Tigers Set To Start Series With Indians
Justin Verlander's work on the mound is a big reason the Detroit Tigers are a few percentage points behind the first-place Cleveland Indians in the AL Central.
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Justin Verlander's work on the mound is a big reason the Detroit Tigers are a few percentage points behind the first-place Cleveland Indians in the AL Central.
Detroit (36-30) begins a three-game series with Cleveland (35-29) on Tuesday night. The Tigers trailed the Indians by seven games on May 23.
Phil Coke came out firing bullets to Tampa Bay, his fastball hitting 95 mph for his first two pitches.
The Detroit manager was tempted to use pitcher Rick Porcello as a pinch runner late last week for slow-footed Victor Martinez, but he decided against it.
Magglio Ordonez is back in the lineup for the Detroit Tigers.
Ramon Santiago's RBI triple in the bottom of the 10th inning gave Detroit a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night, keeping the Tigers in a virtual tie for first place on the eve of their big series against Cleveland.
Magglio Ordonez will make his return with the Tigers tonight after his rehab stint with the Mud Hens.
A source tells 97.1 The Ticket that Michigan State's Durrell Summers will be a part of tomorrow's workout at the Palace for possible draftees.
Magglio Ordonez comes back to the Tigers lineup this week and the big question is, where will he fit in?
A woman finally got her chance to celebrate her 104th birthday by seeing the Detroit Tigers play in person.
The Detroit Tigers couldn't muster enough offense during their last game to move into sole possession of first place in the AL Central for the first time in more than 11 months.
Rick Porcello allowed three runs in seven innings but all three in the same inning and it turned the game around.
Three reasons the Tigers moved up quickly in the AL Central standings.
It's three hours of sweat for manager Jim Leyland when he has Victor Martinez catching and Alex Avila as his designated hitter.
The Detroit Tigers plan to activate Magglio Ordonez from the disabled list on Monday.
Join the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park July 15-17, 2011 , as they take on the Chicago White Sox and celebrate the contributions of Negro League players to the game of baseball.
How long has it been since the Tigers had a share of First Place in the American League Central Division? A long time. July of last season, to be exact. It's been a long, steady climb, with the Tigers winning 10 out of their last 14, while the Indians have been fading fast, dropping ten out of their last 14.
I've said from the beginning of the year that the Tigers, considering their recent past, were really going to have to show me something for me to buy in this year.
The Detroit Tigers split the four game home series with the Seattle Mariners losing 7-3 on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 8-1 on Saturday night and take a share of first place with the win.
Victor Martinez hit his first home run of the season batting right-handed, a two-run shot in the fourth that gave Detroit a short 2-1 lead.
The seeds sown in the desert of last year's second half by Detroit are beginning to bloom for the Tigers this season.
Victor Martinez hit a two run homer but it wasn't enough as the Detroit Tigers lose 3-2 to the Seattle Mariners Friday night.
After the Detroit Tigers finally beat the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park this season, they hope for a better effort than the last time they faced the resurgent Erik Bedard.
Alex Avila hit two triples, tripling his career total, and scored the winning run after driving in the tying run in the four-run fifth inning on Thursday.
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.