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.
Munetaka Murakami hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers to complete a three-game sweep.
There's no doubt in Isaac TeSlaa's mind where the Detroit Lions wide receiver group ranks among its peers.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
With a dozen days of training camp and one preseason game in the books, questions remain about the Detroit Lions offensive line starters.
Andrew Benintendi had two hits, including the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers for the second straight day, 4-3.
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Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
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Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
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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.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he hasn't heard back from Sen. Mitch McConnell following formal requests for an update on his health last month amid a weekslong hospitalization.
Nearly 130,000 utility customers statewide remained without power as of Sunday afternoon.
Kate Douglass, 24, is a five-time Olympic medalist.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a human case of influenza A H1N2 swine flu was detected in a person who was a participant at the Kent County Youth Fair.
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The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is considering a resolution that would implement a program from Opioid Free America that would analyze prescription data of county employees and encourage prescribers to wean their patients off opioids.
An additional 35 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Munetaka Murakami hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers to complete a three-game sweep.
There's no doubt in Isaac TeSlaa's mind where the Detroit Lions wide receiver group ranks among its peers.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
With a dozen days of training camp and one preseason game in the books, questions remain about the Detroit Lions offensive line starters.
Andrew Benintendi had two hits, including the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers for the second straight day, 4-3.
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