Matt Dery's Daily Update 6-27-11
Carlos Guillen will begin a rehab assignment down at single A Lakeland today.
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Carlos Guillen will begin a rehab assignment down at single A Lakeland today.
Detroit's Max Scherzer owes a lot of his success this year to offensive support from his teammates.
Sparky Anderson's hair turned from dark brown to snow white while he was in his 30s. It led to the illusion he was older than his actual age.
Rookie Alburquerque coming up big for Tigers. He's not getting paid like it, but reliever Al Alburquerque and guys like him are worth their weight in gold.
Miguel Cabrera lined a 2-1 pitch to left for a two-run single that gave Detroit back the lead, 3-2, and was the start of a seven-run inning.
On the day the Detroit Tigers retired Sparky Anderson's number, former pitcher Milt Wilcox reflected on how the Hall of Fame manager might have felt if he'd been alive to see the ceremony.
Was Sparky Anderson helping the Tigers from above? Detroit went into the eighth inning behind by one but score seven and beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-3 on Sunday afternoon.
The number of Detroit Tigers manager Sparky Anderson was retired in a ceremony Sunday before the Tigers game against the Diamondbacks.
There are certain people genuinely unique, so-called characters with character. Just different than anyone else. The late Sparky Anderson, for example.
Justin Verlander struck out a career-high 14 in his latest masterful performance, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-0 on Saturday night.
Wily Mo Pena's latest home run was a long one.
Minutes before the first pitch, fans at Comerica Park broke into a polite smattering of applause after hearing Kirk Gibson's name.
Kirk Gibson quotes Sparky Anderson. Kirk Gibson's players quote Kirk Gibson. And they don't even know it. "Gibby-speak," Diamondbacks president Derrick Hall calls it. "They talk like he does."
When Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer don't pitch, Detroit has to hope it can outslug opponents and get a lead to its newly revived bullpen.
The Tigers had a chance to win in the ninth inning but couldn't connect as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Detroit Tigers 7-6 on Friday night.
I remember it like it was yesterday; I was 9 years old, it was a Sunday night and I along with my family was watching game 5 of the 1984 World Series.
Tigers announce today that owner Mike Ilitch will take part in the Sparky Anderson jersey retirement ceremony Sunday before the game.
Kirk Gibson grew up in Michigan and helped the Detroit Tigers win their most recent World Series title, but that doesn't mean the Arizona Diamondbacks manager plans on letting any cherished memories cloud his trip home this weekend.
It went right down to the final pitch - but the Tigers salvaged one game out of their three game series with the Dodgers with a 7-5 win on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium.
Victor Martinez made an excellent defensive play in Detroit's 7-5 victory at Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Some people are getting worked up because of the possibility Justin Verlander might not be able to pitch in the July 12 All-Star Game.
Joe Dumars with a busy night ahead, the Pistons President embarks on his fist draft under new ownership and a draft where he has some flexibility, picking 8th in the first round.
Today, the club has optioned the contract of infielder Danny Worth to Toledo and recalled the injury rehabilitation assignment of Brandon Inge from Toledo and reinstated him from the disabled list.
The Tigers sputtered on an interleague road trip to Colorado and Los Angeles recently, but for the most part, during the first half of their season, there have been more good things that have happened than bad.
Don Kelly hit his first pinch home run in the eighth inning on Wednesday against the Dodgers. His second home run of the season gave Detroit a 7-5 lead it managed to hang on to.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
A Detroit man has been charged in connection with the assault of three women he dated within a year, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
Fire Chief Joseph Murray says they have been in contact with the driver and are not aware of any injuries.
Attorney Bobby Raitt says he sent a letter to U of M and a fraternity close to where police found Mattson, telling them to preserve all evidence related to this case.
Four candidates facing off to become Michigan's next governor took center stage in Detroit on Friday at a forum for the Michigan Education Association.
Fire Chief Joseph Murray says they have been in contact with the driver and are not aware of any injuries.
An arctic cold front slips through the area as the clipper system that brought light snow Friday will drop temperatures dangerously low overnight.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
A Detroit man has been charged in connection with the assault of three women he dated within a year, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
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.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates rock-and-rolled their way to a world-best 91.06 points in the rhythm dance Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
A new push to pass a GOP elections bill known as the SAVE America Act is underway in Congress, but Democrats warn the proposal could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
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.
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.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway after the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons and the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony.
Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates rock-and-rolled their way to a world-best 91.06 points in the rhythm dance Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
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.
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.
An attorney is investigating the death of 19-year-old University of Michigan sophomore Lucas Mattson, nearly two weeks after his body was found southeast of central campus following a 20-hour-long search.
The search for Nancy Guthrie grows more desperate as her family released another message pleading for her safe return.
A former youth hockey doctor who is serving time in Michigan on sexual misconduct charges is also facing charges in Minnesota, court records show.
A man who was fatally shot by Washtenaw County deputies last month has been identified.
The United States and Iran are holding talks on Friday in an effort to deescalate tensions over Iran's nuclear program.