Tigers 7, Indians 5
Justin Verlander pitched seven solid innings, Victor Martinez homered and the Detroit Tigers beat Cleveland 7-5 on Friday night to take a 3 1/2 game lead over the Indians atop the AL Central.
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Justin Verlander pitched seven solid innings, Victor Martinez homered and the Detroit Tigers beat Cleveland 7-5 on Friday night to take a 3 1/2 game lead over the Indians atop the AL Central.
The Tigers return home from their five-game road trip to begin a six-game homestand at Comerica Park on Tuesday night.
Indians closer Chris Perez deactivated his Twitter account following two rough outings, and after receiving a slew of negative comments.
Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer and Max Scherzer retired 22 straight batters after the first inning, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 5-1 win over Cleveland on Tuesday night to stop the Indians' winning streak at five and trim their lead in the AL Central.
After taking home baseball's first Triple Crown award in 45 years last season, Miguel Cabrera is off to an even better start in 2013.
Chris Perez was stunned, surprised and shocked.
It was no secret that fans came to Comerica park over the weekend for two reasons.
Pinch-hitter Mark Reynolds hit a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Sunday.
Ubaldo Jimenez outpitched Justin Verlander, and Cleveland's Chris Perez got Miguel Cabrera to hit a game-ending groundout with two on to preserve the Indians' 7-6 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night.
Justin Verlander has been the same old workhorse for the Detroit Tigers, but manager Jim Leyland is still being cautious not to overwork his ace.
Prince Fielder and Miguel Cabrera each hit a long home run, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 10-4 on Friday night.
Coming off another impressive performance last weekend, the Detroit Tigers' Max Scherzer appears to be at the top of his game.
Adam Rosales thought he hit a game-tying home run. The Athletics, Indians and 14,000 or so fans thought so, too.
Ryan Raburn definitely earned his release last summer from the Tigers, but if history holds, Raburn, now with the Cleveland Indians, will comeback to haunt the Tigers.
Raburn was Detroit's opening day starter at second base last season but was sent to the minors after hitting just .171 in 66 games for the Tigers.
Zach McAllister should break 200 if he stays healthy this year, which will be a boon to the back end of the Tribe's rotation.
Criticized for not spending enough on free agents in recent years, the Indians splurged on another star.
The Indians have signed utilityman Ryan Raburn and outfielder Ben Francisco to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training.
For two months the Chicago White Sox had been ahead or tied for the lead in the AL Central. Now, with just a week left, they're looking up at the Detroit Tigers.
The Chicago White Sox gave Detroit an opening to tie for the AL Central lead when Gordon Beckham hit into a game-ending forceout with the potential tying run on second base Tuesday in a 4-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians.
Frustrated after a pair of strikeouts, Adam Dunn watched video of his first two at-bats between innings to see why he was missing so many pitches in such an important game for the Chicago White Sox.
The Tigers were three-outs away from a series sweep when Carlos Santana hit a RBI triple to deep right and Lonnie Chisenhall followed with a RBI single to win the game for the Indians.
The Detroit Tigers extended their winning streak to four despite having a run disallowed during their last game.
Miguel Cabrera hit a solo homer in the sixth inning to pad the lead and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 5-3 on Saturday.
The Detroit Tigers came out swinging early to beat the Cleveland Indians 4-0 on Friday night.
Authorities are investigating the "suspicious deaths" of two adults and six children following a house fire Friday morning in Grand Haven Township, Michigan.
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.
District leaders say transportation remains one of the biggest non-academic barriers preventing some students from attending school consistently.
Giving blood might seem a little scary but a little pin prick and less than 10 minutes in a comfy chair can save three lives at once.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge will welcome motorists starting July 27, and welcome walkers and bicyclists on August 5.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
With less than two weeks before the Michigan primary election, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens in the contentious U.S. Senate race.
Authorities are investigating the "suspicious deaths" of two adults and six children following a house fire Friday morning in Grand Haven Township, Michigan.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
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.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
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.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased commercial spyware that can covertly take control of phones, collect messages, photos and location information.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Dillon Dingler had a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday night.
A Michigan man is headed to prison for selling misbranded weight-loss drugs imported from China, federal prosecutors said.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped 7,600 as health officials continue to track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
What started as a routine trip to Taco Bell has turned into a nearly two-week hospital stay for Southfield resident Ella-Salone Jones. She shares her story amid a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Dillon Dingler had a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday night.
Patrick Kane, 37, signed a two-year, $16 million contract to return to the Blackhawks on Thursday, according to the team.
For Joseph and Johnathan Rinehart in Clarkston, Michigan, wiffle ball is not just a friendly game; it's an opportunity to bring people together and uplift a local historical church in need.
Chicago collected 11 hits while improving to 23-10 in its last 33 games, bouncing back nicely after losing 8-6 in 10 innings in the series opener on Monday night.
U-M President Domenico Grasso announced Monday that Manuel will leave the role by the end of the year, as a third-party culture review found failures to act on allegations of wrongdoing within the athletic department.
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.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Although the Aug. 4 primary election in Michigan is a few weeks away, CBS News Detroit is also looking ahead to November. Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit discusses his campaign for Michigan Attorney General. Savit received endorsement from the Michigan Democratic Party and is up against Republican candidate and Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
With less than two weeks before the Michigan primary election, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens in the contentious U.S. Senate race.
Ferndale Public Schools is launching a new carpooling app designed to help families get students to and from school, part of the district's effort to reduce chronic absenteeism at University High School.
Giving blood might seem a little scary, but a little pin prick and less than 10 minutes in a comfy chair can save three lives at once.