Matt Dery's Daily Update 4-19-11
Phil Coke on the hill for Detroit who has had 2 very good starts so far since being moved from the bullpen.
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Phil Coke on the hill for Detroit who has had 2 very good starts so far since being moved from the bullpen.
An exam April 18 failed to find the cause for his continuing elbow problems, and he was transferred to the 60-day DL.
Max Scherzer picked up a victory Monday at Seattle, although a high pitch count forced him out of the game after six innings.
The Tigers may risk going with just one healthy catcher, Alex Avila, for the next two days.
It maybe a white out in Glendale but it won't exactly be a full-on home ice advantage for the Coyotes against the Wings tonight.
Ending a lengthy road skid could give the Seattle Mariners the momentum they need to play better at home. A visit from the Detroit Tigers also might help.
During Saturday night's Tigers game against the A's Justin Verlander did something that many people have never seen below.
Brad Penny has been struggling with his control since joining the Tigers. After walking just one batter on April 12, Penny felt he was back on track.
Coming from behind is fine but winning from ahead is a part of the game Detroit needs to work on.
After 16 games, Tiger pitchers are putting up some pretty impressive numbers. Unfortunately, the same thing can not be said for the hitters. And that's why the Tigers have a so-so record of seven and nine.
Carlos Guillen (left knee microfracture surgery in September 2010) went on the 15-day disabled list March 30.
Trevor Cahill pitched eight solid innings, Josh Willingham broke out of a slump with a two-run single and the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 on Sunday.
Despite receiving excellent starting pitching all weekend, the Oakland Athletics need a win to salvage a split of their four-game home series with the Detroit Tigers.
Rick Porcello is still giving up way too many hits, but his third start of the season was a marked improvement as he got his ERA below 9.00.
Dallas Braden allowed an unearned run in five innings before leaving with stiffness in his pitching shoulder, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 6-2 on Saturday night for their second home win this season.
The Detroit Tigers - with help from the Oakland A's - erupted for seven runs in the 10th inning, and made it two straight over the A's with an 8-4 win.
Alex Avila may take the second-guessing off manager Jim Leyland.
Brennan Boesch hit a go-ahead two-run double with the bases loaded in the 10th inning and the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Oakland Athletics 8-4 on Friday night for Leyland's 1,500th career managerial victory.
A three-game winning streak spurred by solid pitching has the Detroit Tigers in position to reach .500 for the first time this year.
There is an ebb and flow to each baseball season. If there is anyone who understands that, it's Tigers fans.
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.
A performance that left Michigan fans in disbelief as they poured out of Lucas Oil Stadium.
A small business owner is preparing to open his very first brick-and-mortar coffee shop in Ferndale and is seeking help from others.
An EF-1 tornado with an estimated peak wind of 100 mph ripped through part of Wayne County on Saturday evening as severe storms rolled through Southeast Michigan, according to the National Weather Service.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
The Detroit Red Wings were defeated 5-4 by the Wild on Sunday. Kirill Kaprizov completed the sixth hat trick of his NHL career on the power play with 1:51 remaining to lead Minnesota to victory.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in the area of Van Buren Township and Belleville in Wayne County as severe storms rolled through Southeast Michigan on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
Teenagers took over downtown Detroit on Friday night, marking the second time in two weeks of such a gathering. The trend has become popular in cities across the country.
A performance that left Michigan fans in disbelief as they poured out of Lucas Oil Stadium.
A boy is in the hospital and two others are in custody after a shooting at a housing complex in Taylor, Michigan, early Saturday, according to police.
A small business owner is preparing to open his very first brick-and-mortar coffee shop in Ferndale and is seeking help from others.
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.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
Some major retailers and other stores will close their doors on Easter, so it's best to plan ahead. Here's what to know.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Tobias Harris led the charge against his former team Saturday night, helping Detroit clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
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.
A performance that left Michigan fans in disbelief as they poured out of Lucas Oil Stadium.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
The Detroit Red Wings were defeated 5-4 by the Wild on Sunday. Kirill Kaprizov completed the sixth hat trick of his NHL career on the power play with 1:51 remaining to lead Minnesota to victory.
Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the Wildcats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the Game of the Year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel Saturday night.
Kerry Carpenter, Zach McKinstry and Matt Vierling hit two-run homers and drove in three runs apiece, and the Detroit Tigers powered their way to an 11-6, rain-shortened victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
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.
The Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team is one win away from a national title after beating the Arizona Wildcats in the Final Four on Saturday night. Jack Springgate spoke with Michigan fans about why they believe their team will win it all.
A small business owner in Ferndale says he's ready for a new chapter. Teddy Shaska of Honey Dirt Coffee is planning to open his very first brick-and-mortar coffee shop. As Veronica Ortega reports, he needs your help to do it.
A man and a woman are dead after a house fire on the 4900 block of Ashley Street in Detroit on Sunday morning, according to the fire department
People in Monroe County, Michigan, were cleaning up broken trees and damaged property Saturday evening after severe storms rolled through the area. Julia Avant speaks with homeowners about what's next for them.
The Michigan men's basketball team defeated Arizona in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament 91-73 on Saturday night to advance to the national title game. Matt Finkel reports.