The top of the lineup looks great, and so does the top of the rotation. But the back of the bullpen could be a problem. ...more

The Tigers went to the World Series last season, but when they looked at their team they thought that it might have been just a little too quiet. That was going to change in 2013 with Victor Martinez coming back after missing a full season recovering from knee surgery, but the Tigers wanted even more. So they signed Torii Hunter, too. ...more

Team USA lost its first player before even playing its first exhibition game. Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira suffered a strained right forearm before Tuesday's game against the White Sox and has withdrawn from the WBC. Team USA expects to replace Teixeira on the roster by adding another first baseman. ...more

Torii Hunter says he knew during last season that he'd sign with the Tigers when he became a free agent. Maybe that's why his first day in Tigers spring training felt so natural. ...more

The Angels and Tigers are both headed into the trade market after the signings of Josh Hamilton and Anibal Sanchez created a surplus for each team. Could a Peter Bourjos-for-Anibal Sanchez deal address both teams' needs? It could, but that doesn't mean it necessarily will happen. ...more

Before James Shields was traded from the Rays to the Royals, the Tigers also tried to get him. Their offer, which included outfielder Avisail Garcia and other prospects, fell short of what the Rays were able to get from the Royals. ...more