Random Thoughts On The Tigers By Matt Dery
The Tigers are better than the Yankees. This was no fluke. This was no "slaying of the giant".
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The Tigers are better than the Yankees. This was no fluke. This was no "slaying of the giant".
Don Kelly and Delmon Young hit first-inning home runs, Doug Fister and the Detroit bullpen held on and the Tigers edged the New York Yankees 3-2 Thursday night to win the deciding Game 5 of the AL playoff series.
All the months of preparation, all the millions of dollars, all the hopes of the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers come down to this: Ivan Nova vs. Doug Fister for a berth in the AL championship series.
All the months of preparation, all the millions of dollars, all the hopes of the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers come down to this: Ivan Nova vs. Doug Fister for a berth in the AL championship series.
Like a pendulum, the momentum in this ALDS has swung back and forth, even a few times during the games.
After the Yankees won in blowout fashion at Detroit in Game 4 of the ALDS, the series heads back to New York for one final game.
Tigers manager Jim Leyland has a theory. He states it all the time when asked about momentum.
Diehard fans aren't giving up as the Detroit Tigers take on the New York Yankees in Game 5 of the AL Divisional playoffs.
Jeff Riger talked with former Tigers and current New York Yankees CF Curtis Granderson about what it is like to be back in Detroit in such a big series.
97.1 The Ticket's Jeff Riger caught up with Tigers reliever Daniel Schlereth before game 4 of the ALDS.
Tigers fans everywhere will tell you that tonight's game four of the ALDS is a must win for Detroit even though their team is up two games to one.
Delmon Young hit his second home run of the divisional round of the playoffs, another opposite-field blow.
Tigers have announced their lineup for game 4 of the ALDS vs. the Yankees.
The Detroit Tigers have the New York Yankees in a familiar situation at Comerica Park. This time, the Yankees need the wildly inconsistent A.J. Burnett to help them avoid the same fate as five years ago.
It wasn't easy - but the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the ALDS, 5-4, taking a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five first round series.
Jose Valverde might have been joking -- at least he said he was -- but Rick Porcello and his Detroit teammates have a chance Tuesday to make him right, too.
The first inning didn't go well for Justin Verlander Monday night.
After Sunday's game against the Yankees, Jose Valverde talked with the media about the ALDS being over since the Tigers are headed back to Comerica Park.
The Tigers have announced their lineup for game 3 of the ALDS.
The American League Central Division Champion Detroit Tigers will continue the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees on Monday, October 3, at Comerica Park.
The matchup of aces is back on.
The tale of the Tigers in 2011 has not contained one central character.
The two teams return to the field in New York for a Sunday afternoon game.
The Tiger have announced their lineup for the game against the Yankees and C.C. Sabathia tonight.
The New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers are set to open the playoffs the same way they began the regular season: Justin Verlander vs. CC Sabathia.
Parents say the lack of detail surrounding the malfunction has raised concerns.
A deer poaching investigation in Ohio has resulted in 11 hunters sentenced on state wildlife charges, including some from Michigan.
Part of a state highway in Northern Lower Michigan has washed out and is closed until further notice, the Emmet County Sheriff's Office said.
A report of a hostage situation in progress Sunday in Marine City was officially declared a "swatting" incident by local police.
The investigation is at a vacant lot in the 5000 block of Oregon Street near Beechwood Street.
The investigation is at a vacant lot in the 5000 block of Oregon Street near Beechwood Street.
The weather conditions on Monday for Southeast Michigan could include damaging wind gusts and hail. The severe weather risk is higher on Tuesday.
Residents in the Northern Lower Michigan city of Cheboygan have been told to prepare for possible evacuations as the flooding risk increases.
Part of a state highway in Northern Lower Michigan has washed out and is closed until further notice, the Emmet County Sheriff's Office said.
A report of a hostage situation in progress Sunday in Marine City was officially declared a "swatting" incident by local police.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The cost of ground beef in the U.S. has soared in recent years and is forecast to jump even further in 2026. What gives?
Two years before her disappearance, Lynette Hooker temporarily split with her husband Brian, telling a friend, "Our marriage lasted 6 weeks cruising," and "It was bad. I can't be out there with him."
During a nearly 40-minute phone conversation, Brian Hooker told friends in descriptive detail what led to the incident where his wife allegedly went missing.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging parents to consider moving up their children's vaccines against the measles in seven counties.
Many Michigan teens in severe mental health crises are sent far from home for treatment due to a lack of local resources.
Paul Reed finished with 26 points, six rebounds, three assists and three blocks and Tobias Harris scored 24 points in limited minutes Sunday, propelling the Eastern Conference's top-seeded Detroit Pistons past the Indiana Pacers 133-121.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Tarik Skubal outpitched Sandy Alcántara in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners, Dillon Dingler, Kevin McGonigle and Kerry Carpenter homered and the Detroit Tigers earned a three-game sweep with an 8-2 win over the Miami Marlins.
The Detroit Red Wings sat on the bench, stewing in stunned silence, after their latest loss sealed their fate as a franchise relegated to watching the NHL playoffs on TV.
Jesper Bratt scored his second goal with 3:34 left in the third period, helping the New Jersey Devils eliminate the Detroit Red Wings from the NHL playoff picture with a 5-3 win on Saturday.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Warm temps continue this week with chances for severe weather often. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter explains what we can expect from the storms and when we can expect them.
Lake Shore Public Schools closed all schools on Monday after a technical issue disrupted the district’s safety and communication systems.
Pope Leo has repeatedly warned that violence is becoming normalized and that religious language is at risk of being misused to justify it. Tina Kraus reports.
A report of a hostage situation in progress Sunday in Marine City, Michigan, was officially declared a "swatting" incident by local police.
FBI and Detroit police officers are working on a police investigation Monday in Detroit's west side.