Rick Porcello Named Tigers 5th Starter
There were three big stories at Tigers Spring Training coming into this season.
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There were three big stories at Tigers Spring Training coming into this season.
Justin Verlander said this weekend that if he and the team can't hammer out a deal by Wednesday, discussions will be shut down so he can concentrate on pitching.
Raburn was Detroit's opening day starter at second base last season but was sent to the minors after hitting just .171 in 66 games for the Tigers.
Virgil "Fire" Trucks, who threw two no-hitters for the Detroit Tigers in an otherwise dreadful 1952 season and was the last visiting pitcher to toss a complete-game no-hitter at Yankee Stadium, has died. He was 95.
Miguel Cabrera's RBI double and Jhonny Peralta's homer highlighted a three-run first inning that helped send the Detroit Tigers past the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Monday.
The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has outrighted the contract of lefthanded pitcher Kyle Lobstein to Double A Erie. The club has traded catcher Curt Casali to the Tampa Bay Rays to retain the rights to Lobstein, a Rule 5 Draft selection.
Doug Fister did all he could to keep the ball in the park on a blustery day at Tradition Field.
Miguel Cabrera hit his fourth home run of the spring and the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 10-6 Saturday on an afternoon when the wind was blowing out.
If the Detroit Tigers want to sign superstar right-hander Justin Verlander to a multiyear extension, they had better hustle.
Drew Smyly went five strong innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Washington Nationals 4-3 on Friday.
He's striking out a batter per inning, while still having not issued a walk through four spring starts.
Devon Travis homered for the Tigers, and Austin Jackson and Jhonny Peralta each had two hits.
Detroit Tigers left fielder Andy Dirks bruised his right knee running into a wall while chasing a ball Tuesday.
The Detroit Tigers rallied for four runs off Rafael Soriano in the seventh inning and beat the Washington Nationals 5-1 Monday.
Even Triple Crown winners get the blues.
Detroit manager Jim Leyland hasn't decided on his closer. And he's starting to get tired of talking about it.
With opening day only two weeks away, Detroit Tigers starter Drew Smyly might have picked the wrong time to go into a slump.
Drew Smyly started for the Tigers and gave up five earned runs in four innings.
The New York Yankees are hoping Brennan Boesch makes the most of a big opportunity.
Reports state Detroit Tigers minor-league pitcher Cesar Carrillo has been suspended 100 games by MLB for violating a drug program.
Just two days after being released by the Tigers, Brennan Boesch has landed with another 2012 playoff team.
Jhonny Peralta hit his first home run of the spring, and Rick Porcello allowed four hits and two runs in five innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Friday.
Dillon Gee struggled with his command, giving up six runs in the New York Mets' 9-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.
It's not everyday that one of the biggest stars in the firmament of Major League Baseball trades in the show for the minor leagues.
Now that Venezuela is out of the World Baseball Classic, Miguel Cabrera is focused on helping the Detroit Tigers get back to the World Series.
Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with "VZ" after this week's earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night.
The Livonia Spree is back again, but this year, event organizers wanted to boost security protocols.
Extreme temperatures are on the horizon in Southeast Michigan, setting the stage for a prolonged and dangerous heat wave next week.
Mathers is due back in court on Aug. 13.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says on Friday that the Cheboygan Lock officially reopened two months after it was closed due to rising water levels.
One more ballot has been found from the November 2025 election in Hamtramck that included races for the city's mayor and council.
State officials have taken over the investigation into one death and hospitalizations among patients who received dialysis treatment in Southeast Michigan.
During a June 25 Board of Regents meeting, Jordan Acker issued an apology, but did not directly mention the inappropriate messages.
Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with "VZ" after this week's earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night.
The Livonia Spree is back again, but this year, event organizers wanted to boost security protocols.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
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.
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."
Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with "VZ" after this week's earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night.
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
State officials have taken over the investigation into one death and hospitalizations among patients who received dialysis treatment in Southeast Michigan.
Five of the twelve organizations receiving these opioid settlement funded grants are located in Southeast Michigan.
The death of one dialysis patient and hospital treatment for five others are under scrutiny in the Novi area.
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.
Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with "VZ" after this week's earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night.
Five-time Olympian Hilary Knight signed a two-year contract extension with her new PWHL expansion team in Detroit, securing her through the 2028-29 season.
Tatsuya Imai struck out 10 in six scoreless innings and Taylor Trammell homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is in custody after turning himself in to authorities in Florida.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
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.
Extreme temperatures are on the horizon in Southeast Michigan, setting the stage for a prolonged and dangerous heat wave next week.
A Michigan man is charged with felonious assault after prosecutors say he pinned a bond agent between cars as he tried to flee in Roseville.
Police in a Redford Township, Michigan, neighborhood are concerned after several feral cats were found living in a home that's in deplorable condition.
The Livonia Spree is back again, but this year, event organizers wanted to boost security protocols.
One more ballot has been found from last November's election in Hamtramck, Michigan, that included races for the city's mayor and council seats.