Minnesota Vs. Detroit 7-21-11
Thanks to the Minnesota Twins, the Detroit Tigers remain tied for first place in the AL Central.
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Thanks to the Minnesota Twins, the Detroit Tigers remain tied for first place in the AL Central.
As the Detroit Tigers celebrated a much-needed victory, Brad Penny's thoughts were on the pennant race ahead.
From the roll that he has been on to the maturity that he shown this season, it's all good words about arguably the best pitcher in the game right now. But is Justin Verlander a true superstar?
Early this season, live both on radio and television, I made the not-so-profound statement: "The Cleveland Indians stink."
Six reasons the Tigers will win the division ... and six reasons they will lose.
On the surface things look great: Detroit is in 1st place by a half game, and they possibly have the best two players in baseball. So, what's the problem?
Scoring in the first half of the season dropped to its lowest level in 19 years and the major league batting average shrunk to its smallest midseason figure since 1985, confirmation that the Steroids Era has ended and that a new Age of the Pitcher is taking hold.
Justin Verlander became the first Detroit pitcher to win 12 games before the All-Star break since RHP Jack Morris in 1987.
SP Justin Verlander, Tigers: Guys like Justin Masterson and Scott Baker are having pretty good seasons, but there's really no reason to even expand on the discussion.
Thanks to four-time All-Star Justin Verlander, Kansas City rookie Aaron Crow will be traveling to Phoenix in style.
As temperatures neared 100 and Justin Verlander's pitch count mounted, Jim Leyland thought seriously about replacing his hard-working All-Star.
Two halves are supposed to make a whole, right? Unfortunately, the Tigers first and second halves haven't added up to a strong finish over the past five seasons. Even in 2006, when the Tigers made it to the World Series, they faded fast in the second half of the season and only managed to make it to the post-season because they won the Wild Card spot.
Justin Verlander is going to start back-to-back games for the Tigers next week. Not on consecutive days, but consecutive games. The All-Star break makes that feat possible.
Justin Verlander is so dominating right now, he looks good even when he loses.
Dan Haren pitched a two-hitter while outdueling Verlander for his 100th career victory, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Tigers 1-0 Tuesday night for their 10th win in 12 games.
A marquee matchup is in store with Detroit's Justin Verlander set to renew acquaintances with Dan Haren.
Voting continues for the last AL All-Star spot with the Tigers Victor Martinez remaining in second place behind the White Sox Paul Konerko.
This Sunday the Tigers are giving away a Justin Verlander cape to kids that enter the stadium.
It didn't begin well for Justin Verlander Thursday at Comerica Park.
Justin Verlander slowed down the rampaging Mets, pitching seven solid innings Thursday to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-2 victory over New York.
Justin Verlander hasn't let many opponents score off him recently. The New York Mets, meanwhile, have been plating enough runs this week to already set a club record and move in position for a franchise first.
Justin Verlander is the Tigers ace and it seems that all of baseball has noticed that Verlander is a Cy Young candidate and even more.
Justin Verlander has been among the American League's elite pitchers for most of his career. He's taken another step forward this year.
Justin Verlander struck out a career-high 14 in his latest masterful performance, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-0 on Saturday night.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield announced a $2.2 million city investment to expand the GOAL Line program by adding four recreation centers and three Detroit Public Library locations.
Cosm Detroit is opening its doors, bringing a new kind of sports and entertainment experience to the city.
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.
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.
Cosm Detroit is opening its doors, bringing a new kind of sports and entertainment experience to the city.
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.
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.
Macomb County Community Mental Health offers advice for helping children navigate back-to-school anxiety.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield announced a $2.2 million city investment to expand the GOAL Line program by adding four recreation centers and three Detroit Public Library locations.
Sixteen former University of Michigan men's hockey players were subjected to hazing and sexualized abuse as first-year members of the program, according to a federal lawsuit against the university and its board of regents.
Cosm Detroit is opening its doors, bringing a new kind of sports and entertainment experience to the city. The venue features large LED screens wrapped around the interior, designed to make guests feel as though they're attending a live event.
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.