Tigers 7, Braves 4
Jose Valverde pitched a perfect ninth for his second save since returning to the Tigers earlier in the week.
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Jose Valverde pitched a perfect ninth for his second save since returning to the Tigers earlier in the week.
On a memorable, history-making night at Comerica Park, Anibal Sanchez struck out a franchise-record 17 batters, and the Detroit Tigers pounded the Atlanta Braves in the opener of a three game weekend series, 10-0.
Anibal Sanchez struck out 17 in eight marvelous innings for Detroit, confounding the Atlanta Braves in a dazzling performance Friday night and leading the Tigers to a 10-0 victory.
Atlanta Braves left-hander Paul Maholm knew his shutout streak would eventually end. Surprisingly, facing the Detroit Tigers could help him put more zeros up on the scoreboard.
Alex Gordon's grand slam highlighted a five-run 10th inning for the Kansas City Royals, who rallied against the Detroit bullpen for an 8-3 win Thursday after Tigers ace Justin Verlander left with a thumb injury.
Justin Verlander has left Detroit's game against Kansas City on Thursday with what the team described as cracked skin on his right thumb.
The Miami Marlins have claimed left-hander Duane Below off waivers and optioned him to Triple-A New Orleans.
Tuesday afternoon after Manager Jim Leyland addressed the media and then new and former closer Jose Valverde talked for the first time before an ample amount of reporters.
Jose Valverde returned to Detroit with a save and Victor Martinez drove in a pair of runs to help the Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 7-5 Wednesday night.
This Tigers reunion with Jose Valverde is borderline laughable.
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.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
Grayson Rodriguez pitched five strong innings as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 for their fifth victory in six games.
Pastor Curtiss Ostosh says city crews removed vehicles, trailers, and bicycles belonging to homeless people the church serves.
Lynette Hooker was reported missing by her husband in early April after the couple allegedly went for a nighttime ride aboard a dinghy.
It comes as the department once again improved its Insurance Services Office score to the second highest rating on the scale.
A judge ordered Comerica Bank to turn over more than $13,000 in an account linked to former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick as restitution payment.
Lynette Hooker was reported missing by her husband in early April after the couple allegedly went for a nighttime ride aboard a dinghy.
Pastor Curtiss Ostosh says city crews removed vehicles, trailers, and bicycles belonging to homeless people the church serves.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is publicly ruling out a bid for the 2028 presidential race.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
The community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
One hundred men were dressed to the nines on Sunday afternoon on Livernois Avenue in Detroit for the sixth annual 100 Men in Suits initiative.
Lynette Hooker was reported missing by her husband in early April after the couple allegedly went for a nighttime ride aboard a dinghy.
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation, jumped due to higher energy costs.
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump, sources familiar with the matter said.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
The tentative agreement means roughly 300,000 Blue Cross members will continue receiving care at Michigan Medicine facilities as in-network services.
Two Detroit nonprofit organizations have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students.
St. Clair County health officials have identified the county's first salmonella case linked to a multistate outbreak associated with backyard poultry.
Experts at Children's Hospital of Michigan say they typically see a rise in preventable injuries this time of year, many of which can happen in just seconds.
Grayson Rodriguez pitched five strong innings as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 for their fifth victory in six games.
The Detroit Lions aim to draft, develop and re-sign players, and linebacker Jack Campbell is the latest example.
PWHL Detroit joins the Professional Women's Hockey League in the 2026-27 season.
The 2026 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear returns to the streets of downtown Detroit on Friday, May 29.
Spencer Torkelson homered, doubled twice and drove in three runs, and five Detroit pitchers combined for a two-hitter as the Tigers snapped a season-worst seven-game home skid with a 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield addressed the Mackinac Policy Conference for the first time as the city's mayor.
A judge has ordered Comerica Bank to turn over more than $13,000 in an account linked to former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick as payable towards restitution.
The U.S. Coast Guard has been granted permission by the Bahamian government to send divers to canvass previously unsearched areas in the search for missing Michigan woman Lynette Hooker, a source confirmed to CBS News.
A south Warren church has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Warren, alleging years of excessive and religiously motivated enforcement tied to its food pantry operations.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is publicly ruling out a bid for the 2028 presidential race.