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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.
In the 11th inning Al Alburquerque struck out Brandon Phillips to get out a jam
"I don't know the last time somebody hit my curveball out of the ballpark," Soria said. "I trust my pitch and this thing happens. He's hot."
"I'm only focused on playing baseball, doing the best I can to help the team," Cespedes said, "but I would like to stay here in Detroit."
The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has agreed to terms with righthanded pitcher Beau Burrows from Weatherford High School, the club's first round selection (22nd overall) in the 2015 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
Ausmus said it has gotten to the point where managers do not know what to expect when they challenge a play, whereas last season teams had a reasonable idea of whether they would win a challenge.
The Cincinnati Reds beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Cespedes was in the bathroom - and thus, late to return to the field - because he was sick to his stomach and needed to throw up.
The Reds broadcasters wanted the Tigers to bring in another player.
With the news coming out on Monday that 8 Kansas City Royals and Mike Trout would start the All-Star game if the voting were to end today made fans upset across the country.
"I think if it holds the way it is, Major League Baseball, their hand's going to be forced to make adjustments," Verlander said Monday.
Anibal Sanchez was outstanding for a second straight start, throwing a two-hit shutout to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 6-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night.
Cincinnati right-hander Jon Moscot chased Anthony Gose all the way back to second and went diving forward to apply the tag, then was slow getting up.
First baseman Eric Hosmer still leads Miguel Cabrera by close to half a million votes.
While Rondon will be back in action, he will not be playing for the Tigers just yet. Detroit optioned his contract to the Mud Hens.
With another All-Star ballot update approaching, the Tigers have pulled out all the stops to reverse the current situation at first base,
Over the past five seasons, Cueto has an ERA of 2.73 over 133 games. His record in that span is 65-32.
Drivers across Metro Detroit continue to see higher prices at the pump. And the escalating war in Iran is worrying some that higher prices across the board will soon follow.
Michigan state and local leaders joined people in Southfield to speak out against an office space that they say will be leased out to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Detroit police say one person is dead and another was injured on Wednesday after what they was the result of a propane heater fire.
His legacy lives on with those he helped find a path forward, just as he did.
Police in Shelby Township are cracking down on drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses.
Toll rates have been announced for crossing the soon-to-be-open Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor.
The company says it has "no indication of ransomware or malware." Officials believe the incident is contained.
Drivers across Metro Detroit continue to see higher prices at the pump. And the escalating war in Iran is worrying some that higher prices across the board will soon follow.
Dajanae Frazier's family says she was last seen walking away from her home in the 19400 block of Biltmore Street on March 3.
Michigan state and local leaders joined people in Southfield to speak out against an office space that they say will be leased out to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
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.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Six Flags is selling off some of its North America amusement parks, including Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Drivers across Metro Detroit continue to see higher prices at the pump. And the escalating war in Iran is worrying some that higher prices across the board will soon follow.
Michigan state and local leaders joined people in Southfield to speak out against an office space that they say will be leased out to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
A string of tornadoes touched down in multiple states as severe weather stretched from Texas to Michigan.
Wright State wins the Horizon League title with a late rally and holds off Detroit Mercy, 66-63.
A measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, with health officials investigating when and where others may have been exposed in Southeast Michigan.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Jalen Duren scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Pistons hammered the Nets 138-100 on Tuesday night.
Wright State wins the Horizon League title with a late rally and holds off Detroit Mercy, 66-63.
The Pioneers will often practice or play games while fasting while observing the holiday, which runs through March 19.
The Detroit Lions are losing another player, this time it's wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who is reportedly heading to the Chicago Bears.
A person with knowledge of the agreement says Detroit is adding running back Isiah Pacheco to replace David Montgomery after the Lions traded Jahmyr Gibbs' backup before free agency started.
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.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Colder temperatures and eventually snow showers are back in the forecast.
Drivers across Metro Detroit continue to see higher prices at the pump. And the escalating war in Iran is worrying some that higher prices across the board will soon follow.
Michigan-based medical equipment company Stryker said on Wednesday that a cyberattack is causing a "global network disruption."
Michigan state and local leaders joined people in Southfield to speak out against an office space that they say will be leased out to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
There's more fallout with the University of Michigan after former football staffer Chris Partridge filed a lawsuit against the university, claiming wrongful termination.