Victor Martinez Named American League Player of the Week
The announcement was made earlier today on MLB Network.
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The announcement was made earlier today on MLB Network.
Two-time NL Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum will pitch for major league clubs in a showcase event Friday as he attempts to make a comeback from hip surgery last year.
"Nothing. Happy flight," Victor Martinez said when asked what finishing the sweep meant to the team.
The Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Sunday for their fifth straight victory.
Zimmermann gave up one run and six hits with no walks and seven strikeouts over seven innings.
Considered Detroit's top pitching prospect, Michael Fulmer allowed seven hits, walked one and struck out four.
The big season helped him earn a $50 million, five-year contract he signed in January.
Gose entering with a .170 and had not gotten an extra-base hit since homering on opening day.
Ausmus shuffled his lineup before the game, moving J.D. Martinez from fifth to second in the batting order
Monday night, Tigers OF Tyler Collins had a moment that he will forever regret.
I asked Reddick about the back to back playoff series with the Tigers in 2012 and 2013 and he immediately said (Justin) "Verlander put it up our butts two years in a row!"
He apologized afterward, saying he "lashed out completely inappropriately" and was "embarrassed" about what happened.
Mike Pelfrey (0-4) allowed five runs and nine hits in 6 2/3 innings and remains winless since signing with Detroit this past offseason.
It seems safe to say that Monday night was one of the worst nights that outfielder Tyler Collins has had.
Here are some instances locally that athletes had some words for the fans of Detroit.
"To be at home and to hear boos after that play hit a trigger inside of me and I lashed out completely inappropriately," Collins said after Detroit beat the Oakland Athletics 7-3.
The Tigers had lost four straight. Perhaps not coincidently, Cabrera did not have a hit in any of those games.
Monday night was not a good one for the Detroit Tigers' Tyler Collins.
Over the course of five straight seasons -- from 2009 through 2013 -- the Tigers won at least 50 home games every year.
For one weekend, Cleveland did own Detroit. I think it's a safe bet that won't happen too many other times.
The pattern is a familiar one for Detroit manager Brad Ausmus: The Tigers start the season brilliantly and look like they might be one of the best teams in baseball, then they fall back toward .500 just as quickly.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus juggled his lineup, leaving slumping Miguel Cabrera and Justin Upton on the bench.
Toledo Mud Hens pitchers finished with a combined no-hitters in a 5-0 win over the Charlotte Knights on Saturday.
Yan Gomes homered and drove in five runs as the Cleveland Indians routed the Detroit Tigers 10-1 Saturday.
Verlander gave up four hits, but two were costly because they went over the fence in right field. He walked two and struck out 10.
A 61-year-old woman was charged with assaulting two boys who were running a lemonade stand in a Windsor, Ontario, neighborhood, police say.
Ground beef prices, now averaging nearly $7 a pound, remain historically high due to shrinking cattle herds.
The University of Utah is suing former assistant coach Freddie Whittingham for breach of contract after he left to join his brother Kyle's staff at Michigan.
Jurors heard Duane "Keffe D" Davis tell detectives his nephew Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson fired the shots that killed Tupac Shakur.
As Vice President JD Vance declares economic pressure "the most effective tool that we have," Iran seeks to show deepening trade ties with its neighbors.
Two Dearborn police officers and a suspect have all been hospitalized in the aftermath of a shooting early Friday in Wayne County, authorities said.
A CSX Corp. train in Canton Township has been causing a headache for drivers. The train moved after more than a day, prompting officials to demand answers.
Lincoln Park is increasing its water rates by about 15 to 28% starting Sept. 1, with the exact rates depending on water use.
A 61-year-old woman was charged with assaulting two boys who were running a lemonade stand in a Windsor, Ontario, neighborhood, police say.
Ground beef prices, now averaging nearly $7 a pound, remain historically high due to shrinking cattle herds.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Ground beef prices, now averaging nearly $7 a pound, remain historically high due to shrinking cattle herds.
The crash of a small plane in Alaska chartered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is under investigation.
The FTC warned businesses against changing prices based on their analysis of a customer's personal data, which could violate consumer law.
The company told CBS News it will direct the refunds toward groceries and general merchandise.
Think that back-to-school photo is safe to post online? Bad actors could use AI "nudify" apps to make it X-rated.
The new facility brings a wide range of services together under one roof, including workforce development programs, educational opportunities, behavioral health support and family services.
A human case of West Nile virus in West Michigan was detected through routine screening of a blood donation, health officials say.
The number of new cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan is starting to noticeably slow down, but state health officials are still tracking the summer outbreak.
Michigan is reporting its first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis, also known as EEE, since 2021.
A second Metro Detroit library has reported detecting bedbugs, resulting in a temporary closure of the branch for treatment and cleaning.
The University of Utah is suing former assistant coach Freddie Whittingham for breach of contract after he left to join his brother Kyle's staff at Michigan.
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is being held out of practice with a hip injury, and coach Dan Campbell is hopeful the ailment doesn't linger into the season.
Michigan Athletics announced that it will be displaying advertisements for Coca-Cola, Meijer and Google Gemini at the 99-year-old Michigan Stadium for the first time.
Brandon Lowe homered off Detroit closer Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Tigers.
Michigan faces a challenging season with six opponents in the preseason AP Top 25.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
Happy Friday family! Looking a dry start to the day with plenty of sun early. Partly cloudy afternoon with a high around 83°. Saturday rain returns with a few showers and thunderstorms through the morning into the afternoon. The sun returns Sunday.
President Trump spoke Thursday on the radio show of Michael Cohen, his fixer-turned-foe, in an unexpected public reunion. CBS News has this report.
Less than 1% of all new cars operate with a stick shift or manual transmission. But there are still people who want to learn - and are willing to teach - the skill. CBS News has this report.
Michigan Humane presents two of the animals in its shelter care that are available for adoption. They are Sugar Cube the cat and Baxter the dog.
Lincoln Park residents are upset about a pending water rate hike. The Lions will host Saturday's preseason game with the Commanders. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.