Leyland On Valverde; "It Will Be Nice To Write His Name On The Lineup Card!" (Video)
Word came down around 5:30 Tuesday afternoon that former Detroit closer Jose Valverde was joining the team again.
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Word came down around 5:30 Tuesday afternoon that former Detroit closer Jose Valverde was joining the team again.
F Scott Fitzgerald, author of the book which inspired the new Leonardo DiCaprio movie, once said, "There are no second acts in American lives."
From Class A to closer: Jose Valverde is returning to the Tigers.
Now the series between the Royals and Tigers takes on a new level of intrigue.
The Detroit Tigers have called up Bruce Rondon from Triple-A Toledo.
The Tigers announced Monday that starter Doug Fister was not charged for two questionable runs in Sunday's no-decision against the Angels, MLive.com reports.
A guy has been emailing me for the past two weeks and he only wants me to do one thing.
The Tigers return home from their nine-game road trip to begin a nine-game homestand at Comerica Park tomorrow night.
Even if the Tigers were in first right now with the best record in the game, fans would still bash Leyland because that is just what they do.
Major League Baseball and its 30 teams plan to take thousands of teenagers to see the Jackie Robinson film "42."
Tigers reliever Octavio Dotel was not available for Sunday's series finale against the Angels because he's still dealing with an elbow issue, MLive.com reports.
The Weekend Buzz while you were B-ing strong from Boston, Mass., to West, Texas, and at all points in-between.
Mark Trumbo homered leading the bottom of the 13th inning and Albert Pujols doubled home two runs, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-3 victory over Detroit on Sunday for their second straight series sweep of the Tigers.
If the Los Angeles Angels are to complete another home sweep of the Detroit Tigers, they'll likely need to be the first opponent this season to get the best of Doug Fister.
Porcello (0-2) faced 11 batters, threw 47 pitches and got only two outs - on a double-play grounder by Chris Iannetta.
The Tigers won Wednesday's game against the Mariners by the slimmest of margins, as catcher Brayan Pena held on for the final out after a collision at home plate with Justin Smoak in the 14th inning.
Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander was terrific for most of Thursday's start against the Mariners, but his teammates failed to provide him with adequate support, in a 2-0 loss.
Kyle Seager hit a two-out RBI double off Justin Verlander in the seventh inning to break a scoreless tie and help give the Seattle Mariners a 2-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers Thursday.
When the Tigers finally finished their Wednesday / Thursday game against the Mariners around 2:30 AM EST, it was a classic.
Here are upcoming book signings for my book: 100 Things Tiger Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die.
Tigers reliever Octavio Dotel was unable to pitch Tuesday night against the Mariners but is nearing his return as he continues to work his way back from a sore elbow, according to MLB.com.
Cabrera hit a two-run homer and drove in Detroit's first four runs, Fister threw seven strong innings against his former team, and the Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 6-2 on Tuesday night.
Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder is hot as a fire cracker. He is hitting home runs.
Edward McClelland says he has been a Detroit Tigers fans since the days of Lou and Tram.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
A Detroit man faces murder, armed robbery and related charges in the aftermath of a fatal shooting on Feb. 16.
Jalen Rose has been named speaker at the University of Michigan's spring 2026 commencement.
A 13-year-old student has been charged with possessing a weapon after authorities were called to a middle school on Monday in Inkster.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a federal lawsuit challenging plans for an immigration detention facility in Romulus.
Metro Detroit drivers might not be seeing it yet, but the average cost of unleaded regular gas across Michigan has crossed the $4 a gallon price point.
Kevin McGonigle, baseball's No. 2-rated prospect, has made the Detroit Tigers' opening day roster.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
A meteor was seen in parts of Michigan Monday night, with photos and videos shared widely on social media.
A Detroit man faces murder, armed robbery and related charges in the aftermath of a fatal shooting on Feb. 16.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
President Trump has long railed against mail-in voting, but used the method this month in a Florida election, public records indicate.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the issue can reduce the driver's ability to detect hazards and increase the risk of a crash.
The foreign ministry said in a statement it agreed after a letter from his family that Dennis Coyle "would be pardoned and released" for Eid.
Nearly 12% of all TSA officers who were scheduled to work on Sunday called out — the most since the start of the partial government shutdown.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Legislation is pending in Lansing that is intended to prohibit the sale or distribution of a substance called kratom.
A new report says Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that has led to long wait times, higher costs and missed care.
Bonner-Prendergast graduate Kevin McGonigle, baseball's No. 2-rated prospect, has made the Detroit Tigers' opening day roster.
The Detroit Pistons are heading back to the playoffs for the second time in a row as they remain the No. 1seed in the Eastern Conference.
Daniss Jenkins scored a career-high 30 points, including six in the final 34 seconds, and the Detroit Pistons ended the Los Angeles Lakers' nine-game win streak with a 113-110 victory.
Olivia Olson had all 27 of her points in the second half and Syla Swords bounced back from a slow start to score 26 and help second-seeded Michigan rout short-handed N.C. State.
Western Michigan has hired Kahil Fennell away from Texas-Rio Grande Valley to be its men's basketball coach.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
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.
Temperatures begin to warm. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us how warm it's going to get and when our next chance for showers and storms will arrive.
The pilot and co-pilot died and dozens of people were injured in a runway plane collision at LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night.
The Birmingham Broomfield Art Center offers classes for all age groups, explains president and CEO Annie Vangelderen.
A guilty plea was entered in a Wayne County student loan fraud case. A meteor was seen Monday in Southeast Michigan. Those headlines, other top stories and sports are in our news brief.
The search for answers continues in the aftermath of Sunday's fatal collision between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport. CBS News has this report.