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In 2011 or 2012, no one would have ever thought to question whether Justin Verlander, in 2011 the most dominant pitcher and in 2012 still one of the best, would be the number one starter for the playoffs.
The rotation rounds out with Anibal Sanchez in Game 3 in Detroit and Doug Fister in Game 4, leaving Scherzer to pitch in a potential Game 5.
David Price, Evan Longoria and the Tampa Bay Rays are going to playoffs again, getting there with a victory in their final regular-season game for the second time in three years.
After Alvarez finished off the ninth with the game scoreless, he had to wait to see if it would become an official no-hitter.
Kids these days don't have baseball smarts like they did in Terry Pendleton's day. On Saturday night, Braves third baseman Chris Johnson slowed himself down by sliding into first base on an inning-ending ground ball and first base coach Terry Pendleton ain't havin' none of that:
Verlander will seek his first career hit in Sunday's season finale and help the Tigers try to avoid a three-game sweep to the lowly Miami Marlins.
With the Red Sox and Dodgers both finishing the season atop their division with 90+ wins, which of these two has the best chance to finish the season as champions?
After 158 games of highs, lows, losing streaks and walk-off wins, the Cleveland Indians can almost touch the postseason.
The Tigers set a new American League record for strikeouts in a season: 1,384.
In a stunning season of walk-off wins, late-inning comebacks and magical moments , Jason Giambi provided the most stirring one yet.
The Minnesota Twins are playing it safe with All-Star catcher Joe Mauer after having seen up close the damage concussions can do to a player.
The team wrapped up their regular season at home over the weekend and hit a record-setting attendance of over three million fans.
With almost two weeks between the time they clinched the AL East title and their first playoff game, the Boston Red Sox could spend the time tweaking their pitching rotation or nursing their injured players back to health.
Miguel Cabrera, though, is an element that his team cannot afford to lose, and his injuries are still bothering him.
Max Scherzer became baseball's first 20-game winner Friday night, pitching through bad weather for six innings to help the Detroit Tigers to a 12-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Of the batters in the heart of the Detroit Tigers order, designated hitter Victor Martinez might be the one least expected to be intentionally walked twice in a game.
Many questioned the Detroit Tigers skipper Saturday for not pinch-running for the big first baseman, but if the question comes up again, Thursday's game may well crop up as evidence to back up Leyland's choice.
Nearly losing a game was bad enough. Nearly losing rookie shortstop Jose Iglesias was much, much worse.
Prince Fielder had three hits and scored the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning on a close play at the plate, leading the Detroit Tigers over the Seattle Mariners 5-4 on Thursday.
Tuesday, Phil Coke could have been given the benefit of the doubt. Wednesday, there was no such relief.
After significant shuffling and several additions, the bullpen looks ready for postseason play - just in time. Is the worrying over?
For the first time in a long time, Miguel Cabrera looked like his old self.
While Miguel Cabrera, Prince Fielder, Justin Verlander and others - have been instrumental in the team's success, so have Benoit and Porcello.
If Peralta cannot play left field, Leyland told Stoney and Bill on 97.1 The Ticket, Peralta, who was given a 50-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy, will likely not be on the playoff roster.
The Tigers have played 150 games over the last 169 days, a schedule that definitely qualifies as a grind, but the enthusiasm for the rest of the year grows strong as the postseason gets even closer.
A Metro Detroit man is facing 15 charges — 14 of them felonies — after a Roseville officer was shot during a standoff last week.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced that a ground stop was in effect on Wednesday evening at the Detroit Metro Airport due to an "aircraft emergency." It was lifted before 8 p.m.
Residents across Detroit are dealing with more water main breaks as these frigid temperatures stick around.
The bitter, brutal cold weather has forced some Michigan cities, like Detroit, to extend overnight shelters for those who need it most through Feb. 1.
Mayor Mo Baydoun said he wanted to find new revenue for the city, improve public safety, and make city hall more transparent during a pre-election interview in October.
The FAA announced the ground stop at 6:30 p.m. due to an "aircraft emergency," but it was lifted before 7:30 p.m.
There will be no charges in the deaths of two children who were found dead as a family tried to live in a van that was parked in a Detroit casino parking garage.
Local officials say they believe that immigration officials took parents into custody near a school bus drop-off spot in Ypsilanti.
A Metro Detroit man is facing 15 charges — 14 of them felonies — after a Roseville officer was shot during a standoff last week.
Residents across Detroit are dealing with more water main breaks as these frigid temperatures stick around.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Country artist Luke Bryan is scheduled to perform at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston on July 11.
The brutal temperatures and sub-zero wind chills are forcing many communities to cancel events this weekend, except here in Detroit.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2026 semifinalist list, which includes chefs and venues from Michigan.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced that a ground stop was in effect on Wednesday evening at the Detroit Metro Airport due to an "aircraft emergency." It was lifted before 8 p.m.
The federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, a federal law enforcement official confirmed to CBS News.
Anton Forsberg made 26 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Red Wings 3-1 on Tuesday night as Detroit winger Patrick Kane moved into a tie with Dallas' Mike Modano as the highest-scoring American-born players in NHL history.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.
UPS executive said the delivery company is moving to cut costs and plans to offer a voluntary separation program for full-time drivers.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
At certain temperatures and especially with wind chill, health experts said it can take minutes for frostbite or hypothermia to set in.
Officials in Oakland County, Michigan, say they will establish a committee in an effort to strengthen long-term water safety after Legionella bacteria were detected at two different area facilities last month.
Anton Forsberg made 26 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Red Wings 3-1 on Tuesday night as Detroit winger Patrick Kane moved into a tie with Dallas' Mike Modano as the highest-scoring American-born players in NHL history.
The Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans released their 2026 football schedule as both teams prepare for a season with new head coaches.
Effective immediately, the policy will allow athletes of MHSAA-member schools to capitalize on NIL through individual opportunities such as endorsements and promotions, personal appearances, modeling and autograph signings.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 11 assists and the Detroit Pistons routed the Sacramento Kings 139-116 on Sunday for their fifth victory in six games.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
NASCAR driver and Michigan native Erik Jones has had a long drive from his home in Byron to the NASCAR Cup Series. CBS News Detroit's Rachel Hopmayer caught up with Jones ahead of Sunday's season opener.
Residents across Detroit are dealing with more water main breaks as these frigid temperatures stick around.
The bitter, brutal cold weather has forced some Michigan cities, like Detroit, to extend overnight shelters for those who need it most through Feb. 1.
CBS News Detroit stepped back into the mayor's office to see if Mo Baydoun is following through on those promises he made to residents, now in the first month of his four-year term.
Legionella testing at Oakland County, Michigan, government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.