Twins sweep 3-game series from Tigers with 8-2 win
DETROIT (AP) - Stephen Gonsalves is getting more comfortable running in from the bullpen to start a game. The Minnesota Twins, who have been experimenting with an "opening pitcher," then bringing in a primary pitcher after an inning or two, got excellent results in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
DETROIT (AP) - Stephen Gonsalves is getting more comfortable running in from the bullpen to start a game. The Minnesota Twins, who have been experimenting with an "opening pitcher," then bringing in a primary pitcher after an inning or two, got excellent results in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Lions sign CB Shead and brace for possible loss of CB Slay
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions signed cornerback DeShawn Shead, a possible indication they're not certain cornerback Darius Slay will be cleared to play New England. Detroit made the move Wednesday, four days before hosting the Patriots. Slay left Sunday's loss at San Francisco with a concussion. Shead was among Detroit's cuts entering this season. He started 22 games...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions signed cornerback DeShawn Shead, a possible indication they're not certain cornerback Darius Slay will be cleared to play New England. Detroit made the move Wednesday, four days before hosting the Patriots. Slay left Sunday's loss at San Francisco with a concussion. Shead was among Detroit's cuts entering this season. He started 22 games...
WATCH: Gardenhire & Norris after 5-3 loss to Twins
DETROIT (AP) - Jake Odorizzi loves the way he's pitching. The Minnesota Twins righty only wishes he could have discovered this form in April or May, not September. In his first start after losing a no-hitter in the eighth inning against the New York Yankees, Odorizzi only allowed a check-swing single in the first six innings of a 6-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
DETROIT (AP) - Jake Odorizzi loves the way he's pitching. The Minnesota Twins righty only wishes he could have discovered this form in April or May, not September. In his first start after losing a no-hitter in the eighth inning against the New York Yankees, Odorizzi only allowed a check-swing single in the first six innings of a 6-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
No. 24 Michigan State again has to shake off an early loss
Win or lose, Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio understands the importance of moving on. That's part of the reason his program has been so successful. "I've said this before: What are you going to do after big moments? What are you going to do after you win a big game? How are you going to respond the next week?" Dantonio said Tuesday. "Same thing when we've lost a...
Win or lose, Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio understands the importance of moving on. That's part of the reason his program has been so successful. "I've said this before: What are you going to do after big moments? What are you going to do after you win a big game? How are you going to respond the next week?" Dantonio said Tuesday. "Same thing when we've lost a...
Michigan opens Big Ten play eyeing end to title drought
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan is opening its Big Ten schedule with a focus on ending its 14-year conference championship drought. The 19th-ranked Wolverines (2-1) can take a small step toward their goal against Nebraska (0-2) on Saturday at home in the first conference game for both teams. "It all counts now this week, starting with Big Ten play," defensive back Tyree Kinnel said...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan is opening its Big Ten schedule with a focus on ending its 14-year conference championship drought. The 19th-ranked Wolverines (2-1) can take a small step toward their goal against Nebraska (0-2) on Saturday at home in the first conference game for both teams. "It all counts now this week, starting with Big Ten play," defensive back Tyree Kinnel said...
Lions waive Demby, release Cromartie
The Detroit Lions have waived offensive lineman Jamil Demby and released safety Marcus Cromartie from injured reserve. The Lions announced the moves Tuesday. Cromartie injured his hip during Detroit's final preseason game . Demby, a rookie who played college football at Maine, was taken in the sixth round of the draft by the Los Angeles Rams. He was awarded to the Lions via waivers last...
The Detroit Lions have waived offensive lineman Jamil Demby and released safety Marcus Cromartie from injured reserve. The Lions announced the moves Tuesday. Cromartie injured his hip during Detroit's final preseason game . Demby, a rookie who played college football at Maine, was taken in the sixth round of the draft by the Los Angeles Rams. He was awarded to the Lions via waivers last...
WATCH: Gardenhire & Zimmermann after 6-1 loss to the Twins
DETROIT (AP) - Ron Gardenhire encountered a familiar face during the pregame lineup exchange. It was his son - representing the opposing team. Toby Gardenhire is spending some time with the Twins as a coach, an opportunity made even more special Monday by the fact that Minnesota was facing Detroit. The elder Gardenhire manages the Tigers. Toby's team prevailed on this night. The Twins...
DETROIT (AP) - Ron Gardenhire encountered a familiar face during the pregame lineup exchange. It was his son - representing the opposing team. Toby Gardenhire is spending some time with the Twins as a coach, an opportunity made even more special Monday by the fact that Minnesota was facing Detroit. The elder Gardenhire manages the Tigers. Toby's team prevailed on this night. The Twins...
Tigers' Fulmer seeks 2nd opinion for possible meniscus issue
DETROIT (AP) - Michael Fulmer is seeking a second opinion after an MRI showed possible damage to the right-hander's meniscus. Manager Ron Gardenhire gave that update on Fulmer's status before Monday night's game against Minnesota. Fulmer was removed after five pitches Saturday at Cleveland . He tweaked his right knee trying to field a bunt attempt.
DETROIT (AP) - Michael Fulmer is seeking a second opinion after an MRI showed possible damage to the right-hander's meniscus. Manager Ron Gardenhire gave that update on Fulmer's status before Monday night's game against Minnesota. Fulmer was removed after five pitches Saturday at Cleveland . He tweaked his right knee trying to field a bunt attempt.
Lions fought back, but now in an even deeper hole
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions now face a different set of questions. After a blowout loss in Week 1 raised concerns about the team's tenacity and commitment level, the Lions rallied gamely Sunday at San Francisco. But a late penalty left Detroit a few points short in a 30-27 loss . The Lions certainly didn't give up, but they made too many mistakes - and now injuries are becoming a...
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions now face a different set of questions. After a blowout loss in Week 1 raised concerns about the team's tenacity and commitment level, the Lions rallied gamely Sunday at San Francisco. But a late penalty left Detroit a few points short in a 30-27 loss . The Lions certainly didn't give up, but they made too many mistakes - and now injuries are becoming a...
SportsWorks: Ryan Ermanni, Bob Wojnowski & Jamie Samuelsen
FOX 2's Ryan Ermanni was joined by Bob Wojnowski & Jamie Samuelsen Sunday night on the SportsWorks roundtable as they talked about the Lions loss to the 49ers and if they have quit on Matt Patricia.
FOX 2's Ryan Ermanni was joined by Bob Wojnowski & Jamie Samuelsen Sunday night on the SportsWorks roundtable as they talked about the Lions loss to the 49ers and if they have quit on Matt Patricia.
49ers hang on to beat Lions 30-27
A blowout loss at home followed by a spirited comeback attempt by Matthew Stafford that fell just short.
A blowout loss at home followed by a spirited comeback attempt by Matthew Stafford that fell just short.
Tigers beat Indians 6-4
CLEVELAND (AP) - Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona is already thinking about the postseason. The Indians rested several of their regulars a day after clinching the AL Central and lost to the Detroit Tigers 6-4 Sunday as Jim Adduci homered and drove in a career-high four runs.
CLEVELAND (AP) - Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona is already thinking about the postseason. The Indians rested several of their regulars a day after clinching the AL Central and lost to the Detroit Tigers 6-4 Sunday as Jim Adduci homered and drove in a career-high four runs.
WATCH: Shea Patterson throws 3 TDs, No. 19 Michigan beats SMU 45-20
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh likes a lot about his team and yet he also sees room for improvement, heading into the Big Ten season. Shea Patterson threw three touchdown passes to Donovan Peoples-Jones to help No. 19 Michigan pull away and beat SMU 45-20 on Saturday. "We're getting closer to being good - really good," Harbaugh said. "We're still not quite there...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh likes a lot about his team and yet he also sees room for improvement, heading into the Big Ten season. Shea Patterson threw three touchdown passes to Donovan Peoples-Jones to help No. 19 Michigan pull away and beat SMU 45-20 on Saturday. "We're getting closer to being good - really good," Harbaugh said. "We're still not quite there...
Indians rock Tigers
CLEVELAND (AP) - With ski googles perched on his head, Michael Brantley stood in the middle of Cleveland's rocking clubhouse just a few from a bin overflowing with dozens of empty beer and champagne bottles. The party was in full swing on Saturday. So were the Indians. And as he watched his teammates target each other with foamy fluids, Brantley wanted to cherish an AL Central championship...
CLEVELAND (AP) - With ski googles perched on his head, Michael Brantley stood in the middle of Cleveland's rocking clubhouse just a few from a bin overflowing with dozens of empty beer and champagne bottles. The party was in full swing on Saturday. So were the Indians. And as he watched his teammates target each other with foamy fluids, Brantley wanted to cherish an AL Central championship...
Indians' Central clinching stalled with 5-4 loss to Tigers
CLEVELAND (AP) - The Indians' sprint to another division title has turned into a crawl. Andrew Miller gave up two RBI doubles in the seventh inning as Cleveland's march to a third straight AL Central championship was slowed by the Detroit Tigers, who beat the Indians 5-4 on Friday night to end a 10-game losing streak at Progressive Field.
CLEVELAND (AP) - The Indians' sprint to another division title has turned into a crawl. Andrew Miller gave up two RBI doubles in the seventh inning as Cleveland's march to a third straight AL Central championship was slowed by the Detroit Tigers, who beat the Indians 5-4 on Friday night to end a 10-game losing streak at Progressive Field.