Detroit Tigers
Coverage of Detroit Tigers in the Nexus archive.
- Metro Detroit warms back up with sunshine before late-week storms
Metro Detroit experiences warm, sunny weather on Wednesday before rain and storms return on Thursday. The Detroit Tigers host the Athletics at Comerica Park on Wednesday, with dry conditions expected for the game. Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and potential flooding are forecasted for Thursday night, with drier weather returning by the weekend.
- Metro Detroit gets break from extreme weather, more rain late week
Metro Detroit is experiencing a break from a week of extreme weather, including a heat wave and severe storms, with more rain expected by Thursday. The region saw temperatures above 100 degrees, damaging winds, and flooding earlier in the week, but drier and cooler conditions have returned temporarily.
- Umbrellas needed again in Metro Detroit: Tracking rain, warmup this week
Metro Detroit experiences comfortable early-summer weather with sunshine and 70s temperatures, but rain is expected Wednesday evening through Thursday, potentially disrupting commutes and outdoor plans. A return to summer heat with temperatures reaching the 80s and 90s is forecast for the weekend.
- Greektown streetscape project opens to the public just in time for summer
Detroit's $20 million Greektown streetscape project has reopened part of Monroe Street after over a year of construction, focusing on pedestrian access and reduced vehicle traffic. Local residents and business owners expressed optimism about the revitalized area, with the final stretch of the project scheduled to open in November.
- Tigers OF Wenceel Perez suffers face injury in freak training room accident
Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Perez suffered a left eye injury when a plyometric band snapped during a training session. The Tigers have experienced multiple injuries this season, including a similar accident involving catcher Jake Rogers and the placement of second baseman Gleyber Torres on the injured list.
- FOX 2 Sports Wrap: Tigers questions & where will Larkin end up?
The Detroit Tigers face uncertainty about their trade deadline strategy, and Dylan Larkin's future is in question after he requested a trade from the Red Wings. FOX 2 Sports Producer James Paxson and Host Aaron Jordan discuss these topics.
- Mariners vs. Tigers preview: Why Seattle's Bryan Woo should dominate Detroit's struggling offense
The Seattle Mariners, led by pitcher Bryan Woo, are set to face the Detroit Tigers, who have a struggling offense. The Tigers' rotation issues, including Framber Valdez's subpar performance, contrast with the Mariners' solid pitching and potential offensive improvements. Both teams are expected to make key decisions at the trade deadline.
- Tigers increasingly likely to trade Tarik Skubal before deadline as playoff hopes fade, reports say
The Detroit Tigers are increasingly likely to trade two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal before the deadline as their playoff hopes fade due to poor performance and injuries. Skubal, recovering from elbow surgery, could return by mid- to late-June, but the Tigers' struggles—third-worst offense/defense, struggling bullpen, and a 22-37 record—have made a trade more realistic, per Ken Rosenthal.
- Man stabbed near Rate Field during attempted robbery
A 39-year-old man was stabbed in the lower back and chest during an attempted robbery near Rate Field and the 35th Street Red Line station in Chicago. The attacker, a woman, fled without taking his belongings, and he was treated at the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition. No arrests have been made.
- Munetaka Murakami expected to miss four weeks with hamstring injury, White Sox GM tells Sun-Times
White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami is expected to miss four weeks with a strained right hamstring, placing him on the 10-day injured list. General manager Chris Getz described the injury as a 'light Grade 2' strain, noting the team aims to stay competitive during his absence.