DETROIT — Tigers owner Mike Ilitch said manager Jim Leyland and general manager Dave Dombrowski will return next season.
The owner said he’s “staying with Dave” and “staying with our manager.”
The Tigers fell to 5-18 since the all-star break and 53-56 overall after losing 4-2 to the Angels on Friday night.
Red Sox place Okajima on DL
NEW YORK — The Red Sox placed reliever Hideki Okajima on the disabled list with a strained right hamstring and recalled pitcher Felix Doubront from Triple-A Pawtucket.
Meanwhile, second baseman Dustin Pedroia (broken foot) did some running on the field before batting practice.
“I thought he did great,” manager Terry Francona said. “His intensity was really ramped up. You can still see he’s thinking about it, but I thought he made a lot of improvement, which is great.”
Footnotes.
The Rangers told manager Ron Washington they want him back after his four-year contract ends after the season.
• Padres right-hander Chris Young (shoulder) has resumed throwing and will have a bullpen session today, opening up the possibility he will be able to pitch again this season.
• Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte threw gingerly for the first half of a bullpen session, then ramped up his effort and said he will need more tests of his groin and stamina before returning to games.
• The Brewers put center fielder Carlos Gomez (concussion) on the 15-day DL.
• The Rays placed first baseman Carlos Peña (foot) on the 15-day DL retroactive to Aug. 1 and recalled right-hander Dale Thayer from Triple-A Durham.
• Slugger Barry Bonds will stand trial on federal perjury charges in March.
• Blue Jays right-hander Jesse Litsch will have season-ending surgery on his right hip next week.
