Justin Verlander makes progress toward pitching perhaps 1 more time in 2 weeks for Tigers

September 13, 2026

DETROIT — Justin Verlander is making progress toward potentially pitching one more time in the last year of his playing career. Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said the three-time Cy Young Award winner threw as hard as he has in more than a month off the mound on Saturday. "That was a good sign," Hinch said Sunday before Detroit wrapped up a series against Colorado. The Tigers have planned a two-day celebration of Verlander's career when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates in two weeks during the last series of the regular season — and they hope he can pitch. "We're aiming for ...

Colt Keith homers as young Tigers lineup beats struggling Twins, 7-2

September 11, 2026

DETROIT — Colt Keith homered and the Detroit Tigers ended a seven-series losing streak with a 7-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon. The Tigers hadn't won a series since taking two of three from the Cleveland Guardians Aug. 11-13. They had lost 16 of their last 24 games ...

Kody Clemens homers as Twins beat slumping Tigers, 3-2

September 10, 2026

DETROIT — Kody Clemens hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning against his former team and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Tuesday night. Minnesota had lost four of five, while the Tigers are 6-18 since Aug. 14. Detroit needs a win in Wednesday's series finale to avoid their eighth straight losing series. Dean Kremer (3-5) won for the first time since Aug. 10, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk in five innings. Yoendrys Gómez pitched the ninth for his 22nd save in 22 chances. Drew Anderson (4-6) took the loss in his second straight start against the ...

Michigan won the game on a Hail Mary and got dropped out of the AP Top 25 anyway. Why?

September 10, 2026

Michigan won the game against Western Michigan but lost most of its support in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll. Just like many viewers Saturday night, Top 25 voters were confused when one second was put back on the clock after it appeared time had run out at Michigan ...

Riley Greene and Kevin McGonigle belt home runs for Tigers in 5-4 win over Twins

September 9, 2026

DETROIT — Riley Greene had three hits, including a two-run homer, and Kevin McGonigle added a solo shot Monday to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Tigers starter Troy Melton (8-4) gave up four runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings, and four relievers held ...

Veteran coaches surprised that stadium clock was not official clock in wild Michigan win Saturday

September 9, 2026

Longtime coach Kyle Whittingham was unaware the stadium clock he watched Saturday night at Michigan might not reflect the official game time. Purdue coach Barry Odom also was caught off guard as he watched on television more than 250 miles away. The two Big Ten coaches acknowledged Monday ...