Cubs, Nationals will always have 2016 and 2019

There was something particularly poignant about the fact that the Washington Nationals hosted the Chicago Cubs this past weekend. By the time their three-game series began Friday night, each team had pulled the plug on an era that produced some great memories for its fans. Washington traded Max Scherzer, Trea

Haase, Tigers shake off rough start in 6-2 win over Orioles

DETROIT (AP) — Eric Haase hit a two-run double in a three-run first inning and the Detroit Tigers went on to a 6-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Detroit earned a split of the four-game series, improving to 30-24 at home this season. The Tigers tied a major

Tigers drop second straight to Orioles, 5-2

DETROIT (AP) — John Means struck out six in six strong innings, Maikel Franco homered and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 on Saturday night. Means (5-3) gave up one run on four hits and recorded his first victory since May 5. The left-hander was making his third

Go Deep! QB Jared Goff taking charge in Lions camp

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Jared Goff is the new guy in charge of the offense for the Detroit Lions, and he's already found a comfort zone with his new teammates. "That's always part of your job as the quarterback, especially for me with new faces, new system," Goff said.

Miggy's bids for No. 498 fall short, so do Tigers in 4-3 loss to Orioles

DETROIT (AP) — Matt Harvey extended his shutout streak to 18 1/3 innings, and Pedro Severino homered twice, leading the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night. Harvey (6-10) allowed six hits in 6 1/3 innings without walking a batter. After a terrible start

Tigers ship Daniel Norris to Milwaukee for minor-league pitcher

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers made another move Friday to boost their roster for a playoff push, acquiring left-handed reliever Daniel Norris from the Detroit Tigers for minor league pitcher Reese Olson. Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns announced the move Friday, two days after the

AP Source: Hornets get Bouknight at No. 11, Jones at No. 19

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak was a busy man Thursday night. The Hornets selected guard James Bouknight from Connecticut with the No. 11 pick and landed a pair of centers via trade. Kupchak acquired veteran center Mason Plumlee from the Detroit Pistons before the draft,

Miggy homers twice, Mize tosses 7 solid innings as Tigers top Orioles 6-2

DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera hit two solo home runs, Casey Mize pitched seven solid innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 on Thursday night. Those were career homers Nos. 496 and 497 for Cabrera. The veteran right-hander hit both long balls to the opposite field. "For

Detroit Pistons grab Cade Cunningham with top pick in 2021 NBA Draft

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver didn't want to overthink the first pick in the NBA draft. He never got an offer he liked to change his mind, either. Weaver stuck with the franchise's youth movement and grabbed Cade Cunningham, the 6-foot-8 Oklahoma State guard considered the

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Jets' revitalized Davis considered 'walking away' from game

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Jarrad Davis was in a tough spot on the field — and a dark place in his head. The once-promising linebacker was no longer a starter for the Detroit Lions, struggling to find a role and desperately trying to fend off the negative thoughts that

Lions coach Dan Campbell was sleepless before 1st practice

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Dan Campbell was so fired up on the eve of his first practice with the Detroit Lions that he did not get any rest. "Man, I didn't sleep at all, but that's OK," Campbell said Wednesday morning. "I got plenty of energy without sleep." The

Tigers outlast Twins by NFL-like 17-14 final

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Playing to a score befitting an NFL matchup, the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins also were counterpunching like the best of boxers. Detroit finally had enough for a knockout blow. Jeimer Candelario and Eric Haase each drove in three runs and the Tigers, despite giving up seven

Haase's 9th-inning slam helps Tigers rally past Twins 6-5 in 11 innings

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Miguel Cabrera hit a run-scoring single in the 11th inning after Eric Haase tied the game with a grand slam with one out in the top of the ninth as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Tuesday night. Cabrera's hit scored automatic runner Jonathan