Detroit Tigers

DETROIT (AP) — Anibal Sanchez helped Detroit blank Minnesota for the second straight game, Jose Iglesias had four hits and Alex Avila scored four runs as the Tigers routed the Twins 11-0 Wednesday.

DETROIT (AP) — David Price left no doubt about his worthiness as Detroit's opening day starter, coming within one out of a shutout in the Tigers' 4-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday.

(KROC AM) -- The hope is, this year will be at least a little better.  There was optimism this spring up until Friday when the 80 game suspension of the club's big free agent acquisition, Ervin Santana, was announced.