Tigers Goal Is Homefield Advantage
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.
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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.
Tigers manager Jim Leyland joined Stoney and Bill this morning to talk about the Tigers clinching the A.L. Central title.
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 Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Police and detectives are investigating a homicide scene on Middlebelt Road in Farmington Hills.
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
A 16-year-old was injured due to gunfire after a shooting on Monday night in Detroit.
An extreme heat warning for Southeast Michigan takes effect at noon today. Here's what you need to know about dealing with such conditions.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Police and detectives are investigating a homicide scene on Middlebelt Road in Farmington Hills.
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
Ford estimates that 1% of the vehicles have the defect, according to the recall notice.
American workers' share of the nation's income is at its lowest point in almost 80 years, as more of the economy's gains flow to corporations and investors.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
With dangerously hot temperatures expected in Southeast Michigan this week, doctors at DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital are urging people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness.
A Detroit grandmother dedicated to honoring her daughter's memory needs the public's help. After starting a transportation business to support her family, her vehicle is breaking down and she needs a new one to continue the service.
State officials have taken over the investigation into one death and hospitalizations among patients who received dialysis treatment in Southeast Michigan.
Five of the twelve organizations receiving these opioid settlement funded grants are located in Southeast Michigan.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana.
The Detroit Lions announced they have released cornerback Terrion Arnold hours after he appeared in court in connection with a robbery and kidnapping case in Florida.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was given a $1 million bond in Florida, where he faces multiple felony charges related to an alleged robbery and kidnapping incident.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
Waterparks and lakes are popular places to keep cool from the summer's heat - but one waterpark in Oakland County will be closed Tuesday with limited hours Wednesday and Thursday.
A heat wave is settling in over Metro Detroit. The Michigan Senate is considering a bill that would ease rules on lemonade stands. Those headlines and other stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
An extreme heat warning is in effect for Metro Detroit from noon Tuesday through Thursday evening, with temperatures reaching the mid 90s to 100 degrees and heat indices in excess of 105 degrees each day. There will be little nighttime relief as lows only cool into the mid 70s with heat index around 80 each night.
A bill passed unanimously by the Michigan House would allow minors to sell lemonade and other nonalcoholic drinks on private property without the permits and fees some local health departments currently require.
With the extreme heat this week in Southeast Michigan, health experts say it's important to have a plan to stay safe for people who plan to spend time outside.