Phil Coke

The Blade, Toledo, Ohio, Dave Hackenberg column

2013-05-17 07:34:02

Detroit fans love Jose Valverde. Detroit fans can't stand Jose Valverde. You sort of have to pick a day and pick an emotion. Certainly, those who follow the Tigers didn't think they'd ever again see Papa Grande hop, skip, and jumping out of the home...

Tigers lose in the ninth inning

2013-05-16 00:00:00

AT Comerica Park Astros 7, Tigers 5 on Wednesday WHAT HAPPENED: The Astros scored twice in the top of the ninth to break a 5-5 tie. The Tigers had the bases loaded with two outs in the ninth before Miguel Cabrera flew out to center on a ball caught...

Scoreboard: May 12

2013-05-11 22:12:00

Tigers maintain division lead as Detroit's sluggers overpower Cleveland's pitchers

2013-05-11 05:04:02

The Indians hoped to ride their best stretch of baseball in years all the way into first place Friday. They will have to wait -- and it might be awhile. For one night, the Tigers showed that the American League Central rivals are anything but even....

Rochester scores 3 times in 16th for 8-7 win over Toledo Mud Hens

2013-05-08 12:44:02

The Mud Hens rallied twice, and nearly rallied a third time, but eventually suffered an 8-7 loss to Rochester in 16 innings at Fifth Third Field on Tuesday. The contest was the longest for Toledo this season in terms of both innings and time of game (5:...

Long shot Sanabia fulfills dream to pitch at Petco

2013-05-07 12:45:00

SAN DIEGO It was Father's Day 2010 when Robby Corsaro received a phone call from Jim Fleming. Fleming at the time oversaw the Marlins' scouting and player development. He called Corsaro, the club's Southern California area scout, to let him know Alex...

Scoreboard -- May 1, 2013

2013-05-01 23:06:00

|TV SPORTS| Men’s College Lacrosse—ECAC Tournament, semifinals, 4 and 7 p.m. (FXSP) NHL Hockey—Playoffs, Ottawa Senators at Montreal Canadiens, 6 p.m. (CNBC); New York Rangers at Washington Capitals, 6:30 (NBCSN); Los Angeles Kings...

Record-breaker

2013-04-27 12:34:02

The 35,000-plus fans at Comerica Park stood and let loose in full throat, not so much hoping but waiting for history as Tigers starter Anibal Sanchez prepared to deliver his 121st and final pitch. The result was as predictable as Detroit's 10-0...

BRIEF: Despite bad thumb, Justin Verlander expected to make next start

2013-04-27 02:34:02

Tigers head athletic trainer Kevin Rand updated the health of a few ailing players Friday. -- Pitcher Justin Verlander: All looks on course for him to make his next start Tuesday against the Twins. He left Thursday's game after seven innings with...

Gordon's slam in 10th inning caps Royals' victory over Tigers

2013-04-26 00:00:00

DETROIT Call it a statement game. Call it a signature victory. Or just call it a nice way to end a tough, oft-interrupted road trip. Alex Gordon's grand slam capped a five-run 10th inning Thursday afternoon that carried the Royals to an 8-3 victory over...

Royals slug past Tigers in Detroit

2013-04-25 15:12:00

Alex Gordon's grand slam highlighted a five-run 10th inning for the Kansas City Royals, who rallied against the Detroit bullpen for an 8-3 win Thursday after Tigers ace Justin Verlander left with a thumb injury. George Kottaras put the Royals ahead 4-...

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Tipsheet column

2013-04-24 07:44:01

Say, what got into the Milwaukee Brewers all of a sudden? When the Cardinals saw them last they were reeling. The injury-depleted Brewers lost their first two games in St. Louis, giving them seven losses during an eight-game span. Overall they started...

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Phil Coke reacts after the final out in Game 5 of baseball's American League championship series against the Texas Rangers Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, in Detroit.

2011-10-14 05:18:42