Detroit Tigers Notes And Quotes 6-17-11
Brennan Boesch is going to make it very difficult, if not impossible, for manager Jim Leyland to restore RF Magglio Ordonez to his accustomed third spot in the Detroit batting order.
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Brennan Boesch is going to make it very difficult, if not impossible, for manager Jim Leyland to restore RF Magglio Ordonez to his accustomed third spot in the Detroit batting order.
Jim Leyland still doesn't like having his designated hitter taken away from him, which is going to be a fact of interleague life for the next six games, but he has a plan to combat it.
The Tigers won twice in the three-game series to move a game ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central. Detroit has won 13 of its past 18 games, while the Indians have lost 16 of 22.
When it gets to mid-June and the Tigers are in contention, speculation begins about what sort of moves they might make as the trade deadline (July 31) approaches.
Max Scherzer (9-3) gave up two runs and four hits, walked two and hit two batters over 5 2/3 innings. Al Alburquerque, Joaquin Benoit and Jose Valverde combined to throw 3 1/3 innings of scoreless relief.
On June 26, the Tigers will retire Sparky's No. 11. That same day, Torre will put on No. 6 for Old-Timers' Day in the Bronx.
The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has agreed to terms with 20 players selected during the 2011 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
Brandon Inge who was put on the 15-day DL for mono will start his rehab stint tonight with Toledo.
Justin Verlander has two no-hitters. He has a 91-55 career record, with a 19-win season, two 18-win seasons and a 17-win season.
Thanks to a rare home loss to the Cleveland Indians, the Detroit Tigers' chance to sit alone atop the AL Central was brief.
Brennan Boesch got Detroit started with a towering home run into Comerica Park's right field upper deck near the foul pole.
I have been a longstanding proponent of the following cliche/theory about baseball: "If it isn't broke, don't fix it."
Detroit has four left-handers in its bullpen, and manager Jim Leyland thinks that's not right.
Orlando Cabrera had three hits, including a go-ahead double in the fifth inning, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Wednesday night.
Two teams going in opposite directions meet up tonight at Comerica Park, Tigers have won 12 of 16.
After Verlander struck out Jack Hannahan and Grady Sizemore to end the top of the 6th inning, I turned to my friends in the seats next to me to talk about Verlander's performance so far.
The Cleveland Indians have surprisingly led the AL Central for much of the season, but they now find themselves looking up at the Detroit Tigers.
Austin Jackson robbed RF Shin-Soo Choo of a home run leading off the second, going up above the fence in left center to make the catch.
Manager Jim Leyland dislikes the notion of having to play six consecutive games in National League cities, which would limit his ability to have catcher Alex Avila and designated hitter/catcher Victor Martinez in the lineup simultaneously.
That was great for the Detroit Tigers and really bad for the Cleveland Indians.
Jim Northrup will be remembered Wednesday by family, friends and baseball fans at a noon memorial service for the former Detroit Tiger great, who died one week ago.
The spoiler was Cabrera....Orlando Cabrera ... who got the first hit in the eighth inning off of Tigers' Justin Verlander. But the Tigers get solo possession of first place with the 4-0 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.
Inge spoke with the media today after taking batting practice and believes he will rejoin the team when they travel to Colorado this weekend.
Magglio Ordonez will sit out tonight's game against the Cleveland Indians.
Pistons are working out a handful of players today at the Palace with the Spartans Durrell Summers in attendance.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
Detroit police say the officer was at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center when the firearm went off.
A Flint, Michigan, man accused of killing a 67-year-old man in 2019 was convicted of murder for a second time after a new trial.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team has made its way to the Final Four on Saturday for the first time since 2018.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
A man walked into the Livonia police station lobby with a knife and threatened to kill everyone before stabbing an officer during a struggle, police say.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick accuses federal prosecutors of "bullying" in their attempt to collect money following his 2013 conviction.
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.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
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.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
Prosecutors allege the dentist billed Medicaid for large numbers of unnecessary dental crown work on patients that was not provided.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there have been eight confirmed measles cases in the state in 2026.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team has made its way to the Final Four on Saturday for the first time since 2018.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 home schedule on Friday, April 3, against the St. Louis Cardinals with a three-game series.
Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau has rejoined his teammates for the Final Four and said his allergic reaction that required hospitalization a day earlier was due to an accidental exposure to nuts.
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.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Some of Michigan's biggest fans are heading to Indianapolis to cheer on the Michigan Wolverines in the Final Four this weekend. However, no one will be cheering louder than the athletes' parents. CBS News Detroit spoke with the father of freshman Trey McKenney to learn about what led him to the Wolverines and the Final Four.
Dozens participate in the annual Walk for Hope to take a stand against gun violence.
While many Michigan Wolverine fans traveled to Indianapolis for the Final Four, many stayed in Ann Arbor. Police are now preparing for any planned celebrations in the area.
The Michigan Wolverines are less than 24 hours from competing in the Final Four against Arizona. It is the team's first time in the Final Four since 2018.
Detroit police made their presence Friday night as large crowds gathered around the downtown area. Police say it was in response after dozens of teens flooded the area Monday night.