Ben Verlander Pokes Fun At Brother Justin For Carrying Around 'Poop Bag' [PHOTO]
Anyone who has a dog and takes it for a walk knows that you have to carry around a bag with you just in case nature calls.
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Anyone who has a dog and takes it for a walk knows that you have to carry around a bag with you just in case nature calls.
Francisco Rodriguez gave up three runs in the ninth, squandering a 7-4 lead.
Ian Kinsler had four RBIs, including a run-scoring single in the 11th inning, and the Detroit Tigers overcame a ninth-inning meltdown Tuesday night to beat the Miami Marlins 8-7 on a wild opening day.
Ian Kinsler felt a few butterflies while traveling to spring training this year, an unexpected sign of nerves for a veteran player.
"Yeah, the pitch was kind of right down the middle," he said with a grin.
Justin Verlander extended his scoreless string to nine innings as the Detroit Tigers downed the Atlanta Braves 10-6.
While the Tigers are preparing to start the 2016, Justin Verlander has to worry about replacing his temporary tags on his truck.
"The pitcher most recently named the American League's MVP was this fire-balling Tiger in 2011," Alex Trebeck asked.
Barring anything unforeseen, this year will be Verlander's eighth Opening Day start.
This past weekend, Detroit Tigers' ace pitcher Justin Verlander and his girlfriend attended NBA All-Star weekend.
The Tigers will kick off their spring training schedule at the end of February. Here are the biggest things to watch for while the team is in Florida.
Do you have a problem with Verlander responding to Twitter haters?
The bullpen's performance isn't exactly a favorite topic of manager Brad Ausmus, either. He knows it was shaky at best, brutally bad at times, and inconsistent always.
"You can bring in Babe Ruth to this team or any team, and it doesn't matter," general manager Al Avila said. "What's the key here is that everybody stays healthy and everybody does their part."
It will help that Verlander has more support from his staff (and bullpen) this season.
Every fan knows about Verlander and his orange Lamborghini, the Ferraris and Porsches. But he's lusting after something closer to home.
With the reported signing of free agent outfielder Justin Upton to a 6-year, $132 million mega-contract this weekend, the Tigers are going all-in on 2016.
The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $132.75 million, six-year contract with free-agent outfielder Justin Upton, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
Is this one of those things where a hot new girlfriend talks a guy into doing something faintly ridiculous at the point where he'll do just about anything to make her happy ... And he ends up regretting it later?
Detroit Tigers' ace Justin Verlander also has become slightly addicted to Netflix series.
The 2,600 square foot house has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths.
"Starting pitching, we can say we're happy with the way it is right now."
"Last year the pitching really was self-explanatory; it was horrible."
"We are very comfortable with his durability moving forward."
If those walls could talk.
In a recent update to the project, Detroit's City Council voted 6-3 to allow DTE to take over construction of three of the five planned solar fields.
The University of Michigan is increasing in-state tuition by 3%, while Eastern Michigan University has approved a 2.5% tuition increase.
For many parents in Detroit and the metro area, summer break brings more than a change in routine.
Two ICE operations three weeks apart resulted in injuries and property damage in Detroit, prompting city council members and a police commissioner to send a letter to DHS demanding policy disclosure and an end to neighborhood vehicle pursuits.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed nine bills just hours after the Michigan Supreme Court ruled they had to be transmitted to her office, citing the bills' expired effective dates and the administrative burden of retroactive implementation.
Commercial traffic is now expected to begin on July 27, according to officials, though a date for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony has not yet been set.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed nine bills just hours after the Michigan Supreme Court ruled they had to be transmitted to her office, citing the bills' expired effective dates and the administrative burden of retroactive implementation.
Police say the kidnapping and carjacking happened around 11:55 a.m. Friday in the area of Chalmers and Glenwood streets.
A Southeast Michigan man, who police say is a fugitive wanted in a 2001 murder, was arrested in Guatemala.
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.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
Two ICE operations three weeks apart resulted in injuries and property damage in Detroit, prompting city council members and a police commissioner to send a letter to DHS demanding policy disclosure and an end to neighborhood vehicle pursuits.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed nine bills just hours after the Michigan Supreme Court ruled they had to be transmitted to her office, citing the bills' expired effective dates and the administrative burden of retroactive implementation.
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
The 1.5-mile-long bridge, which spans the Detroit River and connects the Motor City with Windsor, Ontario, is expected to open on July 27.
Prices at the pump sank following a June ceasefire. But renewed conflict in the Middle East and other factors are driving fuel costs back up.
According to event organizers, the swim raised about $130,000 this year alone.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.
The three-year agreement reached by the University of Michigan Professional Nurse Council features competitive wage increases, stronger workplace violence protections and improved staffing ratios.
Sturgis Hospital shut down June 19 after more than 100 years serving St. Joseph County, and the nearest emergency department is now roughly 25 miles from patients who once had one 2 miles away.
As of July 9, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has received 1,251 reports since June 22.
The University of Michigan named Mike Boynton Jr. as its new men's basketball head coach on Friday.
Jon Palumbo, previously executive deputy athletics director at MSU, has been appointed interim director of intercollegiate athletics, filling the role left by J Batt, who departed for the University of Kentucky.
Eduardo Valencia became the 10th Detroit player to homer in his first career plate appearance, Framber Valdez pitched seven innings and the Tigers beat the Athletics 4-1 on Thursday night for a series sweep.
Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson homered and the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight game, beating the Athletics 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Phil Regan, who pitched for four major league teams over 13 years before spending five more decades in the game as a coach, manager and scout, has died.
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.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Our weekend is sunny and comfortable in the 80s before a heat wave kicks in on Monday.
A completed bridge linking Detroit and Canada is expected to open on July 27 after U.S. and Canadian officials reached an agreement to resolve the dispute that delayed its debut, according to Canadian officials.
Detroit police say a driver was arrested after causing a deadly crash on the city's west side.
The Warbirds Of Glory Museum in New Hudson, Michigan, showcases restored World War II aircraft and vehicles.
The Solar Neighborhood Initiative began in 2023, with Detroit neighborhoods applying to have their vacant land used to construct solar panels that power city buildings.