Ausmus Calls Sign-Stealing Claim 'Ludicrous,' Says Hitting Martinez Was 'Weak'
"It's a little weak that they would hit him," Ausmus said. "If they injure Victor there and we're in the playoff hunt, that's bad news."
Watch CBS News
"It's a little weak that they would hit him," Ausmus said. "If they injure Victor there and we're in the playoff hunt, that's bad news."
Justin Verlander pitched eight impressive innings, and the Detroit Tigers inched closer to a postseason spot Wednesday, rallying after benches cleared in the sixth inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 6-1.
Chicago White Sox ace Chris Sale and Detroit's Victor Martinez exchanged words in the sixth inning Wednesday, causing the benches and bullpens to empty briefly. The situation didn't escalate.
"I think certain guys have, when the stage is bigger and the spotlight's brighter, they turn up their concentration, their game is elevated," Ausmus said. "I think there is some truth to that."
Detroit is one game ahead of the second-place Royals, who beat Cleveland 2-0 Monday night, after the Indians finished off a victory in a suspended game against Kansas City.
Detroit Tigers right fielder Torii Hunter made a believer out of new Tigers manager Brad Ausmus.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said he feels comfortable using starter-turned-reliever Anibal Sanchez at any point in a game.
The Royals avoided a three-game sweep and moved within 1 1/2 games of the AL Central-leading Tigers.
Anibal Sanchez of the Detroit Tigers threw about 50 pitches in a simulated game Sunday and could be activated this week.
It was 1-1 in the sixth when a line drive and a wild throw led to an appeal toss and a pair of umpire discussions that wound up ruling a Royals runner had left third base too soon.
Just because the leaves change and the weather cools doesn't mean there isn't plenty to do and see in Detroit.
A combination of 19 hits and seven scoreless innings from Justin Verlander helped the Tigers jump 1.5 games ahead of the Royals in the Al Central Division.
Rookie catcher James McCann will start in Avila's place as Detroit begins a crucial three-game series against the Royals, who were a half-game back in the AL Central.
Alcides Escobar stood in front of his locker after hitting a home run that helped boost the Royals to a victory over the White Sox, and glanced at a TV screen hanging to his left.
The Tigers ended the night with a half-game lead over the second-place Royals, who beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2.
How frustrated are the fans with the struggles of the Tigers?
After J.D. Martinez hit a three-run home run to give Detroit a 3-2 lead in the top of the ninth, Trevor Plouffe drew a one-out walk against Joe Nathan (4-4) and was replaced by pinch-runner Doug Bernier.
Brad Ausmus will not be the AL Manager of the Year.
On Friday night in the bottom of fourth inning the Tigers had a man on second base and one out in a 1-1 game against the Cleveland Indians.
Jarrod Dyson loves to boast about what speedy base runners can do.
The Tigers lost a 6-0 lead, but after Joe Mauer's second two-run single tied the game for the Twins in the eighth inning, Hunter hit the first pitch of the ninth from Casey Fien into the bullpen behind left-center field.
Saturday was a good day for Tigers fans. Alex Avila's two-run home run in the eighth inning gave Detroit a 5-4 win over Cleveland.
In the fourth inning a ball was ripped down the left field line and that's when this amazing moment happened.
Before the last road trip every season the Detroit Tigers veterans make the rookies have a dress up day.
J.D. Martinez hit a solo homer in the fourth and Detroit starter Justin Verlander left with two runners on and two outs in the sixth.
Hold onto your hats and your trash cans because Metro Detroit is in for another rough stretch of weather on Monday.
Dozens of marching bands, floats and businesses were walking down Michigan Avenue in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood on Sunday for the 68th annual St. Patrick's Parade.
A Lapeer County, Michigan, man is richer after winning a jackpot worth over $500,000 playing the Michigan Lottery's Double Win Wild Time Fast Cash game, officials said Thursday.
The Boilermakers won the Big Ten Tournament for the first time since 2023 and the third time overall.
A Mount Clemens, Michigan, woman accused of using her computer to share child sexually abusive material last year has pleaded no contest, online court records said.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has activated the State Emergency Operations Center due to "the threat of significant weather impacts" across the state, officials said Sunday morning.
A round of high wind develops Sunday afternoon as the warm sector of a low pressure system builds into lower Michigan.
The Israel Defense Forces said Ibrahim Muhammad Ghazali was responsible for managing weapons operations for the unit within the U.S.-designated terrorist group.
Hold onto your hats and your trash cans because Metro Detroit is in for another rough stretch of weather on Monday.
The Detroit Chapter of the National Action Network is calling on people of all faiths to come together after the synagogue attack on Thursday in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Hollywood's biggest stars are gearing up for the 98th annual Academy Awards. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Six Flags is selling off some of its North America amusement parks, including Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
The U.S. became the first nation to sweep the hockey tournaments at the Olympics and Paralympics.
The Israel Defense Forces said Ibrahim Muhammad Ghazali was responsible for managing weapons operations for the unit within the U.S.-designated terrorist group.
Six U.S. service members who were killed in a military refueling aircraft crash over Iraq last week have been identified as members of the Ohio Air National Guard and Florida-based crew members.
The Detroit Chapter of the National Action Network is calling on people of all faiths to come together after the synagogue attack on Thursday in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr did not name specific networks, but his post included a reference to a Saturday morning Truth Social post from the president.
A second resident of Washtenaw County is suspected to have measles, as health officials continue an investigation about potential cases and exposure sites.
A measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, with health officials investigating when and where others may have been exposed in Southeast Michigan.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
The Boilermakers won the Big Ten Tournament for the first time since 2023 and the third time overall.
The U.S. became the first nation to sweep the hockey tournaments at the Olympics and Paralympics.
The Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team lost in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday to UCLA, a squad they beat by 23 less than a month ago.
Jalen Duren had 30 points and 13 rebounds and Cade Cunningham added 17 points and 15 assists as the Detroit Pistons handed the Memphis Grizzlies their seventh straight loss with a 126-110 victory on Friday night.
Jake Guentzel and Gage Goncalves each scored twice, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 23 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Thursday night.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Thousands of people lined the streets of Detroit's Corktown neighborhood on Sunday for the 68th annual St. Patrick's Parade. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega was there.
Former NHL player and 1997 Hobey Baker award winner Brendan Morrison is on a committee, organized by University of Michigan Regent Denise Ilitch and her strategic advisor, Jenna Trubiano, to raise awareness on the desire to see the college field a Division I women's hockey team.
The Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team secured a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament after losing to the Purdue Boilermakers in the Big Ten Tournament championship on Sunday. CBS News Detroit's Matt Finkel reports on the loss and how the team is feeling ahead of the big dance.
The Israel Defense Forces says the brother of the man accused of carrying out Thursday's attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield was a Hezbollah commander who was "eliminated" in an airstrike last week.
Southeast Michigan residents are still trying to clean up after high winds blew through the region on Friday. A man in Redford says a large tree came down on his Delaware Street home during the gusts.