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.
A judge on Tuesday ordered four people to stand trial more than a year after a hyperbaric chamber explosion in Troy, Michigan, killed a 5-year-old boy.
One of Michigan's most enduring contributions is agriculture. It's an industry that continues to drive Michigan's economy while feeding families across the country.
The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that they signed Justin Verlander, a 42-year-old free agent, to a one-year, $13 million deal.
A workplace fatality on Feb. 6 in Flint is Michigan's second worksite death during 2026, state officials said.
Three people have been arrested as Monroe Police investigate a shooting Monday night in the city.
President Trump said Monday he would block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Canada "until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them."
The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that they signed Justin Verlander, a 42-year-old free agent, to a one-year, $13 million deal.
A statewide ban on student use of cellphones during K-12 class time will take effect for the 2026-27 school year.
A man was run over at a Detroit gas station after a suspect got into his vehicle and then drove off.
A judge on Tuesday ordered four people to stand trial more than a year after a hyperbaric chamber explosion in Troy, Michigan, killed a 5-year-old boy.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
FBI Director Kash Patel posted videos of a person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, on the morning of her disappearance.
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against 24 states in an effort to obtain their voter rolls.
A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, and four players were ejected.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that they signed Justin Verlander, a 42-year-old free agent, to a one-year, $13 million deal.
A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, and four players were ejected.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.
The Detroit Tigers announce that Major League Baseball will produce and distribute their local TV broadcasts this season.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
One of Michigan's most enduring contributions is agriculture. It's an industry that continues to drive Michigan's economy while feeding families across the country.
Warmer temperatures today! NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter will tell us how long they'll stick around.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new law that prohibits students in Michigan's public K-12 classrooms from using mobile devices such as smartphones during class time. There are specific exceptions allowed, such as for medical reasons and emergencies.
A man is dead after he was run over by his own vehicle at a gas station on Detroit's west side, police said.
Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.