Tigers-Twins Preview 4-3-13
It's a new season, but the Detroit Tigers' dominance in Minneapolis continues.
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It's a new season, but the Detroit Tigers' dominance in Minneapolis continues.
The Tiger's first game of the 2013 season was encouraging.
Justin Verlander pitched five strong innings striking out seven as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 during their first game of the season on a very chilly Monday.
It's Detroit's annual spring ritual and the biggest party of the year, The Detroit Tigers Home Opener. The Detroit Tigers take on the New York Yankees at Comerica Park on Friday, April 5 at 1:05 p.m.
The New York Yankees set a record for baseball's highest opening-day payroll at $230.4 million, almost 10 times what the Houston Astros are paying their players.
Two of the greatest words in the English language are about to be put in use........Opening Day!
Batter up? More like bundle up.
In the end, the Tigers didn't really have much of a choice. They had to give their pitching ace Justin Verlander the richest contract ever awarded to a pitcher in Major League Baseball History. If they didn't do it now, they faced the prospect of losing Verlander to free agency after next season, or being forced into a bidding war where they might have had to pay even more for him.
Fister gave up two runs and seven hits over six innings for the Detroit Tigers in a 3-3 tie with the Tampa Bay Rays in the exhibition finale for both teams on Saturday.
Did you know the Tigers had players named Hooks, Moose and Wahoo? Do you know that Curt Flood was not the first free agent ever?
Once Sergio Romo struck out Miguel Cabrera to end the World Series, the chase was on.
Jonathan Singleton hit two home runs and Jason Castro and Rick Ankiel each hit one, and a Houston Astros split squad beat the Detroit Tigers 11-4 despite a three-run homer by Prince Fielder.
Long-time big leaguer Tony Phillips is apparently still trying to play professional baseball.
The Tigers don't have a closer but that is not the end of the world.
The Detroit Tigers have optioned rookie reliever Bruce Rondon to Triple-A Toledo, leaving the AL champions without an announced closer as they prepare for Monday's opener at Minnesota.
The Tigers held the closer job open for Bruce Rondon.
The Detroit Tigers opened spring training expecting Bruce Rondon to be their closer.
Outfielder Quintin Berry has been optioned to Triple-A Toledo by the Detroit Tigers, who said Don Kelly had made their opening-day roster.
For a second straight year, Jim Leyland and the Detroit Tigers enter the season with sky-high expectations.
It seems like Tigers fans everywhere are relieved as Rick Porcello has been named as the 5th starter.
Ryan Raburn definitely earned his release last summer from the Tigers, but if history holds, Raburn, now with the Cleveland Indians, will comeback to haunt the Tigers.
Tim Hudson is ready to start on opening day for the Atlanta Braves.
Justin Verlander has now landed his third Sports Illustrated cover.
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.
Parents piled in at Tuesday's board meeting to voice their concerns or support the new bell-to-bell cell phone ban.
Police say the suspect took off in an unknown direction after the shooting.
Strong-to-severe storms are possible again this week in Southeast Michigan, with a focus on Wednesday evening.
Max Clark hit his first home run at Comerica Park and five Tigers pitchers combined to allow one run as Detroit ended a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
More than two weeks before the Detroit Lions kick off their 2026 regular season, the team unveiled its new uniform on Tuesday.
Parents piled in at Tuesday's Birmingham Public School board meeting to voice their concerns or support the new bell-to-bell cellphone ban.
Strong-to-severe storms are possible again this week in Southeast Michigan, with a focus on Wednesday evening.
Detroit rapper Eminem joined several others paying tribute to singer and actress Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
CBS News Detroit is looking into the impact tariffs between the U.S. and Canada will have on Michigan wallets.
It's been one week since the anti-Islam protest led by Jake Lang came to Dearborn, Michigan, but many residents and businesses say they are moving forward together.
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."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Detroit rapper Eminem joined several others paying tribute to singer and actress Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
The Parade Company is preparing for the 100th America's Thanksgiving Parade in downtown Detroit, and this year's grand marshal is businessman Dan Gilbert.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died at the age of 87, her family said Saturday.
Max Clark hit his first home run at Comerica Park and five Tigers pitchers combined to allow one run as Detroit ended a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
CBS News Detroit is looking into the impact tariffs between the U.S. and Canada will have on Michigan wallets.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence.
A bat found in Livingston County, Michigan, has tested positive for rabies, the local health department said on Thursday.
Providers, students, clients and community members gathered outside the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan headquarters to urge the organization to pursue solutions that preserve access to care.
The new facility brings a wide range of services together under one roof, including workforce development programs, educational opportunities, behavioral health support and family services.
A human case of West Nile virus in West Michigan was detected through routine screening of a blood donation, health officials say.
The number of new cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan is starting to noticeably slow down, but state health officials are still tracking the summer outbreak.
Max Clark hit his first home run at Comerica Park and five Tigers pitchers combined to allow one run as Detroit ended a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
More than two weeks before the Detroit Lions kick off their 2026 regular season, the team unveiled its new uniform on Tuesday.
Detroit's new professional women's hockey team welcomed its star player to Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, officially introducing Hilary Knight.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Jonathan Aranda homered and Drew Rasmussen gave up three hits in six strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
Storms are possible late in the day Wednesday, with isolated stronger storms possible.
Citizens in Canada and the U.S. are voicing their opinions amid a trade war between the two countries.
The Birmingham Public School District board is adding on to a cellphone policy, and some parents are not happy about it.
Detroit's new professional women's hockey team welcomed its star player to Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, officially introducing Hilary Knight.
The Detroit Lions will wear their new "Rivalries" uniform against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8.