Tigers Ship Struggling Sizemore To A's For Purcey
The Detroit Tigers traded second baseman Scott Sizemore to the Oakland Athletics for left-handed reliever David Purcey on Friday.
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The Detroit Tigers traded second baseman Scott Sizemore to the Oakland Athletics for left-handed reliever David Purcey on Friday.
The Detroit Tigers recalled left-handed starter Andy Oliver from Triple-A Toledo after Friday night's 6-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox.
A five-run third inning by the Red Sox put the Tigers in a hole they could not dig out of, as the Detroit Tigers lose to the Boston Red Sox 6-3 on Friday night.
The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has acquired lefthanded pitcher David Purcey from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for second baseman Scott Sizemore.
Already the franchise leader in starts and innings pitched, Boston Red Sox right-hander Tim Wakefield is closing in on the team's wins record. The 44-year-old knuckleballer has a good chance to move closer to that mark if the Red Sox can continue their run-scoring surge.
Magglio Ordonez (right ankle weakness) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 11. He is eligible to come off the disabled list May 26, but that move will be contingent on the strength of his ankle.
Don Kelly is showing Jim Leyland enough that the Detroit manager will find ways to get him into the lineup.
Will Detroit management have to change its mind about whom to send down when Andy Oliver is pulled up Saturday to pitch against Boston?
Max Scherzer's first six pitches against the Boston Red Sox missed the plate. His day only got worse.
Max Scherzer gave up 7 ERs over 2 IP, which is Scherzer's shortest outing with the Tigers.
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Magglio Ordonez could have come off the DL as early as today and he is not ready yet.
Scherzer allowed three runs in 5 2-3 innings and suffered a 6-2 loss at Pittsburgh on Saturday. The right-hander had given up two earned runs in his three previous starts combined.
Brad Penny had his start washed out by the rain and, having pitched three shutout innings, he won't pitch again until his turn comes up in the rotation.
The Tigers have been through a little bit of everything this season. They've had a seven-game winning streak. They've had a seven-game losing streak.
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.
The City of Dearborn is preparing for an anti-Islam protest expected to take place on Tuesday evening.
A fatal crash has closed U.S. 24 at Sigler Road in Wayne County, Brownstown Township police say.
Vanderbilt University Provost C. Cybele Raver was selected as the University of Michigan's incoming president; a vote will be taken in September.
The Washtenaw County Medical Examiner and the University of Michigan Anthropology Department conducted an examination of the skull.
At least two explosions occurred at an industrial building that was on fire early Tuesday in Toledo, Ohio.
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.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
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.
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.
Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.
The lawsuit comes after the FCC ordered ABC to seek renewals between two and five years before its TV stations' licenses were set to expire.
Large bags and shopping carts are banned from the Royal Oak Public Library as staff attempt to prevent a bedbug resurgence.
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.
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.
Voters in Sumpter Township rejected a millage increase in August that was intended to support the police department. Police Chief Eric Luke explains the impact.
The Detroit Fire Department formally recognized 911 dispatchers who helped save a man's life. The man had a medical emergency, but passed out while still on the call.
The City of Berkley in Southeast Michigan is restricting where e-bikes can be ridden. A new ordinance makes it illegal for any class of e-bike to be on sidewalks or public parks
Rachel Stewart, CEO of Gardner White, talks about growth at her family's 114-year-old company as it adds 13 new stores in 2026 and adopts a new logo and marketing approach on this Sunday's Michigan Matters.
Large bags and shopping carts are now banned from the Royal Oak Public Library in Oakland County, Michigan, as the staff attempts to prevent a return of bedbugs in the building.
