Dan Dickerson's Game Recap 6-4-11
Justin Verlander and Miguel Cabrera came up big in the late innings - and the Tigers evened up their series with the White Sox in Chicago with a 4-2 win.
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Justin Verlander and Miguel Cabrera came up big in the late innings - and the Tigers evened up their series with the White Sox in Chicago with a 4-2 win.
Miguel Cabrera hit a tiebreaking two-run homer with two out in the ninth inning, sending Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers to a 4-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
Detroit will have at least the weekend to mull over a decision it probably already knows the answer to: who goes when Magglio Ordonez is ready to return from the disabled list?
Detroit outfielder Magglio Ordonez is scheduled to join Triple-A Toledo for a rehabilitation assignment.
Miguel Cabrera hit a three-run homer in the third and Rick Porcello pitched into the seventh inning, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Florida officials have returned Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera's driver's license, but he still faces DUI charges.
Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera will find out in about a week if he will get his driver's license back.
Justin Verlander didn't have his best command and allowed six runs in six innings, his worst start of the season in terms of runs.
Alex Avila hit his second home run of the game in the bottom of the eighth inning - and the Detroit Tigers won their third straight game,
Miguel Cabrera got a pair of hits and may have broken out of a slump. Cabrera was 7-for-40 entering the game and hit the ball hard his first two times up, although both resulted in outs.
Boston Red Sox fans chanted, "DUI, DUI" Wednesday night when Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera went to the plate at Fenway Park. It is a tacky thing to do, but in today's sports society, it is allowed.
Manager Jim Leyland was pondering giving Miguel Cabrera a day off to rest his sore back but changed his mind overnight.
Things with more protection than Miguel Cabrera...
Miguel Cabrera drove in Detroit's only run with a first-inning double. Cabrera now has an eight-game hitting streak, and his hit came in his only at-bat with a runner on base
Alex Avila enjoys the daily show in the batting cage. That's where Tigers teammate Miguel Cabrera turns his bat into a magic wand.
Rick Porcello turned in his second consecutive decent start, allowing four hits and one run in 6 2/3 innings Wednesday
With first base open, two out in the third inning with Detroit leading, 1-0, Seattle elected to pitch to walk Cabrera and he ripped a low ball to left for an RBI single.
Prosecutors in Florida on Tuesday released documents related to Miguel Cabrera's drunken-driving case in which witnesses describe seeing a dark-colored SUV driving on the wrong side of the road the night the slugger was arrested.
After 16 games, Tiger pitchers are putting up some pretty impressive numbers. Unfortunately, the same thing can not be said for the hitters. And that's why the Tigers have a so-so record of seven and nine.
Now you know why Texas manager Ron Washington walked Miguel Cabrera intentionally Monday even though the Tigers slugger represented the tying run.
Miguel Cabrera delivered a two-out, bases loaded single in the bottom of the ninth, and the Tigers handed the Texas Rangers just their second loss of the year, 5-4.
Score cheap tickets to watch the Tigers take on the Royals and Rangers games, April 8-13.
An administrative hearing has been postponed on whether to reinstate Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera's driver's license after it was suspended last month following his arrest on drunken-driving charges.
Miguel Cabrera hit a pair of two-run homers, Brennan Boesch had a two-run shot among four hits and four RBI, and the Detroit Tigers outslugged the New York Yankees 10-7 Sunday for their first win of the season.
Miguel Cabrera was shaking his right hand after taking a bad throw by 3B Brandon Inge in the seventh inning.
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed Friday as jurors returned for a seventh day of deliberations following a stunning turn of events.
The National Weather Service has placed Southeast Michigan region in a marginal risk or slight risk zone for severe weather on Friday.
Thousands of DTE customers who lost power due to severe weather this week might not have electricity restored until the weekend, the utility company said.
Widespread power outages in the Metro Detroit area led to a round of school closures for Friday.
Thousands of DTE customers who lost power due to severe weather this week might not have electricity restored until the weekend, the utility company said.
The National Weather Service has placed Southeast Michigan region in a marginal risk or slight risk zone for severe weather on Friday.
The National Weather Service is surveying from Hamtramck to Detroit to Belle Isle.
A tornado that caused tree damage in St. Clair County on Wednesday evening was confirmed as Michigan's 27th tornado of the year.
Diesel hit a record of $5.85 a gallon Friday, eclipsing its prior mark of $5.81, set in June 2022.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
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.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed Friday as jurors returned for a seventh day of deliberations following a stunning turn of events.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
One official in California said that scanning individual ballots for every voter in the state would take roughly 43 years based on the Postal Service's estimates.
Diesel hit a record of $5.85 a gallon Friday, eclipsing its prior mark of $5.81, set in June 2022.
A mosquito species that is new to Michigan is recognizable by its black-and-white striped body. Unlike most mosquitoes, it is active and bites during the day.
The rate of students requesting vaccine exemptions increased from 3.1% in 2015 to 3.4% in 2020, then to 6.2% in 2024, and reached a 12-year high in 2025, according to the latest data.
Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs.
Michigan's first case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a domestic animal in 2026 has been detected in a horse in Clare County.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
The Detroit Lions are hoping to win the NFC North for the third time in four years.
Ivan Reed didn't love the experience he and his family had with youth football in the past, so a couple of years ago, he decided to start his own program.
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes says he's hopeful safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch along with running back Isiah Pacheco will be healthy enough to play this season.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
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.
Chase, described as a calm companion who loves walks and quiet moments, and Patricia, a curious, climb-loving cat, are featured this week.
The National Weather Service will have a crew in Detroit on Friday to survey damage from a suspected tornado that caused significant damage Thursday afternoon on the east side of Detroit.
Happy Friday, Family! Mostly cloudy with fog early, expecting another round of thunderstorms this morning and afternoon, a high of 82°. Once again there is a Marginal (1 of 5) and Slight Risk (2 of 5) for southeast Michigan as we may see strong to severe storms this morning and afternoon. Main threat damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail. Tonight, a few linger showers and thunderstorms that may stick around for Saturday early morning, the clearing to mostly sunny skies. Dry conditions for the remainder of the holiday weekend.
As Bedrock and General Motors move forward with plans to redevelop the Renaissance Center, the group of residents who will help scrutinize the plans is coming together.
The historic Ford Piquette Avenue Plant in Detroit was damaged by recent storms.