Detroit Tigers' Bullpen Depth Could Jeopardize Postseason Run
Clearly, the Detroit Tigers have some solid relief pitchers. The question is whether they have enough.
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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.
One by one, for three weeks already, players accompanied by their lawyers have been summoned to interviews as part of baseball's latest investigation into performance-enhancing drugs — and the process is a long way from finished.
Leyland recognized Moore was wild and that his lack of control made it easier for the batters, but Leyland still appreciated the patience with which the Detroit hitters approached Moore.
Will Detroit Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta, who is having a career season, really be suspended?
Anthony Bosch, founder of the controversial Biogenesis clinic in South Florida, has agreed to assist MLB's ongoing investigation into the banned-substance pipeline in the region
Jonathan Aranda homered and Drew Rasmussen gave up three hits in six strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1.
Police say the attack on Monday, Aug. 24, appeared unprovoked.
The sheriff's office says the airbags in both vehicles deployed during the crash, and both drivers were wearing seat belts.
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.
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.
Jonathan Aranda homered and Drew Rasmussen gave up three hits in six strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1.
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.
Jonathan Aranda homered and Drew Rasmussen gave up three hits in six strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1.
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.
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.
Jonathan Aranda homered and Drew Rasmussen gave up three hits in six strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1.
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.
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.
Body camera footage showed a Detroit police officer who was taken into custody for suspected drunk driving in Redford Township.
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.