Bullpen Blows Another One
Three consecutive losses, three consecutive bullpen failures. There's not much question about what part of the Tigers needs shoring up. Detroit had a nice seven-game winning streak going until Monday against Toronto.
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Three consecutive losses, three consecutive bullpen failures. There's not much question about what part of the Tigers needs shoring up. Detroit had a nice seven-game winning streak going until Monday against Toronto.
One of the beauties of baseball is the way the game transcends time statistically. A .300 hitter had value decades ago. He has value now. Probably always will.
Carl Crawford hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to their season-high sixth straight win, 4-3 over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.
Josh Beckett doesn't have a no-hitter under his belt this season like counterpart Justin Verlander, but he continues to dominate hitters in his own right.
Magglio Ordonez (right ankle weakness) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 11. He might return as soon as he is eligible.
Alex Avila had two hits but could not get the tying run home from third with one out in the ninth inning Wednesday.
Jarrod Saltalamacchia doubled off the left field wall in the eighth inning, scoring Carl Crawford from first and giving the Boston Red Sox their fifth straight win, 1-0 over the Detroit Tigers on a rainy Wednesday night.
With two-fifths of his starting pitchers expected to be on the disabled list by the time his team opens a two-game series with the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night, Francona is counting on Clay Buchholz to continue his winning ways.
The Tigers head into Boston for the first of 2 with the Red Sox tonight. Terry Francona's team is now over 500 after winning their last 4.
As Tigers manager Jim Leyland sat and talked to the media as he does before every game he took a stand that he knows might cause a minor controversy: he doesn't like interleague play.
One thing about Jim Leyland, he isn't afraid to tick somebody off by taking a stand.
Joaquin Benoit apparently is being given a sabbatical from his duties as Detroit's setup man. Manager Jim Leyland danced around the question in his pregame media session Tuesday, but on his pregame radio show with broadcaster Dan Dickerson, he said Benoit was no longer the setup man.
The game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers scheduled for Tuesday night was postponed because of rain.
The game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers scheduled for Tuesday night was postponed because of rain.
With help from a healthy and thriving Jose Bautista, the Toronto Blue Jays have a chance at their longest win streak in nearly three years.
I keep getting asked, "How big of a deal is it that UM football is doing well this year in-state recruiting?"
Going into Monday's game the Tigers have won 10 of 11 and pulled within 3 ½ games of first place Cleveland.
The Tigers' starting pitchers have been so strong over the last dozen games it has masked the club's bullpen faults.
A solid performance by Scherzer was deflated in the eighth inning as the Detroit Tigers let in three runs and lose to the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Monday.
The only team in the majors currently playing better than the Toronto Blue Jays is the Detroit Tigers.
Carlos Guillen (left knee microfracture surgery in September 2010) went on the 15-day disabled list March 30. He remained at the team's Florida camp in early April to rehab.
Brad Penny credits increased use of a sinker for his 4-1 record and 1.51 ERA in his last five starts.
Once upon a time, it would have borne watching the next time Justin Verlander faces Kansas City's Melky Cabrera.
If you are of a certain age, you might remember the line from the old TV show: Will The Real Detroit Tigers please stand up?
Getting eight scoreless innings from Brad Penny helped the Detroit Tigers on their way to a seventh consecutive win, beating the Kansas City Royals 3-0 on Saturday.
Severe storms are moving through Southeast Michigan on Saturday evening as residents in Monroe County deal with damage after strong storms rolled through in the afternoon.
The Red Wings lost an important game in their pursuit of a playoff spot, 4-1 at the Rangers on Saturday.
A female is dead and a male is in custody after a crash in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday that followed a police chase, according to law enforcement.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
Justin Verlander's long-awaited return to Comerica Park as a member of the Detroit Tigers has been put on hold.
Severe weather is moving through Southeast Michigan on Saturday evening as residents in Monroe County deal with damage after strong storms rolled through in the afternoon.
Members of the Detroit Police Department on Friday night responded to areas in and around downtown's Campus Martius Park where large crowds gathered.
A 3-year-old child is dead and a motorist is in custody after the child was hit by a pickup truck in Cedar Springs, Michigan, on Friday.
A female is dead and a male is in custody after a crash in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday that followed a police chase, according to law enforcement.
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.
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.
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
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.
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.
The Red Wings lost an important game in their pursuit of a playoff spot, 4-1 at the Rangers on Saturday.
Justin Verlander's long-awaited return to Comerica Park as a member of the Detroit Tigers has been put on hold.
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.
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.