A Capsule Look At Athletics-Tigers Playoff Series
A look at the best-of-five American League division series between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers
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A look at the best-of-five American League division series between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers
Seth Smith homered, doubled and drove in four runs, and the Oakland Athletics avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Detroit Tigers 12-4 Thursday in a matchup of AL playoff contenders.
Miguel Cabrera homered, Omar Infante drove in three runs and Justin Verlander pitched six scoreless innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland Athletics 6-2 on Wednesday night.
The Oakland Athletics have placed third baseman Brandon Inge on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right groin and recalled infielder Adam Rosales from Triple-A Sacramento.
Justin Verlander pitched seven strong innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland A's 3-1 on Sunday.
The A's opening-day starter scattered four hits in seven innings to quiet fears of another serious injury setback. McCarthy (3-3) had struck out 10 batters only twice before.
Coming off one of their best offensive performances of the season, the Tigers continue their four-game road set with the Oakland Athletics on Friday night.
A .500 record and alternating wins with losses for nearly two weeks have the Detroit Tigers looking for a breakout series.
Brandon Inge made quite a first impression in his first home game with the Oakland Athletics.
Released by Detroit last month, Inge hit his first homer for Oakland and drove in four runs as the Athletics roughed up rookie Matt Moore in a 9-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.
That's right, I can't help myself, and I have to check Brandon Inge's numbers with his new team the Oakland Athletics'.
Third baseman Brandon Inge has agreed to terms on a contract with the Oakland Athletics.
A person with knowledge of the negotiations says third baseman Brandon Inge has agreed to sign with the Oakland Athletics.
A day after clinching the AL Central division, the Detroit Tigers fall to the Oakland Athletics 5-3 on Saturday.
The Detroit Tigers are on the verge of ending a 24-year division title drought. Even with a 13 1/2-game lead, veteran manager Jim Leyland isn't taking a first-place finish for granted.
By the time the Detroit Tigers leave the field following the final out of their next game, they could be division champions for the first time since 1987.
Three games into his season, Carlos Guillen already seems comfortable at the plate. That could only mean good things for the Detroit Tigers.
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.
The Detroit Tigers likely didn't put to rest fears of another second-half swoon by once again barely avoiding a sweep at home.
Coming from behind is fine but winning from ahead is a part of the game Detroit needs to work on.
Brad Penny struggled on the mound giving up five runs in five plus innings as the Detroit Tigers lose 5-1 to the Oakland Athletics on Sunday.
Trevor Cahill pitched eight solid innings, Josh Willingham broke out of a slump with a two-run single and the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 on Sunday.
Despite receiving excellent starting pitching all weekend, the Oakland Athletics need a win to salvage a split of their four-game home series with the Detroit Tigers.
Dallas Braden allowed an unearned run in five innings before leaving with stiffness in his pitching shoulder, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 6-2 on Saturday night for their second home win this season.
Parents piled in at Tuesday's board meeting to voice their concerns or support the new bell-to-bell cell phone ban.
Police say the suspect took off in an unknown direction after the shooting.
Strong-to-severe storms are possible again this week in Southeast Michigan, with a focus on Wednesday evening.
Max Clark hit his first home run at Comerica Park and five Tigers pitchers combined to allow one run as Detroit ended a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
More than two weeks before the Detroit Lions kick off their 2026 regular season, the team unveiled its new uniform on Tuesday.
Parents piled in at Tuesday's Birmingham Public School board meeting to voice their concerns or support the new bell-to-bell cellphone ban.
Strong-to-severe storms are possible again this week in Southeast Michigan, with a focus on Wednesday evening.
Detroit rapper Eminem joined several others paying tribute to singer and actress Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
CBS News Detroit is looking into the impact tariffs between the U.S. and Canada will have on Michigan wallets.
It's been one week since the anti-Islam protest led by Jake Lang came to Dearborn, Michigan, but many residents and businesses say they are moving forward together.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
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.
Detroit rapper Eminem joined several others paying tribute to singer and actress Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
The Parade Company is preparing for the 100th America's Thanksgiving Parade in downtown Detroit, and this year's grand marshal is businessman Dan Gilbert.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died at the age of 87, her family said Saturday.
Max Clark hit his first home run at Comerica Park and five Tigers pitchers combined to allow one run as Detroit ended a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
CBS News Detroit is looking into the impact tariffs between the U.S. and Canada will have on Michigan wallets.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence.
A bat found in Livingston County, Michigan, has tested positive for rabies, the local health department said on Thursday.
Providers, students, clients and community members gathered outside the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan headquarters to urge the organization to pursue solutions that preserve access to care.
The new facility brings a wide range of services together under one roof, including workforce development programs, educational opportunities, behavioral health support and family services.
A human case of West Nile virus in West Michigan was detected through routine screening of a blood donation, health officials say.
The number of new cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan is starting to noticeably slow down, but state health officials are still tracking the summer outbreak.
Max Clark hit his first home run at Comerica Park and five Tigers pitchers combined to allow one run as Detroit ended a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
More than two weeks before the Detroit Lions kick off their 2026 regular season, the team unveiled its new uniform on Tuesday.
Detroit's new professional women's hockey team welcomed its star player to Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, officially introducing Hilary Knight.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Jonathan Aranda homered and Drew Rasmussen gave up three hits in six strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
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.
Happy Hump Day family! Partly Sunny and humid today with a high around 83. Scattered thunderstorms are forecast this late afternoon and evening ahead of a cold front arriving from the west. The potential exists for isolated severe thunderstorms, with damaging wind the main threat. Large hail and a tornado cannot be ruled out. Much of the area is in a Marginal Risk (1 of 5) for severe weather with areas south of I-96 designated in a Slight Risk (2 of 5).
Storms are possible late in the day Wednesday, with isolated stronger storms possible.
Citizens in Canada and the U.S. are voicing their opinions amid a trade war between the two countries.
The Birmingham Public School District board is adding on to a cellphone policy, and some parents are not happy about it.
Detroit's new professional women's hockey team welcomed its star player to Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, officially introducing Hilary Knight.