Pittsburgh Vs. Detroit 5-20-11
Hurdle's team might have a difficult time continuing that resurgence in Friday night's interleague opener against the Detroit Tigers' Brad Penny.
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Hurdle's team might have a difficult time continuing that resurgence in Friday night's interleague opener against the Detroit Tigers' Brad Penny.
Andy Dirks has acquitted himself well in his first two major league starts. Dirks singled in his second plate appearance (following a walk) in his opening game and collected his first big-league RBI in his second start.
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.
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is investigating after it said a motorist drove through a police perimeter in Ypsilanti Township, Michigan, on Friday night.
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.
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.
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is investigating after it said a motorist drove through a police perimeter in Ypsilanti Township, Michigan, on Friday night.
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.