Cabrera homers, Skubal strikes out 11 as Tigers top Orioles

Cabrera homers, Skubal strikes out 11 as Tigers top Orioles

Miguel Cabrera blasted his 505th career home run, Tarik Skubal equaled his career high with 11 strikeouts, and the Detroit Tigers completed their first series sweep this season by defeating the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 on Sunday.

Miguel Cabrera blasted his 505th career home run, Tarik Skubal equaled his career high with 11 strikeouts, and the Detroit Tigers completed their first series sweep this season by defeating the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 on Sunday.

Pineda exits after liner fractures finger, Tigers blank O's 3-0

Pineda exits after liner fractures finger, Tigers blank O's 3-0

Tigers starter Michael Pineda exited early after a line drive broke a finger on his pitching hand and the Detroit bullpen dominated the rest of the way, teaming on a four-hitter to beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 Saturday.

Tigers starter Michael Pineda exited early after a line drive broke a finger on his pitching hand and the Detroit bullpen dominated the rest of the way, teaming on a four-hitter to beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 Saturday.

Cabrera leads Tigers to 4-2 win over Orioles

Cabrera leads Tigers to 4-2 win over Orioles

Miguel Cabrera doubled and homered to help the slumping Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 on Friday night.

Miguel Cabrera doubled and homered to help the slumping Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 on Friday night.

Mickelson decides not to defend title at PGA Championship

Mickelson decides not to defend title at PGA Championship

Phil Mickelson withdrew Friday from the PGA Championship, electing to extend his hiatus from golf following his incendiary comments he made about a Saudi-funded rival league he supports and the PGA Tour he accused of greed.

Phil Mickelson withdrew Friday from the PGA Championship, electing to extend his hiatus from golf following his incendiary comments he made about a Saudi-funded rival league he supports and the PGA Tour he accused of greed.

Brown hits go-ahead HR in 8th, A's take 4 of 5 from Tigers

Brown hits go-ahead HR in 8th, A's take 4 of 5 from Tigers

Seth Brown hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Thursday.

Seth Brown hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Thursday.

NBA changes design of trophies, adds conference finals MVPs

NBA changes design of trophies, adds conference finals MVPs

The league unveiled a slightly redesigned Larry O’Brien Trophy, plus announced changes to the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP trophy and changes to the conference championship trophies.

The league unveiled a slightly redesigned Larry O’Brien Trophy, plus announced changes to the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP trophy and changes to the conference championship trophies.

NBA Hall of Famer Bob Lanier dead at age 73

NBA Hall of Famer Bob Lanier dead at age 73

Bob Lanier played 14 seasons with the Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks and averaged 20 pounds and 10 rebounds for his career.

Bob Lanier played 14 seasons with the Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks and averaged 20 pounds and 10 rebounds for his career.

Road teams sweep unusual Athletics-Tigers doubleheader

Road teams sweep unusual Athletics-Tigers doubleheader

In a matchup of last-place teams, Detroit ended a 27-inning scoreless streak in the opener. Oakland (12-19) then won for the second time in 12 games and sent the Tigers (9-21) to their seventh loss in eight games.

In a matchup of last-place teams, Detroit ended a 27-inning scoreless streak in the opener. Oakland (12-19) then won for the second time in 12 games and sent the Tigers (9-21) to their seventh loss in eight games.

Tom Brady to join FOX Sports as lead analyst once playing career is over

Tom Brady to join FOX Sports as lead analyst once playing career is over

Tom Brady tweeted that he is “excited” to join FOX Sports as a lead analyst, but has “a lot of unfinished business on the field with the Buccaneers.”

Tom Brady tweeted that he is “excited” to join FOX Sports as a lead analyst, but has “a lot of unfinished business on the field with the Buccaneers.”

A's beat Tigers 2-0 as Blackburn improves to 4-0

A's beat Tigers 2-0 as Blackburn improves to 4-0

Paul Blackburn threw 6 2/3 strong innings to improve to 4-0 as the Oakland A's beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0 on Monday night to snap a season-high nine-game losing streak.

Paul Blackburn threw 6 2/3 strong innings to improve to 4-0 as the Oakland A's beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0 on Monday night to snap a season-high nine-game losing streak.

MLB odds: Three best World Series futures bets to make now

MLB odds: Three best World Series futures bets to make now

MLB betting expert Edward Ergos offers up his best MLB futures bets to make now. Read why he likes the Phillies and more.

MLB betting expert Edward Ergos offers up his best MLB futures bets to make now. Read why he likes the Phillies and more.

Explainer: How 81-1 shot Rich Strike won the Kentucky Derby

Explainer: How 81-1 shot Rich Strike won the Kentucky Derby

Horses at odds of nearly 81-1 don’t win the Kentucky Derby. Jockeys who have never won any big stakes race of any kind don’t win the Kentucky Derby. Owners with fewer than 10 career wins don’t win the Kentucky Derby.

Horses at odds of nearly 81-1 don’t win the Kentucky Derby. Jockeys who have never won any big stakes race of any kind don’t win the Kentucky Derby. Owners with fewer than 10 career wins don’t win the Kentucky Derby.

Grand slam by Diaz vs. Tigers helps Astros to 7-0 homestand

Grand slam by Diaz vs. Tigers helps Astros to 7-0 homestand

Aledmys Díaz hit a grand slam, Jake Odorizzi threw five innings of one-hit ball and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday for a four-game sweep and their seventh straight win.

Aledmys Díaz hit a grand slam, Jake Odorizzi threw five innings of one-hit ball and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday for a four-game sweep and their seventh straight win.