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General manager Dave Dombrowski knows many people will not like this trade.
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General manager Dave Dombrowski knows many people will not like this trade.
Detroit fans seem to be getting what they want this offseason.
Today the Tigers announced via their Twitter that the newest Tiger Ian Kinsler would wear number 3.
The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with infielder/outfielder Don Kelly, thus avoiding arbitration.
Jim Leyland may no longer be manager of the Detroit Tigers, but he picked up another high-profile position in the city.
The child was temporarily removed from his parents after mistakenly drinking alcohol at a Detroit Tigers game.
"I think that because of all of the goofiness and the beard, that people forget about the numbers that he has put up," Valenti said on his radio program Tuesday.
Jhonny Peralta missed 50 games for PED use in 2013. Now he has a big new contract, and some players are none too happy about it.
Former Tiger Prince Fielder seems to be the gift that just keeps giving.
Prince Fielder used to take batting practice as a kid at Tigers Stadium and was known for hitting balls over the right-field fence at a young age.
Might Dombrowski have another massive blockbuster up his sleeve? With him, it seems it is always possible.
"The problem with signing Cabrera right now is that the Tigers have little leverage as he's already wealthy and knows that his next contract will almost certainly be the last big payday."
Turns out the newest Tiger Ian Kinsler is connected with Prince Fielder more than we knew.
"It was cool. The season was fine. It is what it is bro," Fielder said during a brief conference call with Rangers beat writers.
Wednesday night Dave Dombrowski pulled off one hell of a trade.
Late Wednesday night, shockwaves were sent around baseball when the Tigers traded Prince Fielder to the Texas Rangers for Ian Kinsler.
The Prince Fielder era in Detroit was a bizarre one.
If Twitter is any indication, superstar Miguel Cabrera certainly seems sad to see Prince Fielder go.
Just as Leyland expects the Ballpark at Arlington to help Fielder, he expects Comerica to benefit Kinsler.
"They were looking for a power-hitting, middle-of-the-lineup-type bat," Dombrowski said. "So when you looked at it it made sense from both perspectives if a deal could work out."
Fielder and Kinsler are sitting on a couch watching baseball and San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum appears and Kinsler asks if Prince would do a fantasy trade that involves "me (Kinsler) for him (Lincecum)?"
The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with lefthanded pitcher Phil Coke, thus avoiding arbitration.
Fielder needs a change of scenery, and the Tigers need a change for him.
This could end up being one of the greatest trades in recent Detroit history.
Texas Rangers and Tigers have agreed on a blockbuster trade to send Prince Fielder to Texas for Ian Kinsler.
Cougars have been detected 31 times in Michigan in 2025, the highest since they were wiped out in the early 1900s.
A small group of Democratic Michigan lawmakers was in Minnesota on Thursday, they say, to "stand in solidarity" against violent immigration efforts.
When temperatures plummet, people will do anything to stay warm in their homes, but oftentimes, that comes at a risk.
Temperatures are just going to get colder tonight as wind chills drop and another Cold Weather Advisory goes into effect.
A man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly impersonating an FBI agent and trying to free Luigi Mangione, according to federal court filings and a law enforcement source.
Federal authorities have confirmed that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement took four people into custody earlier this week in Ypsilanti.
Temperatures are just going to get colder tonight as wind chills drop and another Cold Weather Advisory goes into effect.
Cougars have been detected 31 times in Michigan in 2025, the highest since they were wiped out in the early 1900s.
The president of the United Auto Workers, noting that Alex Pretti was also a labor union member, said Pretti was following his constitutional rights when he was killed in Minneapolis.
A small group of Democratic Michigan lawmakers was in Minnesota on Thursday, they say, to "stand in solidarity" against violent immigration efforts.
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.
A man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly impersonating an FBI agent and trying to free Luigi Mangione, according to federal court filings and a law enforcement source.
Side-curtain air bags in some Hyundai Palisade SUVs may not properly deploy during a crash, auto safety watchdog warns.
The Senate failed to advance legislation to fund major portions of the government as talks over reforming ICE continue.
Dow's announcement comes after several other large corporations, from Amazon to UPS, said they plan to cut jobs.
Sean Grayson, the Illinois deputy convicted of second-degree murder in the Sonya Massey shooting, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Thursday.
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.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson released results of the Michigan Bureau of Elections' investigation into allegations by Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini that he found 15 non-U.S. citizens on Michigan's voter rolls.
Canada recently agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products.
Wind chills once again drop below -15 degrees, with slightly warmer air and more snow, next week.
Dow on Thursday said it is planning to cut approximately 4,500 jobs as the chemicals maker shifts its emphasis toward artificial intelligence and automation.
A small group of Democratic Michigan lawmakers were in Minnesota on Thursday, they say, to "stand in solidarity" against violent immigration efforts.