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Detroit signed Brad Penny to a $3 million base contract for this season figuring if his season flamed out like it did last year in St. Louis, it would only be on the hook for the guaranteed amount it took to lure him away from the competition.
Justin Verlander was picking up the check. The steaks and wine were on him, and why not?
The Tigers made it two straight over the Toronto Blue Jays with a 5-2 win at the Rogers Centre in Toronto.
Brad Penny pitched well into the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers followed Justin Verlander's no- hitter by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 Sunday.
Justin Verlander threw the 2nd no-hitter of his career - and the 7th in Tigers history - beating the Blue Jays in Toronto, 9-0.
There's something very special about what happened in Toronto on Saturday. Justin Verlander threw a no-hitter, the second of his career and just the seventh ever by a Tiger pitcher. That's pretty amazing when you think about it, considering that the Tigers have been around for 110 years and have played at least 154 games in each of those seasons. That's about 17 thousand games if my math is correct.
Something was different at the Rogers Center on this Saturday afternoon (May 7, 2011). The roof was open for the first time all season and it might be the last time. Why? Because of Justin Verlander who started the game retiring 22 Blue Jays before walking J.P. Arencibia on a 3-2 count during a 12 pitch at bat.
It's a side note that the Tigers beat the Blue Jays 9-0 on Saturday afternoon, as Justin Verlander puts his name in the history books with a no-hitter against Toronto.
Tigers shouldn't make any trades unless they are at least 4-5 games over .500. If not they don't deserve any big name deal.
Phil Coke threw a lot of strikes -- and a lot of them got hit. Of the 79 pitches Coke threw, 58 were strikes, and 11 of those wound up being base hits.
Last winter, Austin Jackson said he felt he could steal 40 bases after swiping 27 in 33 attempts in his rookie season.
The Tigers rallied in the ninth for three runs but fell short in their 7-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night.
The Detroit Tigers have broken out of their slump and so has All-Star outfielder Magglio Ordonez despite some lingering issues with his surgically repaired right ankle.
After losing 7 in a row and looking like they were destined for the cellar the Tigers have bounced back and now have won 3 straight, including taking a series from the Yankees.
Brennan Boesch is 4-for-7 in two games at the third spot in manager Jim Leyland's batting order.
Tarik Skubal has won his salary arbitration hearing with the Detroit Tigers, and the two-time Cy Young Award winner will be paid a record $32 million this year instead of the team's $19 million offer.
Ron Teasley, a Detroit native who played for the New York Cubans in the Negro National League, died on Tuesday at age 99.
The Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Steelers WR DK Metcalf and filed a $100 million lawsuit held a press conference.
The Detroit Curling Club dates back to 1832.
Mickey Lolich, a Detroit Tigers great and 1968 World Series MVP, has died, the Tigers organization confirmed.
University police say the suspect, described as a Black man wearing dark clothing, is on the loose.
Wayne County Airport Authority is looking at permanent barrier options at Detroit Metro after a driver crashed a vehicle into the McNamara Terminal.
A Detroit woman has filed a $25 million federal lawsuit against the City of Detroit and one of its police officers.
Another round of snow is headed to Southeast Michigan.
Attorney General Dana Nessel's office said its department has received more than 5,000 emails from the public regarding immigration enforcement activity.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Millions of Americans lack access to any type of retirement plan, hampering their ability to save for old age.
Investigators have no proof that the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is still alive but are holding out hope she is "still out there," the sheriff said.
Prosecutors allege that Kyle Wagner, 37, shared social media posts threatening ICE agents.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan says she won't sit for an interview with the Justice Department regarding a probe into a video she organized urging U.S. military members to resist "illegal orders."
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Tarik Skubal has won his salary arbitration hearing with the Detroit Tigers, and the two-time Cy Young Award winner will be paid a record $32 million this year instead of the team's $19 million offer.
Ron Teasley, a Detroit native who played for the New York Cubans in the Negro National League, died on Tuesday at age 99.
The Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Steelers WR DK Metcalf and filed a $100 million lawsuit held a press conference.
The Detroit Curling Club dates back to 1832.
Mickey Lolich, a Detroit Tigers great and 1968 World Series MVP, has died, the Tigers organization confirmed.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
Bills that were passed by both the Michigan House and Senate are waiting for the Michigan Supreme Court to weigh in after spending months in legal limbo.
Development in Downtown Northville is getting recognition, both on a statewide and national stage.
It's been nearly two months since residents at the historic Leland House building in Detroit were displaced.
The Wayne County Airport Authority is looking into permanent barrier options after a driver crashed a vehicle into the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport last month.
The Wayne County Airport Authority provided an update on Thursday on its investigation into a driver who crashed a vehicle into the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport last month.
