Cecil Fielder Roundtable At SportsFest 2012
Former Tiger and father of Tigers newest player Prince, Cecil Fielder joined 97.1 The Ticket's SportsFest roundtable.
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Former Tiger and father of Tigers newest player Prince, Cecil Fielder joined 97.1 The Ticket's SportsFest roundtable.
Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Morris joined 97.1 The Ticket's SportsFest roundtable to talk about whether or not he derseves to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame
A big day for Detroit Tigers fans, as pitchers and catchers hold their first full workout at spring training in Lakeland, Florida.
Think you have what it takes to be a Tiger?
It's bizarre, but I guess predictable, there is outrage in some quarters Brandon Inge would ask to try to play second base this coming season - and the Tigers will actually let him make the attempt.
Today catcher Alex Avila was there and was asked about Brandon Inge moving to second base.
With Miguel Cabrera supposedly taking over at third base, Detroit's Brandon Inge is out of a job.
Sports Illustrated Swim Suit Cover Model Kate Upton is a Michigan fan and knows how to pitch at the major league level.
Willie Horton loves former Tigers slugger Cecil Fielder like a brother.
Major league baseball teams started coming to Florida for spring training almost a century ago, traveling by rail from the often still-frozen North to get in shape and play some exhibition games in the sun.
The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has agreed to terms with the following six players on contracts for the 2012 season:
Delmon Young doesn't mind being Detroit's designated hitter on occasion, he just doesn't want it to be full time.
It was spring training about 20 years ago. My day began like most then: A drive to the Tigers clubhouse at Marchant Stadium in Lakeland for a talk with manager Sparky Anderson before an exhibition game.
"Our league has always been tough, but I'm pretty sure they're excited over in Anaheim to have Albert, C.J. I think it's kind of cool that Prince is in Detroit because everyone remembers him with his dad, following his dad around. It made two great teams even better."
The Detroit Tigers today announced a tryout camp to be held at the TigerTown Minor League Complex in Lakeland, FL on Monday, March 5, 2012.
Detroit will not have a selection in the first round of the June free agent draft for the third year in a row, because of the signings of Jose Valverde, Victor Martinez and Prince Fielder over the last three winters, but that only forces the Tigers to get a little creative in replenishing their supply of young prospects.
The Tigers will enter spring training in much better shape than most major league teams.
Find out more about the athletes appearing at the 2012 SportsFest.
The Tigers have one, maybe two, spots open for competition in the bullpen this spring.
Dave Dombrowski is showing no sign of buyer's remorse.
Victor Martinez underwent microfracture surgery and got repairs to both the medial and lateral meniscus in his left knee Jan. 27, delaying a second surgery to fix his torn ACL by six to eight weeks. The procedure was performed by Dr. Richard Steadman in Vail, Colo
The Softbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League have signed former major league pitcher Brad Penny to a one-year contract.
Every Saturday afternoon I run errands with my 10-year-old son, Brandon.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
Detroit police say the officer was at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center when the firearm went off.
A Flint, Michigan, man accused of killing a 67-year-old man in 2019 was convicted of murder for a second time after a new trial.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team has made its way to the Final Four on Saturday for the first time since 2018.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
A man walked into the Livonia police station lobby with a knife and threatened to kill everyone before stabbing an officer during a struggle, police say.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick accuses federal prosecutors of "bullying" in their attempt to collect money following his 2013 conviction.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
Prosecutors allege the dentist billed Medicaid for large numbers of unnecessary dental crown work on patients that was not provided.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there have been eight confirmed measles cases in the state in 2026.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team has made its way to the Final Four on Saturday for the first time since 2018.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 home schedule on Friday, April 3, against the St. Louis Cardinals with a three-game series.
Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau has rejoined his teammates for the Final Four and said his allergic reaction that required hospitalization a day earlier was due to an accidental exposure to nuts.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Some of Michigan's biggest fans are heading to Indianapolis to cheer on the Michigan Wolverines in the Final Four this weekend. However, no one will be cheering louder than the athletes' parents. CBS News Detroit spoke with the father of freshman Trey McKenney to learn about what led him to the Wolverines and the Final Four.
Dozens participate in the annual Walk for Hope to take a stand against gun violence.
While many Michigan Wolverine fans traveled to Indianapolis for the Final Four, many stayed in Ann Arbor. Police are now preparing for any planned celebrations in the area.
The Michigan Wolverines are less than 24 hours from competing in the Final Four against Arizona. It is the team's first time in the Final Four since 2018.
Detroit police made their presence Friday night as large crowds gathered around the downtown area. Police say it was in response after dozens of teens flooded the area Monday night.