Detroit Tigers Roster Report 8-4-11
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.
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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.
When Brennan Boesch was hitting under .200 during the second half of last season, he might have wondered many times if he was ever going to get a hit again.
Brennan Boesch wasn't fazed by the rain -- or the unfamiliar reliever on the mound.
The Detroit Tigers have designated reliever David Purcey for assignment.
A home run by Brennan Boesch in the eighth inning breaks a tie as the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 6-5 on a rainy Tuesday night.
Weaver was ejected in the bottom of the seventh inning of a testy 3-2 loss to the Tigers on Sunday.
Trips to Detroit have not gone well for the Texas Rangers lately.
Jose Valverde pitched a four-batter ninth Sunday to record his 28th save in 28 chances.
Manager Jim Leyland and his staff played a role in the acquisitions of right-handers Doug Fister and David Pauley from Seattle the day before the trade deadline.
The Lions were back on the field this morning for another day of training camp.
It's about time we wrote down all those unwritten baseball rules. The misinterpretations are causing all kinds of problems.
Justin Verlander has no-hit stuff in many of his starts and looked the part through seven innings against the Angels.
Justin Verlander was at his best in a marquee pitching matchup that lived up to its billing.
Whenever you hear about a matchup of two of the best pitchers in baseball, the game rarely lives up to the hype. Sunday's game at Comerica Park pitting Tigers' ace Justin Verlander against the Angels' Jered Weaver was the exception. Both pitchers were sensational. But Verlander was better.
Weaver was ejected for throwing a pitch over Alex Avila's head in the seventh, right after Carlos Guillen showboated on a solo home run - infuriating the right-hander.
An error and other misplays in the eighth inning ended a no-hit run by the Tigers' Justin Verlander but Detroit still beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers started the day on a high note. They had just made a major trade and their top prospect was making his major league debut in front of a sold-out crowd.
The Tigers did get better near the trade line, but how much better?
The Tigers gave up a tie game, allowing two runs in the sixth and the L.A. bats got stronger from there as the Detroit Tigers go on to lose to the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 on Saturday.
The Detroit Tigers have confirmed Saturday the club has acquired righthanded pitchers Doug Fister and David Pauley from the Seattle Mariners.
Repairs could be on the way for rugged railroad crossings in parts of Detroit after the city council approved a $6 million contract in the city's sixth district. However, other neighborhoods are wondering when they will see those repairs.
Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel says the party is focused on a big-tent approach, with organizers already in the field ahead of the general election.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have reportedly reached a three-year, $67.5 million deal, making him the highest-paid running back.
Detroit's Cooley High School, which opened in 1928 and closed in 2010, is being fully demolished to make way for a new athletic complex on the site.
Police say riders have been trespassing in MDOT work zones, including areas associated with the Restore I-94 project, where large dirt and aggregate piles have been used as obstacle courses.
State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.
A 10-year-old girl and her grandmother were killed in a three-vehicle crash that closed part of M-50 in Monroe County for nearly four hours.
Nearly 60 firefighters worked the scene early Thursday at Troy Church of Christ in Oakland County.
Repairs could be on the way for rugged railroad crossings in parts of Detroit after the city council approved a $6 million contract in the city's sixth district. However, other neighborhoods are wondering when they will see those repairs.
Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel says the party is focused on a big-tent approach, with organizers already in the field ahead of the general election.
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel says the party is focused on a big-tent approach, with organizers already in the field ahead of the general election.
Donavan McKinney's Democratic primary victory over incumbent Shri Thanedar almost assures Detroit will again have a Black representative in Congress, a distinction the majority-Black city lost in 2022.
The Justice Department has filed lawsuits against 30 states and the District of Columbia in an effort to force them to hand over their unredacted voter rolls containing voters' sensitive information.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
Despite more than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, Michigan health officials say residents should continue eating fresh produce and follow washing and handling steps to reduce their risk of illness.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports there have been 10,773 cyclosporiasis cases in the state during the past five weeks.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have reportedly reached a three-year, $67.5 million deal, making him the highest-paid running back.
Officials say Haddad will oversee all football and business operations and work with principal owner Sheila Hamp and the board of directors.
Troy Melton threw seven sharp innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run single as the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 8-0 to open their post-Tarik Skubal era.
Devin White finished last season as the NFL's third-leading tackler.
The San Diego Padres have acquired left-hander Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Washtenaw County Commissioner Yousef Rabhi is projected to be the winner in the Ann Arbor mayoral primary election, beating long-time Mayor Christopher Taylor. Rabhi joined CBS News Detroit to discuss his plans for the city following the primary.
Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel says the strategy for the party ahead of the general election is the idea of a big tent — one that includes everyone.
It's National Health Center Week, and the Covenant Community Care is helping families get a head start before the school year begins.
Cooley High School, a landmark on Detroit's west side for nearly a century, is being torn down after years of vacancy left the historic building too deteriorated to save.
Detroit’s City Council recently approved a contract worth over $6 million to replace aging infrastructure and fix dangerous railroad crossings in Detroit, but it could be years before residents see improvements.