Rockies 5, Tigers 4
Two Detroit Tigers tagged out at home early in the game - making the difference - as Detroit loses to the Colorado Rockies 5-4 on Saturday night.
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Two Detroit Tigers tagged out at home early in the game - making the difference - as Detroit loses to the Colorado Rockies 5-4 on Saturday night.
As difficult as the Tigers outting against the Rockies was in the Friday night loss, Colorado has issues of their own.
Alex Avila made an error in his major league debut at third base but it turned out to be like trying to clean up the Gulf oil spill with an eyedropper full of detergent.
Jim Leyland prepared for an overnight guest, but instead the whole neighborhood dropped in.
"Pretty simple, 13-6," Porcello said. "That's about all you need right there. It wasn't very pretty."
Strong play over the last 1 1/2 months has propelled the Detroit Tigers to the top of the AL Central. Maintaining that lead could be tough if they can't improve on their recent interleague road record.
Brandon Inge went 2-for-5 for Class AAA Toledo on Thursday in the first game of a rehab assignment.
Brennan Boesch is going to make it very difficult, if not impossible, for manager Jim Leyland to restore RF Magglio Ordonez to his accustomed third spot in the Detroit batting order.
Jim Leyland still doesn't like having his designated hitter taken away from him, which is going to be a fact of interleague life for the next six games, but he has a plan to combat it.
The Tigers won twice in the three-game series to move a game ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central. Detroit has won 13 of its past 18 games, while the Indians have lost 16 of 22.
Max Scherzer (9-3) gave up two runs and four hits, walked two and hit two batters over 5 2/3 innings. Al Alburquerque, Joaquin Benoit and Jose Valverde combined to throw 3 1/3 innings of scoreless relief.
On June 26, the Tigers will retire Sparky's No. 11. That same day, Torre will put on No. 6 for Old-Timers' Day in the Bronx.
The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has agreed to terms with 20 players selected during the 2011 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
Brandon Inge who was put on the 15-day DL for mono will start his rehab stint tonight with Toledo.
Justin Verlander has two no-hitters. He has a 91-55 career record, with a 19-win season, two 18-win seasons and a 17-win season.
Kevin McGonigle hit a two-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday night and moved into a three-way tie for the final AL wild-card spot.
LIV Golf is ending its season one tournament early.
Western Michigan's Dan Bartholomae has been hired as Michigan State's athletic director.
Golfers, athletes and supporters gathered Monday in Rochester Hills for the Kirk Gibson Golf Classic, which raises money for the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's.
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.
Christian leaders, along with the mayor of Dearborn and the chief of police, came together Monday afternoon to send out a message of unity against hatred.
At least two explosions occurred at an industrial building that was on fire early Tuesday in Toledo, Ohio.
LIV Golf is ending its season one tournament early.
Last-minute talks were continuing between the U.S. and Canada in an effort to head off President Trump's plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
Several Michigan lawmakers answered questions about election security during a town hall hosted by U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell on Monday in Ann Arbor.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
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.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
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.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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.
The car manufacturer is also recalling another 107,000 vehicles outside the U.S. over the same issue.
The website HaveIBeenFlocked has compiled a database of 4.6 million license plate records that have appeared in roughly 242 million Flock searches.
Western Michigan's Dan Bartholomae has been hired as Michigan State's athletic director.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
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.
A new executive order from President Trump is reshaping federal childhood vaccine recommendations and encouraging states to review their school immunization requirements, a move that comes as Michigan families prepare for the new school year.
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.
Kevin McGonigle hit a two-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday night and moved into a three-way tie for the final AL wild-card spot.
LIV Golf is ending its season one tournament early.
Western Michigan's Dan Bartholomae has been hired as Michigan State's athletic director.
Golfers, athletes and supporters gathered Monday in Rochester Hills for the Kirk Gibson Golf Classic, which raises money for the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's.
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.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
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 U.S. and Canada are seeking an agreement to avoid a new round of tariffs, which are set to take effect this week.
Both the U.S. and Iran continue to spar over who controls the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump continues to pressure allies. CBS News has this report.
Dearborn's community leaders show unity ahead of expected protests. Berkley has approved rules limiting where e-bikes can be used. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Firefighters are on the scene of a massive explosion and fire in the south end of Toledo, Ohio. Here's what we know as of 6:40 a.m. Tuesday.
Good Tuesday morning Fam! Sunny and dry early with clouds increasing through the day, high 86. A few showers and thunderstorms expected overnight. Partly sunny tomorrow with a few pop up showers possible.
