Benny McCoy, A Detroit Tiger In The '30s, Dies
Benjamin "Benny" McCoy, a player for the Detroit Tigers in the 1930s, has died in western Michigan. He was 96.
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Benjamin "Benny" McCoy, a player for the Detroit Tigers in the 1930s, has died in western Michigan. He was 96.
It's another honor for Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander, voted "Tiger of the Year" by the Detroit Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America.
Alburquerque will be presented with his award prior to a Tigers home game during the 2012 season.
It was announced today that Tigers ace Justin Verlander will grace the cover of MLB 2k12.
Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander has been selected player of the year in voting by the Major League Baseball Players Association, becoming the second pitcher to earn the honor.
On Thursday night Justin Verlander won a couple of the many awards that the ace will rack up this off season.
After being named the American League's best pitcher and the most outstanding Major League Player, Justin Verlander is donating $100,000 to his "Verlander's Victory for Veterans" charity.
When Dave Dombrowski sat down with the media on Tuesday afternoon, he made no secret of the fact that Magglio Ordonez and Carlos Guillen will not be returning to Detroit.
Baltimore's Matt Wieters won at catcher, the Angels' Erick Aybar at shortstop, Texas' Adrian Beltre at third, and Kansas City's Alex Gordon and Baltimore's Nick Markakis in the outfield.
Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski says it is highly unlikely free agents Magglio Ordonez and Carlos Guillen will be back next season.
Some off seasons involve difficult decisions.
As MLB free agency begins on Thursday, teams are already making trades to improve their 2012 rosters and I have one to propose on the Tigers behalf.
Justin Verlander has been named Sporting News' 2011 player of the year.
The Detroit Tigers today announced that the club has exercised the club option on righthanded pitcher Jose Valverde for the 2012 season.
Don't miss out on this special opportunity to begin your holiday shopping early! The Detroit Tigers Authentics Equipment sale will be held this Saturday at Hockeytown Authentics in Troy.
Before we start speculating and fantasizing about the Detroit Tigers off season I would like to reflect one final time on their 2011 season.
The season may be over for the Detroit Tigers, but that means some good deals for fans.
Detroit had a good season but fell six wins short of what it was hoping for. The Tigers' needs are few -- a second baseman, a stout midgame reliever, a fifth starter, maybe an upgrade at third.
Justin Verlander gets a nice pay bump in 2012. His contract calls for a raise from $12.75 million to $20 million, which he will get for each of the final three seasons on his contract.
Coming out of spring training, the Tigers thought they had a good team but spent the first three months of the season working to make things come together.
This is going to be a tough call for Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski.
With small markets and bad weather, baseball's league championship series drew far fewer television viewers than last year.
For the eighth consecutive year, the state of Michigan will recognize one man's ability to overcome obstacles and achieve a lifetime of success when "Willie Horton Day" is celebrated on Tuesday, October 18.
Alex Avila, who broke out as one of the best catchers in the game this season, revealed that he sprained his left knee in July.
Max Scherzer wasn't as sharp in his second shot at Texas as in his first.
One person was arrested, and another was reportedly assaulted during a large gathering on Monday at the Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise in St. Clair Shores, according to police.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, says now is the time for Democrats to work together ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
Vice President JD Vance is set to return to Michigan on Aug. 31.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Months after former Leland House tenants were forced from their homes, their fight for compensation was back in court on Thursday.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
One person was arrested, and another was reportedly assaulted during a large gathering on Monday at the Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise in St. Clair Shores, according to police.
Vice President JD Vance is set to return to Michigan on Aug. 31.
Lake Ontario is part of the Great Lakes region, bordering the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, says now is the time for Democrats to work together ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Detroit rapper Eminem joined several others paying tribute to singer and actress Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, says now is the time for Democrats to work together ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
Lake Ontario is part of the Great Lakes region, bordering the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings and picked up his first win with his new team as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday.
The proposal in Livingston County that would implement a program to track county employees de-identified opioid use won't be moving forward.
Corewell Health has announced a $1.7 billion investment into its hospital facilities in Grand Rapids and Troy.
Wayne County health officials on Wednesday reported the county's first human case of West Nile virus in 2026.
A bat found in Livingston County, Michigan, has tested positive for rabies, the local health department said on Thursday.
Providers, students, clients and community members gathered outside the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan headquarters to urge the organization to pursue solutions that preserve access to care.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings and picked up his first win with his new team as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
Max Clark hit his first home run at Comerica Park and five Tigers pitchers combined to allow one run as Detroit ended a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
More than two weeks before the Detroit Lions kick off their 2026 regular season, the team unveiled its new uniform on Tuesday.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Temperatures climb quickly toward 90 for next week.
Ten years after his son's death, Ken Daniels, the voice of Hockeytown, is working to make sure other families don't have to experience the same heartbreak.
Vice President JD Vance is set to return to Michigan next week, Aug. 31.
One person was arrested, and another was reportedly a victim of felonious assault during a large gathering on Monday at the Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise in St. Clair Shores, according to police.
CBS News Detroit caught up with Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to discuss whether he's been in contact with the 11th congressional district candidate, Jeremy Moss, following comments from left-wing streamerHasan Piker.