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Detroit Tigers slugger J.D. Martinez celebrated in style on Friday night, after he crushed a go-ahead home run in the eight inning of a 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox.
J.D. Martinez hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning, and Joakim Soria worked out of a jam in the ninth to lift the Detroit Tigers over the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Friday night.
"It's easy to judge from outside, but we're trying to win ball games," Victor Martinez said Thursday. "I think that was the best option."
Carlos Sanchez hit a three-run triple off Joba Chamberlain in the 10th inning Thursday, and the Chicago White Sox held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 8-7.
"There's so much analysis, video, scrutiny nowadays," manager Brad Ausmus said Thursday. "I think some players tie themselves in a knot."
"James McCann's done an excellent job ... but experience is huge when it comes to that position," Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said Thursday.
There was a humongous hole in Detroit's lineup, and the Indians took advantage of it.
I have enjoyed countless football, baseball, basketball and hockey games and media availability sessions - Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons, Wolverines, Spartans.
In 13 outings for the Mud Hens, Rondon has a 7.11 ERA. In his past five appearances, however, Rondon has not allowed an earned run.
Carlos Carrasco kept the AL's best hitting team in check for eight innings and the Cleveland Indians won their first home game against Detroit this season, beating the Tigers — without slugger Miguel Cabrera in the lineup — 8-2 on Wednesday.
Last week, Boston Red Sox' Pablo Sandoval was benched for using Instagram during one of their games.
The Tigers have recalled right-hander Buck Farmer to start against the Indians because Justin Verlander has a stiff back.
David Price allowed one run in 6 2-3 innings and Detroit scored six times in the fifth to continue its dominance over the Cleveland Indians with a 7-3 win on Tuesday night.
Grammarly came up with those numbers by reviewing 150 comments on the news section of each team's website.
Cespedes hit an RBI double off Trevor Bauer (6-4) in the first inning, homered in the third and added a sacrifice fly in Detroit's four-run fourth.
Last week's update listed eight Royals as starters, including Eric Hosmer, who had more than half a million votes more than Cabrera.
Starter Alfredo Simon lasted only 2 2/3 innings as the Detroit Tigers fell to 34-34, six and a half games behind the Kansas City Royals.
"I just feel great," Simon said. "All my pitches work really good right now."
Rodriguez wasted no time, connecting in the first inning on a first-pitch, 95 mph fastball from Tigers ace Justin Verlander.
Dave Dombroski hasn't been afraid to trade away key players and prospects to improve his team, so it's not out of the realm of possibility that one of these big-name players could make their way to Detroit this summer.
The New York Yankees star connected Friday night. He did it at Yankee Stadium in the first inning against Detroit ace Justin Verlander.
In 34 games before going on the disabled list, Martinez had a .216 batting average and a .308 on-base percentage.
Justin Verlander (0-0), who was scheduled to pitch on Thursday, will open the series in New York.
Any Detroit Tiger named to the 2015 All-Star game in Cincinnati will wear a special hat.
One man died as the result of a head-on traffic collision Sunday in Washtenaw County, the Michigan State Police reported.
A house fire in Jackson resulted in two young children killed and two adults injured, firefighters say.
Additional road and lane closures begin Tuesday in Novi, while upgrades continue to a major water main that failed last year.
Gas prices in Michigan are down 7 cents per gallon this week, AAA-The Auto Club Group reports.
"Black carbon," or soot, that spews from ships and makes the Artic Ocean ice melt even faster is an increasing concern in a region beset with many other issues.
Police and loved ones are looking for a 25-year-old Wyandotte, Michigan, man who family says was declared missing on Friday.
One man died as the result of a head-on traffic collision Sunday in Washtenaw County, the Michigan State Police reported.
Police in Detroit are investigating after they say a woman was found dead on a street on the city's north side Sunday evening.
A house fire in Jackson resulted in two young children killed and two adults injured, firefighters say.
More than a dozen passionate Washington Township residents stood on a bridge near 26 Mile Road to raise awareness about a proposed data center on Sunday.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The agriculture specialists at U.S. Customs and Border Protection have an important role ahead of Valentine's Day: checking more than 100,000 tons of imported flowers to make sure that no pests have stowed away among the blooms. CBS News has this report.
The Oscar Mayer Weinermobile is on tour, and visiting Detroit.
Tyler Bojanowski, of Wyandotte, Michigan, is missing. His family relates some of the clues they've learned about where he was seen and when.
25-year-old Tyler Bojanowski, of Wyandotte, Michigan, remains missing. His family is looking for him.
Looking at a quiet start to the week with Partly sunny skies today, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -5. East southeast wind around 6 mph. There will be a chance for light freezing rain and sleet tonight, mainly north of the Interstate 69 corridor. Temperatures will warm to near 40 Tuesday, then colder temperatures and dry weather will prevail through the end of the week.