Detroit Tigers Notes And Quotes 5-3-11
Justin Verlander felt good, too good. Throwing as high as 100 mph in both his first and last innings, Verlander had trouble with his control.
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Justin Verlander felt good, too good. Throwing as high as 100 mph in both his first and last innings, Verlander had trouble with his control.
The Tigers lost their seventh consecutive game Monday, 5-3 to the visiting Yankees, so they made a roster move after the game. Another move will have to be made Wednesday when Victor Martinez is eligible to come off the disabled list.
The Detroit Tigers optioned the contract of Will Rhymes to Triple-A Toledo after Monday's 5-3 loss to the New York Yankees and recalled Scott Sizemore from the Mud Hens.
Victor Martinez is getting closer to returning to the Detroit Tigers lineup.
Ways to heat up the Tigers' bats...
Red Wings are back from the West Coast, they will get a few days off before a key game 3 at the Joe Wednesday night.
A year ago, Curtis Granderson had trouble staying in the New York Yankees' lineup. This season, he has emerged as a legitimate threat in an already potent batting order.
Alex Avila might be making up Jim Leyland's mind about what to do when DH/C Victor Martinez returns.
Detroit suffered its second three-game series sweep in a row when Cleveland pulled out a 5-4 victory following two walk-off wins.
The start of this season has been a mystery, not just for Tiger fans, but for other teams as well. The whole Baseball World has been turned upside down with the Cleveland Indians riding high in first place in the American League Central, after a weekend sweep of the Tigers
Detroit has to be the only team in the league that entered play Friday with the top three hitters in its batting order fielding averages less than .200.
Carlos Santana hit a grand slam with one out in the ninth inning to give Cleveland a 9-5 win over the Detroit Tigers as the surging Indians extended their home winning streak to 11 games Friday night.
It's day two of the NFL Draft and the Lions gearing up for rounds 2 and 3. Detroit drafts 44th overall which is the 12th choice in round 2 and then 75th overall the 11th choice in the 3rd round.
Miguel Cabrera went hitless - and even if he'd been swinging well, it probably wouldn't have mattered.
But when a team is losing, adjustments become even more critical as a three-game sweep at the hands of the Seattle Mariners has pointed out to the Detroit Tigers.
Remember 2006? Your house was worth more than you paid for it. Your 401 K was making money. And most importantly, the Detroit Tigers shocked the experts by going to the World Series!
Earlier today I got a chance to talk to Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge about a variety of Tiger subjects.
Michael Pineda is in position to make club history and help the Seattle Mariners sweep the Tigers in Detroit for the first time in almost eight years.
Miguel Cabrera drove in Detroit's only run with a first-inning double. Cabrera now has an eight-game hitting streak, and his hit came in his only at-bat with a runner on base
Boesch is batting a more-than-healthy .342, and even more impressive, the left-handed hitter has a .417 average (10-for-24) against left-handed pitching. He hit .337 against southpaws last season.
Erik Bedard pitched seven impressive innings for his first win since June 2009, and Justin Smoak homered and drove in a career-high five runs to help the Seattle Mariners rout the Detroit Tigers 10-1 on Wednesday night.
Deion Sanders of the NFL Network says he has talked to Martin Mayhew and believes the Lions GM is looking for cornerback but Primetime has told his old Florida State buddy to stay away from drafting a corner.
The Detroit Tigers' run of impressive starting pitching is over and so is the team's winning streak.
Brennan Boesch now has a seven-game hitting streak and has reached base in 16 consecutive games.
Detroit had risen from four games under .500 (3-7) to two games over before Seattle trounced the Tigers 7-3 on Tuesday. Most of that rise came on the strength of starting pitching.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
A Hamtramck city councilman charged with election fraud and forgery has been acquitted of all felony charges in connection with the 2023 city council election
Wednesday is the deadline for lawmakers to pass a state budget and it looks like they'll miss that cut off.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield signed an executive order directing city employees to take additional steps to assist city residents amid an extreme heat warning.
A Detroit man is accused of driving while intoxicated and fatally striking two people with his vehicle over the weekend, Wayne County prosecutors said.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
A Hamtramck city councilman charged with election fraud and forgery has been acquitted of all felony charges in connection with the 2023 city council election
Wednesday is the deadline for lawmakers to pass a state budget and it looks like they'll miss that cut off.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield signed an executive order directing city employees to take additional steps to assist city residents amid an extreme heat warning.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Two people climbed to the top of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner, and then apparently got engaged Wednesday afternoon.
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Whitmer urges state officials to "take all necessary measures" to ensure that soldiers participate in providing public safety and security during events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
With dangerously hot temperatures expected in Southeast Michigan this week, doctors at DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital are urging people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released on bond Tuesday, one day after a judge set a $1 million bond in connection with a robbery and kidnapping in Florida.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana.
The Detroit Lions announced they have released cornerback Terrion Arnold hours after he appeared in court in connection with a robbery and kidnapping case in Florida.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
July 1 is the deadline for Michigan lawmakers to pass a state budget, and it looks like they'll miss that cutoff for another year.
A verdict was reached on Wednesday against a Hamtramck city councilman in an election fraud case.
Southeast Michigan continues to feel the heat this week, and health experts say it's important to take extra precaution to stay cool.
Extreme heat continues today as chances for thunderstorms increase this week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us when our best chances to see storms and possible severe weather will occur.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Southeast and Mid-Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the origin and cause of the gastrointestinal illness.