Avisail Garcia Sent Back To Toledo
The Tigers optioned outfielder Avisail Garcia to Triple-A Toledo following Wednesday's game against the Orioles to clear a roster spot for pitcher Jose Alvarez, who will be recalled to start Thursday.
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The Tigers optioned outfielder Avisail Garcia to Triple-A Toledo following Wednesday's game against the Orioles to clear a roster spot for pitcher Jose Alvarez, who will be recalled to start Thursday.
Valverde proceeded to give up two singles, a two-RBI double and a home run.
Chris Davis cleared the fences twice, giving him a major-league leading 26 homers, to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Detroit Tigers 13-3 Wednesday.
In five of his 15 starts so far, Verlander has only lasted five innings or fewer.
"I'm still going to use Valverde," Leyland said. "I just don't think you discharge him just yet."
Miguel Cabrera is the unquestioned best hitter in baseball, but Austin Jackson is more valuable to the Tigers right now.
We know Jim Leyland doesn't like to talk about his lineups!
Verlander is on pace to go 19-12 with a 3.74 ERA and 249 strikeouts this season.
J.J. Hardy and Adam Jones homered off Justin Verlander to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 5-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
Fans at Comerica Park Monday night got their money's worth. With the bases loaded and a 3-2 count, one of the American League's best pitchers stared down one of the league's hottest-hitting sluggers.
By and large, Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland is okay with the second-guessing.
136 players have hit at least 300 home runs. That's a fairly distinctive achievement in its own right. Of those 136, only eight have also won nine or more Gold Gloves.
Max Scherzer improved to 10-0 and struck out 10, Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 on Monday night.
The Tigers have announced that SP Anibal Sanchez and C Alex Avila are headed to the DL.
If someone had said before this season that Max Scherzer, not Justin Verlander, would be the pitcher with the team's best record by mid-June, few would have believed it.
Doug Fister held Minnesota hitless until the sixth inning and Torii Hunter connected for his 300th career home run, leading the Detroit Tigers over the Twins 5-2 Sunday.
P.J. Walters outdueled the Detroit Tigers' Doug Fister in his season debut with the Minnesota Twins but unearned runs have helped spoil a pair of respectable outings for the right-hander recently.
Trevor Plouffe had three hits, including a two-run homer, in his return to the Twins lineup, and Sam Deduno held Detroit in check over seven innings in Minnesota's 6-3 victory over the Tigers on Saturday night.
The Tigers need to find a closer. This much is agreed upon. Where to find that closer?
With a dominant effort, Anibal Sanchez came within two outs of history the last time he faced the Minnesota Twins.
Prince Fielder broke open a scoreless game with a two-run double in the sixth inning, the spark that Rick Porcello and the Detroit Tigers used to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0 on Friday night.
1. Jose Valverde: Seems like he's either gone today or right back out tonight pitching for his major league life.
The Detroit Tigers have activated centerfielder and leadoff hitter Austin Jackson, and he is expected to be back in action Friday.
Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland understands fans' frustration with the bullpen, particularly with closer Jose Valverde.
One person escaped safely as a fire spread from a neighboring house to their home early Tuesday on Burlingame Street in Detroit.
Body camera footage given to CBS News Detroit shows Redford Township police arresting a Detroit police officer who also serves as the department's spokesperson.
It was a long night in Lincoln Park, Michigan, on Monday, as the city council meeting ran for hours, with many residents coming out to express their frustrations over rising water rates.
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.
Police say the attack on Monday, Aug. 24, appeared unprovoked.
One person escaped safely as a fire spread from a neighboring house to their home on Burlingame Street in Detroit.
Body camera footage given to CBS News Detroit shows Redford Township police arresting a Detroit police officer who also serves as the department's spokesperson.
Police say the attack on Monday, Aug. 24, appeared unprovoked.
It was a long night in Lincoln Park, Michigan, on Monday, as the city council meeting ran for hours, with many residents coming out to express their frustrations over rising water rates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Millions of Generation X Americans expect to depend on Social Security as their main — or only — source of retirement income.
Rob Burnside, a principal at an Ohio high school, made the decision to help one of his students, and it cost him his job.
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027, in a social media post.
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.
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.
The Detroit Tigers were swept in a three-game series by the Kansas City Royals, falling 11-7 on Sunday.
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.
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 trade war between the U.S. and Canada is becoming more heated. CBS News recaps the tariff situation along with other news from the White House.
Dozens of Lincoln Park residents spoke against an increase in water bills at Monday's council meeting. Inkster police say a man stabbed a woman inside a Dollar Tree store. Those headlines and other stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Detroit firefighters were on scene early Tuesday to a fire on Burlingame Street that involved two homes.
Happy Tuesday fam! Mostly clear and warmer this afternoon with a high around 81. More sun tomorrow with temps warming a bit into the low 80's. Next chance for rain arrives tomorrow night with a few gusty storms possible.
Happy Tuesday fam! Mostly clear and warmer this afternoon with a high around 81. More sun tomorrow with temps warming a bit into the low 80's. Next chance for rain arrives tomorrow night with a few gusty storms possible.