Clevinger, Indians blank Tigers 2-0 for 3-game sweep
DETROIT (AP) - Every win feels big for the Cleveland Indians at the moment, so a visit to play the last-place Tigers was an important opportunity. And the Indians drubbed Detroit again. Mike Clevinger struck out 10 in eight sparkling innings, and Francisco Lindor homered to lift Cleveland to a 2-0 win over the Tigers on Thursday. The Indians swept the three-game series and are now 15-1...
DETROIT (AP) - Every win feels big for the Cleveland Indians at the moment, so a visit to play the last-place Tigers was an important opportunity. And the Indians drubbed Detroit again. Mike Clevinger struck out 10 in eight sparkling innings, and Francisco Lindor homered to lift Cleveland to a 2-0 win over the Tigers on Thursday. The Indians swept the three-game series and are now 15-1...
No. 18 Michigan St. brings tough defense to opener vs. Tulsa
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Part of the reason the Michigan State offense is under so much scrutiny is because it is much easier to predict what the Spartans will do on defense.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Part of the reason the Michigan State offense is under so much scrutiny is because it is much easier to predict what the Spartans will do on defense.
Tulsa the first test for No. 18 Michigan State's offense
Tulsa (3-9 last season) at No. 18 Michigan State (7-6), Friday at 7:05 p.m. Eastern (FS1). Line: Michigan State by 23. Series record: First meeting. WHAT'S AT STAKE? It's the first chance for Michigan State to show off any offensive improvements after the Spartans scored only 32 points in their last four games last season. The Spartans shuffled roles around among offensive...
Tulsa (3-9 last season) at No. 18 Michigan State (7-6), Friday at 7:05 p.m. Eastern (FS1). Line: Michigan State by 23. Series record: First meeting. WHAT'S AT STAKE? It's the first chance for Michigan State to show off any offensive improvements after the Spartans scored only 32 points in their last four games last season. The Spartans shuffled roles around among offensive...
Kipnis homers twice, Indians beat Tigers 4-2
DETROIT (AP) - Terry Francona let Aaron Civale work through a sixth-inning jam, then marveled at how the rookie right-hander handled it. "His heartbeat isn't going any faster, the game's not going too fast," the Cleveland manager said. "We just want to kind of stay out of the way. Let him do his job."
DETROIT (AP) - Terry Francona let Aaron Civale work through a sixth-inning jam, then marveled at how the rookie right-hander handled it. "His heartbeat isn't going any faster, the game's not going too fast," the Cleveland manager said. "We just want to kind of stay out of the way. Let him do his job."
Gardenhire says he'd like to return, but that's up to Tigers
DETROIT (AP) - Ron Gardenhire doesn't seem terribly stressed about his future. The Detroit manager said Wednesday he'd like to return next season, but he'll understand whatever decision the Tigers make. Gardenhire is in his second season at the helm, and it was obvious when he took over that the team would be facing a significant rebuild. Detroit went 64-98 last year and is on...
DETROIT (AP) - Ron Gardenhire doesn't seem terribly stressed about his future. The Detroit manager said Wednesday he'd like to return next season, but he'll understand whatever decision the Tigers make. Gardenhire is in his second season at the helm, and it was obvious when he took over that the team would be facing a significant rebuild. Detroit went 64-98 last year and is on...
Indians roll past Tigers 10-1
DETROIT (AP) - The Cleveland Indians found out Tuesday that star third baseman Jose Ramirez will miss the rest of the regular season because of a wrist injury. They couldn't have picked a better place to get the news. Hours after the team announced Ramirez had undergone surgery, the Indians did what they've done for the past three seasons - beat up on the Detroit Tigers.
DETROIT (AP) - The Cleveland Indians found out Tuesday that star third baseman Jose Ramirez will miss the rest of the regular season because of a wrist injury. They couldn't have picked a better place to get the news. Hours after the team announced Ramirez had undergone surgery, the Indians did what they've done for the past three seasons - beat up on the Detroit Tigers.
Tigers star Cabrera leaves game early with biceps tightness
DETROIT (AP) - Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera has left the game against the Cleveland Indians with tightness in his left biceps. The Tigers DH looked uncomfortable while striking out in his first two at-bats Tuesday night. The team announced the move was for precautionary measures. Cabrera tore his left biceps on June 12 last season and missed the remainder of the year. He is hitting...
DETROIT (AP) - Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera has left the game against the Cleveland Indians with tightness in his left biceps. The Tigers DH looked uncomfortable while striking out in his first two at-bats Tuesday night. The team announced the move was for precautionary measures. Cabrera tore his left biceps on June 12 last season and missed the remainder of the year. He is hitting...
WATCH: Spartans saying little about offense that needs improvement
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Later this week, the mystery surrounding Michigan State's offense will finally end. Until then, the Spartans aren't revealing much. "Friday night, after the game, we'll be able to brag about it a little bit," quarterback Brian Lewerke said. "But as for now, we can't really do too much."
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Later this week, the mystery surrounding Michigan State's offense will finally end. Until then, the Spartans aren't revealing much. "Friday night, after the game, we'll be able to brag about it a little bit," quarterback Brian Lewerke said. "But as for now, we can't really do too much."
WATCH: Lions sign QB Luis Perez as backup option, cut David Fales
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed quarterback Luis Perez and cut quarterback David Fales, giving them another option behind Matthew Stafford. Detroit made the move Tuesday, two days before playing its final preseason game at Cleveland. Later in the day, the Lions released running back Zach Zenner. He ran for 685 yards and eight touchdowns in 36 games over four years in...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed quarterback Luis Perez and cut quarterback David Fales, giving them another option behind Matthew Stafford. Detroit made the move Tuesday, two days before playing its final preseason game at Cleveland. Later in the day, the Lions released running back Zach Zenner. He ran for 685 yards and eight touchdowns in 36 games over four years in...
Detroit Lions release RB Zach Zenner
The Detroit Lions announced Tuesday they have released veteran running back Zach Zenner.
The Detroit Lions announced Tuesday they have released veteran running back Zach Zenner.
WATCH: Harbaugh, Hutchinson, Eubanks & Hill as they ready for MTSU
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - No surprise here: Shea Patterson is Michigan's starting quarterback. But backup Dylan McCaffrey also seems to be in coach Jim Harbaugh's plans. "All options are open that way, in terms of that," Harbaugh said Monday. "Would like to definitely play both."
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - No surprise here: Shea Patterson is Michigan's starting quarterback. But backup Dylan McCaffrey also seems to be in coach Jim Harbaugh's plans. "All options are open that way, in terms of that," Harbaugh said Monday. "Would like to definitely play both."
SportsWorks: Dan Miller, Bob Wojnowski & Jamie Samuelsen
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Bob Wojnowski & Jamie Samuelsen on the roundtable as they talked about the Lions preseason game number three and the fact Frank Ragnow and Jarrad Davis don't have season-ending injuries.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Bob Wojnowski & Jamie Samuelsen on the roundtable as they talked about the Lions preseason game number three and the fact Frank Ragnow and Jarrad Davis don't have season-ending injuries.
Cron, Schoop power Twins to 7-4 win over Tigers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The first-place Minnesota Twins didn't get many hits off Detroit starter Matthew Boyd, but they certainly made them count. C.J. Cron and Jonathan Schoop homered, Martín Pérez pitched six solid innings and Minnesota beat the last-place Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Sunday to win two of three in the weekend series. "It was a good effort from all of our guys,...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The first-place Minnesota Twins didn't get many hits off Detroit starter Matthew Boyd, but they certainly made them count. C.J. Cron and Jonathan Schoop homered, Martín Pérez pitched six solid innings and Minnesota beat the last-place Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Sunday to win two of three in the weekend series. "It was a good effort from all of our guys,...
Sano and Cave homer again, Twins overcome Tigers 8-5
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The first four innings Saturday night certainly weren't pristine for the Minnesota Twins and starting pitcher Kyle Gibson. Too many groundballs found holes. And Twins infielders failed to make several plays behind him. But Gibson kept the game within reach until the Twins hitters solved veteran Tigers starter Edwin Jackson. Miguel Sano's three-run homer capped a...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The first four innings Saturday night certainly weren't pristine for the Minnesota Twins and starting pitcher Kyle Gibson. Too many groundballs found holes. And Twins infielders failed to make several plays behind him. But Gibson kept the game within reach until the Twins hitters solved veteran Tigers starter Edwin Jackson. Miguel Sano's three-run homer capped a...
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck announces retirement following Colts loss to Bears
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Andrew Luck watched one last game from the sideline Saturday. Then he said goodbye to the NFL. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback heard boos as he walked away from the field, then walked to the podium and made the surprise decision official. The oft-injured star is retiring at age 29.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Andrew Luck watched one last game from the sideline Saturday. Then he said goodbye to the NFL. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback heard boos as he walked away from the field, then walked to the podium and made the surprise decision official. The oft-injured star is retiring at age 29.