With Pressure On In 2017, Tigers Off To Another Solid Start
The Detroit Tigers have had their ups and downs in three-plus seasons under Brad Ausmus, but the first couple weeks of April have never been much of a problem.
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The Detroit Tigers have had their ups and downs in three-plus seasons under Brad Ausmus, but the first couple weeks of April have never been much of a problem.
"It caught me on my left eyebrow and eyelid," Wilson said.
Cabrera responded in the fifth by lining a 1-1 pitch from Bauer (0-2) into the right-field seats to give Detroit a 4-0 lead. Cabrera, who was booed after the incident, slowly trotted around the bases.
It wasn't the late-inning heroics that had fans excited on Twitter, it was Nicholas Castellanos' ability to blow a giant bubble with his gum as he rounded second base.
Miguel Cabrera hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning after being brushed back in the first, and the Detroit Tigers beat Cleveland 7-6 on Friday night, sending the defending AL champion Indians to their sixth loss in seven games.
The Detroit Tigers have gotten off to a respectable 6-3 start to the young season, but one thing still plaguing the club is its troublesome bullpen.
Andrew Romine hit his first career grand slam, and the Detroit Tigers rallied from an early three-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3 on Wednesday.
Wednesday morning the Detroit Tigers announced they signed journeyman first baseman James Loney to a minor league contract.
Forbes ranks the New York Yankees as baseball's most valuable team for the 20th straight year and lists the Tampa Bay Rays with the lowest valuation.
"I don't think the fan base needs me to start the panic," Riger said in response.
Matthew Boyd allowed one hit in six outstanding innings, and James McCann homered in the fifth to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday.
Major League Baseball today unveiled the full lineup of special event uniforms that will be worn during spring and summer holiday weekends as well as special MLB events during the 2017 Championship Season.
Special ticket packages are available and on-sale now.
What did Verlander say?
Justin Verlander and Chris Sale dominated in a matchup of ace pitchers before Nicholas Castellanos singled in the go-ahead run off Sale in the eighth inning, lifting the Detroit Tigers over the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Monday.
It was only two hiccups, but the Tigers didn't need to see any more from reliever Bruce Rondon.
Manager Brad Ausmus cautioned not to view Jimenez as an "instant solution" given his age and lack of experience and said the team will use him in low leverage situations to start.
All across the majors, pitchers are ramping up the velocity this season — or at least it seems that way.
Zimmermann's performance on Saturday was positive not for the result, but the implications.
Jordan Zimmermann pitched six solid innings, and Jose Iglesias and James McCann both homered for Detroit, helping the Tigers to a 4-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
The left-handed Ryan, coming off a season in which he posted a 3.04 ERA over 56 appearances, figures to be a key cog in Detroit's bullpen this season.
Original estimates by Dr. Robert Anderson had Martinez out for three to four weeks.
Jones ran the count full, the crowd growing louder with every pitch, and then let a slider go by for ball four, bringing home Justin Upton from third.
JaCoby Jones capped a wild eighth inning with a bases-loaded walk, and the Detroit Tigers outlasted the Boston Red Sox 6-5 on Friday to win their ninth straight home opener.
First pitch for all games is scheduled for 1:10 p.m.
The Detroit Tigers were beaten 5-3 by the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park on Sunday night. Iván Herrera's two-run single capped a four-run fifth inning for the Cards in the finale of a three-game series.
Michigan is trying to cap off a March Madness string of dominance, the likes of which were last seen by this UConn program that won it all in 2023 and '24.
A woman and a man are dead after a house fire on the east side of Detroit early Sunday, city officials said.
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 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.
Michigan is trying to cap off a March Madness string of dominance, the likes of which were last seen by this UConn program that won it all in 2023 and '24.
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 woman and a man are dead after a house fire on the east side of Detroit early Sunday, city officials said.
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.
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.
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
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.
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.
The Detroit Tigers were beaten 5-3 by the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park on Sunday night. Iván Herrera's two-run single capped a four-run fifth inning for the Cards in the finale of a three-game series.
Michigan is trying to cap off a March Madness string of dominance, the likes of which were last seen by this UConn program that won it all in 2023 and '24.
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.
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.
We could see some melting snowflakes too
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.