Statement From Jim Leyland On His Contract Extension
I want to thank Mr. Ilitch and Dave Dombrowski for the support and confidence they have shown in me and I look forward to managing the Detroit Tigers in 2012.
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I want to thank Mr. Ilitch and Dave Dombrowski for the support and confidence they have shown in me and I look forward to managing the Detroit Tigers in 2012.
The Detroit Tigers have annouced contract extentions for President, CEO and GM David Dombrowski and Manager Jim Leyland.
There are written rules and unwritten rules. Count me among those getting annoyed with the unwritten kind in sports.
Max Scherzer allowed four runs in five innings, the first time in more than a month he has given up more than two earned runs.
Victor Martinez (sprained left knee) was hurt in the Aug. 6 game and was held out Aug. 7. He is day-to-day.
One day, Brennan Boesch will bat in the middle of Detroit's order.
Max Scherzer was never able to find the strike zone.
The Detroit Tigers fall one run short in a 4-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.
Justin Verlander watched helplessly as his first pitch went sailing toward the outfield wall during Saturday's game against the Royals.
The Detroit Tigers know maintaining their lead in the AL Central likely won't be easy. It would get even tougher without their leading hitter in the mix.
The Tigers held on to a one-run lead going into the ninth inning as Detroit beats the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Saturday night.
Verlander tries to win his fourth straight start both overall and against the Royals when he takes the mound for the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers on Saturday night at Kauffman Stadium.
About seven weeks ago - amid perhaps the best stretch of his career - Justin Verlander took a break from overpowering opposing hitters to discuss a far more important task.
A single by Brennan Boesch brought home the winning run as the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Friday night.
Coming off a successful homestand against two of the better teams in the AL, the last thing Detroit manager Jim Leyland wants to see is his Tigers take a step back versus one of the league's worst.
Brad Penny wants to put a little daylight between himself and, well, day games.
It wouldn't be surprising to see Jim Leyland run his decision on whether to start Justin Verlander against Cleveland into the middle of next week.
Alexi Ogando shut down Detroit once again and the Texas Rangers ended a three-game losing skid by topping the Tigers 5-2 Thursday in a matchup of AL division leaders.
Alexi Ogando has put together a pair of dominant performances to beat the Detroit Tigers twice this season. The Texas Rangers now need him to end his recent struggles to help them avoid a rare sweep.
Brad Thomas (sore left elbow) went on the 60-day disabled list July 25. He was shut down from throwing until at least mid-August.
Alex Avila had no home runs in July but already has two in a pair of games in August.
Manager Jim Leyland wanted to give Carlos Guillen a game off Wednesday night with a day game coming up Thursday, so he stuck Raburn back at second base, a position he occupied on a regular basis until Guillen came back from the disabled list in mid-July.
Doug Fister pitched seven effective innings to win his Detroit debut while Alex Avila and Ryan Raburn homered as the Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 5-4 Wednesday night.
While you can't tell by his individual win-loss record, Doug Fister has been one of the more effective pitchers in the AL of late.
Jose Valverde stubbed his toe a little but still managed to make it 29-for-29 in saves this season.
Wintry conditions have led to some school closings in Southeast Michigan for Friday, Feb. 6.
If you stepped outside Thursday morning, took a deep breath, and immediately wondered if a neighbor was burning tires, you aren't alone.
Will Riley scored 20 points, Sharife Cooper added 18 and the Washington Wizards upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 126-117 on Thursday night.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the NFL MVP, just edging out four other candidates that included New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, last year's MVP.
Michigan Republican Sen. Jim Runestad is calling for accountability from Child Protective Services after the 2023 death of 5-year-old Ethan Belcher and other cases involving children.
Wintry conditions have led to some school closings in Southeast Michigan for Friday, Feb. 6.
Another round of snow is headed to Southeast Michigan.
Oakland University police say a stabbing reported on campus Thursday night prompted a lockdown.
If you stepped outside Thursday morning, took a deep breath, and immediately wondered if a neighbor was burning tires, you aren't alone.
Will Riley scored 20 points, Sharife Cooper added 18 and the Washington Wizards upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 126-117 on Thursday night.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Will Riley scored 20 points, Sharife Cooper added 18 and the Washington Wizards upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 126-117 on Thursday night.
Millions of Americans lack access to any type of retirement plan, hampering their ability to save for old age.
Investigators have no proof that the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is still alive but are holding out hope she is "still out there," the sheriff said.
Prosecutors allege that Kyle Wagner, 37, shared social media posts threatening ICE agents.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan says she won't sit for an interview with the Justice Department regarding a probe into a video she organized urging U.S. military members to resist "illegal orders."
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Will Riley scored 20 points, Sharife Cooper added 18 and the Washington Wizards upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 126-117 on Thursday night.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the NFL MVP, just edging out four other candidates that included New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, last year's MVP.
Tarik Skubal has won his salary arbitration hearing with the Detroit Tigers, and the two-time Cy Young Award winner will be paid a record $32 million this year instead of the team's $19 million offer.
Ron Teasley, a Detroit native who played for the New York Cubans in the Negro National League, died on Tuesday at age 99.
The Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Steelers WR DK Metcalf and filed a $100 million lawsuit held a press conference.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The Wayne County Airport Authority is looking into permanent barrier options after a driver crashed a vehicle into the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport last month.
Oakland University police confirmed that a stabbing reported on campus Thursday night prompted a lockdown.
Bills that were passed by both the Michigan House and Senate are waiting for the Michigan Supreme Court to weigh in after spending months in legal limbo.
Development in Downtown Northville is getting recognition, both on a statewide and national stage.
It's been nearly two months since residents at the historic Leland House building in Detroit were displaced.