Former Tigers Pitcher Jeff Robinson Dies At Age 52
Robinson's death was confirmed Monday by both the Tigers and the Kansas-based Natural Baseball Academy, where he served as a pitching director, coach and instructor.
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Robinson's death was confirmed Monday by both the Tigers and the Kansas-based Natural Baseball Academy, where he served as a pitching director, coach and instructor.
It has always seemed unlikely the Tigers would ditch Ausmus following just one season, especially since Detroit won its division again.
This is the second straight offseason surgery for Cabrera, who underwent core muscle repair surgery in late October last year.
In three seasons with Detroit, Martinez batted .321, hit 58 home runs, batted in 289 runs and recorded 170 walks against 155 strikeouts.
Maddon is always ahead of the curve, never behind it. The classic example is how he position his fielders. It's changed the game, and he was the leader on that front.
Detroit, of course, already has a manager in Brad Ausmus, a longtime major league catcher who now has one year of managing under his belt.
The 54-year-old Littlefield has spent more than 25 seasons in major league front offices and was an assistant general manager to Dave Dombrowski with the Florida Marlins.
The Tigers today announced that Dave Littlefield has been named as a major league scout, replacing Mike Russell.
Hockey website Kukla's Korner is reporting that Mike Ilitch is apparently looking to sell off the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings and Little Caesers Pizza.
Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski expressed that Andrew Miller did not go to the Orioles because of a lack of effort on the part of the Tigers.
"I think we probably made more of an effort to sign Max earlier in the year," Dombrowski said, "so I don't think your odds improve."
In return for Fister, the Tigers received young starter Robbie Ray, reliever Ian Krol and infielder Steve Lombardozzi (since traded), none of which figured prominently in the outcome of this season.
Martinez had a career year in 2014, belting 32 home runs and nearly winning the American League batting title with an average of .335.
The Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Royals are both in the ALCS, with unlikely sweeps in their respective ALDS matchups.
In the last eight months, a razor hasn't touched Joba Chamberlain's face.
Detroit has not won a World Series since 1984, and now the Tigers face a potentially difficult offseason, with Max Scherzer and Victor Martinez set to become free agents.
Remember Fielder's comments about his kids that angered the fan base? Yeah, Joba went down a similar path.
The 2014 contracts of Scherzer, Martinez, Hunter, Chamberlain and Coke total more than $45 million, according to Spotrac.
"Even though we were down 2-0, all of us expected for us to win this game," Alex Avila said, "and when you don't, it's heartbreaking."
Nelson Cruz sliced a two-run homer for his latest big postseason hit, and the Baltimore Orioles swept aside Detroit's Cy Young Award winners to hold off the Tigers 2-1 Sunday ...
Tigers catcher Alex Avila has left Game 3 of the AL Division Series against Baltimore after taking a foul tip off the mask.
Tigers outfielder Rajai Davis is out of the starting lineup Sunday for Game 3 of their AL Division Series against Baltimore.
The Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels each find themselves in an 0-2 hole. Can either team recover?
All four League Division Series are well underway now in the 2014 MLB Playoffs, and as usual, there are plenty of surprises.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
Dearborn has the third-largest school district in Michigan, with nearly 20,000 students.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is seeking Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance in the aftermath of the March 6 tornado outbreak.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
An internal affairs division from the Michigan Department of Corrections is looking into the deaths of three inmates this spring at the Huron Valley Correctional Facility.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
The Supreme Court rejected a Michigan family's argument that their home should have been sold at open-market value to cover an unpaid tax bill of just over $2,000.
A system transition away from decades-old tax processing technology contributed to slower refund timelines for Michigan taxpayers this spring, state officials confirmed Monday.
The shooting happened around 3 a.m. Tuesday in the 18700 block of Monica Street near Clarita Street, according to police.
Dearborn has the third-largest school district in Michigan, with nearly 20,000 students.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
The Supreme Court rejected a Michigan family's argument that their home should have been sold at open-market value to cover an unpaid tax bill of just over $2,000.
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
The owner of Moore Honey estimated that only about a quarter of the 408 hives would survive.
Riley Greene homered and Kevin McGonigle drove in two runs as the Detroit Tigers beat Gerrit Cole for the first time in 10 years, winning 5-3 against the New York Yankees.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named a new acting director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ahead of current Director Elizabeth Hertel's departure.
On Monday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the state's second round of medical debt forgiveness.
Blood drives are happening all across Michigan, including one at the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Michigan Chapter in Detroit.
An experimental fentanyl vaccine that has spent years in development is now entering a new phase, offering new hope in the fight against the nation's ongoing overdose epidemic.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
The Detroit Lions announced their 2026 training camp schedule on Tuesday, with five dates open to the general public.
Riley Greene homered and Kevin McGonigle drove in two runs as the Detroit Tigers beat Gerrit Cole for the first time in 10 years, winning 5-3 against the New York Yankees.
University of Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May is leaving for the Dallas Mavericks head coaching job.
Miyu Yamashita got into a playoff Sunday in the Meijer LPGA Classic in West Michigan when Lottie Woad's 3-foot par try lipped out to close regulation, then won with a 3-footer of her own on the first extra hole.
Dillon Dingler homered and drove in the tying run in the ninth, Matt Vierling's bloop single finished off Detroit's comeback as the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 in 10 innings on Sunday.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
During the 2026 Ford Fireworks, Detroit police detained 180 juveniles for curfew violations.
State of Michigan income tax processing has reached a 95% completion rate for returns for the 2025 calendar year, state officials said Monday.
Temps continue to warm as a chance of showers and thunderstorms approach. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us when we can expect the wet weather.
Dearborn Public Schools is asking voters to approve a $1.5 billion bond proposal that would revitalize its aging infrastructure. The school board unanimously agreed to advance the measure last night.