Matt Dery's Daily Update 4-20-11
Tigers did outright Enrique Gonzales' contract to Toledo to make room for Ryan Perry.
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Tigers did outright Enrique Gonzales' contract to Toledo to make room for Ryan Perry.
The Detroit Tigers have played as many road games as any team in the majors. Their recent results away from home have not been good.
Not sure why I gave the Tigers game my attention last night, but I did. Ick. One of the worst games I have ever seen them play under Jim Leyland.
Phil Coke didn't have control of his fastball at Seattle and it cost him. Coke walked the first two batters he faced, made an error on a topped ball near the first-base line and walked the next man as the Mariners wound up with four unearned runs.
Prosecutors in Florida on Tuesday released documents related to Miguel Cabrera's drunken-driving case in which witnesses describe seeing a dark-colored SUV driving on the wrong side of the road the night the slugger was arrested.
"He was impressive," manager Jim Leyland said. "His mindset was to be a starter and he's getting into a groove. His demeanor was real good and he seemed much more calm. I think being more regimented helped him."
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.
Officials say the "weak" tornado was recorded south of Trenary, Michigan, in Delta County, crossing Alger Delta 43rd Road before dissipating.
Some Metro Detroit businesses are adjusting operations to beat the heat this week, making modifications to keep both customers and employees cool.
Increased funding for Detroit's affordable housing trust fund takes effect July 1, but city officials say new construction won't begin immediately — the money is meant to support projects already in the pipeline.
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
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
Officials say the "weak" tornado was recorded south of Trenary, Michigan, in Delta County, crossing Alger Delta 43rd Road before dissipating.
Some Metro Detroit businesses are adjusting operations to beat the heat this week, making modifications to keep both customers and employees cool.
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.
Some Metro Detroit businesses are adjusting operations to beat the heat this week, making modifications to keep both customers and employees cool.
Detroit's new fiscal year on Wednesday, July 1, and with it, more money is now available for the city's affordable housing trust fund.
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.