Detroit Tigers Notes And Quotes 7-2-11
Magglio Ordonez keeps showing signs of regaining his good hitting stroke, if not his power.
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Magglio Ordonez keeps showing signs of regaining his good hitting stroke, if not his power.
From solid to suddenly in tatters is the state of the Tigers' bullpen.
The Tigers rallied in the ninth inning but fell just short as the Detroit Tigers lose to the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Friday night.
The Tigers have placed righthanded pitcher Al Alburquerque on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 30 with right forearm flexor mass inflammation.
Considering the San Francisco Giants needed to use their bullpen extensively in a second straight walk-off loss, they could use an impressive starting performance in their opener at Comerica Park.
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.
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.