Verlander Suddenly Loses His Way And The Game
Justin Verlander was nearly perfect for eight innings, but proved he's human in the ninth.
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Justin Verlander was nearly perfect for eight innings, but proved he's human in the ninth.
Ben Zobrist hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the ninth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays scored four runs in their final at-bat to beat Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers 4-2 on Wednesday.
The Detroit Tigers are off to their best start in six years.
In honor of Passover this weekend, I have 4 very important questions regarding our Tigers and how it impacts the season.
There's always something special about opening day in Detroit. The fans who start arriving in the middle of the night for their tailgate parties. The signs and tents popping up all over downtown. The green grass and perfectly groomed field at Comerica Park. The optimism and enthusiasm that the Tigers will win it all.
Lots of baseball debates are fun, even more fun when beer-fueled. But we're one game into the Tigers season and we've already stumbled across the dumbest debate ever.
Jose Valverde walked off the field to a chorus of boos and you might say they were premature.
Justin Verlander: He erased any doubt he is capable of repeating his MVP performance of 2011.
How does Jim Leyland feel about predictions the team could go all the way in 2012?
Tigers: If Detroit doesn't win this division by at least 10 or 15 games, something's wrong.
Justin Verlander tuned up for opening day with a crisp outing in his final spring start and the Detroit Tigers beat the Atlanta Braves 2-1 on Saturday in a game called after six innings due to rain.
After giving up four hits and two runs to the first five batters he faced, Justin Verlander made an adjustment.
Following his monumental 2011 season, Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander has been the face of a video game and even his own cereal, "Fastball Flakes."
Justin Verlander hardly needed to win the American League Most Valuable Player and Cy Young Awards to boost his confidence.
Tagged for a home run on his third pitch of the game, Justin Verlander quickly reverted to form.
Karsch and Anderson are down in Lakeland, Florida for the Detroit Tigers Spring Training game this week.
Justin Verlander vowed last year that he would take every game seriously, even in spring training. After a season in which he was the AL MVP and unanimously won the Cy Young Award, he found no reason to change his focus.
Verlander is coming off an MVP/Cy Young season but don't expect a big drop-off because he's still on the uphill side of 30.
Every now and then, Justin Verlander will read that some team or another is thinking of going with a six-man starting rotation.
Every now and then, Justin Verlander will read that some team or another is thinking of going with a six-man starting rotation.
Verlander is coming off an MVP/Cy Young season but don't expect a big drop-off because he's still on the uphill side of 30.
There is a new cereal in town and Detroit Tiger baseball fans are sure to love it.
Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander is introducing his very own cereal in time for the start of the 2012 baseball season. The cereal is called "FASTBALL FLAKES" and is now on sale at Detroit area Meijer stores.
Justin Verlander fielded grounders at the mound and threw easily to first base — a reminder that even baseball's most dynamic stars have to start the season with the same tedious drills as everyone else.
Sports Illustrated Swim Suit Cover Model Kate Upton is a Michigan fan and knows how to pitch at the major league level.
The concert is expected to feature Moneybagg Yo, Toosi, Lil Poppa, Dess Dior, and Eelmatic.
Police are investigating after a 2-year-old was shot Tuesday night on Detroit's east side.
The sergeant is charged with one count of misconduct in office and one count of aggravated assault
Michigan House Republicans' new plan aims to divert nearly $3 billion in taxpayer dollars to improve the state's roads and bridges, but one lawmaker is raising an alarm about the plan.
Renovations are underway inside an 11,000-square-foot warehouse, which will serve as a drop-in center for those struggling with homelessness.
Police are investigating after a 2-year-old was shot Tuesday night on Detroit's east side.
Michigan State Police says its Special Investigation Section is responding to the scene.
The concert is expected to feature Moneybagg Yo, Toosi, Lil Poppa, Dess Dior, and Eelmatic.
Authorities say one tank exploded, damaging two adjacent wells. Two homes were also damaged.
It is unknown how the 16-year-old got ahold of the gun and if it was secured before the shooting. Police do not believe the shooting was intentional.
Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors.
The proposal calls for preserving Detroit's skyline, right-sizing the complex's footprint and connecting the site to "the heart of downtown."
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
The concert is expected to feature Moneybagg Yo, Toosi, Lil Poppa, Dess Dior, and Eelmatic.
One of the most successful computer games of all time is currently being developed by Apple as a forthcoming movie.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
Americans paid an estimated $842 million in fees to cover advance loan refunds or refund anticipation checks last year.
In some parts of the U.S., parents pay more than $30,000 annually for infant care at a center, federal data shows.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
Southwest Airlines gears up for record-breaking Thanksgiving travel, coordinating thousands of flights daily to ensure millions of passengers reach their destinations.
President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.
Pontiac General Hospital has filed for bankruptcy days after announcing the loss of Medicare funding and announcing over 240 layoffs.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
The Detroit Lions released reserve defensive end James Houston, cutting ties with a player who failed to produce as well as he did during his rookie season.
Lucas Raymond scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and the Detroit Red Wings rallied to beat the New York Islanders 4-2.
The Detroit Lions have shown plenty of Dan Campbell-inspired swagger thanks to a 10-1 start.
Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors.
A Michigan State University engineering professor and undergraduate student have designed and produced a 3D-printed helmet earhole insert that helps to drown out crowd noise for some players on the school's football team.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
A Lincoln Park officer and a suspect were injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon, according to police.
Police are investigating after a 2-year-old was shot in the thigh Tuesday night on Detroit's east side. Police are now searching for a man in connection with the shooting that stemmed from a domestic dispute.
We're weeks away from President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, and the DOJ announced it was dropping charges against Trump in the 2020 election interference case. However, judge overseeing the case says that there is a way to allow the case to be brought up again after Trump's time in the White House concludes. Former federal prosecutor Rick Convertino joins CBS News Detroit to weigh in.
In the latest sports news, the Detroit Lions are preparing for their Thanksgiving game against the Chicago Bears, and CBS Detroit sports anchor Rachel Hopmayer sat down with Mario Andretti after Formula 1 announced it will expand its grid in 2026 to make room for an American team partnered with General Motors.
A family and friends get ready to gather for Thanksgiving, food safety is a concern ahead of the holidays. Tim Boring with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, provides some tips.