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Verlander's Tigers return delayed again after a hamstring pull

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DETROIT (AP) — Justin Verlander's return to the Detroit Tigers has been delayed again. Manager A.J. Hinch announced Friday that the 43-year-old right-hander pulled a hamstring during a bullpen session and will be sidelined indefinitely. "This is not a matter of days," Hinch said. "It is a matter of weeks." Verlander was scheduled to return from a hip injury on Sunday against the Chicago White Sox in what would have been his first start with the Tigers at Comerica Park since August 30, 2017. He was traded to Houston the next day. Verlander has only pitched once this season, ...

Misiorowski emerges as a Cy Young favorite

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski isn't content with merely being the game's hardest-throwing starting pitcher. He's intent on becoming the best. He already may be there. The 24-year-old is hitting unprecedented velocities for a starter in MLB's ...

Bazzana's homer lifts Guardians past Brewers 4-2

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Travis Bazzana hit a go-ahead solo homer in the seventh inning, Parker Messick pitched six effective innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Thursday. David Fry and Kyle Manzardo also homered for the Guardians, who lost the first two games ...

Negaunee grad to play in Island Resort Championship

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HARRIS — A Negaunee High School graduate now golfing for the Central Michigan University women’s team has gained a sponsor’s exemption for the second straight year to play in the Island Resort Championship to be held at the Sweetgrass Golf Club near Harris starting Friday, June ...