Alvarez Could Be Saving Grace Against Angels
Not too often would rookie Jose Alvarez be considered a preferable option to Anibal Sanchez, a seven-year veteran with a 2.76 ERA.
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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.
Leyland said he cannot put his finger on what the issue is but has a standard procedure the Tigers will go through to help Verlander figure it out.
Miguel Cabrera hit a three-run homer for Detroit, which nearly rallied from a 6-1 deficit ...
Touted by his Toledo pitching coach A.J. Sager for becoming more and more consistent with every start for the Mud Hens, righty Al Alburquerque will now get to test his ability at the major league level.
Since his underwhelming major league debut in April, Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Bruce Rondon has been working hard and looking good with the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens.
As Cabrera's career plays out, the other Detroit players are very aware that they are playing with one of the best baseball players alive and probably one of the best ever.
"For me it hasn't been difficult because I'm alive, I have my kids, I have my family, my friends," Valverde said in Spanish. "What happens on the field stays on the field."
With both Yankees manager Joe Girardi and Phillies skipper Charlie Manuel manning the helms of their ball clubs in the final year of their contracts, many wonder if either or both will still be with their respective clubs the next year.
Valverde proceeded to give up two singles, a two-RBI double and a home run.
In five of his 15 starts so far, Verlander has only lasted five innings or fewer.
"I'm still going to use Valverde," Leyland said. "I just don't think you discharge him just yet."
Fans at Comerica Park Monday night got their money's worth. With the bases loaded and a 3-2 count, one of the American League's best pitchers stared down one of the league's hottest-hitting sluggers.
By and large, Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland is okay with the second-guessing.
136 players have hit at least 300 home runs. That's a fairly distinctive achievement in its own right. Of those 136, only eight have also won nine or more Gold Gloves.
If someone had said before this season that Max Scherzer, not Justin Verlander, would be the pitcher with the team's best record by mid-June, few would have believed it.
Both Clayton Kershaw and Clay Buchholz find themselves off to absolutely electric starts in the 2013 season. So begs the question, which of them is the best?
The Detroit Tigers have activated centerfielder and leadoff hitter Austin Jackson, and he is expected to be back in action Friday.
Hahn, who was a week into his freshman season after being named Mr. Baseball in California as a high school senior, collided with New Mexico second baseman Kyle Stiner's knee on a slide at second.
Major League Baseball has "tons" of witnesses who will help frame the basis of their investigation into the South Florida anti-aging clinic Biogenesis and performance-enhancing drugs in the region, reports Stephen Marcus of Newsday.
On the surface Leyland and Maddon would be hard-pressed to appear more different, but the records of Detroit (31-26) and Tampa Bay (32-26) are nearly identical.
Approximately 145,000 tax returns in Michigan that were filed before the April 15 deadline remain unprocessed, the state's Department of Treasury said on Friday.
A viral TikTok with more than 400,000 views appears to show bugs throughout the produce aisle at a Kroger in Dearborn. The supermarket chain responded to CBS News Detroit, saying, in part, "We take these matters seriously."
Police in Reford Township, Michigan, are investigating after a man was killed in a homicide early Saturday.
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
After a prolonged dry stretch, Southeast Michigan is looking at some much-needed rainfall this weekend.
According to the permit application, the facility will discharge treated water used by the data center into the Saline River.
With federal scrutiny on Michigan elections, a Detroit Votes spokesperson says eligible voters should stick with their plan to vote and rely on trusted election information.
In the Democratic race for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, left-wing populist candidate Abdul El-Sayed is running against U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens.
A viral TikTok with more than 400,000 views appears to show bugs throughout the produce aisle at a Kroger in Dearborn. Hear what the vido
After a prolonged dry stretch, Southeast Michigan is looking at some much-needed rainfall this weekend.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
With federal scrutiny on Michigan elections, a Detroit Votes spokesperson says eligible voters should stick with their plan to vote and rely on trusted election information.
One of the notes threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie if a multimillion-dollar ransom wasn't paid in a week. The second, a few days later, says, "She is buried in nature now."
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports there have been 10,773 cyclosporiasis cases in the state during the past five weeks.
The organization is closing its Lansing, Livonia and Warren locations.
An additional 33 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
More than 10,000 people across 70 counties in Michigan have reported cases of cyclosporiasis during the past five weeks, state health officials said.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.
Cameron Young birdied seven of his first eight holes in the second round of the Rocket Classic and thought he had a shot at the lowest score in PGA Tour history.
Knuckles has punched his ticket out of town.
Peter Malnati shot a career-best 9-under 61 to take the lead among the early starters in the first round of the final Rocket Classic.
Thousands of bow tie pins were given away Thursday at Detroit Golf Club to mark the opening round of the Rocket Classic.
Colton Cowser hit a tiebreaking single in the 12th inning, capping the Baltimore Orioles' rally from a seven-run deficit to beat the Tigers 10-9 and spoil Tarik Skubal's possible farewell to Detroit.
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.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
A viral video appears to show bugs all over a produce stand at a Kroger in Dearborn. Heath Kalb shares reaction from customers and how the business is responding to the TikTok.
Michigan Republican Attorney General candidate Doug Lloyd discusses his 2026 campaign.
Showers should dry up for part of the day Saturday, before returning quickly in the evening.
With early voting underway ahead of Tuesday’s primary, increased attention on Michigan elections may leave some voters with questions about identification, eligibility and federal monitoring.
An investigation is underway in Huntington Woods, Michigan, after police say they received reports of antisemitic pamphlets found throughout several neighborhoods in the city.