Detroit Tigers Notes And Quotes 7-22-11
Miguel Cabrera singled, doubled and walked twice, as Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire continued his policy of pitching carefully to Detroit's cleanup hitter. Cabrera now has 70 walks this season.
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Miguel Cabrera singled, doubled and walked twice, as Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire continued his policy of pitching carefully to Detroit's cleanup hitter. Cabrera now has 70 walks this season.
Wilson Betemit has joined the Detroit Tigers, eager to play for a first-place team after an intradivision trade brought him over from Kansas City.
Justin Verlander gave up a triple to start the second inning of a scoreless game, a tricky situation for any pitcher to escape. Except, well, for him.
Justin Verlander threw eight dominant innings, Jhonny Peralta drove in three runs with three hits and the Detroit Tigers beat Minnesota 6-2 on Thursday for their 10th straight win over the Twins.
Thanks to the Minnesota Twins, the Detroit Tigers remain tied for first place in the AL Central.
"It's a tough move. Brandon's done a lot for this franchise. He knows he's scuffling at this point. He wants to go down and show that he can help the ball club."
Brandon Inge will be designated for assignment Thursday and has agreed to report to the minors rather than take his outright release.
So by now you have heard that the Tigers have made a trade making everyone happy except for one guy; Brandon Inge.
With Brandon Inge struggling at third base, the Tigers have acquired Wilson Betemit from the Royals in a deal for two minor leaguers, the teams announced Wednesday.
Three games into his season, Carlos Guillen already seems comfortable at the plate. That could only mean good things for the Detroit Tigers.
Jim Leyland had to do something after Detroit's 8-3 win over Oakland that he did not relish; he had to tell Casper Wells, who made the opening day roster, he was being sent back to the minors.
Austin Jackson made his first start since July 7, his first appearance since July 10, and sparked two of Detroit's scoring innings.
Duane Below will make his major league debut Wednesday night when the left-hander takes the mound for Detroit, and the Tigers are sending outfielder Casper Wells to the minors.
The top priority for the Tigers is to find another starting pitcher. Some names that have surfaced in rumors are Hiroki Kuroda, Aaron Harang and Jeremy Guthrie.
With two out in the fifth, the Tiger bats came alive - scoring six runs, as Detroit beats the Oakland Athletics 8-3 on Tuesday night.
Jackson Holliday had four hits and the Baltimore Orioles hit three home runs in an 8-5 win against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a $7.14 million lump sum as part of his separation agreement with the university.
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.
Authorities say human remains were found in a wooded area south of the court building around 10:07 a.m. Tuesday.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.
The U.S. Department of Education is demanding answers from Ann Arbor Public Schools over policies regarding transgender students.
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) is condemning a Farmington Hills school board trustee's comments that many claim were aimed at U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El Sayed as anti-Arab racism.
Four board members voted during a special meeting to place Superintendent Amy Wilcox on paid administrative leave again.
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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A Wisconsin tornado that struck near Appleton and Menasha has caused extensive damage and knocked out power to more than 30,000 people.
Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens clashed on outside spending and electability in their last debate before Michigan's Democratic primary next week.
Jackson Holliday had four hits and the Baltimore Orioles hit three home runs in an 8-5 win against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
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.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.
Authorities claim Yolanda Matthews submitted more than $539,000 in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare.
Trinity Health's new leadership council aims to improve engagement with the local residents who get care in Brighton.
Michigan officials are tracking over 1,000 new cases of cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to add up.
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.
Jackson Holliday had four hits and the Baltimore Orioles hit three home runs in an 8-5 win against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a $7.14 million lump sum as part of his separation agreement with the university.
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.
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.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
The U.S. Department of Education is demanding answers from Ann Arbor Public Schools in Michigan over policies regarding transgender students.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with President Trump at the White House on Tuesday for the first time since the U.S. and Israel launched their war with Iran.
A Detroit man has been sentenced to five years of probation for the sexual assault of a 5-year-old girl in a McDonald's bathroom.
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One of the causes that Rocket Classic has supported in Detroit is College, Career and Beyond. Jason Malone talks about the organization's history and the support that Rocket Classic has provided.
