Leyland On Scherzer: 'He's Just Scratched The Surface'
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.
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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.
The Detroit Tigers are feeling good after a strong finish to their road trip.
It's not a 'dis.' Not dropping hate. Not smack talking.
On Aug. 8, 2011, a day the Tigers did not play and the logical time to make the announcement, they revealed the re-signing of president/CEO/GM Dave Dombrowski to a new four-year deal and Jim Leyland to a one-year extension of his expiring contract.
Omar Infante has given the Tigers the stability at second base they were looking for when it obtained him from Miami.
Miguel Cabrera may be the best hitter in baseball.
Miguel Cabrera reached one personal milestone Tuesday and a second one Wednesday.
I think a caller put it best last night.
A truck driver who was pulled over at the Mackinac Bridge was found to have numerous weapons with him, Michigan State Police reported.
The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.
A passing vehicle was struck by gunfire as two other motorists were involved in a fight along I-96 in Wayne County.
Michigan coach Dusty May remembers watching Rumeal Robinson and the Wolverines win the national championship in 1989.
Southeast Michigan will see an increasingly severe weather threat from Monday night into Tuesday. Here's the forecast.
Southeast Michigan will see an increasingly severe weather threat from Monday night into Tuesday. Here's the forecast.
Metro Detroit is seeing some of the lowest gas prices in Michigan this week, with an average of $3.92 a gallon.
A plane full of passengers finally made it to Chicago Sunday night, after their flight from New York was diverted to Detroit because of an unruly passenger.
A truck driver who was pulled over at the Mackinac Bridge was found to have numerous weapons with him, Michigan State Police reported.
While police in Royal Oak, Michigan, were investigating what officials said was an impaired driver earlier this month, they quickly had to shift their focus to a crash that happened a few feet away from them.
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.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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.
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
After being down by as many as 19 on Sunday, Braylon Mullins retrieved a loose ball near midcourt in the waning seconds against Duke and hit a three-pointer from 35 feet away to take the lead.
The unprecedented move amounted to an indefinite suspension of all asylum requests filed outside of immigration court, regardless of the applicant's nationality.
Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general in President Trump's first term, said that "similar to cigarettes," the government needs to point out that social media platforms "are incredibly addictive."
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
Around 19,000 Corewell Health patients have been impacted by a data breach that happened in 2024, the nonprofit said Friday.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
As communities across the country face growing fears of increased immigration enforcement patrols, a coalition of civil rights advocates and health care professionals in Michigan is banding together to offer support for those on the frontlines.
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 coach Dusty May remembers watching Rumeal Robinson and the Wolverines win the national championship in 1989.
After being down by as many as 19 on Sunday, Braylon Mullins retrieved a loose ball near midcourt in the waning seconds against Duke and hit a three-pointer from 35 feet away to take the lead.
Michigan is a contender now, taking on Texas in the only women's NCAA Tournament regional final matching the top two seeds.
Yaxel Lendeborg scored 27 points, Elliot Cadeau had 10 assists and Michigan rolled into the Final Four by overwhelming Tennessee for a dominant 95-62 victory in the NCAA Tournament.
Dusty May leads Michigan into an Elite Eight matchup against Rick Barnes and Tennessee.
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.
Mike Bickers, PNC Bank regional president Detroit and Southeast Michigan and Oakland University President Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, appear on Michigan Matter to discuss a new endowment at the university to help students from challenging financial situations with housing costs.
Monday's gas price reports from AAA shows that fuel prices continued to rise, but at a slower pace, this week.
Spring break travel is hitting its peak, with staffing of the Transportation Security Administration checkpoints a concern at some airports. Here's a look at Monday morning lines from Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
An American Airlines flight bound for Chicago was diverted to Detroit Metro Airport on Sunday. The FBI will give an update Monday on the Temple Israel attack investigation. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.
Warmer temperatures, forecast into the 60s for Monday and the 70s for Tuesday, will help fuel showers and thunderstorms Monday night and Tuesday. The National Weather Service has placed Metro Detroit into a Slight Risk area for severe weather on Tuesday. Damaging wind will be the primary concern, but there is also a potential for large hail and tornadoes.