Tigers Look For Win Against Boston
Boston will get its first look at Detroit left-hander Andy Oliver, who was called up from the minors to make his 2011 debut Saturday in place of the injured Phil Coke.
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Boston will get its first look at Detroit left-hander Andy Oliver, who was called up from the minors to make his 2011 debut Saturday in place of the injured Phil Coke.
The Detroit Tigers traded second baseman Scott Sizemore to the Oakland Athletics for left-handed reliever David Purcey on Friday.
The Detroit Tigers recalled left-handed starter Andy Oliver from Triple-A Toledo after Friday night's 6-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox.
If you have any gently used gloves, bats, balls or other baseball equipment just sitting in the basement or garage, the Detroit Tigers can put it to good use.
A five-run third inning by the Red Sox put the Tigers in a hole they could not dig out of, as the Detroit Tigers lose to the Boston Red Sox 6-3 on Friday night.
The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has acquired lefthanded pitcher David Purcey from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for second baseman Scott Sizemore.
The Tigers look to get back on track tonight, game 2 of their 4 game set with red hot Boston. Red Sox have won 3 straight and have scored 28 runs in their last 2 games with Carl Crawford going 8 for 9 in those contests.
Already the franchise leader in starts and innings pitched, Boston Red Sox right-hander Tim Wakefield is closing in on the team's wins record. The 44-year-old knuckleballer has a good chance to move closer to that mark if the Red Sox can continue their run-scoring surge.
Magglio Ordonez (right ankle weakness) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 11. He is eligible to come off the disabled list May 26, but that move will be contingent on the strength of his ankle.
Don Kelly is showing Jim Leyland enough that the Detroit manager will find ways to get him into the lineup.
Will Detroit management have to change its mind about whom to send down when Andy Oliver is pulled up Saturday to pitch against Boston?
Max Scherzer's first six pitches against the Boston Red Sox missed the plate. His day only got worse.
Max Scherzer gave up 7 ERs over 2 IP, which is Scherzer's shortest outing with the Tigers.
Magglio Ordonez could have come off the DL as early as today and he is not ready yet.
Brad Penny had his start washed out by the rain and, having pitched three shutout innings, he won't pitch again until his turn comes up in the rotation.
The Tigers have been through a little bit of everything this season. They've had a seven-game winning streak. They've had a seven-game losing streak.
Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera will find out in about a week if he will get his driver's license back.
Manager Jim Leyland is quietly doing something in an effort to get two of his regulars hitting again.
Tigers took a 2-0 lead on the Tampa Bay Rays today down at Comerica Park, then the rain fell.
Sunday's game against the Pirates was a bit of a coming out party for Rick Porcello; he served up a one hitter through 8 fantastic innings and should have been poised to close out his first ever complete game.
With an opportunity to add to their winning streak, the Detroit Tigers are also looking at a franchise first. The Tigers will try to complete their first three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park while going for a fourth straight win Wednesday.
Justin Verlander didn't have his best command and allowed six runs in six innings, his worst start of the season in terms of runs.
Alex Avila hit his second home run of the game in the bottom of the eighth inning - and the Detroit Tigers won their third straight game,
A two-run homer in the eighth by Alex Avila gave the Tigers a lead they would not relinquish, as Detroit beats the Tampa Bay Rays 7-6 on Tuesday night.
Looking to remain undefeated at home versus Tampa Bay, ace Justin Verlander tries to help the Tigers to a third consecutive victory over the struggling Rays on Tuesday night at Comerica Park.
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.