Time To Panic About The Tigers' Offense [BLOG]
It's okay to panic about the Tigers offense. The team is in the midsummer doldrums and they're not doing much to make anyone feel better.
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It's okay to panic about the Tigers offense. The team is in the midsummer doldrums and they're not doing much to make anyone feel better.
Shane Greene capped a series of fine starting pitching, working into the ninth inning and then watching closer David Robertson get pinch-hitter Miguel Cabrera to ground into a double play as the New York Yankees edged the Detroit Tigers 1-0 on Thursday.
Scherzer also talks video games, "Call of Duty," and if he could out eat Joba Chamberlain.
In the two games the Tigers have lost this series, Detroit has managed just two runs total.
Tigers fans are feeling pretty good about their team right now.
Justin Verlander (10-10) allowed two runs and five hits in seven innings, walking one and fanning five.
So as mad as I still remain about the Fister trade, I thought it would be good therapy to take a look at all the players that DD dealt away and how most of them have failed to succeed.
Last night in the 10th inning of the Tigers vs Yankees game, Joba Chamberlain plunked his former teammate, Derek Jeter on the left elbow with a 93mph fastball.
"I'm happy it's over and I'm happy we won," David Price said after the Tigers beat the Yankees, 4-3. "I finally feel a part of the team."
David Price struck out 10 in his Detroit debut and was long gone when Alex Avila homered in the 12th inning to lift the Tigers over the New York Yankees 4-3 Tuesday night.
Who is your No. 1?
It's a far cry from the last thing we saw out of the Florida media about Price, when the FOX affiliate there Tweeted something nasty about the local scene.
The Detroit Tigers have signed reliever Jim Johnson to a minor-league contract, according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.
The 23-year-old Turner, whom the Tigers drafted 9th overall in 2009, had a 5.97 ERA as of Monday, when the move was announced.
Even future hall-of-famer Derek Jeter was shown on TV saying, "wow."
It definitely gives credence to the idea she's a distraction for the ace, who isn't exactly having his best season.
The Tigers scored just one run on six hits to back up reigning Cy Young winner, Max Scherzer.
Newly called-up center fielder Ezequiel Carrera will get the nod from manager Brad Ausmus in Monday's opener against the Yankees in New York.
As well as Price has thrown the ball lately, some have pointed to his relative mediocrity in the playoffs as a downside.
In the three-game sweep, Justin Verlander, Rick Porcello and Sanchez combined for a 1.57 ERA with 27 strikeouts and two walks in 23 innings.
The 28-year-old Price said he knew there was a good chance Tampa Bay would deal him before the trade deadline.
Rick Porcello allowed two runs over eight innings while posting the win to tie teammate Max Scherzer for the American League lead in victories.
Porcello looks to tie for the major league lead in wins Saturday night as the first-place Tigers look to take the first two of this three-game set with the visiting Colorado Rockies.
A day after the AL Central-leading Tigers added star left-hander David Price to their rotation, Verlander showed signs that he might be rounding into form.
How much Ezequiel Carrera will play, as he shares center field with Rajai Davis, is still up in the air, Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
A 56-year-old woman is dead after she was hit by a train in Fenton, Michigan, on Friday night, according to police.
The Detroit Tigers were topped by the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday night.
Two men are in custody after a home invasion in Raisinville Township, Michigan, early Saturday evening, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said one of the men was arrested after law enforcement found him in a cornfield.
An investigation is ongoing after three people were injured when a motorcycle collided with a truck in Redford Township, Michigan, on Thursday night, according to police.
An individual is in custody after a person was killed and another was seriously injured in a shooting on Detroit's east side Friday night, according to police.
Police in Detroit say human remains were found inside a home on the city's west side Friday, the day after investigators found a man and a woman dead in the residence.
An investigation is underway after law enforcement fatally shot a 29-year-old man following a vehicle pursuit in Otsego County early Saturday, the Michigan State Police said.
Two men are in custody after a home invasion in Raisinville Township, Michigan, early Saturday evening, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said one of the men was arrested after being found hiding in a cornfield.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
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.
Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died at the age of 87, her family said Saturday.
There's just about every kind of artist and artwork you can imagine in Brighton at the third annual street art fair.
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.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died at the age of 87, her family said Saturday.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by the Trump administration that accused Washtenaw County officials of obstructing federal immigration enforcement operations.
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.
Michigan is reporting its first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis, also known as EEE, since 2021.
The Detroit Tigers were topped by the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday night.
Joshua Dobbs ran for a 50-yard touchdown and the Detroit Lions held on for a 17-13 preseason win against the Washington Commanders.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
The University of Utah is suing former assistant coach Freddie Whittingham for breach of contract after he left to join his brother Kyle's staff at Michigan.
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is being held out of practice with a hip injury, and coach Dan Campbell is hopeful the ailment doesn't linger into the season.
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.
The Detroit Institute of Arts on Saturday celebrated a new mural at Hess-Hathaway Park in Waterford Township. The mural was created as part of the organization's Partners in Public Art program.
A brand-new school year starts on Monday for most students in Metro Detroit. On Saturday, a community organization got families ready with a back-to-school festival. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega was there.
Sunday starts out sunny but we could see some changes in the afternoon
Police in Detroit say human remains were found inside a home on the city's west side Friday, the day after officials discovered a man and a woman dead in the residence.
Canada and the U.S. are in a trade war after negotiations for a deal between the two countries failed late Friday. The U.S. is set to impose a 50% tariff on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. Canada has vowed to respond. Julia Avant spoke with Sandy K. Baruah, the CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber, about the impact the tariffs could have on Michigan.