Indians sweep Tigers, win 11-1
DETROIT (AP) - Jose Ramirez tied a major league record with five extra-base hits, including a pair of home runs that deflected off Detroit outfielders, and the Cleveland Indians routed the Tigers 11-1 Sunday for their 11th straight victory. Ramirez had three doubles in becoming the 13th player with five extra-base hits in a game. Kris Bryant of the Cubs did it last year, and the previous...
DETROIT (AP) - Jose Ramirez tied a major league record with five extra-base hits, including a pair of home runs that deflected off Detroit outfielders, and the Cleveland Indians routed the Tigers 11-1 Sunday for their 11th straight victory. Ramirez had three doubles in becoming the 13th player with five extra-base hits in a game. Kris Bryant of the Cubs did it last year, and the previous...
Indians roll past Tigers 5-2
DETROIT (AP) - As well as the Cleveland Indians are playing, sending Corey Kluber to the mound makes them pretty close to a sure thing. On Saturday night, the combination of Cleveland's offense and Kluber's pitching meant that a 10th straight victory was in the bag long before the sun set over Detroit.
DETROIT (AP) - As well as the Cleveland Indians are playing, sending Corey Kluber to the mound makes them pretty close to a sure thing. On Saturday night, the combination of Cleveland's offense and Kluber's pitching meant that a 10th straight victory was in the bag long before the sun set over Detroit.
No. 11 Michigan gets kicks in 33-17 win over No. 17 Florida
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Quinn Nordin became the first Michigan kicker to make two 50-yard field goals in the same game, one of them in a quick go-ahead spurt after halftime, and the 11th-ranked Wolverines won 33-17 Saturday to hand 17th-ranked Florida its first season-opening loss in nearly three decades. The Gators had won 27 consecutive season openers, the nation's longest such streak,...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Quinn Nordin became the first Michigan kicker to make two 50-yard field goals in the same game, one of them in a quick go-ahead spurt after halftime, and the 11th-ranked Wolverines won 33-17 Saturday to hand 17th-ranked Florida its first season-opening loss in nearly three decades. The Gators had won 27 consecutive season openers, the nation's longest such streak,...
WATCH: Dantonio, Lewerke, Frey & Bachie after 35-10 win over Bowling Green
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Brian Lewerke threw three touchdown passes, and Tyson Smith capped his heartwarming comeback with an interception return for a touchdown in Michigan State's 35-10 win over Bowling Green on Saturday. Lewerke, who has taken over as the starting quarterback as a sophomore, went 22 of 33 for 250 yards and also made some crucial plays with his legs, running for a...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Brian Lewerke threw three touchdown passes, and Tyson Smith capped his heartwarming comeback with an interception return for a touchdown in Michigan State's 35-10 win over Bowling Green on Saturday. Lewerke, who has taken over as the starting quarterback as a sophomore, went 22 of 33 for 250 yards and also made some crucial plays with his legs, running for a...
Lions make final cuts
The Detroit Lions announced their final cuts on the way to their 53-man roster Saturday right after the NFL's 4pm deadline.
The Detroit Lions announced their final cuts on the way to their 53-man roster Saturday right after the NFL's 4pm deadline.
Lions take Ansah off PUP list
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have removed defensive end Ziggy Ansah and tackle Corey Robinson from the physically-unable-to-perform list. Detroit also announced Friday that it has released running back Matt Asiata, waived guard Connor Bozick and defensive end Giorgio Newberry and waived-injured wide receiver Dez Stewart and cornerback Tramain Jacobs.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have removed defensive end Ziggy Ansah and tackle Corey Robinson from the physically-unable-to-perform list. Detroit also announced Friday that it has released running back Matt Asiata, waived guard Connor Bozick and defensive end Giorgio Newberry and waived-injured wide receiver Dez Stewart and cornerback Tramain Jacobs.
Tigers' Cabrera, Wilson have suspensions cut by 1 game each
DETROIT (AP) - Tigers star Miguel Cabrera and reliever Alex Wilson have started serving suspensions after their penalties were reduced by one game in settlements with Major League Baseball. Cabrera will sit out six games and Wilson will miss three games for their actions on a fight-filled afternoon against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park on Aug. 24. Both players had appealed their bans.
DETROIT (AP) - Tigers star Miguel Cabrera and reliever Alex Wilson have started serving suspensions after their penalties were reduced by one game in settlements with Major League Baseball. Cabrera will sit out six games and Wilson will miss three games for their actions on a fight-filled afternoon against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park on Aug. 24. Both players had appealed their bans.
Indians sweep Tigers in doubleheader 10-0, win 9th in row
DETROIT (AP) - Carlos Carrasco wasn't going to let a minor illness slow down the Cleveland Indians. Pitching with a cold, Carrasco held Detroit to one run in seven innings and the Indians beat the Tigers 3-2 on Friday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader for their eighth straight victory. "I just had to go out there and do my job," Carrasco said. "We won, and...
DETROIT (AP) - Carlos Carrasco wasn't going to let a minor illness slow down the Cleveland Indians. Pitching with a cold, Carrasco held Detroit to one run in seven innings and the Indians beat the Tigers 3-2 on Friday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader for their eighth straight victory. "I just had to go out there and do my job," Carrasco said. "We won, and...
WATCH: Tigers' Fulmer to miss time with recurring numbness in hand
DETROIT (AP) - Tigers right-hander Michael Fulmer will miss at least two starts with recurring numbness in his pitching hand. Fulmer, Detroit's unquestioned No. 1 pitcher after the trade of Justin Verlander, has been bothered by the problem for most of the season, and it's gotten worse in the second half.
DETROIT (AP) - Tigers right-hander Michael Fulmer will miss at least two starts with recurring numbness in his pitching hand. Fulmer, Detroit's unquestioned No. 1 pitcher after the trade of Justin Verlander, has been bothered by the problem for most of the season, and it's gotten worse in the second half.
WATCH: Tigers trade Justin Verlander to Houston Astros
WATCH: Tigers trade Justin Verlander to Houston Astros
WATCH: Tigers trade Justin Verlander to Houston Astros
Bills roll to 27-17 win over Lions in preseason finale
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Nathan Peterman continued making his offseason-long case to secure the backup job in a preseason-ending 27-17 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night. The fifth-round draft pick out of Pittsburgh finished 9 of 11 for 81 yards. Peterman played two series, which ended with Jonathan Williams scoring on a 21-yard run and Stephen...
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Nathan Peterman continued making his offseason-long case to secure the backup job in a preseason-ending 27-17 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night. The fifth-round draft pick out of Pittsburgh finished 9 of 11 for 81 yards. Peterman played two series, which ended with Jonathan Williams scoring on a 21-yard run and Stephen...
Tigers trade Justin Upton to Angels
According to multiple reports, the Detroit Tigers have traded Justin Upton to the Los Angeles Angels for two minor leaguers.
According to multiple reports, the Detroit Tigers have traded Justin Upton to the Los Angeles Angels for two minor leaguers.
Lions trade former 1st round pick Laken Tomlinson
The Detroit Lions announced Thursday they have traded former first round pick Laken Tomlinson to the San Francisco 49ers for a reported 2019 5th round draft pick.
The Detroit Lions announced Thursday they have traded former first round pick Laken Tomlinson to the San Francisco 49ers for a reported 2019 5th round draft pick.