Jeff Riger: Tigers Are Rolling
After losing 7 in a row and looking like they were destined for the cellar the Tigers have bounced back and now have won 3 straight, including taking a series from the Yankees.
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After losing 7 in a row and looking like they were destined for the cellar the Tigers have bounced back and now have won 3 straight, including taking a series from the Yankees.
When he managed the Tigers, Sparky Anderson had two sayings he repeated over and over about mileposts in a given season.
Brennan Boesch is 4-for-7 in two games at the third spot in manager Jim Leyland's batting order.
It doesn't matter what the book of world records says, Jim Leyland now has the mark for holding one's breath.
Brennan Boesch homered and drove in three runs, and the Detroit Tigers took advantage of some sloppy fielding by the New York Yankees in a 6-3 victory Thursday.
Last night, the Detroit Tigers thrashed the New York Yankees! Yes, the Yankees! The "Bronx Bombers." This hit home since I grew up forced to watch and cheer on the Yankees since my brother is a huge fan.
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.
A.J. Burnett just finished another solid April for the New York Yankees. Winning in May has been tougher for Burnett since joining the club in 2009.
Max Scherzer turned in a dazzling performance, eight shutout innings with all of his pitches effective, to improve to 5-0. Scherzer struck out a season-high nine, six of them on changeups, and allowed four hits and two walks.
It wasn't broken the first time he tried it, so Jim Leyland isn't likely to try fixing the Tigers' new lineup.
Tigers reliever Joel Zumaya will have surgery on his right elbow Tuesday and is expected to miss the rest of the season.
Max Scherzer pitched eight scoreless innings, and Magglio Ordonez homered for the first time this season to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 4-0 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night.
According to Jason Beck of MLB.com, Tigers' pitcher Joel Zumaya will undergo exploratory elbow surgery next Tuesday.
Freddy Garcia has picked up his most victories against any opponent when facing Detroit. That's not good news for a Tigers team that hasn't been doing too much winning.
There is no doubt that the Tigers have been scuffling for the last 7 games and the results were evident as Detroit, going into Tuesday night was riding a 7 game losing skid.
Brad Penny took the long route to a six-inning start. He got help from some sloppy Yankees baserunning in the sixth when he gave up two singles yet faced just three batters
Jim Leyland is mulling over batting order changes as he seeks to make a sputtering offense generate more runs on a more consistent basis.
The Detroit Tigers have optioned catcher Omir Santos to Triple-A Toledo, making room for Victor Martinez to return from the disabled list for Wednesday night's game against the New York Yankees.
Brad Penny pitched six strong innings, and Scott Sizemore gave the Tigers offense a lift with three hits in his first game of the year, and the Tigers snapped a seven game losing streak with a 4-2 win over the New York Yankees.
The Tigers were off to an early lead, scoring twice in the first inning and went on to beat the New York Yankees 4-2 on Tuesday night.
I'm tired of seeing Ryan Raburn in left field. I don't expect him to be a gold glover but he too many times he looks lost out there.
Victor Martinez (right groin strain) went on the 15-day disabled list April 19. He began a rehab assignment with Class AAA Toledo on May 2, and he is expected to be activated May 4.
With their All-Star second baseman out of commission, the New York Yankees needed a ninth-inning rally to earn a third straight win.
Monday at Comerica Park had just about everything a baseball fan could ask for going on.
Yesterday I mentioned how limited the Tigers were in what they could do to fix this mess. Today I want to elaborate a bit.
The Detroit Pistons will look to take a 3-0 playoff series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday in Ohio.
Police in Romulus, Michigan, are investigating after a 55-year-old bicyclist was hit by an SUV on Friday evening.
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
Faith and a little bit of luck left one teenager thankful after a violent crash earlier this week caused her car to split in half.
Kyle Isbel hit a walk-off single in the ninth after his run-scoring hit fueled a two-run, eighth-inning rally and also made two excellent catches that likely saved a run, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 for their sixth win in eight games.
Faith and a little bit of luck left one teenager thankful after a violent crash earlier this week caused her car to split in half.
Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib introduced a bill on Thursday that would increase penalties on DTE Energy and other investor-owned utilities for seeking rate hikes within two years of violating the Clean Air Act.
Over the past few weeks, there has been a lot of controversy over the Oakland County Sheriff's Office using drones; however, Sheriff Mike Bouchard tells CBS Detroit that a terrifying scene outside of a domestic violence center might not have been resolved if it weren't for the technology.
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
Police in Romulus, Michigan, are investigating after a 55-year-old bicyclist was hit by an SUV on Friday evening.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
Kyle Isbel hit a walk-off single in the ninth after his run-scoring hit fueled a two-run, eighth-inning rally and also made two excellent catches that likely saved a run, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 for their sixth win in eight games.
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
The Detroit Pistons will look to take a 3-0 playoff series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday in Ohio.
Kyle Isbel hit a walk-off single in the ninth after his run-scoring hit fueled a two-run, eighth-inning rally and also made two excellent catches that likely saved a run, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 for their sixth win in eight games.
Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.
Pat Caputo, a longtime Detroit sports columnist whose work extends to newspapers, TV and radio, died on Thursday after a battle with cancer, his family shared on social media.
The Detroit Tigers' Triple-A manager says he was fired this week after sending an "inappropriate" text message to a female colleague.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
Tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran continue to exchange fire.
A Sterling Heights, Michigan, woman says she's lucky to be alive after a violent crash caused her car to split in two.
Over the past few weeks, there has been a lot of controversy over the Oakland County Sheriff's Office using drones; however, Sheriff Mike Bouchard tells CBS Detroit that a terrifying scene outside of a domestic violence center might not have been resolved if it weren't for the technology.
Tension was high at the Taylor City Council meeting on Tuesday after a woman scolded the mayor and city officials for agreeing to work with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
According to the Detroit Fire Department, authorities received a tip from someone who saw the incident on the news and recognized the suspect. Details on the arrest were not immediately released.