Leyland Comfortable With Bullpen
Once regarded as the insurmountable weakness of an otherwise World Series-bound team, the relief pitching of the Detroit Tigers is edging back toward respectability.
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Once regarded as the insurmountable weakness of an otherwise World Series-bound team, the relief pitching of the Detroit Tigers is edging back toward respectability.
Detroit Tigers starter Rick Porcello will not be missing a start after all.
Prince Fielder homered, Rick Porcello pitched six solid innings and the Tigers bounced back Wednesday night.
Every year as the All-Star Break approaches, conversation renews about whether participating in the Home Run Derby can wreck a hitter's swing.
"It's something I've got to take care of right now," Cabrera added, "and hopefully it can go away soon."
Perez started in his place in the series opener against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Miguel Cabrera had just finished almost a week of playing on artificial turf and his back was feeling it so Jim Leyland felt compelled to give him his first day off of the season.
Detroit Tigers slugger and 2012 Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera will not be competing in the All-Star Home Run Derby after all.
The final spot in the home run derby has been accepted by Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera, according to a Tweet by ESPN's SportsCenter.
The Detroit Red Wings announced Monday the addition of 21 players to the roster for its developmental camp, which begins Wednesday.
Torii Hunter has maintained throughout the season that his Detroit Tigers have not quite clicked, that the team is still not playing at its full potential. In the last 10 games of its 11-game road trip, the Tigers provided a glimpse of what realizing that potential looks like.
Win-loss records do not always reflect the worth of a pitcher (see James Shields of the Kansas City Royals), but if history is any indication, having a pitcher with an excellent win-loss record often reveals a high-value team.
Scherzer is having a historic season, whether he wants to acknowledge it in the moment or not.
It looks like Justin Verlander is back on track.
Detroit has scored three runs or fewer in 30 games this season, the least among the six division leaders.
CBS Detroit's Ashley Dunkak reported last week Rondon was "moving forward" after an underwhelming major league debut in April.
Phil Coke is as aggravated as anybody about how the Detroit Tigers – himself included – are playing right now.
Detroit Tigers fans may not have seen the last of Jose Valverde after all.
"That's a hot tamale," Torii Hunter said. "I remember that whole thing."
Not too often would rookie Jose Alvarez be considered a preferable option to Anibal Sanchez, a seven-year veteran with a 2.76 ERA.
The bottom line is that Detroit starters have lasted just five innings or fewer in four of the last five games. The last five starting pitching performances might have stripped some of that confidence – and with good reason.
As the top of the fifth inning dragged on for what seemed like forever Tuesday night, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Rick Porcello had to be thinking, Not again.
Albert Pujols doubled, singled, scored a run and drove one in - all in an eight-run fifth inning - and the Los Angeles Angels routed the Detroit Tigers again, 14-8 on Tuesday night.
Spending money does not guarantee success in sports. Ten games below .500 with MLB's seventh-highest payroll, the Los Angeles Angels can testify to that better than most.
Clearly, the Detroit Tigers have some solid relief pitchers. The question is whether they have enough.
A driver has been taken into custody after crashing into a woman who was riding a motorcycle over the weekend in Fraser, Michigan, police say.
The Hazel Park Schools district has faced significant challenges amid tense relations between certain school board members and the suspension of Superintendent Amy Wilcox.
This dismissal follows similar rulings in places like Los Angeles, Minneapolis and Denver.
Detroit police say a 15-year-old boy is in custody after two relatives of a DPD sergeant were shot at a liquor store on East Warren Street on Friday.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Detroit police say a 15-year-old boy is in custody after two relatives of a DPD sergeant were shot at a liquor store on East Warren Street on Friday.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
A Michigan child is in the hospital after being run over by a lawn mower in central Minnesota Friday afternoon.
Police in Dearborn Heights are investigating what they called "racist and offensive Ku Klux Klan recruitment materials" that were found in the city.
A driver has been taken into custody after crashing into a woman who was riding a motorcycle over the weekend in Fraser, Michigan, police say.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died at the age of 87, her family said Saturday.
There's just about every kind of artist and artwork you can imagine in Brighton at the third annual street art fair.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Rob Burnside, a principal at an Ohio high school, made the decision to help one of his students, and it cost him his job.
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027, in a social media post.
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
A bat found in Livingston County, Michigan, has tested positive for rabies, the local health department said on Thursday.
Providers, students, clients and community members gathered outside the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan headquarters to urge the organization to pursue solutions that preserve access to care.
The new facility brings a wide range of services together under one roof, including workforce development programs, educational opportunities, behavioral health support and family services.
A human case of West Nile virus in West Michigan was detected through routine screening of a blood donation, health officials say.
The number of new cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan is starting to noticeably slow down, but state health officials are still tracking the summer outbreak.
The Detroit Tigers were swept in a three-game series by the Kansas City Royals, falling 11-7 on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers were topped by the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday night.
Joshua Dobbs ran for a 50-yard touchdown and the Detroit Lions held on for a 17-13 preseason win against the Washington Commanders.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
The University of Utah is suing former assistant coach Freddie Whittingham for breach of contract after he left to join his brother Kyle's staff at Michigan.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
Michigan's teacher shortage continues to put pressure on school districts, and one Detroit program is taking a hands-on approach, placing new educators in the classroom as students.
The Hazel Park Schools district has faced significant challenges amid tense relations between certain school board members and the suspension of Superintendent Amy Wilcox.
The Trump Administration's attempt to force Washtenaw County to use resources to assist ICE activity is tossed out in court after a federal judge says the U.S. lacks authority to override Washtenaw's local resolution.
Detroit police are investigating multiple incidents, such as a double shooting that left one person dead and a quadruple shooting that injured a 10-year-old boy.
People came together to honor a West Michigan family that was killed in a murder-suicide last month.