Bench Comes Through In Tigers' 12th Consecutive Win
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.
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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.
Justin Verlander wasn't at his sharpest, but he still pitched seven innings of shutout ball against the White Sox to win his 11th consecutive start and earn 23rd victory of the season.
The Detroit Tigers aren't just cruising toward their first division championship since 1987. They're steaming toward that title with one of their longest win streaks in team history.
The Detroit Tigers today released their 2012 home schedule, which features 81 games at Comerica Park
Victor Martinez probably won't be the American League Most Valuable Player.
An early lead turned into a wide margin as the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-0 on Tuesday night.
Things have gone so well for Justin Verlander, even when he's not at his best he still manages to find a way to win.
Ryan Raburn hit a home run his first time up, and that triggered a four-hit game for the utility player.
It is, of course, baloney. Players, coaches and manager do watch the scoreboard. They start watching the first game of the season and don't stop until the season is over.
Jhonny Peralta and Ryan Raburn helped the Tigers knock the White Sox further back in the AL Central race.
The focus on the Tigers has moved from whether they will reach the postseason to what they will accomplish once there.
Jhonny Peralta hits a two run shot in the second inning to begin an avalanche of scoring by the Detroit Tigers as they crush the Chicago White Sox 14-4 on Monday.
In what could have been the best sports weekend of my adult life, I think it's very important that the Tigers don't get lost in the mix.
Brad Penny stood in the Detroit clubhouse after another victory and surveyed what was left of the race in the American League Central.
The Detroit Tigers began their nine-game win streak with a sweep of the Chicago White Sox to build a commanding AL Central lead. Now even bigger goals are within their reach.
"You never know," Jim Leyland said, "how these things are going to work out."
I really liked how fast the Lions looked on Sunday. For the first time in a long time, fans saw "team speed" and they saw it at the most important spot: Linebacker. Excellent road win to start the season.
Get ready to pop the cork on your Dom Perignon. Better make it a Miller Lite. This is baseball, after all. And besides, who can afford a $500 bottle of champagne? The Tigers are about to celebrate their first division title since 1987.
Tickets for the 2011 American League Division Series will go on sale to the general public on Monday, September 12 at 10 a.m. according to the Detroit Tigers' website.
Jose Valverde gets save number 43 and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers won their 8th straight game - and won for the third time in eight home games on a walk-off home run - when Brandon Inge hit a solo shot with two outs in the bottom of the 9th to deliver a 3-2 win over the Twins.
Brandon Inge hits a game ending homer in the ninth inning helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 Saturday.
The Detroit Tigers aren't just pulling away in the AL Central race, they're doing so in dominant fashion while chasing down their first division title since 1987.
Brad Penny is trying to work faster, taking less time between pitches when he's on the mound. Of course, the only real way to speed up the game is by getting the other team out.
A motorcycle rider died as a result of his injuries when the bike collided with a minivan on Monday in Oakland County, police said.
An extreme heat warning for Southeast Michigan takes effect at noon today. Here's what you need to know about dealing with such conditions.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
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 near Gilchrest Street and Middlebelt Road in Farmington Hills.
An extreme heat warning for Southeast Michigan takes effect at noon today. Here's what you need to know about dealing with such conditions.
A motorcycle rider died as a result of his injuries when the bike collided with a minivan on Monday in Oakland County, police said.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
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 near Gilchrest Street and Middlebelt Road in Farmington Hills.
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.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
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.
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.