As Losses Mount, Tigers Still Expressing Confidence Team Will Be Fine
"This is the same team that everybody was praising big-time when we were 11-2 or something," Castellanos said. "Nothing's changed."
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"This is the same team that everybody was praising big-time when we were 11-2 or something," Castellanos said. "Nothing's changed."
The Tigers are currently on a five-game losing streak. With a 28-25 record, Detroit is third in its division, 3.5 games out of first place.
Since Mariners catcher Mike Zunino and manger Lloyd McClendon were ejected in the third inning, both were long gone by the time the game got to the late
"Anaheim was a slap in the face," Ausmus said, referring to the recent four-game sweep by the Angels. "This was a punch in the gut."
"Things weren't working, so we looked at it, or I looked at it, tried to find some way we could maybe mix it up," Ausmus said Tuesday.
"Lobstein has done a nice job," Ausmus said, "but let's face it, Justin Verlander's a different animal when it comes to starting pitchers."
Perez had played in 22 games for Detroit this season and had a batting average of .061 and an on-base percentage of .088.
A little over a quarter of the season has been played, which means it's time to hand out some early season awards.
"My dad having played here and having coached here for so long, it's like home," Aaron Fields, the brother of Daniel, said. "It is home."
In 48 games for Toledo in 2015, Fields has a batting average of .271 and an on-base percentage of .394.
Cabrera has a batting average of .333 and an on-base percentage of .441, the best in the American League.
Ball three. Take your base.
"When you put a lot of pressure on yourself, you overdo it," Cabrera said. "That's when you make mistakes, when you try too hard."
Forgive the Minnesota Twins if they wish May wasn't ending. After four 90-loss seasons, winning 20 games in a month for the first time since 1991 feels pretty good.
Verlander gave up six hits, walked two and struck out three for the Mud Hens against Indianapolis, Pittsburgh's top minor league club.
By the time he brought in Alex Wilson with two outs in the second inning, the damage already had been done, as five of the Los Angeles Angels' first 12 batters had cleared the fence.
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Yoenis Cespedes' flailing swing at Huston Street's breaking ball with the bases loaded was an appropriate symbol for the low point in the Detroit Tigers' latest offensive embarrassment.
Smith made his big league debut last year for Detroit. He pitched two games for Oakland this year and then was sent to the Angels in early May.
The report does not come as much of a shock given comments Price made back in January.
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The Los Angeles Angels blew it open with three in the seventh and five in the eighth to hand the Tigers a 12-2 defeat.
Price was evidently sitting a bit farther from the court than Verlander, and he addressed the reason why in a hilarious way.
"I don't think 40,000 people came to see him ump tonight."
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Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield walked alongside the chief and got up close and personal with her community.
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Democrats will choose between Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson.
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Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan released an independent law firm report about allegations of sexual misconduct against about 70 of its former students.
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Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield walked alongside the chief and got up close and personal with her community.
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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.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
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A murder victim has been identified decades after his remains were discovered in a wooded area in Oregon in 1972, authorities said.
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Eduardo Valencia homered twice and drove in four runs, Gleyber Torres had a home run and five RBIs, and the Detroit Tigers scored in every inning they went to the plate in a 14-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
More than 10,000 people across 70 counties in Michigan have reported cases of cyclosporiasis during the past five weeks, state health officials said.
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Authorities claim Yolanda Matthews submitted more than $539,000 in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare.
Trinity Health's new leadership council aims to improve engagement with the local residents who get care in Brighton.
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Colton Cowser hit a tiebreaking single in the 12th inning, capping the Baltimore Orioles' rally from a seven-run deficit to beat the Tigers 10-9 and spoil Tarik Skubal's possible farewell to Detroit.
CBS News Detroit asked patrons about their favorite memories at the Rocket Classic.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs reported to training camp but was not on the field with teammates for their first practice on Wednesday as his agent and the franchise work on negotiating a new deal.
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell says he addressed the franchise's decision to release cornerback Terrion Arnold with the team on the eve of training camp, calling it unfortunate.
Downtown Detroit turned into a golf course Tuesday evening for the par 3 in the d event promoting the final Rocket Classic.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
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The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former top infectious disease expert for the federal government, appeared before the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday.
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