New Tigers Look Solid In Comeback Win On Opening Day
Joe Nathan, Alex Gonzalez and Tyler Collins were among the new players who chalked up some big plays on Opening Day.
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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.
After deciding close calls on the field since 1876, baseball opens a high-tech control room this weekend where the fates of batters, pitchers, runners and fielders will be decided by umpires up to 2,600 miles away in the building where the Oreo cookie was invented.
In his last start of the spring, Justin Verlander outdueled Cliff Lee, shutting out the Phillies over 6 1-3 innings in the Tigers' 1-0 win.
It's pretty safe to say that the majority of Tiger fans hate what has happened this offseason.
Ford Motor Company and the LPGA have announced a partnership that includes mentorships for those making their first steps into women's professional golf.
A woman who was living in Michigan at the time will serve seven months for convictions related to fraudulent pandemic-era loan applications.
Dow's announcement comes after several other large corporations, from Amazon to UPS, said they plan to cut jobs.
A fire erupted about 2:30 a.m. Thursday at an apartment building north of Nine Mile Road in Southfield, forcing residents to evacuate.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
A fire erupted about 2:30 a.m. Thursday at an apartment building north of Nine Mile Road, forcing residents to evacuate.
The FAA announced the ground stop at 6:30 p.m. due to an "aircraft emergency," but it was lifted before 7:30 p.m.
Ford Motor Company and the LPGA have announced a partnership that includes mentorships for those making their first steps into women's professional golf.
Local officials say they believe that immigration officials took parents into custody near a school bus drop-off spot in Ypsilanti.
A woman who was living in Michigan at the time will serve seven months for convictions related to fraudulent pandemic-era loan applications.
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.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Country artist Luke Bryan is scheduled to perform at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston on July 11.
The brutal temperatures and sub-zero wind chills are forcing many communities to cancel events this weekend, except here in Detroit.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Dow's announcement comes after several other large corporations, from Amazon to UPS, said they plan to cut jobs.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced that a ground stop was in effect on Wednesday evening at the Detroit Metro Airport due to an "aircraft emergency." It was lifted before 8 p.m.
The federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, a federal law enforcement official confirmed to CBS News.
Anton Forsberg made 26 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Red Wings 3-1 on Tuesday night as Detroit winger Patrick Kane moved into a tie with Dallas' Mike Modano as the highest-scoring American-born players in NHL history.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.
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.
At certain temperatures and especially with wind chill, health experts said it can take minutes for frostbite or hypothermia to set in.
Officials in Oakland County, Michigan, say they will establish a committee in an effort to strengthen long-term water safety after Legionella bacteria were detected at two different area facilities last month.
Ford Motor Company and the LPGA have announced a partnership that includes mentorships for those making their first steps into women's professional golf.
Anton Forsberg made 26 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Red Wings 3-1 on Tuesday night as Detroit winger Patrick Kane moved into a tie with Dallas' Mike Modano as the highest-scoring American-born players in NHL history.
The Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans released their 2026 football schedule as both teams prepare for a season with new head coaches.
Effective immediately, the policy will allow athletes of MHSAA-member schools to capitalize on NIL through individual opportunities such as endorsements and promotions, personal appearances, modeling and autograph signings.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
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 roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
Water main breaks continue to pop across Metro Detroit, disrupting service amid repairs. A ground stop was in effect for about an hour Wednesday night at Detroit Metro. Other top stories.
A newly released video shows 37-year-old Alex Pretti confronting federal immigration officers on a Minneapolis street 11 days before he was fatally shot in another encounter with Customs and Border Protection agents. CBS News has this report.
An apartment fire in Southfield has forced about 12 people out of their homes as crews from four department work on firefighting efforts.
Another start off on the chilly side temps 6-9 degrees. Mostly sunny today, with scattered flurries late afternoon with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -10. A bit colder for tomorrow morning, plan to go with an Alert Day for Friday morning. Stay warm Family!
Christina Obermok, 56, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to spending money that was intended for a hockey team apart of Oakland Junior Grizzlies on herself.