Game-Changing Appeal Favors Tigers In 3-2 Win Over Royals [VIDEO]
It was 1-1 in the sixth when a line drive and a wild throw led to an appeal toss and a pair of umpire discussions that wound up ruling a Royals runner had left third base too soon.
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It was 1-1 in the sixth when a line drive and a wild throw led to an appeal toss and a pair of umpire discussions that wound up ruling a Royals runner had left third base too soon.
A combination of 19 hits and seven scoreless innings from Justin Verlander helped the Tigers jump 1.5 games ahead of the Royals in the Al Central Division.
Rookie catcher James McCann will start in Avila's place as Detroit begins a crucial three-game series against the Royals, who were a half-game back in the AL Central.
The Captain has just 11 games left in his illustrious Hall of Fame career, and the Kalamazoo native has been receiving a ton of attention on his "farewell tour" this season, rightfully so.
A good friend of mine told this joke to me a few years ago and I'll never forget it.
Liam Hendriks' abbreviated start forced Royals relievers to work six innings, and that didn't work out very well.
Last week Giancarlo Stanton of the Miami Marlins was beaned in the face by the Brewers Mike Fiers.
The Tigers lost a 6-0 lead, but after Joe Mauer's second two-run single tied the game for the Twins in the eighth inning, Hunter hit the first pitch of the ninth from Casey Fien into the bullpen behind left-center field.
As he walked off the field after finally ending a rough inning, Pabelbon gave a silent message to critical Phillies fans in a suggestive way, or so the MLB believes.
The Kansas City Royals have not been to the playoffs in 29 years and are skidding towards a 30th straight season.
Avila sent a full-count pitch from reliever Bryan Shaw into the right-field stands for his 11th home run and helped the Tigers retain first place in the AL Central.
When the Kansas City Royals look at the AL Central standings Saturday morning, they will be looking up at the Detroit Tigers for the first time in more than a month.
The Tigers are neck and neck with Kansas City atop the AL Central, and if they win the division they can thank Martinez, who has 21 home runs.
Walk, don't run to the best time of the year.
For the first time in more than two weeks, the Milwaukee Brewers were able to win two games in a row.
When you are managing a team in playoff contention for the first time in decades, you are bound to be second-guessed by fans whenever your team struggles.
Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon certainly came away with one persistent thought after Seattle's 5-2 loss to the Houston Astros.
The Royals and the Tigers meet again in Kansas City in a three-game set that begins Sept. 19.
The Tampa Bay Rays are ending Drew Smyly's season after 153 innings.
"Now that I'm able to get through this start," Scherzer said, "I will be able to give you absolutely everything I've got."
Stakes could not be much higher in a regular season game.
One ugly outing distorted Soria's ERA: he had allowed just one run between his other five appearances as a Tiger.
The Tigers six-run third featured Victor Martinez's infield RBI single, run-scoring doubles by Don Kelly and Alex Avila, a two-run double by Castellanos and Hunter's run-scoring single.
"... After coming here, you see the players aren't as bad as they're portrayed to be on TV, and the city isn't like that, at least the areas that I've been in. You kind of live just like a normal city. I think every city has their bad areas. The economy may be a little different here, but for the most part, it's cool."
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus stated the obvious when he called the series the biggest of the season to date.
A suspect was fatally shot in Alpena County by an officer who was assaulted during a traffic stop on a reported stolen vehicle, police said.
A Detroit man is accused of leaving his three dogs outside and allowing two of them to freeze to death.
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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.
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 suspect was fatally shot in Alpena County by an officer who was assaulted during a traffic stop on a reported stolen vehicle, police said.
A Detroit man is accused of leaving his three dogs outside and allowing two of them to freeze to death.
A fatal crash during the early morning on Monday resulted in the closure of Interstate 275 in the Livonia area.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 to discuss the importance of kidney health.
A fatal shooting happened during a Michigan State Police traffic stop in Alpena Township.
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 Westland Kroger store.
A fatal shooting is under investigation in Inkster, Michigan.
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.