After Another Great Start, Greene Credits Detroit's Dramatically Improved Defense
"I think the defense has been tremendous," Tigers pitching coach Jeff Jones said Sunday. "Honestly, I think it's been a huge plus for us."
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"I think the defense has been tremendous," Tigers pitching coach Jeff Jones said Sunday. "Honestly, I think it's been a huge plus for us."
"He's a three, four hitter on any other team in the big leagues," Victor Martinez said. "Makes you feel pretty good about your offense."
After Oakland and Kansas City cleared the benches for the third straight game and five more Royals got ejected, Lorenzo Cain tried to put a positive spin on the day.
Kris Bryant finally made his debut for the Chicago Cubs amid staggering expectations.
"I don't know what's going on today," Sanchez said, "but for sure everything's going to change soon."
Anibal Sanchez (1-2) gave up nine runs on nine hits in 3 1/3 innings. J.D. Martinez homered for Detroit, which lost for the second time in 11 games this season.
It's still early in the season, and you don't want to give up on key players too soon — even if they're slumping through the first two weeks of the season. But smart fantasy baseball owners also want to make sure they grab rising stars while they can — and before it's too late.
Castellanos went for second and Garcia made a one-hop throw. Replays appeared to show Ramirez tagging him on the toe.
David Price dazzled again Friday, allowing only one earned run over eight innings as the Tigers notched a win over the White Sox.
"I just wanted to give him one more day off the left side," Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said Friday morning.
"Tonight's a good win, and Mrazek stood tall for us," Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock said.
Prized prospect Kris Bryant looks to be on his way to the Chicago Cubs.
A 2011 first-round Draft pick out of St. John's University, Joe Panik had a meteoric rise to Major League glory last season -- not only putting up impressive numbers as the Giants' new second baseman in 73 regular season games, but also helping San Francisco earn its third World Series championship in the past five years.
The Kansas City Royals were rolling through the start of the season, still undefeated when they took the field Wednesday at Minnesota.
Heading into the 2014 season, Eddie Butler was hailed as the top arm in the Rockies' system and one of the best pitching prospects in baseball. Heading into this year, things were quite different.
Verlander told reporters Wednesday that fatigue, not pain, cut the session short.
Baseball season officially opened last week and already we've had a plethora of ridiculous defensive plays. Recency bias will always mean that we think these plays will be the best of the year, but we'll more than likely forget them in a couple months.
Carlos Carrasco's face was swollen. His jaw was sore. His head hurt.
The Minnesota Twins have presented new manager Paul Molitor with quite a challenge after his first week of the regular season.
Maybe Martinez's production will take a dip at some point this season. For now, baseball's most improbable budding star continues to shine.
Also coming up from New Orleans were catcher J.T. Realmuto, infielder Reid Brignac and right-hander Carter Capps, who pitched the eighth inning.
With the pageantry and tradition of Opening Day, America's pastime is officially back.
Kansas City has picked up right where it left off. Behind some torrid hitting and an impenetrable bullpen, the Royals are the only unbeaten team left in the majors.
Following offseason surgery on his ankle and foot, Detroit Tigers superstar Miguel Cabrera is off to his best start in years.
The Kansas City Royals completed another three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels.
Around 48 people have been displaced after a fire at an apartment complex in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the city's fire department said early Sunday.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Kickoff between the Steelers and the Lions is set for 4:25 p.m. at Ford Field in Detroit.
The Powerball jackpot grew to an estimated $1.6 billion after no tickets matched all six winning numbers at Saturday night's drawing. It's the fifth-largest prize among U.S. lottery jackpots.
Cade Cunningham had a triple-double and Jalen Duren added 19 points and 11 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons beat the Charlotte Hornets 112-86.
A vigil was held in Warren, Michigan, on Saturday for Mucari Finley at the place where he died earlier this month.
Around 48 people have been displaced after a fire at an apartment complex in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the city's fire department said early Sunday.
A life ring and a lifeboat remnant from a famous Great Lakes shipwreck have sold at auction for $150,000.
A suspect is in custody in the aftermath of a fatal shooting at a Kroger store in Westland, Michigan, police say.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
The Powerball jackpot grew to an estimated $1.6 billion after no tickets matched all six winning numbers at Saturday night's drawing. It's the fifth-largest prize among U.S. lottery jackpots.
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents were fully redacted.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Henry Ford Health has announced new labor agreements with registered nurses and radiology technicians at its Rochester hospital.
A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season.
Oakland County health officials are reporting a confirmed case of measles in a pediatric patient at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital.
Kickoff between the Steelers and the Lions is set for 4:25 p.m. at Ford Field in Detroit.
Cade Cunningham had a triple-double and Jalen Duren added 19 points and 11 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons beat the Charlotte Hornets 112-86.
The Detroit Lions have placed All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph on injured reserve.
Will Bower threw for two touchdowns and rushed for three more as Ferris State won its fourth NCAA Division II championship in the past five years, taking down Harding 42-21 on Saturday.
Moritz Seider had a goal and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Washington Capitals 5-2.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
Warming trend starts Monday
In part two of her conversation with the running backs of the Detroit Lions at the Bronx Bar, CBS News Detroit's Rachel Hopmayer asks the group about coaching aspirations and journeys with parenthood.
The Detroit Association of Black Organizations pitched in on Saturday to provide gifts and food to families in need. It was part of the group's annual gift giveaway at the Bridge Center.
The nonprofit Detroit Horse Power held a beam-signing ceremony on Saturday to celebrate a milestone in the construction of what will be one of the largest urban equestrian centers in America.
A soup kitchen in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood has been around for decades. The people behind it have decided its time to retire. Veronica Ortega looks at their legacy.