Insider: Verlander, J.D. Martinez Trades Make Sense
Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports included both Verlander and Martinez in his most recent piece titled "9 trades that make sense at the deadline."
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Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports included both Verlander and Martinez in his most recent piece titled "9 trades that make sense at the deadline."
He followed through on his word. The two pitchers chatted earlier this week.
In some ways, he said, the urge to capture a ring weighs heavier on his mind now than it did earlier in his career.
If the Tigers do plan on trading Justin Verlander it appears one place he could wind up with would be the Chicago Cubs.
Jon Morosi of MLB Network tweeted on Monday night that the reigning World Series champions are interested in both Verlander and catcher Alex Avila.
There are "three or four teams" thought to be interested in Verlander at the moment.
"I didn't think he had a chance on that ball, I didn't think there was any chance he would catch it," said Ausmus.
Did Jarrod Dyson break "The Code?"
Justin Verlander was discussing his strong start on Thursday night when a reporter asked him about his five walks.
Zimmerman resisted "pointing a finger at three guys," but agreed that he's part of a trio that could quickly pitch the Tigers back into contention.
It had been 23 years since the Tigers' last no-hitter when Justin Verlander took the mound at Comerica Park on June 12, 2007.
The Tigers continue to hold their breath regarding the health of Justin Verlander, but Thursday offered reason for optimism.
Out of these three players listed, who is the most likely to be dealt?
There's no hotter hitter in baseball right now than Alex Avila.
"I gotta cut down on walks, that's the main thing," he told reporters afterward.
When the Lions selected Jarrad Davis in the first round of last week's NFL Draft, Verlander welcomed Davis to town via Twitter.
Ben Gamel had an RBI single in the ninth inning to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Thursday.
Given the complexity of the signs the Tigers used on Friday night, even with nobody on base, McCann felt sign-stealing was too simple of an explanation for the Indians' success.
What did Verlander say?
Justin Verlander and Chris Sale dominated in a matchup of ace pitchers before Nicholas Castellanos singled in the go-ahead run off Sale in the eighth inning, lifting the Detroit Tigers over the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Monday.
It's been a soggy start to the season for the Tigers.
Justin Verlander struck out 10 to match the most by a Detroit pitcher on opening day since Mickey Lolich in 1970, and the Tigers backed him with three home runs in a 6-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.
The team announced the rest of it starting pitching rotation after its final Spring Training game against the Miami Marlins on Saturday.
If there is a lesson to learn here, it's don't try going after Verlander on social media if you don't want to be called out.
Two children are dead and three other people are injured after a fire in Canton Township Sunday evening, safety officials say.
Training AI takes a heavy toll on Kenyan workers, who say they earned $2 an hour to label and sift through gruesome content for American companies.
Michigan Humane is looking for fosters to give its dogs a much-needed break from the kennels.
Four people are recovering in the hospital following a rollover crash in Macomb County Friday night.
The Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-6 on Sunday, extending their winning streak to nine games.
Two children are dead and three other people are injured after a fire in Canton Township Sunday evening.
The Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-6 on Sunday, extending their winning streak to nine games.
A 71-year-old Oakland County woman has been convicted for her role in a health care kickback scheme that costed Medicare $1.4 million, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Training AI takes a heavy toll on Kenyan workers, who say they earned $2 an hour to label and sift through gruesome content for American companies.
A 38-year-old woman is facing felony charges after authorities in St. Clair County seized over 80 grams of methamphetamine and other drugs.
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.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
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.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season.
Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Tortilla strips sold in grocery stores across the U.S. have been recalled due to concerns about an undeclared wheat allergen.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Car dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed, as well as update software.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
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.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
The Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-6 on Sunday, extending their winning streak to nine games.
Franz Wagner had 30 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 111-100 for their eighth win in nine games.
A goal by the Bruins' Brad Marchand midway through the third period proved to be enough for Boston to beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 Saturday night.
Kalel Mullings ran for 92 yards and a career-high three touchdowns, leading Michigan to a 50-6 win over Northwestern on Saturday to make the defending national champions eligible for a bowl.
Ten days ago, former Red Wings great Pavel Datsyuk was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and on Thursday, Detroit honored the man nicknamed the "Magic Man."
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.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
mild temperatures today then cold air moves in
Meteorologist Kylee Miller says there may be some rain showers for travelers heading to their Thanksgiving destination on Thursday.
The home of Edsel Ford, the only child of Henry Ford, is being shown to the public, complete with holiday decorations throughout the property.
Michigan Humane is looking for fosters to give its dogs a much-needed break from the kennels through its Canine Sleepover Program.
Millions will travel this week for Thanksgiving, but forecasted storms in different parts of the U.S. may cause some delays.