Astros Boost Rotation With Trade For Verlander
After trading both Verlander and Upton the Tigers are now clearly moving forward with a rebuild.
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After trading both Verlander and Upton the Tigers are now clearly moving forward with a rebuild.
It was originally reported Verlander wouldn't waive his no trade clause to complete the deal with the Astros.
It's unsure if Justin Verlander wouldn't waive his no trade clause to complete the trade or if the Astros decided to pull back their offer.
ESPN baseball reporter Jerry Crasnick tweeted shortly after 9 p.m. on Thursday that a source confirmed Verlander will not be moved before midnight.
Long has pitched mostly at Double-A this season, where he has a 2.52 ERA and 1.13 WHIP over 23 starts.
The Detroit Tigers are joining forces with the Detroit Police Department to provide support for the victims of Hurricane Harvey.
Long, 23, is ranked as the eighth-best prospect in the Angels system by Baseball America and the ninth-best prospect in the organization according to MLB Pipeline.
The organization is done toeing the line between rebuilding and retooling on the fly.
Upton was planning to exercise his opt-out had the Tigers kept him, due to the team's rebuild.
Despite entering the campaign with the second-highest payroll in MLB, the Tigers are 18 games below .500 on the eve of September.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Mikie Mahtook will be signing autographs at Comerica Park on Saturday, September 2 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at The D Shop.
The Detroit Tigers will once again join Major League Baseball and all MLB Clubs in a league-wide effort to raise childhood cancer awareness by dedicating a special "Childhood Cancer Awareness Day" at Comerica Park on Friday, September 1st.
Plate umpire Mike Everitt left in the middle of the first inning after being hit by a warmup pitch from Fulmer.
Nolan Arenado capped a four-run seventh inning with his 30th homer, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on Tuesday night.
Sources tell Jon Morosi that the Giants are "interested" in trading for Justin Upton but won't make the move unless they are confident he won't opt-out after this season.
Brandon Lowe homered off Detroit closer Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Tigers.
Michigan faces a challenging season with six opponents in the preseason AP Top 25.
Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1.
Kevin McGonigle hit a two-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday night and moved into a three-way tie for the final AL wild-card spot.
LIV Golf is ending its season one tournament early.
Environmental advocates are asking everyone to be on the lookout for a couple of invasive species that are making Michigan their home and causing some damage.
Waterford police are pushing back against what they call misinformation and online distortion surrounding their use of the technology.
Police say Ku Klux Klan flyers found in Southeast Michigan may be from a group from Ohio and appeared to have been tossed out of a car window.
A former teacher in Southfield Public Schools was found guilty of five charges resulting from an investigation of inappropriate behavior with minors.
Michigan State Police say they stopped a driver for traveling 105 mph near Cadillac, and found a four-year-old child sleeping unrestrained in the back seat.
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.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Think that back-to-school photo is safe to post online? Bad actors could use AI "nudify" apps to make it X-rated.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge has been open for nearly a month, and it is celebrating with a new commemorative patch.
Progressive momentum has been a prominent storyline as Democrats look to flip control of the House and Senate next year. But how far will it go?
Police made 22 misdemeanor arrests Tuesday during the "Christian Crusader March" near a Dearborn City Council meeting, with no injuries reported.
Federal officers found a moving pillowcase in a car that was seized at the U.S.-Mexico border. A collection of stolen exotic reptiles was inside.
Michigan is reporting its first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis, also known as EEE, since 2021.
A second Metro Detroit library has reported detecting bedbugs, resulting in a temporary closure of the branch for treatment and cleaning.
Large bags and shopping carts are banned from the Royal Oak Public Library as staff attempt to prevent a bedbug resurgence.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a human case of influenza A H1N2 swine flu was detected in a person who was a participant at the Kent County Youth Fair.
A new executive order from President Trump is reshaping federal childhood vaccine recommendations and encouraging states to review their school immunization requirements, a move that comes as Michigan families prepare for the new school year.
Brandon Lowe homered off Detroit closer Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Tigers.
Michigan faces a challenging season with six opponents in the preseason AP Top 25.
Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1.
Kevin McGonigle hit a two-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday night and moved into a three-way tie for the final AL wild-card spot.
LIV Golf is ending its season one tournament early.
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.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
Dr. Molly O'Shea, a metro Detroit pediatrician, shares tips on how to get sleep schedules off summer time and on school time.
The superintendent of Warren Community Schools in Macomb County says a staff member was on administrative leave when the man was arrested and arraigned on criminal charges.
President Trump announced a "crushing economic operation" against Iran, while shifting his attention to the Korean peninsula. CBS News has this report.
The Detroit Department of Transportation has proposed some changes to bus routes. Michigan health officials report a human case of the EEE virus. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Police in Melvindale, Michigan, are investigating reports that someone tossed flyers with Ku Klux Klan messaging from a vehicle driving in the community.
