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Jose Valverde set a club record by converting his 33rd consecutive save chance. Valverde went almost exclusively with his fastball -- throwing just one split-finger -- in setting Cleveland down without a baserunner in the ninth inning.
Manager Jim Leyland is opting for the status quo and extra rest for Justin Verlander over taking advantage of the schedule to pitch his ace against Cleveland next weekend.
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.
Three weeks after Mayor Mary Sheffield launched the initiative, new funding from the Ballmer Group and United Way for Southeastern Michigan is making summer camps free for Detroit families.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released on bond Tuesday, one day after a judge set a $1 million bond in connection with a robbery and kidnapping in Florida.
But parks officials say excessive heat can create dangerous conditions, especially for workers who spend hours outdoors.
The Detroit City Council voted to extend its ShotSpotter contract by just over $2 million, giving police nine months to evaluate other gunshot detection systems before returning with a long-term recommendation.
The Menands Police Department said on Tuesday that the circumstances surrounding the child's death are under investigation.
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.
Three weeks after Mayor Mary Sheffield launched the initiative, new funding from the Ballmer Group and United Way for Southeastern Michigan is making summer camps free for Detroit families.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released on bond Tuesday, one day after a judge set a $1 million bond in connection with a robbery and kidnapping in Florida.
But parks officials say excessive heat can create dangerous conditions, especially for workers who spend hours outdoors.
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.
Three U.S. egg producers will be required to provide 53 million eggs to food banks and to pay a $3.3 million financial penalty.
The typical non-homeowner household earns about $7,000 less than what's needed to buy an entry-level home, according to LendingTree.
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.
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.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released on bond Tuesday, one day after a judge set a $1 million bond in connection with a robbery and kidnapping in Florida.
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.
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.
Police and detectives are investigating a homicide scene near Gilchrest Street and Middlebelt Road in Farmington Hills.
Our hazardous heat wave continues with peak heating expected on Wednesday and Thursday.
As extreme heat pushed heat index values into the triple digits on Tuesday, the Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights, Michigan, closed its gates, with Oakland County officials citing safety concerns for both visitors and employees.
The Detroit City Council approved another $2 million to keep ShotSpotter in place while the city search for a long-term gunshot detection system.
An Extreme Heat Warning goes into effect today. Heat and humidity will take hold. How long will this heat wave last? NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us when we'll feel some relief.