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Al Alburquerque

Cabrera's drive just short, Tigers fall to Astros

Alburquerque has struck out 26 in 14 1-3 innings this year, but he's also walked 13 and thrown six wild pitches.

Tigers manager Leyland might no longer insert Jose Valverde in tied games at home

Leyland declined to say if Alburquerque's demotion will mean an increased role for rookie right-hander Jose Ortega.

Tigers send Alburquerque down, call up Reed

Alburquerque has struggled with his control, and took the loss in Wednesday's game against Houston, leaving manager Jim Leyland frustrated.

Tigers lose in the ninth inning

CONTROL ISSUES: With runners on first and second and two outs in the eighth, Al Alburquerque came in and threw a wild pitch, advancing the runners to second and third.

Cabrera leads Tigers' hit parade in pummeling of Astros

Tigers reliever Al Alburquerque had a shaky ninth inning but was able to escape major damage, allowing only one run.

Twins' Worley struggles in 6-1 loss to Tigers

Al Alburquerque came on in the ninth but walked two, prompting manager Jim Leyland to bring in Joaquin Benoit for the final two outs in what was still a non-save situation.

Tigers' Smyly frustrated; Below sees positives

Phil Coke and Al Alburquerque combined to give up five runs (four earned) in 1 2/3 innings, and Tigers went on to lose, 12-10, to the Nationals on Sunday at Joker Marchant Stadium.

Recap: Detroit vs. Washington

Al Alburquerque gave up four runs -- three earned -- while recording just two outs in the eighth inning to take the loss.

Jeff Seidel: Tigers have four options in Rondon case

"Al Alburquerque has pitched in 49 games for the Tigers but has never saved a game.

Who will be a part of Tigers' bullpen picture?

Preferably at least one would go to a left-hander so there are two in the bullpen. (It's hard to have enough left-handed relief in a league with left-handed hitters such as Josh Hamilton,...

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Cabrera and Fielder homer, Tigers beat Twins 6-1

Al Alburquerque came on in the ninth but walked two, prompting manager Jim Leyland to bring in...

Royals put Scherzer on ropes but can't finish

Kansas City's best chance against Detroit's bullpen came when Al Alburquerque walked two batters...

Recap: Seattle vs. Detroit

Al Alburquerque and Joaquin Benoit each turned in a perfect inning of relief, with each striking...

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C2E2: Dark Horse has Spring Fever

Lawrence Campbell, one of the series' new artists, will be doing a lot of work for Dark Horse...

Tigers Looking Hard For Bullpen Help: MLB Rumors

Al Alburquerque had been struggling as well; he was sent down today in favor of Evan Reed.

The Tigers and Successful Setup to Closer Conversions

Alburquerque owns a tremendous 36.2 percent career strikeout rate over parts of two seasons.