Zimmermann leads Tigers to soggy 2-0 win over Yankees

NEW YORK (AP) - Jordan Zimmermann pitched his first scoreless outing for Detroit in 1 1/2 seasons, Justin Upton hit an early RBI double on the 10th anniversary of his major league debut, and the Tigers beat the New York Yankees 2-0 in a soggy Wednesday matinee that included 4 hours, 37 minutes of rain delays and ended well after dark.

Lions 2017 Training Camp information

The Detroit Lions announced 2017 training camp information Tuesday morning as their first open practice to the fans will be at 3:30 pm on Monday.

Hicks' 3-run homer leads Tigers over Yanks, 4-3

NEW YORK (AP) - John Hicks hit a three-run homer in his first big league game in more than a month, Justin Upton added a solo drive off CC Sabathia, and the Detroit Tigers held on to beat the New York Yankees 4-3 Tuesday night. A 27-year-old rookie recalled Monday for his fifth major league stint this season, Hicks drove a slider over the right-center field wall in the second inning, capping a...

Lions news & notes on day two of training camp

The Detroit Lions held day two of training camp Monday in Allen Park as they lead up to their mock scrimmage Saturday at Ford Field.

Tigers active at deadline, but some big names stay put

After all the speculation and uncertainty leading up to the trade deadline, Justin Verlander's sense of humor was apparently still intact. "Source: I'm still in the Tigers locker room," said a message on Verlander's Twitter account Monday. There was even a picture of the right-hander offered as proof.

Yankees take Tigers 7-3

NEW YORK (AP) - Not long after landing a big addition for their pitching staff, Aaron Judge and the Yankees got back to bashing the ball around the yard. Judge broke out of a slump with his 34th home run , regaining sole possession of the major league lead, and Chase Headley sparked New York at the plate Monday night in its 7-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

Lions announce contract extension with safety Glover Quin plus notes from day one

The Detroit Lions announced Sunday a contract extension with safety Glover Quin through the 2019 season minutes before their first training camp practice.

SportsWorks: Dan Miller, Pat Caputo & Sean Baligian

FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller was joined by Pat Caputo & Sean Baligian Sunday night on the SportsWorks roundtable as they started with the Lions opening training camp and holding their first practice Sunday.

Tigers trade Avila, J. Wilson to Cubs

The Detroit Tigers have traded pitcher Justin Wilson & catcher Alex Avila to the Chicago Cubs right before Monday's 4pm Major League Baseball trade deadline.

Verlander's pitching, Upton's slam lead Tigers past Astros

DETROIT (AP) - Justin Verlander pitched six scoreless innings in what could be his last start with the Detroit Tigers, beating the Houston Astros 13-1 on Sunday afternoon. Justin Upton matched a career best with six RBIs for the Tigers, who handed the Astros their first back-to-back losses since June 12-13. Upton had four hits, including a seventh-inning grand slam, and scored twice.

Caldwell, Stafford speak as Lions open camp

With one season remaining on his contract, Matthew Stafford is doing his best to keep quiet about any negotiations for a new deal.

WATCH: Ausmus, Martinez, Avila & Boyd after 5-3 win over Astros

DETROIT (AP) - Jose Iglesias hit two RBI doubles, Matt Boyd pitched into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 5-3 on Saturday night. Iglesias' second run-scoring double tied the game at 3 in the seventh. Ian Kinsler then flared a single to center to give Detroit the lead. Kinsler followed up the single with a spectacular defensive play, racing down the...

WATCH: Ausmus, Zimmermann & Mahtook after 6-5 loss to Astros

DETROIT (AP) - After two sacrifice flies earlier in the game, Josh Reddick came up in the eighth inning with men on first and second and the Astros down by two. "I told him, 'Go get another RBI,'" Houston manager A.J. Hinch said. "He said, 'How about three?'"

Dantonio vows Spartans will 're-establish ourselves'

CHICAGO (AP) - Spartans coach Mark Dantonio vowed Monday to re-establish a program rocked by tragedy and beset by disciplinary issues last season by using the same "inch by inch" philosophy that made Michigan State a championship contender.

Funny thing happened to Harbaugh on the way to the Forum

CHICAGO (AP) - Presenting the pope with a Michigan football helmet and a pair of Air Jordans wasn't the only highlight in Jim Harbaugh 's trip to Rome this spring. The jaunt went so well that you half-expected the Wolverines coach to pull out a map and show slides of his young squad sampling historical sites instead of answering the usual questions during his appearance at the Big Ten...