Verlander Gets No Help
Justin Verlander is so dominating right now, he looks good even when he loses.
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Justin Verlander is so dominating right now, he looks good even when he loses.
Alex Avila has grown up being known as Al Avila's son. Not anymore.
Dan Haren pitched a two-hitter while outdueling Verlander for his 100th career victory, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Tigers 1-0 Tuesday night for their 10th win in 12 games.
For the second time in three years, the Detroit Tigers have teamed with the Philadelphia Phillies, encouraging fans to vote "Victor/Victorino" for both Tigers designated hitter/catcher Victor Martinez and for Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino in the 2011 All-Star Game Final Vote.
A marquee matchup is in store with Detroit's Justin Verlander set to renew acquaintances with Dan Haren.
Voting continues for the last AL All-Star spot with the Tigers Victor Martinez remaining in second place behind the White Sox Paul Konerko.
OK, so I have a new favorite athlete and he plays for the San Francisco Giants.
If Mets general manager Sandy Alderson has his way, free-agent-to-be shortstop Jose Reyes won't just finish this season in a Mets uniform, but will also start next season at Citi Field.
Jhonny Peralta drove in Detroit's only run with a sharp ground single to left with two outs in the fourth inning.
The unveiling of Charlie Furbush as a starting pitcher went fairly well. Promising enough, at least, for more looks.
Miguel Cabrera and the Detroit Tigers are the latest Angel Stadium visitors to learn just how tough it is to get a ball to drop in center field when Peter Bourjos is on patrol.
Furbush will replace a demoted Phil Coke in the rotation when the Tigers start a three-game road series Monday night against the surging Los Angeles Angels.
Al Alburquerque (right elbow soreness) was placed on the 15-day disabled list on July 1. The Tigers say it was precautionary and expect him back right after the All-Star break.
The Detroit Tigers have a candidate to be the final player placed on the American League roster for the 2011 MLB All-Star Game to be played in Phoenix, Arizona on July 12.
Brennan Boesch drove a home run, his second of the week, off the foul pole in right.
"Just get the job done" was Jim Leyland's pre-game message -- and maybe the postgame message as well.
There is justice after all. Thanks to a last minute surge in fan voting, led by manager Jim Leyland and Pitcher Justin Verlander's Twitter campaign, Alex Avilla will be the starting catcher for the American League at the 2011 All Star Game. Detroit will be represented at the game, with four Tigers chosen to play for the Americans.
The Detroit Tigers announced the club has named Jeff Jones the club's pitching coach replacing Rick Knapp.
The Detroit Tigers take the final game in the series against San Francisco beating the Giants 6-3 on Sunday afternoon.
The 82nd annual Major League Baseball mid-summer classic game will see Avila get the start behind the plate on July 12 at Chase Field in Phoenix.
The Detroit Tigers look to salvage a game from the San Francisco Giants - having lost the first two games in the three game series.
Pablo Sandoval and Brandon Crawford homered in a five-run first inning, Miguel Tejada had a grand slam in a five-run third after a long rain delay and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 15-3 Sunday morning.
A rain delay at Comerica Park is in effect -with the Detroit Tigers down 6-0 against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the third inning.
The Giants' Barry Zito hasn't faced the Tigers since yielding five runs, five hits and four walks in just two innings of a 7-2 loss June 18, 2008.
The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Al Alburquerque on the 15-day disabled list because of inflammation in his right forearm, leaving the team without the reliever who has confounded American League hitters for most of the season with his sharp slider.
A St. Clair Shores, Michigan, couple has been charged after prosecutors say they lit and threw an explosive device into their 72-year-old neighbor's yard.
Police say a $5,000 reward is available for information that will move the case forward.
Dillon Dingler homered for the third straight game and finished with three hits and three RBIs as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Seattle Mariners 11-0.
According to the George Bush Intercontinental Airport, one person was taken into custody, and a police investigation is ongoing.
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets after cracks were found in parts of some older model Boeing planes.
State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.
According to the George Bush Intercontinental Airport, one person was taken into custody, and a police investigation is ongoing.
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.
A St. Clair Shores, Michigan, couple has been charged after prosecutors say they lit and threw an explosive device into their 72-year-old neighbor's yard.
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.
Dillon Dingler homered for the third straight game and finished with three hits and three RBIs as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Seattle Mariners 11-0.
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets after cracks were found in parts of some older model Boeing planes.
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.
Though Rep. Haley Stevens stressed a unified front moving forward, she was evasive on whether she would appear with El-Sayed on the campaign trail.
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.
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.
Dillon Dingler homered for the third straight game and finished with three hits and three RBIs as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Seattle Mariners 11-0.
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.
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.
President Trump issued two executive orders targeting birthright citizenship, less than two months after the Supreme Court struck down Mr. Trump's previous effort to end it.
While rain chances continue into the weekend, we'll continue with the hit-or-miss showers.
A St. Clair Shores, Michigan, couple has been charged after prosecutors say they lit and threw an explosive device into their 72-year-old neighbor's yard.
A Frontier flight that was bound for Metro Detroit from Houston was deplaned on Thursday after airline officials said a passenger made a verbal bomb threat.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said on Thursday that people can resume routine recommendations for preparing and eating lettuce and salad greens as a recent cyclosporiasis outbreak appears to be fading.