Leyland, Verlander Reflect On Ichiro Suzuki's 4,000 Hits
Only two players in the history of the game have recorded 4,000 major league hits – Ty Cobb and Pete Rose. Ichiro Suzuki of the New York Yankees joined that list – unofficially – Wednesday.
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Only two players in the history of the game have recorded 4,000 major league hits – Ty Cobb and Pete Rose. Ichiro Suzuki of the New York Yankees joined that list – unofficially – Wednesday.
Baseball America recently released its "MLB 2013 Best Tools" list, and the Detroit Tigers are all over it, with players - and manager Jim Leyland - placing in the top three of 10 categories.
Justin Verlander recently watched videotape of his 2011 season, when he was the AL's MVP and noticed he wasn't pitching the way he had back then - dominating, overpowering, nearly unhittable.
The pitcher said his fastball had good life but was obviously erratic, and his curveball was solid, helping compensate for the fastball issues.
So now it's Brayan Peña's fault. Justin Verlander's struggles have endured, and the timetable is growing longer.
Justin Verlander remains the most reliable Tigers starter.
Jake Peavy pitched into the eighth inning and the Chicago White Sox beat Justin Verlander and Detroit 7-4 Thursday as the Tigers again played minus Miguel Cabrera.
Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander holds a 17-9 career record against the Kansas City Royals. This season, though, that mark is 0-3.
Most starting pitchers would gladly take a 10-7 record and 3.69 ERA after 21 starts.
Justin Verlander understands the expectations people have of him, and he acknowledges that he has not met them through the first half of the season.
After a first half that largely paled in comparison to his recent seasons, Justin Verlander reminded everyone of his capabilities by flirting with a no-hitter Sunday, his last start before the All-Star break.
Under baseball's labor contract, pitchers who start on the Sunday before the All-Star game may opt not to participate.
Justin Verlander pitched seven shutout innings.
I came across this unusual video of Justin Verlander today.
It looks like Justin Verlander is back on track.
Tigers manager Jim Leyland said starting pitcher Justin Verlander will not be skipped in the rotation amid his recent struggles
The bottom line is that Detroit starters have lasted just five innings or fewer in four of the last five games. The last five starting pitching performances might have stripped some of that confidence – and with good reason.
Spending money does not guarantee success in sports. Ten games below .500 with MLB's seventh-highest payroll, the Los Angeles Angels can testify to that better than most.
Champ: Max Scherzer for starting the season 11-0. Six other pitchers have started the season 11-0.
Leyland said he cannot put his finger on what the issue is but has a standard procedure the Tigers will go through to help Verlander figure it out.
In five of his 15 starts so far, Verlander has only lasted five innings or fewer.
Verlander is on pace to go 19-12 with a 3.74 ERA and 249 strikeouts this season.
If someone had said before this season that Max Scherzer, not Justin Verlander, would be the pitcher with the team's best record by mid-June, few would have believed it.
Justin Verlander is not the same Justin Verlander anymore, even after his brilliant 7 inning, 3 hit scoreless performance against the Royals.
The Detroit Tigers are giving Justin Verlander's brother another shot to become a professional.
On Wednesday, two Great Pyrenees therapy dogs named Rosie and Elwood, along with their handler, Craig Lin, stopped by the West Bloomfield Township Public Library.
Religious leaders at the Islamic House of Wisdom in Dearborn Heights say Eid al-Fitr is usually a joyful celebration.
One person accused of defrauding Michigan gubernatorial candidates in a 2022 signature fraud case was sentenced on Wednesday to four to 20 years in prison.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
Michigan celebrated its best women's basketball players for the first time this season, honoring Diane Dietz, Katelynn Flaherty Yates and Naz Hillmon by raising maize banners to the rafters at Crisler Center with their names and number in blue.
A fiery crash involving a car and a semi was under investigation Wednesday afternoon in Canton, police said.
During the nearly 40-minute speech, Vance spoke about the SAVE America Act, Michigan manufacturing jobs and the attack on Temple Israel.
On Wednesday, two Great Pyrenees therapy dogs named Rosie and Elwood, along with their handler, Craig Lin, stopped by the West Bloomfield Township Public Library.
Religious leaders at the Islamic House of Wisdom in Dearborn Heights say Eid al-Fitr is usually a joyful celebration.
One person accused of defrauding Michigan gubernatorial candidates in a 2022 signature fraud case was sentenced on Wednesday to four to 20 years in prison.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
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.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Fed officials are grappling with a host of economic challenges, from stubborn inflation to a slowing job market.
Allegations of abuse of women and girls by union leader Cesar Chavez were first reported by the New York Times on Wednesday.
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl says the situation will get worse the longer the agency and the Department of Homeland Security don't receive funding.
The vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization
China Reynolds' son, Auggie, could be waiting for the next 6 to 12 months in the hospital until a new heart is available.
A second resident of Washtenaw County is suspected to have measles, as health officials continue an investigation about potential cases and exposure sites.
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.
Michigan celebrated its best women's basketball players for the first time this season, honoring Diane Dietz, Katelynn Flaherty Yates and Naz Hillmon by raising maize banners to the rafters at Crisler Center with their names and number in blue.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
Eastern Michigan has hired Clemson assistant Billy Donlon to coach its basketball team, a week after parting ways with Stan Heath.
Jalen Duren had 36 points and 12 rebounds for the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, who lost fellow All-Star Cade Cunningham to back spasms in the first half of a 130-117 victory over the Washington Wizards.
Michigan's basketball program has a shot to win its first national title since 1989 thanks to a rebuild under Dusty May.
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.
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 community of West Bloomfield, Michigan, continues to rally around each other after the attack at Temple Israel.
Dearborn Heights planned to host the city's first-ever Eid al-Fitr event, but it was canceled earlier this week.
Senate Homeland Security Chairman Rand Paul criticized Senator Markwayne Mullin during his confirmation hearing, calling him a "man with anger issues."
Communities across Michigan participated in a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday.
In 1913, Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.