Dan Dickerson's Game Recap 5-25-11
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,
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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.
Stoney was joined by former Tiger and current Tampa Bay Ray Matt Joyce and talked about his current league leading batting average of .357
The Red Wings confirm that there will be an 11a.m. news conference tomorrow morning to discuss Brian Rafalski's future.
The Tigers today announced the club has placed left-handed pitcher Phil Coke on the 15-day disabled list with a right foot bone bruise. To take Coke's spot on the club's 25-man roster the Tigers are purchasing the contract of left-handed pitcher Adam Wilk from Triple A Toledo.
Phil Coke injured his right ankle coming off the mound for a bunt in the fourth inning. He had looked sharp with his fastball, slurve and changeup while retiring the first nine batters he faced.
The time to get harsh with players, in the opinion of manager Jim Leyland, is not when they're going bad. Leyland likes to pump up his guys when the going gets tough.
A four-run eighth inning gave the Tigers the insurance needed as Detroit goes on to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-3 on Monday evening.
Victor Martinez hit a two-run double and Jhonny Peralta had a two-run single in the eighth inning, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 6-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night.
Fans at Comerica watched as Tigers starting pitcher Phil Coke left the game injured in the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Tigers return home after a 1-4 road trip. A 10 game home stand starting with the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park starts tonight.
As the Tampa Bay Rays ended their longest losing streak in more than six weeks, the Detroit Tigers also just halted a lengthy skid.
The Detroit Tigers have optioned right-handed reliever Brayan Villarreal to Triple-A Toledo and transferred infielder Carlos Guillen to the 60-day disabled list.
Rick Porcello threw just 84 pitches while throwing eight innings of one-hit ball at Pittsburgh. Manager Jim Leyland told him at the end of the eighth RHP Jose Valverde would be finishing up.
My initial response to interleague play, when baseball first implemented it in 1997, was to abhor it.
Rick Porcello had breezed through eight innings, allowing but one hit while throwing just 84 pitches, so for manager Jim Leyland, it was a no-brainer.
2011 has been the year of The Streak for the Tigers. No, I don't mean they've been recreating the streaking craze of the 70's when people for some reason decided (often with the help of alcohol) that it would be a good idea to run through streets and sports stadiums without the benefit of clothing. I'm talking about winning and losing streaks. The Tigers have already lost seven in a row this season, then turned around and won seven in a row, followed by another five straight losses.
Rick Porcello gave the Tigers the relief they needed going eight strong innings as the Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 Sunday afternoon.
The Tigers look to salvage one game in the three game series on the road against the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday afternoon.
The Tigers give up a two run lead in the sixth inning and never come back, as Detroit loses to the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 on Saturday night.
Miguel Cabrera got a pair of hits and may have broken out of a slump. Cabrera was 7-for-40 entering the game and hit the ball hard his first two times up, although both resulted in outs.
One more reason for Jim Leyland to dislike interleague play: he's almost as hamstrung about using his catchers without the designated hitter as he is when it comes into play.
Neil Walker homered and drove in a career-high five runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Detroit Tigers 10-1 on Friday night.
The Red Wings will give Nick Lidstrom all the time he needs to decide on his future. The Veteran defenseman has played 19 years with the Wings. His goalie Jimmy Howard said today that his gut feeling is that Nick will be back.
A 22-year-old man is facing several charges following a peeping Tom investigation in Warren, Michigan, police said Friday.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
Parishioners are mourning the loss of a Metro Detroit priest who was fatally struck by a vehicle at a hospital earlier this week.
Tarik Skubal threw six solid innings against his former team, Freddie Freeman hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Friday night.
An 84-year-old man was taken into custody on Friday night following an hours-long standoff in Southfield.
Parishioners are mourning the loss of a Metro Detroit priest who was fatally struck by a vehicle at a hospital earlier this week.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, says now is the time for Democrats to work together ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
An 84-year-old man was taken into custody on Friday night following an hours-long standoff in Southfield.
Tymale Carroll might not be here today if he hadn't been right across the street from Trinity Hospital in Livonia when his heart stopped behind the wheel.
A 22-year-old man is facing several charges following a peeping Tom investigation in Warren, Michigan, police said Friday.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Detroit rapper Eminem joined several others paying tribute to singer and actress Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
Tarik Skubal threw six solid innings against his former team, Freddie Freeman hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Friday night.
Walmart settled claims that it filled thousands of invalid prescriptions at its pharmacies at the height of the opioid epidemic.
Starting in fall 2027, first-semester grades for some University of Michigan students will not appear on transcripts or count toward GPAs — a move the school says is meant to ease the transition to college and support student mental health.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, says now is the time for Democrats to work together ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Tymale Carroll might not be here today if he hadn't been right across the street from Trinity Hospital in Livonia when his heart stopped behind the wheel.
Health officials continue to track an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that affected thousands of people in Southeast Michigan this summer.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
The proposal in Livingston County that would implement a program to track county employees de-identified opioid use won't be moving forward.
Tarik Skubal threw six solid innings against his former team, Freddie Freeman hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Friday night.
With training camp wrapping up on Thursday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he loves the versatility of the secondary.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings and picked up his first win with his new team as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Parishioners are mourning the tragic loss of a Metro Detroit priest who was fatally struck by a vehicle at a hospital earlier this week.
For some people, gaming is just a hobby, but in Detroit, a couple is turning it into a learning opportunity through Webdroid.
We're headed back to 90 degrees next week.
An 84-year-old man was taken into custody on Friday night following an hours-long standoff in Southfield.
Jahdante Smith is a Detroit activist who says he's known Police Chief Todd Bettison for years. But he says their recent conversations took an unexpected turn after Smith posted photos of Mayor Mary Sheffield with a former boyfriend on social media.