Lloyd McClendon Returns As Tigers Hitting Coach
The Detroit Tigers announced Monday that Lloyd McClendon will take over as the club's hitting coach.
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The Detroit Tigers announced Monday that Lloyd McClendon will take over as the club's hitting coach.
Al Avila made one thing clear in his end-of-the-year press conference on Tuesday: The Tigers cannot continue to operate as they have in the recent past.
Purchase your piece of Comerica Park at the 2016 Detroit Tigers equipment and apparel sale on Thursday and Friday, October 20-21.
"Relievers are a fickle group to figure out in terms of signing or trading for. There's very few guys that you can count on from year to year," he said.
Wally Joyner, who served as Detroit's hitting coach from 2014-16, is not returning as the hitting coach in 2017 as he is interested in pursuing other interests in the game of baseball.
"Brad was instrumental in leading the team through adversity and with the development of our younger players, particularly the young starting pitchers," said Executive Vice President and General Manager Al Avila.
When the 2017 MLB season begins, Brad Ausmus will be back at the helm for the Detroit Tigers.
Tigers ace Justin Verlander (16-9, 3.04 ERA) nips Boston right-hander Rick Porcello (22-4, 3.15) and 2014 winner Corey Kluber (18-9, 3.14).
"A lot of hard work for naught," Verlander said.
Now that the regular season is over, it's time to start looking toward what the Detroit Tigers are going to do during the winter.
It's reasonable to assign blame in the wake of a disappointment.
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera has been named the American League Player of the Week for the period ending October 2nd.
Detroit Tigers pitchers Justin Verlander and Michael Fulmer each posted impressive numbers in the 2016 season, putting themselves into strong consideration for postseason awards.
The makeup game between the Tigers and Indians scheduled for Monday, October 3, will not be played.
The Detroit Tigers were eliminated from playoff contention Sunday.
Cameron Young birdied seven of his first eight holes in the second round of the Rocket Classic and thought he had a shot at the lowest score in PGA Tour history.
Knuckles has punched his ticket out of town.
Peter Malnati shot a career-best 9-under 61 to take the lead among the early starters in the first round of the final Rocket Classic.
Thousands of bow tie pins were given away Thursday at Detroit Golf Club to mark the opening round of the Rocket Classic.
Colton Cowser hit a tiebreaking single in the 12th inning, capping the Baltimore Orioles' rally from a seven-run deficit to beat the Tigers 10-9 and spoil Tarik Skubal's possible farewell to Detroit.
After a prolonged dry stretch, Southeast Michigan is looking at some much-needed rainfall this weekend.
According to the permit application, the facility will discharge treated water used by the data center into the Saline River.
In the Democratic race for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, left-wing populist candidate Abdul El-Sayed is running against U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens.
According to the Jewish Federation of Detroit, this isn't the only community that's been a target.
Some residents questioned whether taxpayer money should be used to fund the mayor's legal fight, especially as the city faces financial challenges.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
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With federal scrutiny on Michigan elections, a Detroit Votes spokesperson says eligible voters should stick with their plan to vote and rely on trusted election information.
One of the notes threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie if a multimillion-dollar ransom wasn't paid in a week. The second, a few days later, says, "She is buried in nature now."
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed met with progressive faith leaders in Detroit to discuss how religion shapes his campaign platform ahead of Tuesday's primary.
Law enforcement officials say a set of stolen Civil War-era cannonballs was discovered in a passenger's suitcase during a routine security screening at Alabama's Gulf Shores International Airport.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports there have been 10,773 cyclosporiasis cases in the state during the past five weeks.
The organization is closing its Lansing, Livonia and Warren locations.
An additional 33 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
More than 10,000 people across 70 counties in Michigan have reported cases of cyclosporiasis during the past five weeks, state health officials said.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.
Cameron Young birdied seven of his first eight holes in the second round of the Rocket Classic and thought he had a shot at the lowest score in PGA Tour history.
Knuckles has punched his ticket out of town.
Peter Malnati shot a career-best 9-under 61 to take the lead among the early starters in the first round of the final Rocket Classic.
Thousands of bow tie pins were given away Thursday at Detroit Golf Club to mark the opening round of the Rocket Classic.
Colton Cowser hit a tiebreaking single in the 12th inning, capping the Baltimore Orioles' rally from a seven-run deficit to beat the Tigers 10-9 and spoil Tarik Skubal's possible farewell to Detroit.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Michigan Republican Attorney General candidate Doug Lloyd discusses his 2026 campaign.
Showers should dry up for part of the day Saturday, before returning quickly in the evening.
With early voting underway ahead of Tuesday’s primary, increased attention on Michigan elections may leave some voters with questions about identification, eligibility and federal monitoring.
An investigation is underway in Huntington Woods, Michigan, after police say they received reports of antisemitic pamphlets found throughout several neighborhoods in the city.
President Trump said Thursday evening Hamas and his international "Board of Peace" have agreed on the next steps in a peace deal that includes Hamas' disarmament in the Gaza Strip. Natalie Brand
