Verlander Trying To Take New Attention In Stride
After becoming the first starting pitcher in a quarter-century to win the Most Valuable Player, Justin Verlander was ready for a different kind of offseason.
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After becoming the first starting pitcher in a quarter-century to win the Most Valuable Player, Justin Verlander was ready for a different kind of offseason.
It's tough to top the year in sports the state of Michigan has had in 2011.
Verlander further etched his name into the record books on May 7 at Toronto when he tossed the second no-hitter of his career, allowing just one walk in a 9-0 victory over the Blue Jays.
It was a perfect storm.
Detroit's Justin Verlander has become the first starting pitcher in a quarter-century to win a Most Valuable Player award, adding it to his Cy Young Award in a rare double dip.
Justin Verlander was ready to jump into the debate.
And to think the Tigers almost didn't sign Justin Verlander.
Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander got all 28 first-place votes from members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America in results announced Tuesday.
It's another honor for Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander, voted "Tiger of the Year" by the Detroit Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America.
It was announced today that Tigers ace Justin Verlander will grace the cover of MLB 2k12.
Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander has been selected player of the year in voting by the Major League Baseball Players Association, becoming the second pitcher to earn the honor.
On Thursday night Justin Verlander won a couple of the many awards that the ace will rack up this off season.
After being named the American League's best pitcher and the most outstanding Major League Player, Justin Verlander is donating $100,000 to his "Verlander's Victory for Veterans" charity.
Justin Verlander has been named Sporting News' 2011 player of the year.
Justin Verlander gets a nice pay bump in 2012. His contract calls for a raise from $12.75 million to $20 million, which he will get for each of the final three seasons on his contract.
Justin Verlander thinks he's perfectly positioned for a possible relief appearance in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series. His manager has him poised for Game 1 of the World Series.
According to the Tigers' manager, Justin Verlander was going deep into Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Thursday, and Phil Coke would finish up.
Justin Verlander helped save Detroit's season with a gutsy effort and the Tigers hit for a sudden cycle to break away from Texas in a 7-5 victory Thursday that cut the Rangers' lead to 3-2 in the AL championship series.
The Texas Rangers are one victory away from returning to the World Series for the second straight season. All they must do is once again get past Justin Verlander to accomplish that feat.
The first inning didn't go well for Justin Verlander Monday night.
A young man with Muscular Dystrophy has won a pair of tickets to a playoff game of his choice from Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander.
After a long, wet weekend in the Bronx, the Detroit Tigers left with a split and home-field advantage in what has become a best-of-three affair in their AL division series against the New York Yankees.
One of the leagues most valuable pitchers is giving away two of the most valuable tickets in baseball.
It was early May, and the Detroit Tigers were struggling a bit. They were below .500, several games behind in the American League Central.
Cbssports.com Senior Baseball Columnist Scott Miller wrote about who he thinks should be award winners in the MLB this season and has Justin Verlander high on his list.
A Detroit man accused of posting a video of himself burning and torturing a raccoon earlier this year pleaded guilty on Thursday.
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wrote to Enbridge's outgoing CEO urging the company to stop using Line 5 and find an alternative to the 73-year-old pipeline rather than wait for a tunnel that could be a decade away.
Police and EMS were called on Wednesday evening to Goodfellas Wear on Woodward Avenue, where a man was found fatally shot.
Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest Thursday to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage charges; the NFL said it is reviewing the case under its personal conduct policy and Jacobs remains on the commissioner's exempt list.
Sixteen former members of the University of Michigan men's ice hockey team filed a lawsuit, claiming they were subjected to hazing and sexualized abuse as first-year players.
The Lochmoor Country Club site remained an active emergency scene on Thursday morning, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wrote to Enbridge's outgoing CEO urging the company to stop using Line 5 and find an alternative to the 73-year-old pipeline rather than wait for a tunnel that could be a decade away.
TSA describes Gateside as a new program that makes it easier for members to "return to the gate for welcomes and send-offs, meet friends during a layover and enjoy dining and shopping along the way."
Oakland County Health Division is encouraging residents to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile and eastern equine encephalitis viruses.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
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.
The Romeo Peach Festival, which one visitor described as a celebration of "peach everything!" wrapped up on Monday. Here's a look at the food and activities.
Bruce Campbell, an actor and filmmaker widely known for his work in "The Evil Dead" franchise, says his cancer prognosis indicates he has about five years to live.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wrote to Enbridge's outgoing CEO urging the company to stop using Line 5 and find an alternative to the 73-year-old pipeline rather than wait for a tunnel that could be a decade away.
A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to lift a lower court's order that blocked new rules for mail ballots before the midterms.
The Supreme Court said Missouri must use a 2022 congressional map — not a new congressional map that favors Republicans — in the 2026 midterm elections.
A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the midterm elections.
Oakland County Health Division is encouraging residents to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile and eastern equine encephalitis viruses.
Conflicting information on both the federal and state levels regarding childhood vaccines may be confusing for parents, and Michigan health leaders are making sure their stance is clear.
State health officials said the mosquito-borne illness was found in an 18-month-old quarter horse filly.
Trinity Health Corp. expects to permanently lay off 557 workers in Wayne County as part of a restructuring effort.
Detroit's chief public health officer, Ali Abazeed, confirmed in a press conference following Thursday's severe weather that the first human case of West Nile virus has been recorded.
Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest Thursday to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage charges; the NFL said it is reviewing the case under its personal conduct policy and Jacobs remains on the commissioner's exempt list.
The Big Ten is expanding its plan to offer enhanced replay review insight during its football broadcasts.
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
Colt Keith homered and the Detroit Tigers ended a seven-series losing streak with a 7-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon.
Forty-seven AP voters removed Michigan from their ballots entirely after the Wolverines barely survived Western Michigan in a game that ended with a disputed clock ruling and a Hail Mary.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
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.
The Lochmoor Country Club building in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, which caught fire on Wednesday, is considered a "significant" loss for the community, according to the city's first responders.
The Detroit Cultural Association is hosting an educators night on Sept. 15 in Detroit.
President Trump vowed Wednesday to send a $5,000 "dividend" to every American citizen after the midterms, but only if Republicans hold onto control of the House and Senate.
Fire crews on Wednesday responded to a massive fire at the Lochmoor Club in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan.
Mostly cloudy and dry conditions today but sunshine is on the way. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us when we can expect the sun and warmer temepratures.