Tigers Win Series, But Make No Progress [BLOG]
The Tigers were showing signs that they were flipping the switch during this series and rounding into championship form.
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The Tigers were showing signs that they were flipping the switch during this series and rounding into championship form.
Rick Porcello (15-11) pitched well for the Tigers, but Kansas City pushed across two runs in the fourth on RBI singles by Salvador Perez and Lorenzo Cain.
"Now that I'm able to get through this start," Scherzer said, "I will be able to give you absolutely everything I've got."
Stakes could not be much higher in a regular season game.
Stafford emerged from the game with a 125.3 passer rating, but statistics tell only part of the story.
The Tigers six-run third featured Victor Martinez's infield RBI single, run-scoring doubles by Don Kelly and Alex Avila, a two-run double by Castellanos and Hunter's run-scoring single.
The San Francisco Giants were ahead by six runs, and manager Bruce Bochy was still antsy.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus stated the obvious when he called the series the biggest of the season to date.
Kansas City players tipped their caps to Derek Jeter when the retiring New York Yankees captain walked up to the plate in the first inning.
The last time Jason Vargas pitched against the Texas Rangers, it seemed like every runner that reached scoring position somehow managed to cross home plate.
39-year-old Detroit Tigers closer Joe Nathan has seen his share of pennant races, and for him, Sept. 1 marks the start of scoreboard watching.
The record 60th player that the Texas Rangers have used this season did his job superbly.
The Royals made a flurry of roster moves Monday as they begin a September march toward the playoffs, activating first baseman Eric Hosmer from the disabled list and promoting first-round draft pick Brandon Finnegan from Double-A Northwest Arkansas.
The question was lobbed at Royals manager Ned Yost as he was wrapping up his postgame news conference after an 8-1 loss to the New York Yankees on Monday night.
Just about everything is going right for the Kansas City Royals these days.
Danny Duffy chose to find fault with his fastball rather than his fielder.
Ned Yost never has a bad birthday, but a win helps make the occasion much more special.
Trevor May was better Monday night, but it wasn't enough for the Minnesota Twins.
The Kansas City Royals scored seven runs in the second inning. Then they really started hitting the ball.
The Kansas City Royals' winning streak ended with a resounding thud.
There's definitely a reason to celebrate in Kansas City right now.
Here are seven great fan catches using a hat.
Eduardo Nunez was caught straying too far from first base.
Left-hander Jason Vargas peered toward the plate, wound up and delivered a fastball with total confidence, and Eric Hosmer took a massive cut with just as much certainty in his swing.
Former Tiger Ryan Raburn misses a catch and makes one of the worst throws ever.
Ed Sheeran opened his solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday with comments about Gaza, saying what is happening there is "catastrophic and unjustifiable."
A state audit reveals Michigan's Going Pro Talent Fund spent over $59 million on reimbursing employers for on-the-job training instead of funding education to boost skills and wages.
Bryce Underwood threw two touchdown passes and Savion Hiter had two rushing scores to help No. 19 Michigan pull away and beat UTEP 52-17.
A new Southeast Michigan business is offering kids and teens a unique opportunity to grow their interest in technology.
The city of Dearborn, Michigan, says its diversity and welcoming nature are to blame for a lawsuit accusing it of favoring Muslim holidays over the holidays of other religious faiths.
Lakeview High School parent Andy Amsdill first went to the school with concerns about the syllabus for his daughter's ninth-grade gym class.
The city of Dearborn, Michigan, says its diversity and welcoming nature are to blame for a lawsuit accusing it of favoring Muslim holidays over the holidays of other religious faiths.
According to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, authorities recovered a .177-caliber revolver-style BB gun in the student's backpack.
The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners voted Thursday to express confidence in Chief Todd Bettison.
Ed Sheeran opened his solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday with comments about Gaza, saying what is happening there is "catastrophic and unjustifiable."
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
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."
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud told rapper Macklemore he's "always welcome in Dearborn" after venues on Ed Sheeran's stadium tour refused to include him.
The city of Dearborn, Michigan, says its diversity and welcoming nature are to blame for a lawsuit accusing it of favoring Muslim holidays over the holidays of other religious faiths.
Will Lawrence, a progressive Democratic congressional candidate in Michigan, is trying to harness unease over the rapid pace of artificial intelligence development to defeat Republican Rep. Tom Barrett.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
The Michigan Supreme Court issued the order Thursday in People v. Ethan Robert Crumbley, the Oxford High School shooter serving life without parole for the 2021 attack that killed four students.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
A new four-legged team member is already making an impact on students at Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.
Bryce Underwood threw two touchdown passes and Savion Hiter had two rushing scores to help No. 19 Michigan pull away and beat UTEP 52-17.
Chicago dropped into second in the AL Central after it blew a six-run lead in an 11-8 loss to Detroit on Friday night.
The Detroit Pistons and Ausar Thompson have reached an agreement on a five-year contract extension worth $155 million, according to a person familiar with the situation.
The Detroit Lions are grappling with several issues after a 31-30 overtime win against the New Orleans Saints and a 41-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
With heavy rain in the forecast on Saturday night, the White Sox have moved up their game against the Detroit Tigers.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
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 Detroit Red Wings are wrapping up training camp and preparing for their first preseason game of the 2026-27 season.
A new Southeast Michigan business is offering kids and teens a unique opportunity to grow their interest in technology.
MS NOW, CNN and Politico staffers were turned away from the White House Saturday morning, one day after President Trump said he was banning the three outlets from the property.
A Michigan program is helping Detroit homeowners prevent tax foreclosures.
A Southeast Michigan church hosted its annual gun buyback program, offering gift cards for unwanted guns.