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Justin Verlander gave Detroit exactly what it needed, becoming baseball's first 17-game winner as the division-leading Tigers avoided being swept by Cleveland and opened a three-game lead in the AL Central with a 4-3 win over the second-place Indians on Thursday night.
We all know the feeling. It comes anytime during the week around 3:30 in the afternoon. It is about that time when you feel like running to the bathroom and losing the lunch you enjoyed earlier in the day.
There are no true utilitymen on big-league pitching staffs anymore, not since half the teams ditched their token swingman in favor of a third lefty-on-lefty specialist.
Tigers manager Jim Leyland doesn't like talking about the lineup. That is sort of humorous because all Tiger fans want to talk about is the lineup.
Brennan Boesch (sore right thumb) left the Aug. 10 game. X-rays were negative, but he was scheduled to have an MRI.
The biggest obstacle standing in the way of the Cleveland Indians moving within one game of the first-place Detroit Tigers is Cy Young Award candidate Justin Verlander.
Three reasons the Tigers haven't been able to put away the rest of the American League Central:
Rick Porcello turned in his worst start in six weeks, allowing eight runs on 11 hits in 3 2/3 innings in Cleveland's 13th straight win over Detroit at Progressive Field.
Clouds have blown in on that nice, sunny feeling the Tigers had a few days ago.
With a gusty trade, the Cleveland Indians grabbed an ace at the trading deadline.
Ubaldo Jimenez showed why Cleveland traded for him, winning his home debut and rookie Jason Kipnis went 5-for-5 with four runs and three RBIs as the Indians shaved another game off Detroit's lead in the AL Central by beating the Tigers 10-3 on Wednesday night.
After a marathon 14 inning game last night, the Tigers look to Rick Porcello to eat some innings and get the team a victory on the road in Cleveland.
Ubaldo Jimenez was not very effective in his Cleveland debut. He'll likely need to be better if the Indians are going to put more pressure on the first-place Detroit Tigers in the AL Central.
During last nights marathon game between the Tigers and Indians there was something that caught Doug Karsch's eye.
Austin Jackson searched 14 innings for a hit and didn't find one. Jackson went 0-for-6 and is now hitting .243.
The short-term result was a negative, but Jim Leyland's bullpen might finally be lining up the way he wants it.
The way it ended, nearly seven hours after the start, left the worn-out Cleveland Indians wondering if they should even celebrate.
The Detroit Tigers went 14 innings and endured a rain delay before losing to the Cleveland Indians 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Brandon Inge says the Detroit Tigers assured him he'd be back in the majors by September when they sent him down to Triple-A Toledo last month.
Detroit starts the day with a four game lead over the Indians in the American League Central.
The Detroit Tigers acquired Doug Fister before the trading deadline in hopes that he will help deliver the team's first division title in 24 years.
Victor Martinez is expected to return to action Tuesday night in Cleveland after sitting out Detroit's game Sunday in Kansas City due to a left knee injury.
It probably would not have become a distraction, bit clearly Mike Ilitch wasn't interested in taking that chance.
As the leaders of the Tigers' organization, general manager Dave Dombrowski and manager Jim Leyland have presented the classic glass half-full, glass half-empty tale.
The Tigers decision to extend the contracts of Dave Dombrowski and Jim Leyland today is ridiculous to me.
Many young voters say politics isn't delivering and they want candidates who offer something new, not just opposition.
Here's what to expect for the weather when the University of Michigan men's basketball team is honored with a parade and celebration on Saturday.
Police confiscated over 3 kilograms of pressed fentanyl pills that were created to look like prescription oxycodone 30 mg pills.
Four teenagers have been charged after a police pursuit led into the Macomb Community College campus in Warren.
As Trump issues a new warning to Iran to comply with a tenuous two-week ceasefire, the two sides don't even seem to agree on the terms of the deal.
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a pilot program that will allow drones to be used to help the Oakland County Sheriff's Office respond to 911 calls
As the search for Lynette Hooker continues near Elbow Cay in the Bahamas, the U.S. Coast Guard is taking the lead on the investigative efforts and has launched a criminal investigation, a U.S. official said.
Police were on the scene early Thursday at a fatal crash at Seven Mile and Southfield roads in West Detroit.
Many young voters say politics isn't delivering and they want candidates who offer something new, not just opposition.
Here's what to expect for the weather when the University of Michigan men's basketball team is honored with a parade and celebration on Saturday.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
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.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
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.
Cade Cunningham had 13 points and 10 assists in his return from injury as the Detroit Pistons beat the Milwaukee Bucks 137-111 in their home finale on Wednesday.
The search for Lynette Hooker is ongoing in the Bahamas, as the U.S. Coast Guard takes the lead on investigative efforts and has launched a criminal investigation, a U.S. official said.
Abdul El-Sayed's decision to campaign with Hasan Piker has drawn scrutiny from across the political spectrum given comments the popular streamer has made on the Israel-Hamas war.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Michigan U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin is in Iowa to support Democratic congressional candidates and gather insights on how Democrats could win over President Donald Trump's supporters.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging parents to consider moving up their children's vaccines against the measles in seven counties.
Many Michigan teens in severe mental health crises are sent far from home for treatment due to a lack of local resources.
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.
Cade Cunningham had 13 points and 10 assists in his return from injury as the Detroit Pistons beat the Milwaukee Bucks 137-111 in their home finale on Wednesday.
Michigan men's basketball returned to campus as national champions, and coach Dusty May told the fans who greeted them at the Crisler Center that "this trophy is yours."
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.
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.
Authorities say the husband of Lynette Hooker of Michigan, missing in the Bahamas, has been arrested. Oakland County approved using of drones in response to 911 calls, amid questions from the community. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.
Bahamian officials say they have arrested a 59-year-old U.S. citizen who is being questioned in connection with the disappearance of his wife, Lynette Hooker. His attorney, Terrel Butler, identified him to CBS News as Brian Hooker.
Michigan health officials are recommending that families in some parts of Southeast Michigan get measles vaccines ahead of the usual schedule for young children. Pediatrician Dr. Molly O'Shea explains why.
Iran is accusing Israel of violating the conditional ceasefire announced by President Trump by continuing its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon. CBS News has a recap of the latest headlines from the Middle East.
A two vehicle crash early Thursday in West Detroit has resulted in one fatality, Detroit police said.