Rangers-Tigers Preview 4-19-12
It's been six months, but the Detroit Tigers might still have nightmares about Nelson Cruz's performance for the Texas Rangers in last season's AL Championship Series.
Watch CBS News
It's been six months, but the Detroit Tigers might still have nightmares about Nelson Cruz's performance for the Texas Rangers in last season's AL Championship Series.
Prince Fielder and Miguel Cabrera used singles instead of home runs to help top the Kansas City Royals.
The Detroit Tigers have used a pair of strong starting pitching performances to record two wins over the Kansas City Royals.
Karsch and Anderson are curious to see what you watched last night.
The Detroit Tigers plan to host Law Enforcement Appreciation Night at Comerica Park this week.
Ramon Santiago hits a RBI sacrifice fly to get Detroit on the board first and the Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Tuesday.
No other aspect of baseball has changed more than starting pitching.
In one of the great examples of clutch pitching you will ever see, Justin Verlander struck out Alex Gordon with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth to close out a thrilling 3-2 win for the Tigers over the Kansas City Royals.
Monday night's Tigers 3-2 victory at Kansas City highlighted the always tough decision that a manager has to make concerning his pitcher.
They kept Inge because he hit left-handers well late last season and during the postseason.
People were texting me a combination of disdain and disbelief. Social media has not exploded like this since the Tigers signed Prince Fielder.
Justin Verlander is an absolute beast. His complete game performance last night and ending the game on a strikeout was fantastic viewing.
Starting pitcher Justin Verlander gets his first win in dramatic fashion as the Detroit Tigers beat Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Monday.
Justin Verlander has pitched well in each of his first two starts, though he doesn't have a win to show for those efforts.
Facing a dangerous lineup in his first major league start, Adam Wilk never thought one of his own teammates would knock him out of the game.
Miguel Cabrera has been OK at third base.
If you heard that one of the Tigers had a homer and three hits to lead the team to a 5 to 2 victory over the Chicago White Six, your first guess might be Miguel Cabrera or Prince Fielder. Nope. How about Austin Jackson, Alex Avilla, Delmon Young, or even Ryan Raybun? Wrong again. The unlikely hitting hero for the Tigs on Sunday was Gerald Laird, getting the start at catcher to give Avilla the day off.
The Detroit Tigers have activated infielder Brandon Inge from the 15-day disabled list Saturday.
It was a bucket list moment but I really didn't have time to be nervous about throwing out the first pitch at Comerica Park.
After struggling at the plate during their season-opening series, the Chicago White Sox found their groove during a matchup with an AL Central rival.
The Cleveland Indians may have found a boost for their stagnant offense.
Brennan Boesch drove in four runs on his 27th birthday, leading the Detroit Tigers to their fifth win in six games to start the season, 7-2 over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.
The Tampa Bay Rays are off to the best start in franchise history, thanks in part to a late rally that ended the Detroit Tigers' bid to remain the AL's last unbeaten team.
Justin Verlander was nearly perfect for eight innings, but proved he's human in the ninth.
If a player hits a ball into fair territory do not touch it. I repeat do not touch it. Do not try and grab it for a souvenir.
Detroit's Lifeline H2O program, designed to help low-income residents afford water, has now reached its limit.
The Barack Obama Leadership Academy will lose its affiliation with Detroit Public Schools Community District as of June 30.
Kristi Tucker-Fleischfresser is charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the November 2022 death of a resident.
A Macomb County man is headed to prison after pleading no contest to multiple charges of the distribution of child sexually abusive material.
Several cities in Southeast Michigan could allow golf carts on public streets if a state bill expanding the rules passes.
The Barack Obama Leadership Academy will lose its affiliation with Detroit Public Schools Community District as of June 30.
To put the pricing in perspective, AAA says it would cost $49.82 in gas to make a round trip from Detroit to Grand Rapids in a car that gets 27 mpg.
A gas station clerk was formally honored by city officials in Hamtramck after he helped save a teenager who was kidnapped.
Detroit's Lifeline H2O program, designed to help low-income residents afford water, has now reached its limit.
Kristi Tucker-Fleischfresser is charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the November 2022 death of a resident.
Several cities in Southeast Michigan could allow golf carts on public streets if a state bill expanding the rules passes.
Experts said it's unlikely consumers will see a drop in prices moving forward.
Two of Michigan's congressional representatives introduced a bill aimed at supporting Michigan's role in automotive innovation and manufacturing.
General Motors is expecting a $500 million tariff refund after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Trump's most sweeping levies.
A Michigan auto parts company that is eligible to request refunds for tariffs deemed illegal is taking on the White House in a lawsuit, challenging an executive order that suspends duty-free shipping.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The war with Iran is now in its ninth week, and Congress is concerned about the reduction of global munition stockpiles and the ability to restock them.
Michigan lawmakers are acting to repeal Cesar Chavez Day in response to documented sexual abuse allegations.
The impact of higher energy prices and fears about covering monthly bill is taking a toll on public sentiment, a new Gallup poll finds.
General Motors is expecting a $500 million tariff refund after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Trump's most sweeping levies.
The average cost of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 on Tuesday, up $1.20 since the conflict in the Middle East started on Feb. 28.
Parents say the incident highlights the importance of education and communication at home, especially when it comes to THC‑infused products.
Six Detroit elementary students were hospitalized on Tuesday after eating suspected marijuana edibles, district officials said.
A proposed Michigan law would mandate health insurance plans to cover in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination starting in 2027.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Macomb County health officials reported Thursday the county's first confirmed measles case in 2026.
The Detroit Lions have picked up the fifth season of Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs' contract and declined All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell's fifth-year option, according to a person familiar with the moves.
Michigan basketball coach Dusty May has announced that three players have been added from the transfer portal and two incoming freshman are joining four high school seniors who were signed in November.
Desmond Bane scored 22 points, Franz Wagner had 19 in three quarters and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 94-88 to take a 3-1 series lead, putting the East's No. 1 seed on the brink of elimination.
Construction crews are making way for the new home of the Detroit City Football Club after demolishing the old Southwest Detroit Hospital.
Two members of the Michigan men's basketball national championship team made Saturday memorable for young players in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
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.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
DTE Energy said that it intends to hold off on seeking rate hikes for at least two years after requesting $474.3 million to support the electric grid and power generation.
A Detroit water assistance program that has helped thousands pay their water bills has reached its capacity, leaving residents wondering what options they have.
Harper Woods police continue to investigate the shooting death of a 19-year-old at a party, which neighbors say should not have happened.
More rain showers and cool temps today. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us when we could see dry conditions and warmer temperatures.
Six students were taken to the hospital on Tuesday after ingesting marijuana gummies at Thomas Edison Elementary School in Detroit, raising concerns among parents.