Detroit Tigers Roster Report 9-28-11
Wilson Betemit (bruised left knee) was hurt Sept. 16, and he didn't play Sept. 17-26. He returned to the lineup Sept. 27.
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Wilson Betemit (bruised left knee) was hurt Sept. 16, and he didn't play Sept. 17-26. He returned to the lineup Sept. 27.
Max Scherzer lasted 5 2/3 innings in his tuneup for the postseason, throwing 109 pitches.
"Pack your suitcases and hope that you can take them home after the game."
Ever since the Tigers won the AL Central title I have heard over and over again how the goal now is to win home field advantage for Mr. Ilitch, the fans, and most importantly, the city.
A short rain delay didn't throw off the Tigers - coming out and scoring three in the first innning as the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 9-6 on Tuesday night.
Cbssports.com Senior Baseball Columnist Scott Miller wrote about who he thinks should be award winners in the MLB this season and has Justin Verlander high on his list.
Carlos Guillen (sore right calf) left the Sept. 18 game, and he didn't play Sept. 20-26. He is unlikely to be on the AL Division Series roster.
The Detroit Tigers' first two starters in the AL division series are coming off brilliant late-season runs.
Alex Avila is swinging a hot bat again. Avila had a two-run double and an RBI single in Detroit's 14-0 win over Cleveland.
Justin Verlander and Doug Fister will pitch the first two games of the playoffs because they're the Tigers' two hottest pitchers, manager Jim Leyland said.
Jim Leyland has managed three franchises in the postseason and won a World Series in Florida.
Alex Avila had three RBI's to help the Detroit Tigers blank the Cleveland Indians 14-0 on Monday night.
Detroit Dog Rescue (DDR) will be recognized by the Detroit Tigers - for their outstanding work and dedication to the mission of rescuing homeless and stray dogs in Detroit with a special on-field presentation Tuesday, Sept. 27.
Miguel Cabrera (dizziness) experienced a few moments of dizziness while batting in the seventh inning Sept. 25. Cabrera was taken out of the game as a precaution.
Doug Fister will get one more tuneup before he starts the Detroit Tigers' second postseason game.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers were edged by the Royals 5-4 at Comerica Park on Sunday afternoon after Kansas City's Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Royals 3-2 on Saturday after Nick Loftin hit a tie-breaking home run in the ninth inning for Kansas City.
Tarik Skubal had a season-high 12 strikeouts and allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings in what could have been his last home start for Detroit, helping the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Dillon Dingler had a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday night.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, is set to open to motorists on Monday. Businesses, including Six Spoke Brewing Company, are excited for its debut.
Monday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day as CBS News Detroit tracks a low pressure system moving across the northern Great Lakes. The chance of storms continues to increase in coverage and intensity with the system.
A 23-year-old man is dead after he was shot at a reported block party in Pontiac, Michigan, on Saturday night, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
According to a CBS News poll released on Sunday, 40% of Americans are buying or eating less produce because of the outbreak of cyclospora, which causes cyclosporiasis. So, CBS News Detroit wanted to know if this sudden shift in eating habits has impacted people and restaurants in Metro Detroit.
Rising gas prices, an unpopular war in Iran, and auto industry tariffs have fueled Republican concerns in Michigan ahead of the state's Aug. 4 primary.
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.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
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.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Two people were killed and five others injured in a shooting at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle Sunday evening, authorities say. Two suspects are in custody.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Four U.S. service members who were listed in a Pentagon casualties database as having died during the Iran war are now listed as "Overseas Operations Casualties."
A federal appeals court has upheld a judge's ruling that halted President Trump's efforts to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
According to a CBS News poll released on Sunday, 40% of Americans are buying or eating less produce because of the outbreak of cyclospora, which causes cyclosporiasis. So, CBS News Detroit wanted to know if this sudden shift in eating habits has impacted people and restaurants in Metro Detroit.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
A Michigan man is headed to prison for selling misbranded weight-loss drugs imported from China, federal prosecutors said.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped 7,600 as health officials continue to track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers were edged by the Royals 5-4 at Comerica Park on Sunday afternoon after Kansas City's Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Royals 3-2 on Saturday after Nick Loftin hit a tie-breaking home run in the ninth inning for Kansas City.
Tarik Skubal had a season-high 12 strikeouts and allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings in what could have been his last home start for Detroit, helping the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Dillon Dingler had a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday night.
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.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Saturday night was busy for Ann Arbor as country music star Morgan Wallen took the stage at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Julia Avant caught up with first responders about what they dealt with throughout Wallen's concert Friday night and adjustments they made for Saturday.
Strong to severe winds are the primary threat
Michigan State Police troopers traded their patrol routes for the basketball court on Sunday, spending time with kids in Inkster and building community connections.
After nearly two weeks of nightly strikes on Iran, the U.S. military paused bombing for the past two days. Iran's military also said it halted retaliatory attacks. The moves come amid the release of a CBS News Poll regarding Americans' feelings about the conflict. Olivia Gazis reports.
President Trump will pay a visit to Metro Detroit on Monday. The White House says he will talk about manufacturing and his effort to rebuild the auto industry in at a General Motors facility in Milford.
