Start Of Royals-Tigers Game Delayed By Light Failure
The start of Friday's game between the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals is being delayed because of a light-tower failure.
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The start of Friday's game between the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals is being delayed because of a light-tower failure.
"At the end of the day this isn't life, it's a game," Chamberlain told reporters on Friday, as he returned to Comerica Park as a member of the first-place Kansas City Royals.
The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians will play a makeup game Oct. 5 at Progressive Field if Cleveland's playoff hopes are still alive.
Cleveland's climb in the wild-card race was slowed by the Royals, who got a strong outing from Kris Medlen (4-1) and a homer from Alex Rios off Tomlin in the fifth that launched some unintentional fireworks.
Is your team eliminated from the postseason? We're here to help you enjoy the rest of the year.
Tigers' right-handed pitcher Anibal Sanchez, after being on the disabled list for the past month, suffered a setback this week with his rotator cuff, according to MLB.com.
The fan tried his best.
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Erasmo Ramirez lost his no-hit bid against the New York Yankees when Carlos Beltran singled leading off the eighth inning.
Kyle Lobstein gave up six runs on seven hits in just 1 2-3 innings for the Tigers. J.D. Martinez had two hits for Detroit, but Steven Moya had four of the team's 11 strikeouts.
The Indians and Detroit Tigers had their Friday night game postponed by a downpour that started around 3 p.m.
Use the Force and head down to the ballpark for Star Wars Night on Saturday, September 19 when the Tigers take on the Kansas City Royals.
"In fact, I reconfirmed with Mr. Ilitch and manager Brad Ausmus this morning that these evaluations are on-going and decisions in any of these areas will be made by the end of the season."
According to a report from WDIV, the Tigers are planning on firing manager Brad Ausmus after this season.
Joey Votto just went berserk.
Detroit had a big early scoring chance in the third when Anthony Gose doubled and took third on center fielder Brandon Guyer's error. With one out, the Rays brought in the infield, and Ian Kinsler hit a line drive directly at third baseman Evan Longoria.
If nothing else, Tuesday night's five-hour, 13-inning slugfest between the Tigers and the Rays was an endurance test of baseball fandom. By the time James McCann slid into home after midnight off a Rajai Davis sacrifice fly to give Detroit an 8-7 win, hardly any fans remained at Comerica Park.
Detroit outfielder Magglio Ordonez Jr., a son of retired six-time All-Star Magglio Ordonez, has been suspended for 50 games under baseball's minor league drug program following a second positive test for a drug of abuse.
Don't blame Harvey or the Mets for how they're handling it. Bottom line is, it's still an inexact science.
According to Jason Beck with MLB.com, the Tigers have called up four Triple-A Toledo players to the majors, including outfielder Steven Moya, infielder Jefry Marte, left-handed pitcher Ian Krol and infielder Josh Wilson.
The Kansas City Royals have purchased the contracts of right-handed relievers Joba Chamberlain and Louis Coleman from Triple-A Omaha on Monday.
Davis hit a two-run shot in the third, then put the Tigers ahead 5-4 with a solo drive in the seventh. His other two-homer game came on May 18, 2012, for Toronto.
"Simon has been kind of a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde here in the last month, and I really like Dr. Jekyll a lot better than Mr. Hyde."
Simon became the first Tigers pitcher besides Justin Verlander to win a game since his own one-hit shutout of the Rangers on Aug. 20.
With just four weeks left in the season, it's going to be hard to tinker with your roster enough to make a difference. More likely than not, you'll end up chasing elusive stats and missing out on the bigger prize: your league championship.
It might be too late for the Tigers to even save manager Brad Ausmus' job.
What began in October with one pantry outside resident Sarah Bedigian's home has expanded to more than 20 locations across the area.
The Clinton Township-based Veterans and America First Foundation says the damage has escalated.
Records show that Baker is running unopposed as a Republican and will face the Democratic primary winner.
When COVID-19 hit, Detroit received a historic infusion of federal funds through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Legislation has been introduced to address safety and transparency at Michigan's state prisons in the aftermath of recent inmate deaths.
When COVID-19 hit, Detroit received a historic infusion of federal funds through the American Rescue Plan Act.
What began in October with one pantry outside resident Sarah Bedigian's home has expanded to more than 20 locations across the area.
Legislation has been introduced to address safety and transparency at Michigan's state prisons in the aftermath of recent inmate deaths.
A destructive tornado struck part of Southeast Michigan 130 years ago this week, the Oakland County Emergency Management agency said.
CBS News has learned the sailboat used by Brian and Lynette Hooker before her disappearance in the Bahamas had an infrared camera capable of detecting heat radiation.
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.
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.
One hundred men were dressed to the nines on Sunday afternoon on Livernois Avenue in Detroit for the sixth annual 100 Men in Suits initiative.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Records show that Baker is running unopposed as a Republican and will face the Democratic primary winner.
CBS News has learned the sailboat used by Brian and Lynette Hooker before her disappearance in the Bahamas had an infrared camera capable of detecting heat radiation.
A top DHS official directed ICE attorneys to aggressively pursue administrative fraud cases against immigration lawyers accused of filing false asylum claims.
President Trump on Tuesday underwent a "6 month physical" at Walter Reed National Military Hospital, he posted on social media.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
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.
Experts at Children's Hospital of Michigan say they typically see a rise in preventable injuries this time of year, many of which can happen in just seconds.
The app helps people with allergies navigate menus and get information about kitchen practices, so they know what's safe to eat.
A bill that would ban anyone under age 16 from viewing, using or accessing social media in Michigan was introduced in the state legislature.
Detroit Pistons players Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren have earned All-NBA honors, the team announced Sunday.
Dillon Dingler hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Troy Melton and two relievers combined on a three-hitter and the Detroit Tigers stopped an eight-game losing streak by beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Sunday in a doubleheader nightcap.
Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres said Sunday his left oblique strain isn't fully healed and he will be taking a break from swinging the bat as he works to return from the injury.
Colton Cowser hit a three-run homer off Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Detroit 5-3 in a day-night doubleheader opener Sunday that extended the Tigers' losing streak to eight.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
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.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
While sunny skies and warm temperatures continue, we have a small chance of rain late in the day on Wednesday.
In Eastpointe, the help for people facing food insecurity may be closer than they realize, thanks to a growing network of small community pantries. What began in October with one pantry outside resident Sarah Bedigian's home has expanded to more than 20 locations across the area.
The Trump administrations says negotiations to end the war with Iran continue despite the two sides trading new strikes.
Detroit police are now investigating after dozens of donation bins intended for a local veteran’s organization were vandalized.
When COVID-19 hit, Detroit received a historic infusion of federal money through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which was designed to help cities recover from the pandemic.