New Guys Verlander, Maybin Lift Astros Over Mariners 3-1
The only comparison Justin Verlander could come up with for his Houston Astros debut was opening day.
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The only comparison Justin Verlander could come up with for his Houston Astros debut was opening day.
"I want to thank everyone here in Detroit from the front office to all of my teams and especially the fans, the way you guys have treated me over the last (13) years has been so special to me."
It was originally reported Verlander wouldn't waive his no trade clause to complete the deal with the Astros.
It's unsure if Justin Verlander wouldn't waive his no trade clause to complete the trade or if the Astros decided to pull back their offer.
A baseball game won't fix Houston's problems. But it will help.
Earlier this month Verlander cleared waivers and can be moved but he also holds full 10-5 no-trade rights and would have to approve the deal himself.
The Houston Astros have acquired reliever Tyler Clippard from the Chicago White Sox for a player to be named or cash considerations.
Tampa Bay's third baseman shrugged him off with "there's a long way to go" and went about his business.
Jose Iglesias hit two RBI doubles, Matt Boyd pitched into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 5-3 on Saturday night.
Josh Reddick hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning, lifting the Houston Astros to a 6-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.
Carlos Beltran hasn't used his glove in a game in more than two months so teammates laid his mitt to rest on Monday, holding a mock funeral to send it off.
It has to start somewhere. And it has to start soon. July was the Astros' month of reckoning, so it will be for the Tigers.
If Monday's series opener between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers was any indication of things to come, the 18 games left of this in-state rivalry should be rather interesting.
The Astros took a step back last season after a playoffs run in 2015, they hope to get back with some help from their young third baseman.
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred also banned former St. Louis executive Christopher Correa for life as he ruled the Cardinals must give the 56th and 75th draft choices in June to Houston.
McCann waived his no-trade clause and was sent, along with $11 million, to the Astros on Thursday for a pair of young minor league pitchers.
On Wednesday, Astros GM Jeff Lunhow tempered the Cabrera-to-Houston rumors, via the Houston Chronicle.
Just a bit outside.
"The Astros are disappointed that this allegation is attached to a member of our organization," the team said in a statement.
Four-time defending national champion and three-time defending world all-around champion gymnast Simone Biles threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
The Detroit Tigers fall to the Houston Astros 5-4 Sunday.
The young shortstop is getting buzz as a possible MVP candidate following last year's sparkling debut.
Jordan Zimmermann pitched three shutout innings and Ian Kinsler hit one of three home runs by the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday in their 7-3 win over the Houston Astros.
Your travel guide to visiting any of the MLB teams in the Florida Grapefruit League for this year's spring training
Right-hander Doug Fister and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $7 million, one-year contract.
As the war with Iran continues, people in Metro Detroit are worried that they're going to continue to feel the ripple effects at the pump moving forward.
Jaylon Tyson scored 22 points, James Harden added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avenged a recent loss in Detroit by beating the East-leading Pistons 113-109 despite playing without injured star Donovan Mitchell.
A Detroit father has been charged after prosecutors say he abandoned his 1-year-old child in a vehicle that was impounded.
A Detroit man has been charged under Michigan's safe storage law after his 6-year-old daughter accidentally shot herself with an unsecured gun in a home.
The Detroit Police Department is searching for a suspect and an accomplice in connection with a shooting last week that injured a teen outside a school gym.
As the war with Iran continues, people in Metro Detroit are worried that they're going to continue to feel the ripple effects at the pump moving forward.
A Detroit-area judge has erased a 1999 murder conviction after prosecutors acknowledged that a confession was coerced by a rogue police officer.
The council appealed directly to the Trump administration, calling for an immediate end to the conflict in Iran.
Jaylon Tyson scored 22 points, James Harden added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avenged a recent loss in Detroit by beating the East-leading Pistons 113-109 despite playing without injured star Donovan Mitchell.
A Detroit father has been charged after prosecutors say he abandoned his 1-year-old child in a vehicle that was impounded.
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.
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.
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.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
As the war with Iran continues, people in Metro Detroit are worried that they're going to continue to feel the ripple effects at the pump moving forward.
Jaylon Tyson scored 22 points, James Harden added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avenged a recent loss in Detroit by beating the East-leading Pistons 113-109 despite playing without injured star Donovan Mitchell.
Initial estimates showed that it would take five to seven years for renovations at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, but lawmakers said on Tuesday they want it done by the end of 2028.
Six American service members have been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
The council appealed directly to the Trump administration, calling for an immediate end to the conflict in Iran.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Henry Ford Health and Teamsters Local 332 remain locked in a labor dispute over a nurses' contract.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield on Monday appointed former Dearborn Public Health Officer Ali Abazeed as Detroit's new chief public health officer.
Lawmakers say Green Alerts won't just help bring veterans to safety, but also national guard and active service members.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Jaylon Tyson scored 22 points, James Harden added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avenged a recent loss in Detroit by beating the East-leading Pistons 113-109 despite playing without injured star Donovan Mitchell.
This past weekend was filled with the NCAA indoor track championships, including the Ivy League Championships held at the Nike Track at the Armory in New York City.
The Detroit Lions are shaking up their offense with the release of offensive lineman Graham Glasgow on Monday.
The Lions are trading running back David Montgomery to the Texans in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, according to CBS Sports.
Detroit SportsNet, a newly launched cable/satellite television channel, will be the broadcast home of the Tigers and the Red Wings.
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.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
Day 12 of the Dale Warner murder trial ended with the defense resting its case.
Gas prices across the country jumped an average of 11 cents overnight, according to AAA. As the war with Iran continues, people in Metro Detroit are worried that they're going to continue to feel the ripple effects at the pump moving forward.
The Pentagon has released the identity of four of six soldiers who were killed amid the conflict with Iran. Meanwhile, President Trump is facing questions about his decision to attack Iran.
A man in prison for more than 25 years was freed Tuesday after prosecutors acknowledged that his confession to a Detroit murder in 1999 was coerced by a rogue police officer.
Warmer air and rain showers will build as our week goes on.