If Opening Day Were Everyday in Detroit, There'd Be No Need For State Intervention
You would have been hard pressed to tell that Detroit is in such dire straits judging from all the hoopla in and around Comerica Park for opening day Thursday.
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You would have been hard pressed to tell that Detroit is in such dire straits judging from all the hoopla in and around Comerica Park for opening day Thursday.
It's April in the D. You can tell by the birds chirping, the sun shining, road construction, and the criticism raining down on Jim Leyland.
It didn't end exactly the way the Tigers might have wanted - but in the end, the Tigers had a walk-off win, a 3-2 Opening Day victory over the Boston Red Sox.
After a brief vacation in Aruba I returned to work for the festivities of our annual regional holiday known as Tigers Opening Day.
Yesterday was a Detroit holiday, which was Opening Day.
Saying students learn best when they are in the classroom, Detroit Public Schools Emergency Manager Roy Roberts announced during taping of "Michigan Matters" that he's teaming with Denise Ilitch to offer an award from the Detroit Tigers for students.
Jose Valverde walked off the field to a chorus of boos and you might say they were premature.
Predicting how ballparks will play after just one game is always dangerous . . . and yet we always do it.
Jose Valverde figured this day was coming. At some point, the jovial closer was finally going to blow a save and end a streak that dated to 2010.
Justin Verlander: He erased any doubt he is capable of repeating his MVP performance of 2011.
The Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 in the home opener Thursday. It was the biggest opening day crowd at Comerica Park with over 45,000 fans filling the stands for the beginning of the season.
As traditional as opening day is the skipper Jim Leyland talking to the media before every game.
How does Jim Leyland feel about predictions the team could go all the way in 2012?
Baseball season 2012 has arrived in Detroit, with the Tigers home opener Thursday afternoon against the Boston Red Sox.
Detroit Tigers spring training has been a joke.
Manager Jim Leyland knows his team is solid when he enters a season with three $20-million-a-season players and his biggest problems are finding a fifth starter.
Manager Jim Leyland was blunt when outlining his goals for the opener. "A win — that's it," he said. "That's the bottom line, isn't it?"
With "Inge"sanity ruling discussion during spring training, the real issues about the Tigers once the season begin have been pushed to the background.
The voice of the Detroit Tigers, Dan Dickerson joined us on the show today and like everyone else in metro Detroit, he expects big things from the Motor City Kitties in 2012.
Ryan Raburn's two-run triple highlighted a five-run third inning, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Toledo Mud Hens 8-3 in an exhibition game Wednesday.
The Detroit Tigers have recalled left-hander Duane Below from Triple-A Toledo.
The Detroit Tigers begin their 13th season at Comerica Park and their 112th year in Detroit this Thursday at 1:05 p.m. as the Tigers host the Boston Red Sox. Gates open at 10:30 a.m.
This is the best Detroit Tigers lineup and pitching staff in my life time.
Asked whether he'd be heading to Detroit with the Red Sox, who open at the Tigers on Thursday, Repko replied: "I think it's up in the air. We're minute to minute."
While it is understood Brandon Inge's only real chance for success as a major league hitter at this point is vs. left handed pitching, platooning him at second base with another right-handed hitter, Ryan Raburn, does not make sense.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, says now is the time for Democrats to work together ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
Vice President JD Vance is set to return to Michigan on Aug. 31.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Months after former Leland House tenants were forced from their homes, their fight for compensation was back in court on Thursday.
She also faces four felony counts of falsifying or failing to file tax returns, and a misdemeanor charge related to safe storage of public funds.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
Lake Ontario is part of the Great Lakes region, bordering the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York.
Skywatchers in Southeast Michigan will have the chance to see a spectacular partial lunar eclipse late Thursday into early Friday.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, says now is the time for Democrats to work together ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
Vice President JD Vance is set to return to Michigan on Aug. 31.
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.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Detroit rapper Eminem joined several others paying tribute to singer and actress Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, says now is the time for Democrats to work together ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
Lake Ontario is part of the Great Lakes region, bordering the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings and picked up his first win with his new team as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday.
The proposal in Livingston County that would implement a program to track county employees de-identified opioid use won't be moving forward.
Corewell Health has announced a $1.7 billion investment into its hospital facilities in Grand Rapids and Troy.
Wayne County health officials on Wednesday reported the county's first human case of West Nile virus in 2026.
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.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings and picked up his first win with his new team as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
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.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
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.
CBS News Detroit caught up with Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to discuss whether he's been in contact with the 11th congressional district candidate, Jeremy Moss, following comments from left-wing streamerHasan Piker.
A historic movie theatre in downtown Farmington, Michigan, says it has been fighting for years to bring back moviegoers.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America," making good on a threat he made on social media earlier this week.
With school supplies costing more in 2026, many Southeast Michigan communities are hosting giveaways to help families.
Months after former Leland House tenants were forced from their homes, their fight for compensation was back in court on Thursday.