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After Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals the Tigers now trail the Royals by 1.5 games in the American League Central, a feat in which not many thought would happen.
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After Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals the Tigers now trail the Royals by 1.5 games in the American League Central, a feat in which not many thought would happen.
The Kansas City Royals won their 10th straight game, extending the team's best streak in 20 years when Jeremy Guthrie pitched impressively into the seventh inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 Wednesday.
When Chad Smith blew out his elbow on a ninth-inning first-pitch slider against Oregon on April 17, 2011, everything changed.
The Detroit Tigers have announced Wednesday they have purchased the contract of RHP Chad Smith from Toledo and designated Evan Reed for assignment.
In an unprecedented turn of events, the starting rotation that made Detroit so formidable has recently hurt the team more than helped it.
Ausmus, however, said the core muscle repair surgery Verlander underwent in January could be affecting the ace in another way.
Alex Gordon and Mike Moustakas homered as part of a seven-run second inning, and the Kansas City Royals took over first place in the AL Central on Tuesday night with their ninth straight victory, 11-4 over the Detroit Tigers.
So would you make Scherzer the ace of the future?
Even amongst his struggles last season, Verlander once again became "Must See JV" when the team needed him most.
Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander did not blame fans for booing him Monday night.
It could raise suspicions for those who think a bikini supermodel girlfriend could be pulling his focus off baseball.
"He would talk to anybody like you were his next-door neighbor," Ausmus said.
Winners of seven straight and 12 of their last 16, the Royals trail the Tigers by just a game and a half in the division standings.
I will be the first one to say I am jealous of Alvin.
The Detroit Tigers made a move Sunday morning to try to bolster their struggling bullpen, recalling lefty Blaine Hardy from Triple-A Toledo.
The Detroit Pistons cruised to a 112-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans for their fourth straight victory.
Dylan Larkin scored at 3:07 of overtime as the Detroit Red Wings downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference.
With Cooper Schoenberg and Carter Lutz's respective schools, Indiana and Miami, playing on Monday for the College Football Playoff title, it is putting that bond to the test.
The Lions are set to hire Arizona Cardinals' offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as Detroit's next OC, a source told CBS Sports.
Dangerous cold air is likely to wrap up this week and kick off the weekend in Southeast Michigan.
Experts say keeping your vehicle in good shape can make all the difference.
Many Michigan school districts have policies and procedures that help in making decisions about cold weather closings.
The weather forecasts for Friday through Sunday have resulted in some venue closings and event cancellations in Metro Detroit.
A man and a child were riding a utility task vehicle that went into an icy pond in mid-Michigan.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who stopped at the Detroit Auto Show, claimed that efforts by the administration to reverse the Biden-era electric vehicle policies will make cars more affordable again, including rolling back fuel efficiency standards.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show opened to the public on Saturday. Some people at the show think the Trump administration is doing a good job of making cars more affordable. Others disagree.
The Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview is Friday night, and CBS News Detroit is taking you there.
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2026 semifinalist list, which includes chefs and venues from Michigan.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Milford Independent Cinema has been a staple in its southeast Michigan community for decades.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
The 2025 national homicide rate might be the lowest recorded in the U.S. since 1900.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The Detroit Pistons cruised to a 112-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans for their fourth straight victory.
Dylan Larkin scored at 3:07 of overtime as the Detroit Red Wings downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Wednesday night.
A Texas jury acquitted a former Uvalde school police officer who was on trial for allegedly failing to act during the massacre at Robb Elementary School in 2022 that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
At certain temperatures and especially with wind chill, health experts said it can take minutes for frostbite or hypothermia to set in.
Officials in Oakland County, Michigan, say they will establish a committee in an effort to strengthen long-term water safety after Legionella bacteria were detected at two different area facilities last month.
While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
Michigan health officials say only 23% of Michigan residents have received this year's influenza vaccine.
The Detroit Pistons cruised to a 112-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans for their fourth straight victory.
Dylan Larkin scored at 3:07 of overtime as the Detroit Red Wings downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference.
With Cooper Schoenberg and Carter Lutz's respective schools, Indiana and Miami, playing on Monday for the College Football Playoff title, it is putting that bond to the test.
The Lions are set to hire Arizona Cardinals' offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as Detroit's next OC, a source told CBS Sports.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore is expected in a Washtenaw County court Thursday afternoon. Moore is charged in connection with the home invasion and stalking of a staff member with whom he allegedly had an "intimate relationship."
President Trump leaves Switzerland today after attending the World Economic Forum and participating in some discussions about Greenland, CBS News has this report.
One person is dead and two others injured after a shooting in east Detroit. Severely cold weather is in the forecast. Other top stories.
Scattered snow showers early this morning with more expected this afternoon and evening. Additional minor accumulations are likely, but generally remain below 1 inch. Mostly cloudy today with temps around 24 and dropping as the cold front passes. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect from tonight through Saturday morning due to dangerously cold conditions. Wind chills well below zero are expected, reaching a minimum of -15 to -25F Friday morning. Confidence is increasing for accumulating snowfall on Sunday into Monday, with potential for several inches across southeast MI.
For people experiencing homelessness, it is never easy. But with the cold coming later this week, which Southeast Michigan hasn't felt in seven years, the need to help people without consistent shelter is greater.
