 12 2013]
The secret to the Indians' success? Terry Francona [Published Detroit Free Press - May 10 2013]
Series glance: Indians at Tigers [Published New Philadelphia Times-Reporter - May 09 2013]
Tigers' Drew Smyly stays calm, carries on in ne... [Published Detroit Free Press - May 05 2013]
Kelly's single lifts Tigers past Astros in 14th... [Published Sacramento Bee - May 03 2013]
Tal's Hill can be hazard for centerfielders [Published Detroit Free Press - May 03 2013]
Don Kelly comes through in clutch as Tigers dow... [Published Detroit News - May 03 2013]
Lynn Henning: Tigers' starting pitching has bee... [Published Detroit News - May 02 2013]
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Tigers use long ball to stretch win streak to 5 [Published Detroit News - May 01 2013]
Tigers pitchers on pace to shatter strikeout re... [Published Detroit News - Apr 29 2013]
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Ex-teammate plunks Ryan Raburn: Cleveland India... [Published Real-Time News: Latest Northeast Ohio News - cl ... - May 14 2013] Former Detroit Tiger Ryan Raburn says getting hit by Rick Porcello was not fun. ...
Rick Porcello Threw A Curveball So Filthy An A'... [Published BuzzFeed - Latest - Apr 17 2013] Josh Donaldson will see this pitch in his nightmares for years to come, if, that is, his brain still works. Not all curveballs are created equal. Some never even reach home plate. Source: gif.mocksession.com Some just float through the air, tantalizing ...
Detroit Tigers Can Win AL if They Figure Out Bu... [Published Breitbart Feed - Mar 30 2013] The Detroit Tigers were the American League champions last year and can repeat this year with their starting pitching and offense. The only thing that can hold them back is their bullpen. Their starting rotation is the deepest in the league and ...