Tigers Promote Owen To Director Of Player Development; Hire Nipper For Minors
The Detroit Tigers today announced the organization has promoted Dave Owen to Director, Player Development and hired Al Nipper as its minor league pitching coordinator.
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The Detroit Tigers today announced the organization has promoted Dave Owen to Director, Player Development and hired Al Nipper as its minor league pitching coordinator.
Justin Verlander set a franchise record with his 12th win in 12 starts, pitching eight innings of three-hit shutout ball.
Leyland calls suicide squeeze in shutout win. For a guy who hates it, Jim Leyland sure loves to suicide squeeze.
For all his years on the top dugout step in four managerial stops, Jim Leyland has never been a believer in chemistry carrying a club.
The AL Central title clinched for the Detroit Tigers, Justin Verlander has a goal -- and it has nothing to do with the AL Cy Young Award.
1968. 1984. 2006. Those years marked very special seasons for the Detroit Tigers. Now, you can include 2011 with that list of outstanding Tiger teams.
Why stop now? It's a question worth asking in the aftermath of the Tigers' clinching the American League Central championship in the wee hours Saturday morning, local time, with a victory at Oakland.
For all his years on the top dugout step in four managerial stops, Jim Leyland has never been a believer in chemistry carrying a club. He figures that simply winning is what brings a team together.
A day after clinching the AL Central division, the Detroit Tigers fall to the Oakland Athletics 5-3 on Saturday.
Away from the madness of a cigar party for a moment, Jim Leyland nearly cried.
Newcomer Doug Fister pitched the Tigers to the division title on Friday night, beating the Oakland Athletics 3-1 to secure Detroit's first top finish in nearly a quarter-century.
The Detroit Tigers are on the verge of ending a 24-year division title drought. Even with a 13 1/2-game lead, veteran manager Jim Leyland isn't taking a first-place finish for granted.
Al Alburquerque (sore right hip) was grimacing during his Sept. 14 outing. He won't pitch in the Sept. 15-18 series at Oakland.
Max Scherzer is having problems allowing home runs this season. He gave up three Thursday at Oakland and now has yielded 29 for the year.
At least Tigers manager Jim Leyland can now put on fresh socks and underwear.
Jim Leyland sat in his office, his lucky cigar resting unlit in a nearby ashtray. He's going to throw the unused portion away - and get a clean change of underwear - now that his team's 12-game winning streak came to an end.
By the time the Detroit Tigers leave the field following the final out of their next game, they could be division champions for the first time since 1987.
FOX Sports, at the request of FOX Sports Detroit and the Detroit Tigers, has added Saturday's Tigers at Oakland Athletics game to its FOX SATURDAY BASEBALL GAME OF THE WEEK schedule.
It seems every day, the Detroit Tigers find new ways to win - and find someone new to deliver that win.
Three reasons (beyond Justin Verlander) the Tigers have become a much more serious threat to reach the World Series
In a memorable month filled with exhilarating moments, Wednesday's comeback victory stood out for the Detroit Tigers.
Victor Martinez generally hits the ball where it's pitched when the situation calls for it.
The Tigers' winning streak is 12 games, the club's longest run of success since 1934, but the team is trying to view it as 12 individual entities.
Carlos Guillen singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Detroit Tigers extended their longest winning streak in 77 years, rallying past the Chicago White Sox 6-5 on Wednesday for their 12th straight victory.
Michigan's gas prices bumped up about 20 cents a gallon between Monday morning and Wednesday morning, according to data tracked by AAA-The Auto Club Group.
Iran's attacks on Gulf states appear to continue but traffic slowly resumes in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump announces a conditional ceasefire.
Taj Bradley outdueled Tarik Skubal and Ryan Jeffers drove in two runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
In Michigan, those with ties to Iran are worried for their loved ones back home. While one expert predicted that the president would stand down.
Zach Werenski scored in the shootout to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Tuesday night, ending a six-game skid.
Michigan's gas prices bumped up about 20 cents a gallon between Monday morning and Wednesday morning, according to data tracked by AAA-The Auto Club Group.
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
One of the men accused of planning a mass shooting at a Pontiac high school graduation last June learned his fate in court on Tuesday.
Iran's attacks on Gulf states appear to continue but traffic slowly resumes in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump announces a conditional ceasefire.
In Michigan, those with ties to Iran are worried for their loved ones back home. While one expert predicted that the president would stand down.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
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.
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 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.
Taj Bradley outdueled Tarik Skubal and Ryan Jeffers drove in two runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
Zach Werenski scored in the shootout to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Tuesday night, ending a six-game skid.
Lynette Hooker's daughter, Karli Aylesworth, described her mother as an experienced swimmer who has been sailing for over 10 years.
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, Michigan continues to play a large role in shaping the nation's future, especially in presidential elections.
According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the herds are located in Alpena and Presque counties. The department says the cases were detected during annual surveillance tests.
Prosecutors allege the dentist billed Medicaid for large numbers of unnecessary dental crown work on patients that was not provided.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there have been eight confirmed measles cases in the state in 2026.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Taj Bradley outdueled Tarik Skubal and Ryan Jeffers drove in two runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
Zach Werenski scored in the shootout to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Tuesday night, ending a six-game skid.
A parade and celebration honoring the University of Michigan men's basketball national championship team will take place Saturday.
Fans welcomed the NCAA men's basketball champions – the University of Michigan Wolverines – back home in Ann Arbor on Tuesday afternoon.
A party atmosphere spilled out onto the University of Michigan campus and the streets of Ann Arbor Monday night.
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.
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.
A conditional ceasefire went into effect on Tuesday night between the U.S. and Iran. In the meantime, dozens of Democrats called for President Trump to be removed from office via the 25th Amendment or impeached over the rhetoric prior to that announcement. CBS News has this report.
What could the two-week ceasefire between U.S. and Iran mean for consumer prices in the U.S.? Here's an explanation of what to look for in the short term.
A new ramp closure takes effect Wednesday at the interchange of I-75 and I-696 in Hazel Park. A spokesperson from the Michigan Department of Transportation explains the road conditions and recommended detour.
The crew of Artemis II expect to land back on Earth on Friday; after taking a space flight that flew around the moon and sharing their images and observations. CBS News has this report.
The U.S. and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The University of Michigan will host a parade and celebration Saturday honoring the men's basketball team. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.