Rosario's HR in 8th leads Twins past Tigers 5-4
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - While Minnesota's pitchers were struggling with the strike zone, the Twins' hitters were teeing off. Eddie Rosario hit a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning for Minnesota's third homer of the day, helping the Twins top the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on Sunday. Max Kepler and Jake Cave also connected as Minnesota won for the fifth time in six games. The Twins bashed 13...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - While Minnesota's pitchers were struggling with the strike zone, the Twins' hitters were teeing off. Eddie Rosario hit a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning for Minnesota's third homer of the day, helping the Twins top the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on Sunday. Max Kepler and Jake Cave also connected as Minnesota won for the fifth time in six games. The Twins bashed 13...
Tigers go with Farmer after mix-up
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Detroit Tigers had to change their starting pitcher for their game at Minnesota after a mix-up with Jacob Turner. The Tigers had planned to go with Turner, but the right-hander hadn't met a required 10-day waiting period since being designated for assignment on Aug. 10.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Detroit Tigers had to change their starting pitcher for their game at Minnesota after a mix-up with Jacob Turner. The Tigers had planned to go with Turner, but the right-hander hadn't met a required 10-day waiting period since being designated for assignment on Aug. 10.
Harbaugh may have his best team at Michigan so far
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh is in his fourth year at Michigan, where he has had time to assemble perhaps his best team.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh is in his fourth year at Michigan, where he has had time to assemble perhaps his best team.
Spartans could be a force in rugged Big Ten race
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - It's a familiar story at Michigan State: The Spartans are talented, tenacious - and a bit under the radar in the Big Ten.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - It's a familiar story at Michigan State: The Spartans are talented, tenacious - and a bit under the radar in the Big Ten.
Carpenter earns first MLB win, Tigers top Twins 7-5
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Ryan Carpenter turns 28 years old next week. The Detroit Tigers pitcher gave himself a nice early birthday gift on Saturday night: his first major league win. Mikie Mahtook hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the fifth inning, Carpenter pitched into the sixth inning and the Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Ryan Carpenter turns 28 years old next week. The Detroit Tigers pitcher gave himself a nice early birthday gift on Saturday night: his first major league win. Mikie Mahtook hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the fifth inning, Carpenter pitched into the sixth inning and the Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5.
Tigers add Blackwood as player to be named in deal for Fiers
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers have acquired minor league right-hander Nolan Blackwood from Oakland as a player to be named in the deal that sent pitcher Mike Fiers to the A's. Fiers was dealt to Oakland earlier this month for two players to be named or cash. The 23-year-old Blackwood has gone 6-3 with a 4.08 ERA in 39 relief appearances this year with Double-A Midland. He is 9-10 with a...
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers have acquired minor league right-hander Nolan Blackwood from Oakland as a player to be named in the deal that sent pitcher Mike Fiers to the A's. Fiers was dealt to Oakland earlier this month for two players to be named or cash. The 23-year-old Blackwood has gone 6-3 with a 4.08 ERA in 39 relief appearances this year with Double-A Midland. He is 9-10 with a...
Mauer pinch-hit homer helps Twins to 5-4 win over Tigers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Joe Mauer disagreed with two called strikes by Laz Diaz and offered as much objection as the mild-mannered veteran will provide by looking back at the plate umpire following the second one that forced a full count. Mauer, pinch-hitting in the seventh inning, shook off the frustration and hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off reliever Louis Coleman, and the Minnesota Twins beat...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Joe Mauer disagreed with two called strikes by Laz Diaz and offered as much objection as the mild-mannered veteran will provide by looking back at the plate umpire following the second one that forced a full count. Mauer, pinch-hitting in the seventh inning, shook off the frustration and hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off reliever Louis Coleman, and the Minnesota Twins beat...
Giants beat Lions 30-17 in preseason game #2
DETROIT (AP) - Davis Webb took a step toward restoring confidence that he can be a capable backup quarterback for the New York Giants. Webb took advantage of his opportunity to play for Eli Manning, throwing a go-ahead touchdown in the second quarter to help the New York Giants beat the Detroit Lions 30-17 Friday night. "Everyone says that wins don't matter in the preseason, but they...
DETROIT (AP) - Davis Webb took a step toward restoring confidence that he can be a capable backup quarterback for the New York Giants. Webb took advantage of his opportunity to play for Eli Manning, throwing a go-ahead touchdown in the second quarter to help the New York Giants beat the Detroit Lions 30-17 Friday night. "Everyone says that wins don't matter in the preseason, but they...
Forsythe gets 5 hits, Twins outslug Tigers in 15-8 win
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - All that Logan Forsythe has done since arriving in Minnesota is get hits. The veteran infielder joined the Twins at the beginning of August in a trade that sent popular second baseman Brian Dozier to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Thursday night was Forsythe's 14th game in a Minnesota uniform, and arguably his best. Forsythe had a career-high five hits and Jorge Polanco drove...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - All that Logan Forsythe has done since arriving in Minnesota is get hits. The veteran infielder joined the Twins at the beginning of August in a trade that sent popular second baseman Brian Dozier to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Thursday night was Forsythe's 14th game in a Minnesota uniform, and arguably his best. Forsythe had a career-high five hits and Jorge Polanco drove...
Kerryon Johnson was raised for opportunity he has with Lions
Kerryon Johnson was just a kid when his older siblings hit him with elbows while playing hoops.
Kerryon Johnson was just a kid when his older siblings hit him with elbows while playing hoops.
WATCH: Gardenhire, Zimmermann, Martinez & Greiner after 6-5 loss to White Sox
DETROIT (AP) - The Chicago White Sox haven't had much success against the Detroit Tigers this season. It isn't because of Jose Abreu and Matt Davidson. On Wednesday, Abreu and Davidson each hit two-run home runs, combined for six hits and drove in five of Chicago's runs in a 6-5 win. Abreu is hitting .336 with 17 homers in 84 games against the Tigers in his career, while Davidson is...
DETROIT (AP) - The Chicago White Sox haven't had much success against the Detroit Tigers this season. It isn't because of Jose Abreu and Matt Davidson. On Wednesday, Abreu and Davidson each hit two-run home runs, combined for six hits and drove in five of Chicago's runs in a 6-5 win. Abreu is hitting .336 with 17 homers in 84 games against the Tigers in his career, while Davidson is...
Lions practice against Giants
Saquon Barkley stood and watched, for the most part, resting his strained left hamstring as the New York Giants practiced against the Detroit Lions on Tuesday.
Saquon Barkley stood and watched, for the most part, resting his strained left hamstring as the New York Giants practiced against the Detroit Lions on Tuesday.
WATCH: Gardenhire, Goodrum & Hardy after 6-3 loss to White Sox
DETROIT (AP) - When a major league player hits his first home run, his team usually needs to negotiate with a fan to get the ball. The Chicago White Sox didn't have that problem Tuesday night. Ryan LaMarre's line drive to left field bounced off the top of the bullpen shelter and into the hands of a familiar face.
DETROIT (AP) - When a major league player hits his first home run, his team usually needs to negotiate with a fan to get the ball. The Chicago White Sox didn't have that problem Tuesday night. Ryan LaMarre's line drive to left field bounced off the top of the bullpen shelter and into the hands of a familiar face.
Lions announce discounted food & beverage pricing at Ford Field
The Detroit Lions have announced drastically discounted food & beverage pricing for the upcoming season at Ford Field.
The Detroit Lions have announced drastically discounted food & beverage pricing for the upcoming season at Ford Field.