Fister Will Follow Verlander In Playoff Rotation
Justin Verlander and Doug Fister will pitch the first two games of the playoffs because they're the Tigers' two hottest pitchers, manager Jim Leyland said.
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Justin Verlander and Doug Fister will pitch the first two games of the playoffs because they're the Tigers' two hottest pitchers, manager Jim Leyland said.
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander's streak of consecutive winning starts has ended at 12.
Alfredo Simon thought he had made a perfect pitch to Miguel Cabrera.
The rotation is set, it's just all the identities that aren't known.
There is a legitimate reason no starting pitcher has been named Most Valuable Player in either league since Roger Clemens in 1986.
The AL Central title clinched for the Detroit Tigers, Justin Verlander has a goal - and it has nothing to do with the AL Cy Young Award.
Justin Verlander set a franchise record with his 12th win in 12 starts, pitching eight innings of three-hit shutout ball.
The AL Central title clinched for the Detroit Tigers, Justin Verlander has a goal -- and it has nothing to do with the AL Cy Young Award.
Three reasons (beyond Justin Verlander) the Tigers have become a much more serious threat to reach the World Series
Justin Verlander wasn't at his sharpest, but he still pitched seven innings of shutout ball against the White Sox to win his 11th consecutive start and earn 23rd victory of the season.
Things have gone so well for Justin Verlander, even when he's not at his best he still manages to find a way to win.
Get ready to pop the cork on your Dom Perignon. Better make it a Miller Lite. This is baseball, after all. And besides, who can afford a $500 bottle of champagne? The Tigers are about to celebrate their first division title since 1987.
Victor Martinez and the Detroit Tigers found a way to pick up Justin Verlander.
Justin Verlander won his 10th straight start and earned his 22nd victory overall, helped when Victor Martinez hit a late grand slam that sent the Detroit Tigers over the Cleveland Indians 8-6.
Justin Verlander took a shutout into the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers expanded their AL Central lead over Chicago with an 8-1 win over the White Sox on Friday night.
Justin Verlander has been unbeatable since the last time he faced the Chicago White Sox at home.
Watched Justin Verlander pitch every chance I could. Saw the no-hitter in Toronto, the near-miss against Kansas City, another near-miss against Cleveland, another one against the Angels
I want to start by saying that I think Justin Verlander is deserving of the MVP. He has all the stats, all of the intangibles, and the argument to elect him MVP is rock solid.
He did it. Justin Verlander has now won 20 games, the first Tiger pitcher to achieve that feat since Bill Gullickson did it in 1991. And tell the truth, would you have known the answer to that trivia question?
Justin Verlander gets the job done and becomes the majors' first 20-game winner, as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Saturday.
With each passing start, Justin Verlander bolsters his hopes of winning the AL Cy Young and MVP awards.
Justin Verlander won his 19th game and his seventh straight start. Whether he benefited or was hampered by an extra day of rest is a matter of perspective.
The following is about what should be, not necessarily what will be.
Far more often than not this season, Justin Verlander has taken the ball following a loss. The Detroit Tigers' ace won't have to worry about getting the AL Central leaders back on track this time.
After a prolonged dry stretch, Southeast Michigan is looking at some much-needed rainfall this weekend.
Of the 1,032,963 ballots already cast, state officials say 959,805 mail-in ballots have been received.
A Livonia man is charged with assaulting Detroit police officers after prosecutors say he sprayed a fire extinguisher at officers in three separate incidents.
Cameron Young birdied seven of his first eight holes in the second round of the Rocket Classic and thought he had a shot at the lowest score in PGA Tour history.
In the Democratic race for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, left-wing populist candidate Abdul El-Sayed is running against U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens.
After a prolonged dry stretch, Southeast Michigan is looking at some much-needed rainfall this weekend.
According to the permit application, the facility will discharge treated water used by the data center into the Saline River.
In the Democratic race for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, left-wing populist candidate Abdul El-Sayed is running against U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens.
According to the Jewish Federation of Detroit, this isn't the only community that's been a target.
Some residents questioned whether taxpayer money should be used to fund the mayor's legal fight, especially as the city faces financial challenges.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
With federal scrutiny on Michigan elections, a Detroit Votes spokesperson says eligible voters should stick with their plan to vote and rely on trusted election information.
One of the notes threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie if a multimillion-dollar ransom wasn't paid in a week. The second, a few days later, says, "She is buried in nature now."
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed met with progressive faith leaders in Detroit to discuss how religion shapes his campaign platform ahead of Tuesday's primary.
Law enforcement officials say a set of stolen Civil War-era cannonballs was discovered in a passenger's suitcase during a routine security screening at Alabama's Gulf Shores International Airport.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports there have been 10,773 cyclosporiasis cases in the state during the past five weeks.
The organization is closing its Lansing, Livonia and Warren locations.
An additional 33 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
More than 10,000 people across 70 counties in Michigan have reported cases of cyclosporiasis during the past five weeks, state health officials said.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.
Cameron Young birdied seven of his first eight holes in the second round of the Rocket Classic and thought he had a shot at the lowest score in PGA Tour history.
Knuckles has punched his ticket out of town.
Peter Malnati shot a career-best 9-under 61 to take the lead among the early starters in the first round of the final Rocket Classic.
Thousands of bow tie pins were given away Thursday at Detroit Golf Club to mark the opening round of the Rocket Classic.
Colton Cowser hit a tiebreaking single in the 12th inning, capping the Baltimore Orioles' rally from a seven-run deficit to beat the Tigers 10-9 and spoil Tarik Skubal's possible farewell to Detroit.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Michigan Republican Attorney General candidate Doug Lloyd discusses his 2026 campaign.
Showers should dry up for part of the day Saturday, before returning quickly in the evening.
With early voting underway ahead of Tuesday’s primary, increased attention on Michigan elections may leave some voters with questions about identification, eligibility and federal monitoring.
An investigation is underway in Huntington Woods, Michigan, after police say they received reports of antisemitic pamphlets found throughout several neighborhoods in the city.
President Trump said Thursday evening Hamas and his international "Board of Peace" have agreed on the next steps in a peace deal that includes Hamas' disarmament in the Gaza Strip. Natalie Brand