Leyland Downplays Showdown With White Sox
There's a reason Tigers manager Jim Leyland downplays Detroit's "showdown series" with the first-place Chicago White Sox this weekend.
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There's a reason Tigers manager Jim Leyland downplays Detroit's "showdown series" with the first-place Chicago White Sox this weekend.
Justin Verlander. pitcher, Detroit Tigers - Every time he pitches, Verlander is literally a threat to throw a no hitter. It doesn't get any more thrilling than that.
The great thing about baseball is that there is a new game virtually every day. Bad feelings can turn good. Losing streaks can be snapped.
Max Scherzer struck out nine and got plenty of run support as Miguel Cabrera and Alex Avila homered to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 Thursday.
With the exception of their most recent defeat, the Detroit Tigers should be happy about the way they've collectively swung the bats of late.
After Tuesday night's thumping that the LA Angels put on the Detroit Tigers in near record heat, it got me thinking about the fans in attendance and how bad it had to suck being at that game, and if baseball games in this hot, humid weather is the worst to attend.
Wednesday was a good day for the Tigers but at the same time a frustrating one for skipper Jim Leyland.
Two consecutive solid starts by Doug Fister may have taken some of the pressure off the Detroit organization to give up a prime prospect to get a rotation-stabilizing pitcher.
Jacob Turner, bludgeoned for three home runs while allowing seven runs in two innings Tuesday, will make a second start for injured LHP Drew Smyly.
Drew Smyly (strained right side muscle) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 7.
As they watched a Detroit Tigers baseball game, 40,000 sports fans were unaware that dozens of police, security guards and federal agents were swiftly searching the stadium for a possible bomb after someone phoned in a threat to 911.
Doug Fister gave up just two hits over eight innings and Prince Fielder capped a four-run second inning with a two-run single to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2 Wednesday night.
A consensus is emerging among those paid to talk about the Tigers.
Mike Trout may be a rookie, but he's the AL's top hitter.
Spending by teams in baseball's amateur draft dropped by 11 percent in the first year of restrictions imposed by the new labor contract.
Detroit police are looking into whether a bomb threat targeting Comerica Park is tied to two other recent threats.
Prince Fielder was given three innings off Tuesday night, removed in a one-sided loss so he could get a little bit of rest.
The end of July is approaching, and that means hot weather and baseball trade rumors.
Starting pitcher Jacob Turner went two inning, giving up seven runs as the Detroit Tigers lose to the Los Angeles Angles 13-0 on Tuesday.
It's been an interesting few days for the Tigers.
Young players are often compared to all-time greats when they're brought up, although most of the time it's from fans and media.
While the Detroit Tigers are heating up at home, the Los Angeles Angels are suddenly struggling on the road.
Jacob Turner was called up to start Tuesday night in place of injured LHP Drew Smyly.
The bottom of Detroit's lineup is no longer on the bottom.
With the baseball trade deadline just around the corner, the big question with the Detroit Tigers continues to be if super prospect Nick Castellanos will get traded to make the Tigers better now?
A Waterford Township, Michigan, community is still in shock after the tragic death of their neighbor and her 2-month-old son.
A hectic day on Pine Lake in West Bloomfield, Michigan, as workers spent hours attempting to tow a semi-truck out of the lake after it overturned on Monday, and clean up the gas that leaked into the private lake.
The San Diego Padres have acquired left-hander Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers.
A 45-year-old Ann Arbor woman has died after authorities say she got out of a friend's car on M-14 and walked across lanes before being struck.
With Detroiters heading to the polls on Tuesday, one of the most important things to understand is how to fill out the partisan section of the ballot correctly.
A Waterford Township, Michigan, community is still in shock after the tragic death of their neighbor and her 2-month-old son.
Here's what to know about finding your polling location in Michigan.
A hectic day on Pine Lake in West Bloomfield, Michigan, as workers spent hours attempting to tow a semi-truck out of the lake after it overturned on Monday, and clean up the gas that leaked into the private lake.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Oak Park police say an 18-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man were found dead inside a home on Coolidge Highway.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
The San Diego Padres have acquired left-hander Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers.
Populist Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens top the Democratic field going into Tuesday's Senate primary. Former Rep. Mike Rogers is running unopposed for the GOP nomination.
New U.S. tariffs are hurting consumers and businesses, California's attorney general said in filing suit to block levies on 60 countries.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
The Senate is moving ahead with a plan to keep the government funded and avoid another shutdown before the midterm elections.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports there have been 10,773 cyclosporiasis cases in the state during the past five weeks.
The organization is closing its Lansing, Livonia and Warren locations.
An additional 33 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
More than 10,000 people across 70 counties in Michigan have reported cases of cyclosporiasis during the past five weeks, state health officials said.
The San Diego Padres have acquired left-hander Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers.
Keider Montero pitched six scoreless innings, Eduardo Valencia drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers completed their first season-series sweep ever against an American League opponent with an 11-0 victory over the Athletics.
Michael Thorbjornsen made a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole to shoot 7-under 63 and reach 18 under to win his first PGA Tour title by two strokes on Sunday at the Rocket Classic.
The Detroit Tigers said their goodbyes to ace Tarik Skubal and now must turn their focus to an uncertain final two months of the season as they try to make a playoff push without their best player.
Max Clark homered on his second night in the big leagues and the Detroit Tigers beat the Athletics 8-6 on Saturday night before trading star pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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 conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Michigan's gas prices are at their highest price point since May, with motorists paying an average of $4.36 per gallon for regular unleaded on Monday, AAA says.
Beautiful weather continues this week before rain arrives on Thursday.
A Waterford Township, Michigan, community is still in shock after the tragic death of their neighbor and her 2-month-old son.
A hectic day on Pine Lake in West Bloomfield, Michigan, as workers spent hours attempting to tow a semi-truck out of the lake after it overturned on Monday, and clean up the gas that leaked into the private lake.
With Detroiters heading to the polls on Tuesday, one of the most important things to understand is how to fill out the partisan section of the ballot correctly.