Hasty Assumptions: Cabrera's WAR With MVP
WAR statistics show Trout should win the AL MVP instead of Cabrera because Trout has created roughly three to four more victories for the Angels than Cabrera has created for the Tigers this season.
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WAR statistics show Trout should win the AL MVP instead of Cabrera because Trout has created roughly three to four more victories for the Angels than Cabrera has created for the Tigers this season.
The Detroit Tigers get share of first place with a 2-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.
The Chicago White Sox gave Detroit an opening to tie for the AL Central lead when Gordon Beckham hit into a game-ending forceout with the potential tying run on second base Tuesday in a 4-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians.
Miguel Cabrera added another game to his hitting streak Monday night, singling to left in the sixth inning to make it 14 games in a row in which he has at least one hit.
One eye on the scoreboard, one eye on the standings and two eyes on the game immediately in front of them.
The potential tying run was on third with one out in the fifth inning, and Justin Verlander was suddenly in pain.
The Detroit Tigers wasted a key chance to move atop the AL Central.
Despite dropping 2 of 3 to the Twins in a weekend set at Comerica Park, the debate continues to rage on who should win this year's 'Most Valuable Player' award?
Miguel Cabrera didn't have a spectacular doubleheader Sunday, but he did have an RBI double in each game, giving him 40 doubles for the season.
Jamey Carroll hit an RBI single in the 10th inning and the Minnesota Twins beat Detroit 2-1 Sunday, winning both games of a doubleheader to prevent the Tigers from at least tying the Chicago White Sox atop the AL Central.
The Tigers started out strong but it wasn't to last as Detroit falls to the Minnesota Twins 10-4 in the first game of a day/night doubleheader on Sunday.
Miguel Cabrera is doing all he can to help the Detroit Tigers remain in the hunt for a second straight AL Central title.
Doug Fister pitched his first career shutout helping the Detroit Tigers to victory over the Minnesota Twins 8-0 on Saturday.
The Tigers try for a fifth win in six games in this series as they host the Twins on Saturday after the opener of this three-game set was postponed by rain Friday night.
The Detroit Tigers Friday night game rescheduled due to rain; it will be made up Sunday night as part of a day/night doubleheader.
With the season winding down, the Detroit Tigers will only see two teams the rest of the way.
Kevin Youkilis hopes the Kansas City Royals play the Detroit Tigers as well as they did against his Chicago White Sox.
Seth Smith homered, doubled and drove in four runs, and the Oakland Athletics avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Detroit Tigers 12-4 Thursday in a matchup of AL playoff contenders.
Even though he is injured and out for the remainder of the season, Brandon Inge was at Comerica Park on Wednesday rooting on his new team, the Oakland Athletics.
The Triple Crown is out there, tantalizingly, the AL MVP too, a couple of pieces of ripened fruit just begging to be plucked from the branch.
Justin Verlander pitched six messy innings Wednesday night -- but they were messy shutout innings.
Miguel Cabrera homered, Omar Infante drove in three runs and Justin Verlander pitched six scoreless innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland Athletics 6-2 on Wednesday night.
I think I found the problem and it's time to make the correction.
Every baseball mind preaches patience and I think they are on to something.
Max Scherzer left his start Tuesday night after only two innings because of a fatigued right shoulder, a potentially damaging blow to the Detroit Tigers as they try to catch the Chicago White Sox for the AL Central title.
The Secretary of State tempered optimism for a deal to end the Iran war, calling Iran's bid to "create a tolling system" in the Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable."
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
Khaira Howard's family is now on a quest for justice. The family says she had only been at Huron Valley for less than a year.
M-39 / Southfield Freeway was closed temporarily on Thursday night while police investigated a shooting near Joy Road.
The bill package would eliminate the 6-mill tax, the 0.75% real estate transfer tax, and the pop-up tax. Plus, it has provisions to lower energy costs and freeze rate hikes from utilities like Consumers Energy and DTE.
Khaira Howard's family is now on a quest for justice. The family says she had only been at Huron Valley for less than a year.
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has decided to end his campaign for Michigan governor in the 2026 election cycle.
The Secretary of State tempered optimism for a deal to end the Iran war, calling Iran's bid to "create a tolling system" in the Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable."
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
The Michigan woman who inspired the name of the rock band Greta Van Fleet has died.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Under current U.S. rules tied to the Ebola outbreak, passengers from the Democratic Republic of Congo may only enter the country through Washington Dulles International Airport, a restriction that triggered the diversion of Air France Flight 378 away from Detroit.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
Experts at Children's Hospital of Michigan say they typically see a rise in preventable injuries this time of year, many of which can happen in just seconds.
The app helps people with allergies navigate menus and get information about kitchen practices, so they know what's safe to eat.
A bill that would ban anyone under age 16 from viewing, using or accessing social media in Michigan was introduced in the state legislature.
Under current U.S. rules tied to the Ebola outbreak, passengers from the Democratic Republic of Congo may only enter the country through Washington Dulles International Airport, a restriction that triggered the diversion of Air France Flight 378 away from Detroit.
Officials say 21 cases were reported in the state, with 29% of those cases among children.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2.
Eastern Michigan University's Esports program is bringing back its summer camps for students, which run through August.
Tarik Skubal's multi-million dollar pitching arm feels better than it has all season.
José Ramírez homered and hit a two-run double on a 3-for-4 night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 8-2.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
Panda the Cat and Marina the dog are two of the shelter animals that Michigan Humane has available for adoption.
Sun and clouds are in the forecast for Friday. But as the Memorial Day weekend begins Saturday, locally heavy rainfall settles in with up to an inch of rain possible in an area from Monroe to Port Huron. Sunday will have a 40% chance of afternoon showers. Memorial Day's weather looks beautiful with mostly sunny skies and a high near 80.
A bill to fund Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stalled as lawmakers react to the Justice Department's "anti-weaponization" fund announcement. CBS News has this report.
The Michigan State Police are investigating a freeway shooting reported Thursday night on the Southfield Freeway / M-39 in Metro Detroit.
The Michigan Department of Transportation handled emergency road repairs took place Friday morning along I-275 in Livonia. Here's a look at what was going on and what motorists can expect.