Tigers, Commissioner Think Team In Good Hands With Chris Ilitch
Following the death of owner Mike Ilitch, the Detroit Tigers are facing a bit of a transition, but they aren't exactly in limbo.
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Following the death of owner Mike Ilitch, the Detroit Tigers are facing a bit of a transition, but they aren't exactly in limbo.
With all due respect to Alex Presley, another in-house candidate to play centerfield, the 31-year-old journeyman doesn't have the track record or the upside to win the job.
When Justin Verlander gave up a home run to his younger brother Ben during Spring Training last year, the Tigers ace knew he'd have a hard time living it down.
"I usually sleep pretty well. I woke up early today," Justin Verlander said.
With new ownership often comes new direction.
Verlander arrives with high hopes after re-emerging as a Cy Young Award contender last season, but Detroit has a lot of ground to make up after Cleveland won the AL Central by eight games.
While Al Avila loved Mike Ilitch the owner, it is Mike Ilitch the man he'll remember.
The Ilitch family provided details on ways in which community members can share their memories and pay their respects to Mike Ilitch on Sunday.
Ausmus said that he is personally disappointed he could not win one for Ilitch in his three seasons at the helm of the Tigers.
Detroit businessman and sports magnate Mike Ilitch died Friday at the age of 87.
If you're thinking about spending your summer at the ball park, the Detroit Tigers are giving you an exclusive preview this weekend.
Leyland spoke live on 97.1 The Ticket on Friday night, just hours after Ilitch's death was announced.
The passing of Mike Ilitch has been met with both sadness and admiration by many in Metro Detroit.
Several hosts from 97.1 The Ticket reflected on Ilitch's legacy after his death on Friday, including Bob Wojnowski of The Wojo Show.
Detroit players, past and present, gave their condolences on social media Friday night.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history.
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice to become the league's first 40-goal scorer this season and the Colorado Avalanche continued their dominance of Detroit with a 5-0 victory over the Red Wings.
Patrick Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history in the Detroit Red Wings' 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals, who got the decisive goal from Nic Dowd in a shootout.
Patrick Kane is now the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history.
Ford Motor Company and the LPGA have announced a partnership that includes mentorships for those making their first steps into women's professional golf.
Repairs continue on Tuesday morning on a sinkhole on I-96, as more lane and ramp closures are needed to bring in equipment for the work.
The museum is now telling the story of George Jackson, the first Black man known to live in Plymouth.
The goal to revitalize a school on the St. Mary of Redford Catholic Church grounds in Detroit is to help dent the deficit of affordable housing in Detroit.
A Southeast Michigan rodent dubbed "Michigan's Official Groundhog" looked outside Monday morning during a Groundhog Day celebration
A shooting that happened during a vehicle repossession last summer in Detroit has resulted in a prison sentence for the suspect.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
The latest partial government shutdown is disrupting the release of closely watched economic data.
Authorities in the Tucson, Arizona, area are searching for the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The measles cases at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center were detected Friday, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement to CBS News.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history.
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice to become the league's first 40-goal scorer this season and the Colorado Avalanche continued their dominance of Detroit with a 5-0 victory over the Red Wings.
Patrick Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history in the Detroit Red Wings' 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals, who got the decisive goal from Nic Dowd in a shootout.
Patrick Kane is now the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history.
Ford Motor Company and the LPGA have announced a partnership that includes mentorships for those making their first steps into women's professional golf.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The Plymouth Historical Museum is kicking off Black History Month by honoring a man who broke barriers and built a life during one of the most challenging periods in American history.
The goal for the century-old grounds of St. Mary of Redford church is to help put a dent in the deficit of affordable housing in Detroit.
Repairs continue on Tuesday morning on a sinkhole on I-96, as more lane and ramp closures are needed to bring in equipment for the work.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
C.J. Eason, president of workforce development training at Hired in Michigan in Southfield, explains what to expect from the agency's upcoming job fair programs.
