Leyland says Jose Valverde won't close out Game 2
Tigers reliever Jose Valverde won't close out Game 2 if the situation arises, according to Detroit manager Jim Leyland.
MLB playoffs 2012
Fister slated to go in Game 1 of ALCS
Doug Fister will be first up for the Tigers in the ALCS, with ace Justin Verlander likely to pitch in Game 3.
Tigers will know ALCS opponent after Friday
The Detroit Tigers will know whether or not they have travel plans this weekend after Game 5 Friday between the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles.
MLB releases full schedule for ALCS
The Tigers still await their ALCS opponent, but Major League Baseball released a schedule with start times for all seven games in the next round of the 2012 postseason.
Tigers vs. Athletics: Starting lineups for Game 4
The Tigers will aim to wrap up their five-game series with the Athletics on Wednesday night with righty Max Scherzer on the hill.
