Dan Dickerson Recaps The Tigers Opening Day Win
On a day you couldn't have drawn up any better, with Comerica Park filled to overflowing, the newest Tiger delivered a perfect ending to an incredible Opening Day.
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On a day you couldn't have drawn up any better, with Comerica Park filled to overflowing, the newest Tiger delivered a perfect ending to an incredible Opening Day.
Even Scherzer, however, cannot escape the perils of the infamous Detroit potholes.
Just as veteran outfielder Torii Hunter feared back in August, instant replay may mean no more manager arguments, at least for Brad Ausmus.
Joe Nathan, Alex Gonzalez and Tyler Collins were among the new players who chalked up some big plays on Opening Day.
Alex Gonzalez drove in the winning run in his Detroit debut, lining a single to left off Greg Holland in the ninth inning that gave the Tigers a 4-3 opening-day victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday.
By now you know this 2014 edition of the Detroit Tigers looks a bit different than in years past.
"For me, the most important thing is for guys to relax," Nathan continued. "We've got to go down there, continue to have fun."
"It's like Christmas." That's how many Detroit Tigers fans refer to Opening Day.
It's opening day and WWJ is broadcasting live from the Champions Club at Comerica Park as the Detroit Tigers begin their 114th season with a game versus the Kansas City Royals.
Even with the addition of metal detectors, security at Comerica will not be as intense as it is at other venues.
The Detroit Tigers home opener is Monday against the Kansas City Royals and fans are excited for this season.
For all the trouble weather caused Nabozny and the rest of the Detroit Tigers grounds crew, the process could have been even more hectic.
Brad Ausmus had the piece of paper with the Opening Day lineup ready to go Sunday. "I know you've been waiting," he said with a grin.
It's a lot of money, but someone was going to pay it. Be happy it was the Tigers.
The Tigers will take on the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park on Monday, March 31st at 1:05 p.m.
Reaction to the Miguel Cabrera contract has been swift and divided.
Miguel Cabrera has $300 million reasons to celebrate, that is exactly what he did according to an Instagram post by Cabrera's barber.
Less than a week after Max Scherzer rejected their offer, the Tigers sealed a much bigger deal with a much more established superstar.
What a difference an afternoon makes! In case you haven't heard, Miguel Cabrera and the Tigers reportedly agreed to terms a multi-year extension.
Washington Nationals right-hander Doug Fister left a minor league start after one inning Thursday with a strain of the latissimus dorsi muscle on the right side of his back and may not be able to take his first turn in the rotation on April 6.
It's a deal that would likely make the superstar slugger a Detroit Tiger for life.
From the tweets of Christie and Kate, it appears that the birthday was not the first time Christie has met her famous sister's new boyfriend.
Debate about the offseason moves of the Tigers has simmered for months. Monday the team finally gets to start answering the questions.
Not everyone is excited for opening day.
Barring any last-minute moves the 25 players currently on the Tigers roster will be the ones available for Opening Day on March 31.
A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, and four players were ejected.
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Just when you thought Michigan roads couldn't get any worse, there is a high chance they will on Tuesday.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, and four players were ejected.
Ninety-two years ago, historians say, the state of Michigan experienced its coldest recorded temperature.
Police in Detroit are investigating after they say a woman was found dead on a street on the city's north side Sunday evening.
From Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream Speech" to Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show performance in 2025, one Detroiter is connecting readers with Black history, one line at a time.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
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.
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The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
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Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, and four players were ejected.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.
The Detroit Tigers announce that Major League Baseball will produce and distribute their local TV broadcasts this season.
President Trump on Monday said he would block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge that sits between Detroit and Canada.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
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.
A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, and four players were ejected.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.
The Detroit Tigers announce that Major League Baseball will produce and distribute their local TV broadcasts this season.
Some 2026 Winter Olympics athletes say their winning medals are falling apart, coming detached from their ribbons.
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Chandler Park Academy held a symposium for National African American Parent Involvement Day.
Students and teachers of the Oak Park School District went to the school board, presenting a list of issues.
Just when you thought Michigan roads couldn't get any worse, there is a high chance they will on Tuesday. Road commissions say a temperature rise is the key ingredient to potholes, which could pose a danger on the road.
President Trump is threatening to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Canada "until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them," he said in a social media post on Monday.