Fielder, Scherzer Help Tigers Rally Past Royals
Prince Fielder and Miguel Cabrera used singles instead of home runs to help top the Kansas City Royals.
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Prince Fielder and Miguel Cabrera used singles instead of home runs to help top the Kansas City Royals.
The Detroit Tigers have used a pair of strong starting pitching performances to record two wins over the Kansas City Royals.
Ramon Santiago hits a RBI sacrifice fly to get Detroit on the board first and the Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Tuesday.
With the playoffs quickly approaching, the Detroit Tigers would surely love to see Max Scherzer show some consistency on the mound.
The Detroit Tigers are trying to secure home-field advantage in the first round of the postseason.
Jeff Francoeur homered for his 1,000th career hit and drove in three runs, and the Kansas City Royals outlasted the Detroit Tigers 11-8 Thursday to salvage a split of their four-game series.
Danny Duffy of the Kansas City Royals lobbed the ball over catcher Brayan Pena's head during an intentional walk for a bizarre wild pitch in Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers.
Wilson Betemit capped Detroit's three-run eighth inning with a tiebreaking RBI double against his former team, leading the Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.
It takes an extra inning but the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Doug Fister is starting to settle in nicely with the Detroit Tigers.
A late game rally fell short as the Detroit Tigers are soundly beaten by the Kansas City Royals 9-5 on Monday night.
Although Justin Verlander is getting most of the headlines for the Detroit Tigers, Max Scherzer is quietly showing signs of improvement.
The Detroit Tigers fall one run short in a 4-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.
The Tigers held on to a one-run lead going into the ninth inning as Detroit beats the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Saturday night.
A single by Brennan Boesch brought home the winning run as the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Friday night.
Coming off a successful homestand against two of the better teams in the AL, the last thing Detroit manager Jim Leyland wants to see is his Tigers take a step back versus one of the league's worst.
The Tigers go into the All-Star break in command of first place in the American League Central division after beating the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Sunday.
With Justin Verlander pitching Sunday, the National League won't have to face him Tuesday at the All-Star Game in Phoenix. The Kansas City Royals aren't as fortunate.
Chris Getz reached base three times. Melky Cabrera pushed his hitting streak to eight games. Alex Gordon belted a long three-run homer, and Billy Butler added three hits and a pair of RBI.
Making his second career start, rookie Charlie Furbush will try to pitch the Detroit Tigers to a fourth straight win overall and fifth in a row over the reeling Kansas City Royals on Saturday night at Kauffman Stadium.
Detroit's Jim Leyland did not want to use closer Jose Valverde on Friday night because he had pitched on consecutive nights.
It's been 23 years since the Detroit Tigers last won a division title. Their play this season against AL Central foes could contribute greatly toward ending that drought.
Max Scherzer held the Royals in check while pitching into the seventh inning, Ryan Raburn belted a two-run homer and a shaky Detroit Tigers bullpen held on for a 3-1 victory over Kansas City on Thursday night.
The Kansas City Royals haven't won three straight games since early May. Facing the struggling Detroit Tigers may provide a good opportunity to accomplish the feat again.
Once upon a time, it would have borne watching the next time Justin Verlander faces Kansas City's Melky Cabrera.
The Detroit Pistons have rebuilt their franchise in two years, coming back from one of the worst stretches in NBA history to earn top seeding in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Michigan gave the public its first peek at Bryce Underwood since hiring a new leader and a quarterbacks coach.
Tarik Skubal struck out a season-high 10 over six innings of one-run ball as the Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Saturday.
The National Weather Service issued a frost advisory for Sunday morning, and a freeze watch for Sunday night, in Southeast Michigan.
A Detroit woman was arrested in the aftermath of a hit-and-run collision and shooting on Interstate 94.
The National Weather Service issued a frost advisory for Sunday morning, and a freeze watch for Sunday night, in Southeast Michigan.
Officials have known about the dangers of the Cheboygan Lock and Dam for years, but failed to compel private owners to make repairs.
Water levels hovered around 7 inches below the top of the dam Saturday at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex in Northern Michigan
A Pontiac man is in custody while deputies investigate the stabbing death of his father's girlfriend, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office reported.
Local authorities say a "significant road washout" has happened near Black Lake in Cheboygan County, Michigan.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Two soldiers from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, were injured in a brown bear attack on Friday during a training session.
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
The Detroit Pistons have rebuilt their franchise in two years, coming back from one of the worst stretches in NBA history to earn top seeding in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Michigan gave the public its first peek at Bryce Underwood since hiring a new leader and a quarterbacks coach.
Tarik Skubal struck out a season-high 10 over six innings of one-run ball as the Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Saturday.
The NBA playoffs drive Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham to chase greatness.
The Boston Red Sox beat Detroit 1-0 on Friday night, snapping the Tigers' six-game winning streak.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
The senior class at Northville High School in Northville, Michigan, is among those participating in a Water Wars competition. Police want area residents to know what's going on and for students to know the risks of taking a scenario too far.
Afternoon showers possible
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal stabbing of a woman in Pontiac.
Howe Marine on the Indian River in Northern Michigan houses historic wooden boats - and the flooding is a serious concern. Here's a look.
City of Detroit officials hosted a summer arts job fair to help young and aspiring artists find paid work.