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Jose Fernandez is the undisputed ace of the Miami Marlins staff, but he had to wait a bit to make his 2016 debut and continue his dominance at home. The right-hander looks to remain perfect at Marlins Park on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers. First-year Miami manager Don Mattingly chose to start free agent acquisition Wei-Yin Chen in Tuesday's opening 8-7, 11-inning loss to Detroit for the purpose of managing Fernandez's workload from the get-go. Continue to Article

April 06, 2016 1:09:am EST

The Detroit Tigers blew a five-run lead and endured a meltdown by new closer Francisco Rodriguez. ''Get a win,'' Greene said. Ian Kinsler homered and had four RBIs, including a run-scoring single in the 11th, to help the Tigers overcome their wobbles. Continue to Article

April 06, 2016 12:40:am EST

Ian Kinsler had four RBIs, including a run-scoring single in the 11th inning, and the Detroit Tigers overcame a ninth-inning meltdown Tuesday night to beat the Miami Marlins 8-7 on a wild opening day. The Tigers led 5-0 and Justin Verlander didn't allow a hit until the sixth inning, but new closer Francisco Rodriguez gave up three runs in the ninth, including two-out RBI doubles to pinch-hitter Derek Dietrich and Dee Gordon. The Tigers hit three homers but went 1 for 11 with runners in scoring position before Kinsler put them ahead in the 11th. Continue to Article

April 05, 2016 11:51:pm EST