Road to Lakeland: Previewing the 2024 Detroit Tigers season as spring training gets underway
Entering this season, Detroit hasn't made the playoffs since 2014.
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Entering this season, Detroit hasn't made the playoffs since 2014.
The Detroit Tigers are less than two months away from its home opener against the Oakland Athletics, and fans can begin purchasing single-game tickets this week.
The Detroit Tigers made an unusual bet on a player with no major league experience, agreeing to a six-year contract with 22-year-old Colt Keith that guarantees the infield prospect $28.6 million.
The Detroit Tigers are bringing on righthanded pitcher Shelby Miller for a one-year, $3 million contract, the team announced Friday.
Right-hander Jack Flaherty and the Detroit Tigers have finalized a $14 million, one-year contract, a deal that allows the 28-year-old right-hander to earn an additional $1 million in performances bonuses.
Illitch Companies announced the project on Friday, along with upgrades to the audio system and televisions throughout Comerica Park.
Left-hander Andrew Chafin's $4.75 million, one-year contract was finalized by the Detroit Tigers.
The Detroit Tigers signed manager A.J. Hinch to what the team said was a long-term contract extension and hired four new coaches for his staff.
Jim Leyland, who led the Florida Marlins to a World Series title in 1997 and won 1,769 regular-season games over 22 seasons as an entertaining and at-times crusty big league manager, was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame.
Kenta Maeda sees a lot of the Old English "D" on jerseys and caps in Japan, which he calls "a pretty cool-looking logo."
Former Detroit Tigers pitcher and 1984 World Series champion Willie Hernández has died
Former major leaguer Frank Howard has died at the age of 87.
Jim Leyland, Lou Piniella, Cito Gaston and Davey Johnson are among eight men on the ballot for the Hall of Fame's contemporary era committee for managers, executives and umpires that meets on Dec. 3 at the winter meetings in Nashville, Tennessee.
Authorities say the Detroit Tigers complex in the Dominican Republic has been targeted in the latest robbery of a Major League Baseball facility in the country.
Hitting a baseball is widely accepted as one of the hardest tasks in sports.
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
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.
Forty-seven AP voters removed Michigan from their ballots entirely after the Wolverines barely survived Western Michigan in a game that ended with a disputed clock ruling and a Hail Mary.
Kody Clemens hit a two-run homer against his former team, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2.
The MAC cited what it believes to be an "extraordinary" circumstance in appealing the outcome of the Michigan-Western Michigan game.
Fire crews on Wednesday responded to a massive fire at the Lochmoor Club in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan.
Councilmember Gabriela Santiago-Romero asked the council's Legislative Policy Division to study what other Michigan communities are doing to create their own energy.
For the first time, University of Michigan leaders participated in a town hall discussion on Wednesday night about plans for a high-performance research computing center in Ypsilanti Township.
Forty-seven AP voters removed Michigan from their ballots entirely after the Wolverines barely survived Western Michigan in a game that ended with a disputed clock ruling and a Hail Mary.
They induce fear. They're aggressive. And for some people, they pose a serious health risk.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
The Romeo Peach Festival, which one visitor described as a celebration of "peach everything!" wrapped up on Monday. Here's a look at the food and activities.
Bruce Campbell, an actor and filmmaker widely known for his work in "The Evil Dead" franchise, says his cancer prognosis indicates he has about five years to live.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
President Trump vowed Wednesday to send a $5,000 "dividend" to every American citizen after the midterms, but only if Republicans hold onto control of Congress. He didn't offer details on how the payments would work.
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
Forty-seven AP voters removed Michigan from their ballots entirely after the Wolverines barely survived Western Michigan in a game that ended with a disputed clock ruling and a Hail Mary.
Republicans are fighting to hold onto their majority in the Senate, where the GOP currently controls 53 seats. To take control, Democrats would need to net four seats in November's election.
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.
Conflicting information on both the federal and state levels regarding childhood vaccines may be confusing for parents, and Michigan health leaders are making sure their stance is clear.
State health officials said the mosquito-borne illness was found in an 18-month-old quarter horse filly.
Trinity Health Corp. expects to permanently lay off 557 workers in Wayne County as part of a restructuring effort.
Detroit's chief public health officer, Ali Abazeed, confirmed in a press conference following Thursday's severe weather that the first human case of West Nile virus has been recorded.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
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.
Forty-seven AP voters removed Michigan from their ballots entirely after the Wolverines barely survived Western Michigan in a game that ended with a disputed clock ruling and a Hail Mary.
Kody Clemens hit a two-run homer against his former team, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2.
The MAC cited what it believes to be an "extraordinary" circumstance in appealing the outcome of the Michigan-Western Michigan game.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
A fire on Wednesday destroyed the Lochmoor Club building in Grosse Pointe Woods. Detroit Metro is participating in a new gate pass program. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Stellantis is celebrating three employees who have worked for the automaker for 60 years.
For the first time, University of Michigan leaders participated in a town hall discussion on Wednesday night about plans for a high-performance research computing center in Ypsilanti Township.
Temperatures are more comfortable to wrap up our week, with warmer air returning for the weekend.
A Macomb County, Michigan, man is in custody in Texas for allegedly soliciting a minor online for sex. The arrest came after a nationwide nonprofit that works to protect children online provided information to local law enforcement.
