Twins Beat Tigers 6-2
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Jonathan Schoop hit a tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning, and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 3-2 victory Sunday.
The teams now have a doubleheader scheduled for Saturday that allows them to make up one of Friday's two games.
The offseason has been eventful, but not in the way that MLB commissioner Rob Manfred would like.
Major League Baseball is returning to the Dominican Republic for the first time in 20 years, with the Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers playing a spring training game in Santo Domingo on March 7.
"I obviously wish this had gone better," Zimmermann said. "I had a few injuries and battled through some stuff. There were times I shouldn't have been out there, but that's the mindset I have. I'm going to be out there every time I can."
The Minnesota Twins are AL Central champions because of contributions from all over the roster.
"The Twins score millions of runs and we held them to four," Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said. "We had chances, too. We definitely had chances."
From Mike Trout to Justin Verlander to the Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball enjoyed a weekend of records and milestones.
The Twins and Indians are now tied for the AL Central lead, as the the Indians' unlikely comeback continues.
Nelson Cruz homered for the fourth straight game and the Twins connected four times in all to rout the Detroit Tigers 12-2.
The AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins are hitting the cover off the ball and getting enough strong pitching to hold off opponents.
The Chicago Cubs swept a weekend series with the St. Louis Cardinals, and now sit just half a game out of the National League Central lead.
Minnesota's ace pitched into the seventh inning for his first win since opening day, Trevor Hildenberger struck out two with the bases loaded for his first save and the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 Sunday to complete a two-game sweep.
The Minnesota Twins have postponed their series opener against the Detroit Tigers because of wintry weather, opting for a doubleheader next month.
Brian Dozier rounded third and yelled "Let's go!" at his teammates, and it seemed these Twins might finally be the ones to foil the New York Yankees in the playoffs.
Minnesota left All-Star third baseman Miguel Sano off its roster for the Twins' AL wild-card playoff game against the New York Yankees after he failed to fully recover from an injured left shin.
Minnesota has lost 12 consecutive playoff games since the 2004 ALDS opener at Yankee Stadium when Johan Santana beat Mike Mussina 2-0.
Romine became only the fifth player ever to play all nine positions in one game, but one Twins beat reporter wasn't a fan, calling it a "Detroit freak show."
The Tigers have lost six straight games to the Twins.
The Tigers dropped their fifth straight game on Friday night. The loss came hour after the Tigers announced manager Brad Ausmus would not return next year.
The Tigers aren't playing for anything at this point in the year, but at least this diving catch by JaCoby Jones was extremely impressive.
Minnesota scored three runs apiece in the fourth and sixth innings, then added four more in the eighth.
Jonatan Berggren scored with 36 seconds left in the third period and the Detroit Red Wings extended their winning streak to three games with a 5-4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The Lapeer Fire Department is investigating a third-alarm fire at an apartment complex that occurred Thursday morning.
President Biden is soon expected to announce whether Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel will be allowed to proceed.
Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn says the Detroit Lions have what it takes to win the Super Bowl.
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
Police responded to a home on the 2000 block of Nollar Bend Road in Northfield Township around 8:30 p.m. on New Year's Day for a shooting report.
State police say the cause of death is currently unknown, and there are no indications of foul play.
Detroit is one of six teams sending at least five players to the Pro Bowl Games.
Jonatan Berggren scored with 36 seconds left in the third period and the Detroit Red Wings extended their winning streak to three games with a 5-4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The Lapeer Fire Department is investigating a third-alarm fire at an apartment complex that occurred Thursday morning.
There's some good news for Michigan motorists ahead of the new year as gas prices have dropped 7 cents from last week.
The posts have since been deleted but not before X users took screenshots and shared them in the replies to Ford's recent posts.
Motorists in Metro Detroit are filling up for an average of $3.06 per gallon.
Organizers announced earlier this year that the show was returning to its traditional January slot after taking place in the fall in recent years.
The grants are in addition to the $1.8 million that Stellantis provided for home repairs to 120 homeowners on the east side in 2020 and 2021.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
The year's top stories in Detroit ran the gamut, from late-breaking developments in the Crumbley trials to national honors for local restaurants.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer says, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
Vehicles used in deadly New Orleans attack and Las Vegas explosion at Trump hotel were rented via same app, Turo.
Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.
Law enforcement in Las Vegas provided an update on the investigation into a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel there early Wednesday.
Tesla's increase in global sales in the fourth quarter was not enough to overcome a sluggish first half of the year.
Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.
During the call, the mother can be heard, and by the end of the call, so can a newborn crying.
As we celebrate a new year, some families in Metro Detroit are also celebrating new additions.
"I feel like we should've learned our lesson from COVID, that just because we aren't testing doesn't mean the virus isn't there," Dr. Leana Wen said.
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
Jonatan Berggren scored with 36 seconds left in the third period and the Detroit Red Wings extended their winning streak to three games with a 5-4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn says the Detroit Lions have what it takes to win the Super Bowl.
Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey broke his left leg in a collision during a win over the Orlando Magic.
Detroit is one of six teams sending at least five players to the Pro Bowl Games.
Jaden Ivey sustained what appeared to be a serious leg injury after scoring 22 points in the Detroit Pistons' 105-96 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan stunned folks when he announced he would not seek re-election and leave the Democratic Party to run for governor as an independent.
Kid Rock was so impressed with the care his dad received, that he donated to BAMF Health through his foundation which has helped numerous causes including those tied to veterans, small businesses and more.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
Michigan State Police say the human remains found in a wooded area in West Michigan have been identified as 28-year-old Kevin Graves, who was reported missing in 2018.
More cold air on the way
Three people have been arrested following a double homicide and child abduction in Washtenaw County Wednesday night.
While executing a search warrant at Brad Spafford's Virginia home in December, investigators found a stockpile of more than 150 homemade improvised explosive devices.
The driver of the truck, who was shot and killed by police moments after he drove into the crowd, was identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. citizen from Texas.