Verlander

Jim Leyland of the Detroit Tigers. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Tigers’ Opening Day Roster Report

Manager Jim Leyland knows his team is solid when he enters a season with three $20-million-a-season players and his biggest problems are finding a fifth starter.

CBS Detroit–2012/04/05

A view of the field at Comerica Park from the WWJ Chopper (WWJ Photo/Bill Szumanski)

Tigers, Red Sox Open Season Amid High Hopes

Manager Jim Leyland was blunt when outlining his goals for the opener. “A win — that’s it,” he said. “That’s the bottom line, isn’t it?”

CBS Detroit–2012/04/05

Verlander Named ‘King Tiger’ By Mayo Smith Society

Verlander further etched his name into the record books on May 7 at Toronto when he tossed the second no-hitter of his career, allowing just one walk in a 9-0 victory over the Blue Jays.

CBS Detroit–2011/12/21

Jeff Riger: Where Does Verlander Rank In Single Season Greatness?

In no particular order, I have listed the top three all-time greatest single season performances seen in my lifetime.

97.1 The Ticket–2011/11/15

Justin Verlander pitches against the New York Yankees on during Game One of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on September 30, 2011. (credit: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Verlander Vs. Sabathia Match Up Finished Before It Really Began

The playoff opener between the Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees was suspended because of rain in the second inning, wiping out both No. 1 starters for a few days.

97.1 The Ticket–2011/10/01

Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers. (File Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)

ALCS Tickets On Sale Now

Individual game tickets for potential 2011 American League Championship Series home games at Comerica Park are on sale now.

97.1 The Ticket–2011/09/26

Manager Jim Leyland watches his team from the dugout. (File photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Tigers Fall A Game Behind Texas For Second Seed

Jim Leyland would have loved to see Justin Verlander make a little more history on Saturday night.

97.1 The Ticket–2011/09/25

Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Verlander Takes Mound Vs. Royals

With Justin Verlander pitching Sunday, the National League won’t have to face him Tuesday at the All-Star Game in Phoenix. The Kansas City Royals aren’t as fortunate.

97.1 The Ticket–2011/07/10

Alex Avila. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Avila, One Of 4 Tigers To Make All-Star Roster

The 82nd annual Major League Baseball mid-summer classic game will see Avila get the start behind the plate on July 12 at Chase Field in Phoenix.

97.1 The Ticket–2011/07/03

Tigers Surprise Attendees At Auto Show

A huge crowd was at the GM display as six Detroit Tigers came by to see the cars and answer questions from the fans. WWJ’s Beth Fisher spoke with Tiger catcher Alex Avila about the upcoming season.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/01/22

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