Detroit Tigers Notes And Quotes 8-29-11
Brad Penny was denied in his bid to become the fourth Detroit starter with 10 victories.
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Brad Penny was denied in his bid to become the fourth Detroit starter with 10 victories.
It's a smart move Detroit is making, bringing Jacob Turner up Thursday to squeeze an extra day off into the schedule for the Tigers' five starters.
He did it. Justin Verlander has now won 20 games, the first Tiger pitcher to achieve that feat since Bill Gullickson did it in 1991. And tell the truth, would you have known the answer to that trivia question?
Penny gave up eight hits, seven runs and two walks in five innings, as the Tigers fell to the Twins.
A milestone victory from their ace has the Detroit Tigers in position to continue their recent success at Target Field.
Justin Verlander gets the job done and becomes the majors' first 20-game winner, as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Saturday.
With each passing start, Justin Verlander bolsters his hopes of winning the AL Cy Young and MVP awards.
The Tigers keep the game close for several innings then broke open a big lead late in the game to beat the Minnesota Twins 8-1 on Friday night.
The Detroit Tigers have been almost unbeatable since losing two of three at home to the Minnesota Twins last week.
Austin Jackson extended recent success getting runners home from third with less than two out and also hit a home run to account for both Detroit runs.
Jim Leyland fielded a lineup missing his usual second-, fourth- and sixth-place hitters yet got a sterling pitching performance and just enough runs to register a 2-0 win at Tampa Bay that gave Detroit three wins out of a four-game series.
The Detroit Tigers placed first baseman Miguel Cabrera on paternity leave and recalled catcher Omir Santos from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.
Doug Fister allowed five hits over seven scoreless innings, Austin Jackson homered and the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 Thursday.
A defensive misfortune ended the Detroit Tigers' winning streak. Another strong outing from Doug Fister might help them begin a new one.
Three reasons there is no reasonable defense for Tigers' third baseman Brandon Inge after his misplays in the 10th inning Wednesday led to a 3-2 loss to the Rays
Alex Avila is expected to get a day off from catching -- but not from Thursday's game at Tampa Bay.
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera will go on the paternity leave list and miss Thursday's game against Tampa Bay.
Elliot Johnson had a game-ending fielder's choice in the 10th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday night.
On a night when his two primary relievers were not available, Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland put the game in the hands of Phil Coke - and Coke came through in a big way.
The Detroit Tigers have built a sizable lead in the AL Central mainly by beating teams from their own division. However, they've also collected plenty of wins against the Tampa Bay Rays this season.
As someone who is always forecasting doom and gloom, I have tried to be as realistic as possible when discussing the Detroit Tigers and their chances to win the American League Central Division.
Three controversial decisions made by Tigers manager Jim Leyland lately that have proven to be correct
Alex Avila got a key single to drive in the tying run and set up the winning run to keep his amazing August run going.
Jim Leyland chose to go against the grain more than a couple of times Tuesday to preserve Detroit's 2-1 victory over Tampa Bay, its fifth straight.
The Detroit Tigers were facing a potentially long night with a short-handed bullpen against the Tampa Bay Rays.
A University of Michigan study has found that El Niño events have become 40% stronger over the last four decades than in the preindustrial era.
A FaceTime video call that happened to be in progress caught the scenes of a robbery on Thursday night in Sumpter Township, police say.
A Macomb County Sheriff's Office investigation resulted from a tip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
With training camp wrapping up on Thursday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he loves the versatility of the secondary.
The Lindsay Clancy trial jury continued their deliberations Friday and it could be days before they reach a verdict, a legal expert says.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, says now is the time for Democrats to work together ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
Health officials continue to track an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that affected thousands of people in Southeast Michigan this summer.
Starting in fall 2027, first-semester grades for some University of Michigan students will not appear on transcripts or count toward GPAs — a move the school says is meant to ease the transition to college and support student mental health.
A FaceTime video call that happened to be in progress caught the scenes of a robbery on Thursday night in Sumpter Township, police say.
A University of Michigan study has found that El Niño events have become 40% stronger over the last four decades than in the preindustrial era.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Detroit rapper Eminem joined several others paying tribute to singer and actress Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
Starting in fall 2027, first-semester grades for some University of Michigan students will not appear on transcripts or count toward GPAs — a move the school says is meant to ease the transition to college and support student mental health.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, says now is the time for Democrats to work together ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Lake Ontario is part of the Great Lakes region, bordering the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
Health officials continue to track an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that affected thousands of people in Southeast Michigan this summer.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
The proposal in Livingston County that would implement a program to track county employees de-identified opioid use won't be moving forward.
Corewell Health has announced a $1.7 billion investment into its hospital facilities in Grand Rapids and Troy.
Wayne County health officials on Wednesday reported the county's first human case of West Nile virus in 2026.
With training camp wrapping up on Thursday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he loves the versatility of the secondary.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings and picked up his first win with his new team as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
Max Clark hit his first home run at Comerica Park and five Tigers pitchers combined to allow one run as Detroit ended a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Ahead of the new school year, the Wyandotte Police Department is hosting active-shooter training in schools.
Stellantis has partnered with Project Green Light Detroit to support crime-fighting efforts and community policing by installing lights and cameras at nearly all its Detroit facilities.
Search and rescue efforts continue in Nepal, where hundreds of people including 90 Americans are among the missing after catastrophic flooding. CBS News has this report.
Lindsay Clancy's murder case is now in the hands of a Massachusetts jury after 22 days of testimony in Plymouth Superior Court. CBS News has this report.
TGIF Family! Looking at a beautiful day ahead with plenty of sunshine, high 80. Staying dry through most of the weekend with temps heating up. Next chance for rain will arrive Sunday night. Hot temps return next week.