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At some points this season, it looked like the Tigers - a World Series favorite since before the season began - could end up as a wild card or even miss the playoffs altogether.
As fans chanted "Let's go, Joe! Let's go, Joe!" and stood together, Nathan threw a one-two-three inning, sealing the deal for Detroit, which has now won the division in four straight seasons.
So, is this the year of Buck Showalter, Bryce Harper and a Beltway Series? Or perhaps Albert Pujols, Yasiel Puig and a Freeway Series?
With the pressure on - the Tigers ultimately delivered, shutting out Minnesota, 3-1.
Whether the Tigers find their form Sunday or not, back-to-back blowout losses to the last-place Twins leave a sour taste for the team.
Has the once-storied rivalry lost some luster? Or are the Red Sox simply honoring the great Derek Jeter by selling his shirts in their store?
"There's not really much we can do about it," Ausmus said of Porcello's September woes. "He's one of our starters, so he's going to pitch."
The Tigers had a chance to clinch their fourth-straight A.L. Central Division title with a win and a Royals loss; the Royals beat the White Sox, 3-1.
The Detroit Tigers pitching staff recorded 1,428 strikeouts in 2013, a mark that was broken by the Cleveland Indians against the Rays on Friday night.
While fans, non fans, kids and adult everywhere celebrated the legendary Yankees' captain's last hit at Yankee stadium, let's take a look at the best reactions from friends of DJ, fellow athletes and other celebrates who took to Twitter to pay their RE2PECT to Number 2.
It was a beautiful moment in baseball on Thursday night when retiring Yankee captain Derek Jeter came through with a game winning walk-off single in his final game at Yankee Stadium.
Derek Jeter didn't want the night to end.
The Chicago White Sox are paying tribute to retiring slugger Paul Konerko this weekend.
To be sure, the Tigers are happy to be a lock for the playoffs, but they want the division, not the wild card.
That's not where Puig's celebration stopped. He then proceeded to pour ice on his teammates.
Baseball players aren't the only ones battling it out on the field.
Verlander pitched his final regular season start of 2014 better than he had pitched all season.
"It's a little weak that they would hit him," Ausmus said. "If they injure Victor there and we're in the playoff hunt, that's bad news."
"I think certain guys have, when the stage is bigger and the spotlight's brighter, they turn up their concentration, their game is elevated," Ausmus said. "I think there is some truth to that."
Last night during the kiss cam, a Giants and Dodgers fan really took a unique approach.
The Indians began the week with improbable odds of making the playoffs.
The Indians waited more than three weeks to gain a little ground on the Royals. They gave it right back in a few hours.
Detroit is one game ahead of the second-place Royals, who beat Cleveland 2-0 Monday night, after the Indians finished off a victory in a suspended game against Kansas City.
Detroit Tigers right fielder Torii Hunter made a believer out of new Tigers manager Brad Ausmus.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said he feels comfortable using starter-turned-reliever Anibal Sanchez at any point in a game.
Criminal charges have been filed after a man was severely beaten during a break-in at his Shelby Township home.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Michigan residents who begin an unemployments claim during 2026 will be eligible for $84 more per week than those who filed in 2025.
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 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.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
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."
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.