Detroit Tigers Notes And Quotes 7-1-11
Charlie Furbush will replace LHP Phil Coke in the rotation beginning Monday night in Anaheim
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Charlie Furbush will replace LHP Phil Coke in the rotation beginning Monday night in Anaheim
It didn't begin well for Justin Verlander Thursday at Comerica Park.
Alex Avila doesn't want to do anything stupid with his legs while catching.
Justin Verlander slowed down the rampaging Mets, pitching seven solid innings Thursday to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-2 victory over New York.
When Jim Leyland announced early Thursday morning that Phil Coke is no longer in the starting rotation, I think it's safe to say that nobody was surprised.
Tigers left-hander Phil Coke is moving back to the bullpen after struggling in his first half-season as a regular starter.
Justin Verlander hasn't let many opponents score off him recently. The New York Mets, meanwhile, have been plating enough runs this week to already set a club record and move in position for a franchise first.
Today manager Jim Leyland announced that Phil Coke will be moved to the bullpen.
The question of what do about Phil Coke isn't just being discussed by Detroit fans, it's also a topic of conversation for the Tigers' brass.
The Detroit Tigers sent left-handed reliever Daniel Schlereth to Triple-A Toledo after Wednesday night's 16-9 loss to the New York Mets and recalled right-hander Brayan Villarreal.
Scott Hairston hit a bases-loaded triple and Ronny Paulino contributed four hits as part of another offensive barrage by the New York Mets, who beat the Detroit Tigers 16-9 on Wednesday night.
One of the pros from "Dancing With the Stars" is lending a hand to a special fundraiser for the Detroit Tigers.
Detroit could use some improvement from its rotation, which has a 5.70 ERA and a .304 opponents' batting average during a 6-7 run.
Rick Porcello keeps getting beat up by left-handed hitters. Manager Terry Collins loaded his lineup with seven lefties and switch-hitters and they went a combined 11-for-18 off Porcello.
Detroit's recent problems with the three starters it sends out other than Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer are a continuing concern for the Tigers.
Tigers manager Jim Leyland says he's never seen a play like Monday's call at first base, which led to his first ejection of the year.
Two grand slams given up by Tigers' pitcher Daniel Schlereth was too much to overcome as the Detroit Tigers lose to the New York Mets 14-3 on Tuesday night.
All of the sudden the Tigers are hot again. First place Detroit has won 3 in a row and 4 of 5 as they start up a 3 game series with the New York Mets at Comerica Park.
I have never liked the New York Mets. Growing up in an National League town ,it was the Mets, not the Yankees I despised.
Justin Verlander is the Tigers ace and it seems that all of baseball has noticed that Verlander is a Cy Young candidate and even more.
With June about to turn to July, the Tigers are in a familiar place — a nightly struggle to remain at or near the top of the American League Central standings.
Brad Thomas (sore left elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 11. He began a rehab assignment with Class AAA Toledo on June 14, and he could be activated in late June.
Carlos Guillen saw his first game action of the season Monday, going 0-for-2 with a walk in a five-inning stint for Class A Lakeland.
Andy Dirks in center, Don Kelly at third ... just another day in the lineup life of Jim Leyland.
Tigers manager Jim Leyland had nothing to say about Monday night's most memorable scene.
State and local officials are monitoring rising water levels at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex in Michigan's Northern Lower Peninsula.
A Michigan man was arrested over the circumstances leading to an Amber Alert issued on April 5 for a 12-year-old girl missing from Waterloo, Iowa.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."
Caitlin Tressler, 36, has not been seen or heard from since March 27. She was reported missing on April 2.
A health care fraud scheme resulted in at least $1.9 million in losses to Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, federal officials said.
The Trump administration is suing Washtenaw County, accusing county officials of "obstructing federal immigration enforcement operations."
Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
Caitlin Tressler, 36, has not been seen or heard from since March 27. She was reported missing on April 2.
State and local officials are monitoring rising water levels at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex in Michigan's Northern Lower Peninsula.
An 85-year-old Oakland County woman died as a result of her injuries in a two-vehicle crash Thursday night.
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.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
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.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."
The Trump administration is suing Washtenaw County, accusing county officials of "obstructing federal immigration enforcement operations."
Inflation rose at an annual rate of 3.3% in March, driven by the sharpest monthly increase in gas prices since 1967.
Kent Anderson scored from the slot at 7:25 of the second overtime to back up Johnny Hicks′ 49 saves and lift Denver to a 4-3 victory over Michigan in a Frozen Four semifinal and keep alive the Pioneers' hoping of winning their third national title in five years.
Dearborn, Michigan, is home to the largest concentration of Lebanese Americans in the country, and many have been living through constant fear because of Israel's war in Lebanon.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
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.
Detroit will officially return to the WNBA schedule with the 2029 basketball season, league officials announced.
Kent Anderson scored from the slot at 7:25 of the second overtime to back up Johnny Hicks′ 49 saves and lift Denver to a 4-3 victory over Michigan in a Frozen Four semifinal and keep alive the Pioneers' hoping of winning their third national title in five years.
Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Brooks Lee hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 3-1 victory to complete a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
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.
The WNBA and NBA Board of Governors on Thursday formally approved creating WNBA expansion teams in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia. Cleveland will begin play in 2028, Detroit in 2029, and Philadelphia in 2030. An earlier announcement did say that 2029 was the expected date for Detroit.
The Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest hosts Astronomicon 9 this weekend. The comic convention features film and TV stars, wrestlers and comedians, as well as concerts, panels, vendors and more.
U.S. and Iranian negotiators are expected in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad for high-stakes negotiations Saturday amid a fragile two-week truce. Jarred Hill reports.
One woman is dead and two others are injured in the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash in Macomb County, Michigan.
A woman from Michigan was arrested and charged with allegedly holding her sister-in-law against her will for two years. Tasha Beamon was charged with unlawful imprisonment.