Detroit Tigers Notes And Quotes
Phil Coke turned in his second strong start and appears to be making a successful return to being a rotation member.
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Phil Coke turned in his second strong start and appears to be making a successful return to being a rotation member.
Manager Jim Leyland wants that troublesome right ankle completely healthy so he doesn't have to worry whether Ordonez can play or not or if the right fielder is going to have to come out of games due to soreness.
Ryan Raburn hit a two-out RBI double in the seventh inning to break a scoreless tie and the Tigers held on for a 3-0 victory against the Oakland Athletics on Thursday night.
A positive sign at Red Wings practice, Henrik Zetterberg skated today. Mike Babcock still calls him day to day and would not say if his forward will be available for game 2 Saturday.
The Oakland Athletics are starting to score runs more consistently, and that could provide an even bigger boost for Gio Gonzalez, who hasn't needed much offensive help from his teammates.
Brandon Inge hit the fifth walk-off home run of his career on Wednesday, looking for a pitch and getting it.
So, only 60 pitchers in major league history have gotten an out without throwing a pitch and one of them, rookie Brayan Villarreal, has all of a half-dozen games of big league experience.
Brandon Inge's first home run of the year was a big one: a solo shot off of Darren Oliver in the bottom of the ninth delivered a 3-2 win for the Tigers over the Texas Rangers.
Brandon Inge hit a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers in their last at-bat for the second straight day, 3-2 on Wednesday.
Jeff got the chance to talk with Erin Cummings from Detroit 187 during the Tigers vs. Rangers game.
The Texas Rangers are off to an impressive start to the season thanks to Josh Hamilton's bat and some solid starting pitching.
The Tigers' first game ever foreshadowed the wild swings of the next 110 years, maddening blunders followed by never-say-die heroics.
Brayan Villarreal pitched a third of an inning - without actually throwing a pitch.
Joel Zumaya is scheduled for examination Monday by Dr. James Andrews to see if he has nerve damage in his right arm.
Now you know why Texas manager Ron Washington walked Miguel Cabrera intentionally Monday even though the Tigers slugger represented the tying run.
Miguel Cabrera delivered a two-out, bases loaded single in the bottom of the ninth, and the Tigers handed the Texas Rangers just their second loss of the year, 5-4.
Miguel Cabrera's bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth gave the Detroit Tigers a 5-4 win over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday.
Justin Verlander has now provided Detroit the only starts this season that have lasted seven innings or longer.
One of the reasons Detroit signed Victor Martinez as a free agent this winter was to provide a measure of protection for Miguel Cabrera.
By the time April rolls around in Michigan, most folks are ready to put cold and snow behind them.
Alexi Ogando outpitched Justin Verlander before leaving with a finger problem and the Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0 Monday to match the best 10-game start in team history.
Austin Jackson might…let me repeat might, need a stop in Toledo if this continues for another 7-10 days or so.
Joel Zumaya (right elbow surgery in July 2010) experienced pain in the elbow during his Feb. 27 spring debut, and he went on the 15-day disabled list March 30. He was given clearance to resume a throwing program but felt discomfort in his first throwing session.
Coming off their first AL championship, the Texas Rangers have matched the best start in franchise history.
Rick Porcello might be suffering from bad luck, but he's putting himself in position for misfortune
An ice jam is a temporary, natural dam made of broken chunks of river ice.
Prosecutors say the man was previously convicted of threatening to kill police officers and a judge in Macomb County.
After a brutally cold January, February hasn't been too bad.
Experts say the Ambassador Bridge can't keep up with demand for trade, jobs and tourism between Detroit and Windsor anymore.
He said there should also be proof of citizenship and a ban on mail-in ballots, with some exceptions.
Experts say the Ambassador Bridge can't keep up with demand for trade, jobs and tourism between Detroit and Windsor anymore.
A teen accused of stabbing a person during a fight on the campus of Oakland University last week made his first court appearance Friday.
An ice jam is a temporary, natural dam made of broken chunks of river ice.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
Jarvis Butts also plead guilty to five other cases involving sexual assault of four different minors with one victim as young as four years old.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Love is biting consumers this year amid the rising cost of flowers, chocolates and other Valentine's Day staples.
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Justin Verlander's return to the Detroit Tigers is a testament to his own longevity and the team's increased relevance over the past couple of years.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Retired Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper is returning to the team, but not in uniform. Instead, he'll be on the sidelines as part of the coaching staff, sources told CBS News Detroit.
Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for seven games in the aftermath of an altercation that erupted during Monday night's game.
Two days after the confetti fell on Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, one Detroit native is still processing the weekend of a lifetime.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
The Wayne County Airport Authority Police Department is seeking charges of operating while intoxicated, reckless driving, aggravated assault and malicious destruction of property after a driver crashed into the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport.
A third person has been charged in connection with a scheme that federal officials say was a forced labor conspiracy involving victims in Michigan, Florida, Texas and Missouri.
A 25-year-old man is facing murder charges relating to a deadly carjacking incident at a Detroit gas station.
Threats by the Trump Administration to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge that connects Detroit and Windsor are raising concerns about blocking economic opportunities on our side of the border.
A teen accused of stabbing a person during a fight on the campus of Oakland University last week made his first court appearance Friday morning.