Verlander Thanks Fans After Possible Final Start As A Tiger
All I know is that I heard it, I felt it, I appreciated it and I love these fans."
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All I know is that I heard it, I felt it, I appreciated it and I love these fans."
Amid ongoing speculation he could be traded soon, Justin Verlander allowed three runs and five hits in seven innings for Detroit. He struck out nine and walked two.
That's a long gap of time for a team to be without its ace, especially one with World Series aspirations.
Should she be standing by her man in the midst of all this trade talk?
"We drafted him, we developed him and he's been a great Tiger his whole career. That's something you have to put in the equation, too."
For better or worse, he almost always keeps his cool. After games like this one, it's certainly for worse.
All conversations about Verlander have been brief and expectations are that no more trade talk featuring the former MVP will start up again.
A factor working against the Tigers in negotiations is that the market isn't saturated with demand.
Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports included both Verlander and Martinez in his most recent piece titled "9 trades that make sense at the deadline."
He followed through on his word. The two pitchers chatted earlier this week.
In some ways, he said, the urge to capture a ring weighs heavier on his mind now than it did earlier in his career.
If the Tigers do plan on trading Justin Verlander it appears one place he could wind up with would be the Chicago Cubs.
Jon Morosi of MLB Network tweeted on Monday night that the reigning World Series champions are interested in both Verlander and catcher Alex Avila.
There are "three or four teams" thought to be interested in Verlander at the moment.
"I didn't think he had a chance on that ball, I didn't think there was any chance he would catch it," said Ausmus.
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Justin Verlander was discussing his strong start on Thursday night when a reporter asked him about his five walks.
Zimmerman resisted "pointing a finger at three guys," but agreed that he's part of a trio that could quickly pitch the Tigers back into contention.
It had been 23 years since the Tigers' last no-hitter when Justin Verlander took the mound at Comerica Park on June 12, 2007.
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Out of these three players listed, who is the most likely to be dealt?
There's no hotter hitter in baseball right now than Alex Avila.
"I gotta cut down on walks, that's the main thing," he told reporters afterward.
When the Lions selected Jarrad Davis in the first round of last week's NFL Draft, Verlander welcomed Davis to town via Twitter.
Ben Gamel had an RBI single in the ninth inning to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Thursday.
Two police officers were injured in a crash on the north side of Madison Heights, Michigan, officials said on Sunday night.
Police in Taylor, Michigan, are looking for a suspect in one of two robberies that officials say happened at the Southland Center on Saturday.
The neighbor of the man suspected of crashing his vehicle into the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport on Friday is speaking out.
Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
Elevated fire danger in northern Michigan has prompted the Department of Natural Resources to urge anyone in the area to be careful while engaging in activities outside.
A 30-year-old man is dead after a three-vehicle crash in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, on Saturday night.
The neighbor of the man suspected of crashing his vehicle into the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport on Friday is speaking out.
Alex Palou won the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon after starting in the top position and leading the field through the downtown streets.
Police in Taylor, Michigan, are looking for a suspect in one of two robberies that officials say happened at the Southland Center on Saturday.
Two police officers were injured in a crash on the north side of Madison Heights, Michigan, officials said on Sunday night.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Monroe County, Michigan, nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
The community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Freedom 250, the organization behind the event, said Saturday that President Trump will kick off the event on June 24 in an opening ceremony.
The Department of Homeland Security issued a statement Saturday saying recent green card policy changes restated "longstanding law and policy."
Last year, Hegseth called China a "threat" to Taiwan and said an attack might be "imminent."
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
The tentative agreement means roughly 300,000 Blue Cross members will continue receiving care at Michigan Medicine facilities as in-network services.
Two Detroit nonprofit organizations have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students.
St. Clair County health officials have identified the county's first salmonella case linked to a multistate outbreak associated with backyard poultry.
Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
Alex Palou won the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon after starting in the top position and leading the field through the downtown streets.
Earlier this year, the Detroit Police Department started an initiative aimed at building trust between law enforcement and the community through basketball. On Saturday, the Hoopin' with Cops youth recreational league got to watch their mentors in action.
Chicago White Sox topped the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Saturday without injured slugger Munetaka Murakami.
Miguel Vargas hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
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Police in Taylor are searching for a suspect in an armed robbery that happened at a Speedway gas station at the intersection of Eureka and Allen roads on Sunday morning.
Police in Taylor are looking for the individual they say pulled a gun on a shopper during a robbery at the Southland Center on Saturday. It was one of two robberies that happened the mall the same day.