Relentless Tigers Eager To Wrap Up AL Central
Brad Penny stood in the Detroit clubhouse after another victory and surveyed what was left of the race in the American League Central.
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Brad Penny stood in the Detroit clubhouse after another victory and surveyed what was left of the race in the American League Central.
The Detroit Tigers began their nine-game win streak with a sweep of the Chicago White Sox to build a commanding AL Central lead. Now even bigger goals are within their reach.
"You never know," Jim Leyland said, "how these things are going to work out."
Get ready to pop the cork on your Dom Perignon. Better make it a Miller Lite. This is baseball, after all. And besides, who can afford a $500 bottle of champagne? The Tigers are about to celebrate their first division title since 1987.
Tickets for the 2011 American League Division Series will go on sale to the general public on Monday, September 12 at 10 a.m. according to the Detroit Tigers' website.
Jose Valverde gets save number 43 and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers won their 8th straight game - and won for the third time in eight home games on a walk-off home run - when Brandon Inge hit a solo shot with two outs in the bottom of the 9th to deliver a 3-2 win over the Twins.
Brandon Inge hits a game ending homer in the ninth inning helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 Saturday.
The Detroit Tigers aren't just pulling away in the AL Central race, they're doing so in dominant fashion while chasing down their first division title since 1987.
Brad Penny is trying to work faster, taking less time between pitches when he's on the mound. Of course, the only real way to speed up the game is by getting the other team out.
A three-run homer by Alex Avila put the Detroit Tigers within one run as they go on to beat the Minnesota Twins 8-4 on Friday night.
Saturday at Comerica Park is the last chance for fans to donate their gently used baseballs, softballs and gloves for the Tigers "Gloves For Kids" program.
After significantly increasing their division lead by sweeping consecutive series from their two closest pursuers, the Detroit Tigers are not about to take the team at the bottom of the AL Central for granted.
Victor Martinez is showing signs at the plate and on the bases that his left knee sprain is on the mend.
The business side of the Tigers has announced that individual game tickets for possible divisional playoff round home games will go on sale Monday, with a limit of six to a customer.
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.
A new travel connection begins Monday with the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening for vehicle traffic between Detroit and Windsor.
Monday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day in Southeast Michigan as CBS News Detroit tracks a low-pressure system moving across the northern Great Lakes.
President Trump's visit to Michigan comes as early voting has begun for the state's Aug. 4 primary.
The U.S. and Iran hold fire amid work on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the Trump administration says a military buildup continues.
Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
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.
Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting during a food festival at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle, police said. A suspect was in custody and another was being sought, they said.
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.
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.
Opening day has arrived for the Gordie Howe International Bridge. President Trump plans to visit Metro Detroit. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
The U.S. and Iran refrained from fighting over the weekend, while discussing a possible resumption of negotiations on an interim ceasefire deal. CBS News has this report.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor is scheduled to open at noon. Michigan State Police say motorists should be on the lookout for busier traffic near the bridge entrance.
A shooting at a food festival in Seattle Sunday night has left three people dead.
A strong cold front will increase the chance of severe thunderstorms in Metro Detroit on Monday, mainly during the afternoon and evening.
