Tigers 8, Twins 4
A three-run homer by Alex Avila put the Detroit Tigers within one run as they go on to beat the Minnesota Twins 8-4 on Friday night.
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A three-run homer by Alex Avila put the Detroit Tigers within one run as they go on to beat the Minnesota Twins 8-4 on Friday night.
Saturday at Comerica Park is the last chance for fans to donate their gently used baseballs, softballs and gloves for the Tigers "Gloves For Kids" program.
After significantly increasing their division lead by sweeping consecutive series from their two closest pursuers, the Detroit Tigers are not about to take the team at the bottom of the AL Central for granted.
Victor Martinez is showing signs at the plate and on the bases that his left knee sprain is on the mend.
The business side of the Tigers has announced that individual game tickets for possible divisional playoff round home games will go on sale Monday, with a limit of six to a customer.
The Tigers are looking for new or gently used baseball and softball equipment to donate to children across Michigan.
Individual game tickets for potential 2011 American League Division Series home games at Comerica Park will go on sale Monday, September 12, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
Boesch had season-ending surgery Sept. 6 to repair a torn ligament.
Jose Valverde tied RHP Todd Jones' Tigers record for saves in a season with his 42nd, pitching a 1-2-3 ninth to preserve Detroit's 8-6 victory over Cleveland and RHP Justin Verlander's 22nd victory.
There's a reason Miguel Cabrera, who was walked intentionally 32 times last season, has only been walked on purpose 17 times this year.
There have been times when this town has been absolutely, totally and completely mesmerized and delirious about the Tigers.
Victor Martinez and the Detroit Tigers found a way to pick up Justin Verlander.
Justin Verlander won his 10th straight start and earned his 22nd victory overall, helped when Victor Martinez hit a late grand slam that sent the Detroit Tigers over the Cleveland Indians 8-6.
Rick Porcello watched his teammates stake him to a 5-0 lead before he'd thrown his first pitch, then went out and tamed a lineup loaded with eight left-handed batters.
Jim Leyland has a game plan for Cleveland's Justin Masterson.
It seems like 'Deja Vu' all over again, as the Detroit Tigers slam the Cleveland Indians 10-1 on Tuesday.
The Tigers look to continue to pull away in the AL Central when they go for their fifth straight win overall and sixth in a row against the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.
This is weird. I don't think any of us know how to deal with this right now. Here we are in the beginning of September, and we have no reason to complain.
Tigers outfielder Brennan Boesch is set to have surgery on his injured right thumb and is expected to miss the rest of the season.
Doug Fister was acquired from Seattle at the trade deadline in July to stabilize the back end of Detroit's rotation.
Doug Fister's breaking ball put the brakes on Cleveland's challenge to first-place Detroit.
A three-run fourth inning would be all the Detroit Tigers needed to beat the Cleveland Indians Monday afternoon with a final score 4-2.
The Tigers haven't only been winning games, but have been doing so in the most enthralling fashion possible.
When a team catches fire, there are usually multiple heroes.
Up 16-0 after six innings - the Detroit Tigers roll to an easy 18-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday night.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
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.
An extreme heat warning for Southeast Michigan takes effect at noon today. Here's what you need to know about dealing with such conditions.
Southeast Michigan residents who lack access to air conditioning are welcome at designated cooling centers during this week's heat wave.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
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 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 agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
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.
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.
Farmington Hills police are investigating a homicide in which they say the victim was a grandmother to the suspect.
Dewey D. Steffen, CEO of Great Lakes Wealth, shares some financial advice for those seeking to take a trip this holiday weekend.
"Tanmaxxing" is one of the latest viral trends, and it's introducing potentially harmful effects for those who pursue it, Dr. Molly O'Shea explains.
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.