Blue Jays-Tigers Preview 8-23-12
The last time Justin Verlander faced the Toronto Blue Jays, he threw his second career no-hitter.
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The last time Justin Verlander faced the Toronto Blue Jays, he threw his second career no-hitter.
It's the nature of the business of being a third base coach.
People sure are getting bent out of shape about a certain Tiger, and it's not Ryan Raburn.
In the end, Jacob Turner's strong outing was overshadowed by that of his Arizona counterpart Tyler Skaggs.
He is blue, has many wires and has achieved what no other robot has ever done -- throw out the first pitch at a Major League baseball game.
Detroit manager Jim Leyland believes Anibal Sanchez is much better than he's looked during his short time with the Tigers.
Max Scherzer allowed seven baserunners in seven innings Tuesday night and took over the major-league strikeout lead with eight more, giving him 186, while taking over the club lead with his 13th victory.
One of Jim Leyland's strengths as a manager is getting mediocre players to perform better, getting good players to become very good and getting stars to become superstars.
Detroit right-hander Doug Fister has been experiencing tightness in his right groin and is not sure if he'll make his next start.
The Blue Jays slowly chip away at the Tigers lead but Detroit holds on to beat Toronto 5-3 on Tuesday night.
So why would Leyland be to blame for his starters being, well, subpar minus their ace Justin Verlander.
Rosters expand in less than two weeks (Sept. 1) but don't look for much from Detroit. If the Tigers had an impact player, he'd already be with the team.
There is a hurry up and wait aspect about the Tigers, an understandable, and sometimes maddening, need to get ahead of ourselves and project where they are ultimately headed in the 2012 season.
Cornerstone Schools in Detroit is hosting its 7th Annual "Be A Tiger For Kids" event Tuesday at Comerica Park.
A robot developed by Detroit-area high school students will toss out the first pitch at Wednesday night's Detroit Tigers game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Jhonny Peralta has given Detroit a much-need threat hitting behind 1B Prince Fielder against left-handed pitching and the Tigers are two games into a five-game stretch facing southpaw starters.
Jim Leyland admits it's not fair to count on Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder to carry the Detroit Tigers all day every day.
The Detroit Tigers struck early in the game but did nothing after that and lose to the Baltimore Orioles 7-5 on Sunday.
Adam Jones and Wieters opened the seventh inning with consecutive singles off Rick Porcello.
Detroit, which entered Saturday an AL-best 28-16 since June 28, was denied a fourth straight win overall with only its fourth loss in 21 home games.
One swing of the bat made the difference as the Tigers fall to the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 on Saturday.
With the Tigers recent success at home it's no secret that Prince Fielder has been a big part of that and fans were treated to a show Friday night with his two homers.
Buoyed by their dominant play at home, the Detroit Tigers have been the best team in the American League for nearly two months.
Prince Fielder hit two homers for four runs and the Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Friday night.
Give yourself more time and expect a traffic mess downtown Saturday afternoon and evening when two big events brings huge crowds to Detroit.
Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gas, AAA says.
Additional lane closures will be in effect for about a month in an area of Interstate 96 in Detroit where a sinkhole is under repair.
Punxsutawney Phil looked for his shadow during the 2026 Groundhog Day ceremony.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a 13-year-old girl who went missing on Sunday.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Additional lane closures will be in effect for about a month in an area of Interstate 96 in Detroit where a sinkhole is under repair.
A 6-year-old boy who was missing for several hours Sunday night was found at a neighbor's home, Madison Heights police said.
Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gas, AAA says.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a 13-year-old girl who went missing on Sunday.
Punxsutawney Phil looked for his shadow during the 2026 Groundhog Day ceremony.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said in a social media post.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The measles cases at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center were detected Friday, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement to CBS News.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said in a social media post.
Children were among a crowd of "ICE out" protesters in Portland on Saturday, witnesses said.
The University of Michigan and Michigan State University are two of the world's top 100 universities of 2026, according to a list released by TIME on Wednesday.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history.
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice to become the league's first 40-goal scorer this season and the Colorado Avalanche continued their dominance of Detroit with a 5-0 victory over the Red Wings.
Patrick Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history in the Detroit Red Wings' 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals, who got the decisive goal from Nic Dowd in a shootout.
Patrick Kane is now the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history.
Ford Motor Company and the LPGA have announced a partnership that includes mentorships for those making their first steps into women's professional golf.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, a day after a court order mandated their release. But tensions remain high in Minnesota and elsewhere over ICE enforcement activity.
A resident of Milton, Massachusetts, attempted to use a torch to melt an ice dam; and in the process, set the home on fire. CBS News has this report.
A 6-year-old Madison Heights boy who was missing for several hours was found safe in his neighborhood. MDOT is working on sinkhole repairs in the local lanes of eastbound I-96 near Southfield Freeway. Other top stories.
Police in Madison Heights, Michigan, say that a 6-year-old boy who was missing for several hours was found safe, having entered a neighbor's home who was away at the time.
looking at chances for snow showers this morning to early afternoon. Snow accumulations hold under an inch, likely a dusting to a half-inch. Still holding on to below normal temperatures through most of the week. (not as cold but cold) Next likely chance for accumulating snow arrives Thursday night through Friday.(Maybe 1-3 pockets of 4")