Opinion: Tigers Should Go For Scherzer, Luxury Tax And All
Investing in Scherzer is inherently risky because the amount of the investment will be so great, but in my mind, the risk is worth taking.
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Investing in Scherzer is inherently risky because the amount of the investment will be so great, but in my mind, the risk is worth taking.
Miguel Cabrera has been updating his Instagram page quite frequently lately.
.330, 44 home runs and 139 RBI was good enough for Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera to win the first Triple Crown since 1967.
In addition to Baltimore, Detroit will play host to the two other playoff teams in the Cardinals and Nationals, and will also entertain the Yankees at Joker Marchant Stadium.
According to a report by Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of Foxsports.com, they believe the St. Louis Cardinals are setting their sights on Max Scherzer and David Price.
There have only been five MLB teams to ever pay a luxury tax.
Individual game tickets to see the Tigers at their Spring Training home in Lakeland, Florida go on sale Saturday, January 10 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets can be ordered by visiting the ticket office at Joker Marchant Stadium, calling 866-66-TIGER or visiting www.tigers.com.
The Detroit Tigers today announced the first pitchers and catchers workout in Lakeland will be on February 20, while the first full squad workout will be on February 24.
The Detroit Tigers today announced their 2015 Spring Training broadcast schedule, which features 22 radio broadcasts on WXYT, five television broadcasts on FOX Sports Detroit and one television broadcast on ESPN.
The Detroit Tigers announced today that the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with lefthanded pitcher Tom Gorzelanny.
The Tigers annual hot stove radio show begins again tonight at 7:00 p.m. on "The Ticket" (97.1FM) and online at www.tigers.com.
Delaware North is looking for civic organizations, high-school boosters, churches and other nonprofit groups to operate concessions at the stadium in an opportunity to help to raise funds for the respective organizations.
From the downfall of Michigan football, to alleged murder plots, to crab legs and Zubaz -- here's the list of some of the strangest sports stories from 2014.
With 2015 less than two weeks away, 97.1 The Ticket host Terry Foster contemplated what the future holds for local sports.
The topics he tackled included ones that impact the Detroit Tigers, the Detroit Lions and the University of Michigan.
Rick Porcello didn't hesitate when asked to recall memories of pitching in Fenway Park.
"He's taking it to Detroit," Vega said. "It's definitely going to be in the city of Detroit."
That arm could be a huge factor at Comerica Park.
"We were up late but it was worth it."
We proceeded more with this when we had the opportunity to do something else but we weren't going to do something else unless we could get a starting pitcher which we said all along" Dombrowski said.
Simon, 33, made the All-Star Game last season and recorded a 3.44 ERA over 32 starts for the Reds.
Porcello nearly received an All-Star bid last season on the heels of back-to-back complete-game shutouts.
It's only December but at the baseball winter meetings it's rather difficult not to think about the upcoming baseball season and how things with the Tigers will shake out.
All of the Winter Meetings were abuzz with the annual arrival of super-agent Scott Boras.
Scherzer's agent Scott Boras said Wednesday that Scherzer declined a seven-year, $160 million contract offer from the Tigers sometime in the spring.
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.