Royals Hold Off Orioles 2-1, Finish ALCS Sweep
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Mike Moustakas had his eye on the ball from the moment it left Adam Jones's bat, tracking it against the bright lights of Kauffman Stadium.
A wild throw by reliever Randy Choate on a bunt allowed Brandon Crawford to score the winning run
Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski expressed that Andrew Miller did not go to the Orioles because of a lack of effort on the part of the Tigers.
"I think we probably made more of an effort to sign Max earlier in the year," Dombrowski said, "so I don't think your odds improve."
In return for Fister, the Tigers received young starter Robbie Ray, reliever Ian Krol and infielder Steve Lombardozzi (since traded), none of which figured prominently in the outcome of this season.
Martinez had a career year in 2014, belting 32 home runs and nearly winning the American League batting title with an average of .335.
Robberies, just another reason why baseball is the greatest sport.
Time for a deep breath.
Aside from a seemingly generous strike zone, Scott also appeared to clap when Yasiel Puig was struck out during the third inning.
Head coach Mark Dantonio agreed with the athletic director's sentiments regarding fans who left the Michigan State-Nebraska game early.
Doug Fister pitched seven shutout innings and the Nationals capitalized on Bumgarner's one off-target throw, staving off elimination in the NL Division Series with a 4-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Monday.
Detroit has not won a World Series since 1984, and now the Tigers face a potentially difficult offseason, with Max Scherzer and Victor Martinez set to become free agents.
The 2014 contracts of Scherzer, Martinez, Hunter, Chamberlain and Coke total more than $45 million, according to Spotrac.
"Even though we were down 2-0, all of us expected for us to win this game," Alex Avila said, "and when you don't, it's heartbreaking."
Phil Coke now has a postseason ERA of 27.00. Joakim Soria has a postseason ERA of 45.00. Joba Chamberlain has a postseason ERA of 108.00.
Is there a better time of the year for sports than now? Well, depends on what you like. Here are five of the best sports months.
It's the second inning during the Giants and Pirates game last night you would think most of the action is taking place on the field.
The Kansas City Royals hosted the Oakland Athletics Tuesday night and the game had the attention of the boys in blue.
In his career, Cruz is 11 for 25 against Scherzer, giving him a .440 batting average against the Detroit ace.
Cabrera can go back and sign the paper at anytime and get paid, but I think it's nice to see a player who wants to win more than he wants the money that could come with it.
Derek Jeter has already launched a brand new project since retiring from baseball last week.
"If you have a guy who can pitch the seventh, the eighth and the ninth, that's a lot more secure than having a guy who can just pitch the eighth and the ninth," Ausmus continued.
If Price, Scherzer and Verlander are at their best, the Tigers could perhaps be considered World Series favorites, but as the last couple months have shown, that's no guarantee.
Two 18-year-olds have been charged in connection with possession vehicle stolen from Southfield and recovered in Monroe.
Jared Goff and Dan Campbell have refused to blame the officials after the Detroit Lions were penalized two times in the final 22 seconds of a 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers — with each flag negating a go-ahead touchdown.
A relative got involved during an altercation between a man and a woman in Inkster, and the man was then fatally wounded, police say.
The main distillery will be closed for site enhancements, the company said. The pause comes after whiskey production has dropped amid a challenging year.
A Detroit man has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a Salvation Army bell ringer at a Kroger store.
A Detroit man has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a Salvation Army bell ringer at a Kroger store.
A relative got involved during an altercation between a man and a woman in Inkster, and the man was then fatally wounded, police say.
A fatal crash during the early morning on Monday resulted in the closure of Interstate 275 in the Livonia area.
A lawsuit filed on Friday claims the Detroit Lions copied a company's Motor City Muscle trademark and that brand's distinct appearance.
Two winning Powerball tickets worth $1 million each were sold in Michigan, lottery officials said on Sunday.
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.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
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.
The main distillery will be closed for site enhancements, the company said. The pause comes after whiskey production has dropped amid a challenging year.
The Department of Homeland Security has tripled its "exit bonus" offered to undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States by Dec. 31, 2025.
Northern U.S. states and higher elevations have the best chances of a white Christmas, while southern and western areas are far less likely to see snow this year.
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
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.
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.
Jared Goff and Dan Campbell have refused to blame the officials after the Detroit Lions were penalized two times in the final 22 seconds of a 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers — with each flag negating a go-ahead touchdown.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have pushed the Detroit Lions to the brink of elimination from the playoffs thanks to a wild finish.
Moritz Seider scored at 4:36 of overtime and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Sunday to sweep a home-and-home series.
A lawsuit filed on Friday claims the Detroit Lions copied a company's Motor City Muscle trademark and that brand's distinct appearance.
Kickoff between the Steelers and the Lions is set for 4:25 p.m. at Ford Field in Detroit.
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.
A Detroit man has been charged with first-degree murder and felony firearm in connection with the fatal shooting of a Salvation Army bell ringer at a suburban Kroger store.
A wintry mix will move through Southeast Michigan today, will we see more chances of precipitation this week? NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter has the answer.
Saints Peter and Paul Jesuit Church in downtown Detroit hosted a candlelight memorial service to remember and honor local residents who have died in the past year amid struggles with homelessness. Many of those who attended knew, or had worked on behalf of, the individuals whose names were called in honor.
Authorities say 43 missing children have been recovered after a raid in Leon County, Florida.
Lawmakers are demanding the Department of Justice explain why it didn't release all the Epstein-related Files. In the meantime, the Trump administration is turning up the pressure on Venezuela off the coast of Venezuela. CBS News has this report.