Cespedes: 'I Think I Would Like To Be On This Team For A Long Time'
"I think Detroit, in this moment, is one of the best teams in the league," Cespedes said. "I think not only me, but what player wouldn't want to be on this team?"
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"I think Detroit, in this moment, is one of the best teams in the league," Cespedes said. "I think not only me, but what player wouldn't want to be on this team?"
Last season Detroit's bullpen had an ERA of 4.29, ranked 27th in the major leagues.
Ausmus said the power Castellanos shows in practice should eventually manifest more in games, but he needs to work on his pitch selection.
The saying a dog is a man's best friend is true with Detroit Tigers pitcher David Price.
"You can tell just by watching hitters' reactions on certain pitches how nasty he's going to be," pitching coach Jeff Jones said.
Dombrowski told reporters about the transaction after he, Al Avila, Jeff Jones and Brad Ausmus brought Smith in to give him the news.
Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus gave an update Thursday on first baseman Miguel Cabrera.
The Detroit Tigers had mild expectations for J.D. Martinez when they called him up from the minors early last season.
"When you set goals like that and ... remind yourself of them constantly, it opens your eyes to see how many goals you can actually reach."
McCann starts spring training with a new perspective. Essentially, he knows now more than ever that he belongs.
In the first season with Ausmus at the helm, the Tigers ranked seventh in the majors in stolen bases, up from 30th the previous season.
While the concept of pitch framing is nothing new, what is more recent is the quantification of it, and the Tigers have taken notice.
With the Tigers back to work in Lakeland, how do you think they will do in the 2015 season?
"Sometimes with guys it takes a little bit of time to get good feel on a changeup," Jeff Jones said, "and hopefully he's gotten that feel."
Joba Chamberlain could have made more money elsewhere, Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said Tuesday.
The Detroit Tigers announced today that the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with righthanded pitcher Joba Chamberlain.
Manager Paul Molitor said Monday that Hughes has been "penciled in" to take the mound on April 6 when the Twins play at Detroit.
Cabrera had offseason ankle surgery, but he says he hopes the hardest part of his recovery is over. He's been hitting in the cage, and he says every day he feels his ankle getting stronger.
The Detroit Tigers announced the lineup of free promotional giveaways for the 2015 season at Comerica Park.
Avila is now wearing a hockey-style mask while catching, but no matter what's on his head, the more palatable solution is to avoid getting hit in the first place.
For the first time in a while, the Detroit Tigers may not be favored to win the AL Central.
Cabrera was the first to break his good news, tweeting that he was thanking God because he can now begin his activities.
The team hoped to get clearance Tuesday for Cabrera to begin baseball activity.
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Nathan says he still has something to prove. That includes improving on last season's 4.81 ERA and getting a shot at a World Series ring with the Tigers.
It's been almost one month since severe weather swept through Metro Detroit, with some communities experiencing destructive straight-line winds.
The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office charged an 18-year-old woman from Detroit in connection with a crash that injured a 27-year-old woman.
A Detroit man is charged after authorities say he fatally struck a vendor with a vehicle following a dispute over a power washer in Warren.
A former dispatcher and lieutenant for the Detroit Fire Department is accused of alerting her family of an impending search warrant last year and lying to authorities about it.
Nearly 40 brides say they are seeking answers from Sip of Eden after reporting canceled services, difficulty obtaining refunds and concerns that the company would not show up for their weddings.
It's been almost one month since severe weather swept through Metro Detroit, with some communities experiencing destructive straight-line winds.
A former dispatcher and lieutenant for the Detroit Fire Department is accused of alerting her family of an impending search warrant last year and lying to authorities about it.
Detroit police say a suspect has been arrested in a mass shooting that left three people dead and injured four others at an "after-hours" strip club.
Nearly 40 brides say they are seeking answers from Sip of Eden after reporting canceled services, difficulty obtaining refunds and concerns that the company would not show up for their weddings.
The University of Michigan will pause a controversial "grade covering" policy intended to start in fall 2027 for some students.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
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."
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra kicked off its 2026-27 season Saturday night with its annual opening night gala.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
Flynn was found guilty of killing his wife, Ashley, in February and attempting to blame the murder on a break-in at their home.
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
President Trump said he is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. But such a move could drive U.S. gas prices sharply higher, analysts said.
Church and community leaders called Monday a day of remembrance, healing and looking to the future.
Regulators estimate the new rule will result in an average of 34.9 miles per gallon by model year 2031, down from an earlier projection of 50.4 mpg.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing and Brad Keselowski have announced that he will leave the team after the season.
Athletics player Zack Gelof sued the Detroit Tigers, Ilitch Holdings and the Detroit-Wayne County Stadium Authority for unspecified damages over an injury at Comerica Park.
The Detroit Lions' offense is built around big plays in both the passing and running games.
Gordon Johncock, a two-time Indianapolis 500 champion and winner of 25 career IndyCar races, has died. He was 90. Johncock died from natural causes Monday at his home in South Branch, Michigan.
While the skateboard may be gone, Tony Hawk's impact on Detroit's skateboarding community remains.
Data centers, politics and civility are the focus of this week's Michigan Matters.
The signature event was launched 19 years ago by the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition and the Detroit Free Press.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
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.
A Detroit man is charged after authorities say he fatally struck a vendor with a vehicle following a dispute over a power washer in Warren.
A Michigan woman is calling for hate crime charges after she alleges that a group of men threatened and harassed her with racial slurs.
Showers pick up starting Wednesday evening with warmer air through Thursday.
It's been almost one month since severe weather came through Metro Detroit, with some communities seeing destructive straight-line winds. One area that hit hard was a neighborhood in Madison Heights. Some residents are still displaced by the damage.
Nearly 40 brides say they are seeking answers from Sip of Eden after reporting canceled services, difficulty obtaining refunds and concerns that the company would not show up for their weddings.