Jim Leyland

Fine, it was during batting practice—if you want to get technical about it—but impressive nonetheless for the Lions freakishly talented wide receiver. According to Johnson his power display was no fluke, he was approached by the Reds whil...

Despite making 208 career starts, Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander has yet to reach a pitch count he couldn't handle during his eight-year career. AP PhotoDetroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera, left, pats p...

Leyland said the players in the lineup have good track records and will get things going. "We've got some guys who have got track records," he said. "They'll hit. It's just a matter of when. Right now, we're not hit...

The Tigers scored in double-digits in two of their first three games this season, but then didn't in any of their next 27 games. They broke that streak with a 10-run showing against the A's. AP PhotoMiguel Cabr...

It's always tough to predict Leyland's lineups. For the most part, he typically likes to keep players in a set spot -- depending on that day's pitching matchup. AP PhotoDetroit Tigers' Prince Fielder hits...

When Jim Leyland shuffled the team's lineup Sunday, it was the first indication this season that he was willing to reconsider altering his everyday order to address a glaring problem. AP File PhotoDetroit Tigers' An...

Leyland: "We've got emotional fans, but one thing they can't forget: We're emotional, too. Trust me, we live and die with a loss more than they do." AP File PhotoAndy Dirks is available to pinch-...

Leyland: "We've got to do a better job of getting through innings late with fewer pitches. That's as simple as it gets." AP File PhotoJose Valverde is not available out of the bullpen tonight for the...

Verlander: "I don't ever want to show an umpire like that. I apologized to him. I told him I didn't mean to show him up. He said he understood." AP PhotoJustin Verlander argues with home-plate umpire...

Leyland said the issue was obvious to him Tuesday night when he watched the Tigers play the Seattle Mariners on television after he was ejected from the game. AP PhotoPrince Fielder follows through on his solo home run d...

Leyland was apparently arguing balls and strikes with home-plate umpire Brian Knight while he remained seated on the bench in the Tigers dugout. AP PhotoDetroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland argues with home-plate umpire Br...