Tigers Fans Excited As Spring Training Begins
A big day for Detroit Tigers fans, as pitchers and catchers hold their first full workout at spring training in Lakeland, Florida.
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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.
Over the last week or so, a lot has been made about Prince Fielder's $214-Million contract.
Edwin Jackson agreed Thursday to a one-year contract with Washington, a deal that gives the Nationals seven potential starting pitchers.
The 8-14 day temperature outlooks show Southeast Michigan has a fair chance of below-average temperatures as we enter May.
A 17-year-old has been charged as an adult in the aftermath of a shooting on April 22 in Macomb County, authorities said.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
The House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, sending it to the president's desk.
Deputies are investigating a scheme seeking donations for a summer camp on behalf of children with special needs, with no proof the program exists.
Photos of gas price signs have been trending on social media during the past few days, as motorists take note of a spike in fuel prices.
CBS News Detroit is streaming live coverage of the debate, beginning at 7 p.m. ET.
Officials say Wells Hall will be closed through Friday, May 1.
Over 2.1 million voter registrations have been canceled or identified for future cancellation in Michigan since 2019, the Secretary of State says.
A bill intended to prohibit the sale and import of so-called connected vehicles from China, Russia, North Korea and Iran within the U.S. has been introduced in the House.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
Several cities in Southeast Michigan could allow golf carts on public streets if a state bill expanding the rules passes.
Experts said it's unlikely consumers will see a drop in prices moving forward.
Two of Michigan's congressional representatives introduced a bill aimed at supporting Michigan's role in automotive innovation and manufacturing.
General Motors is expecting a $500 million tariff refund after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Trump's most sweeping levies.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
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 House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, sending it to the president's desk.
Brent crude surged past $126 a barrel early Thursday, while U.S. gasoline prices jumped to $4.30 a gallon.
The Coast Guard will run out of funding to pay personnel on May 1, with the first missed paychecks expected May 15.
Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper with 32 seconds left, and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons beat the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic 116-109 in Game 5 of their first-round series to stave off elimination.
Detroit automaker expects big financial boost from refund of tariffs struck down earlier this year by the Supreme Court.
Parents say the incident highlights the importance of education and communication at home, especially when it comes to THC‑infused products.
Six Detroit elementary students were hospitalized on Tuesday after eating suspected marijuana edibles, district officials said.
A proposed Michigan law would mandate health insurance plans to cover in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination starting in 2027.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Macomb County health officials reported Thursday the county's first confirmed measles case in 2026.
Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper with 32 seconds left, and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons beat the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic 116-109 in Game 5 of their first-round series to stave off elimination.
The Detroit Lions have picked up the fifth season of Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs' contract and declined All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell's fifth-year option, according to a person familiar with the moves.
Michigan basketball coach Dusty May has announced that three players have been added from the transfer portal and two incoming freshman are joining four high school seniors who were signed in November.
Desmond Bane scored 22 points, Franz Wagner had 19 in three quarters and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 94-88 to take a 3-1 series lead, putting the East's No. 1 seed on the brink of elimination.
Construction crews are making way for the new home of the Detroit City Football Club after demolishing the old Southwest Detroit Hospital.
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.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
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.
A baby shower with the theme "Every Baby Deserves a Royal Welcome" will take place May 2 at Metropolitan United Methodist Church in Detroit in support of Cass Community Social Services of Detroit.
As chilly temperatures continue, chances for rain showers do, too. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter breaks down when you can expect the chance for wet weather.
A Detroit woman was sentenced to 290 days in jail, with credit for time served, as a result of a vehicle crash into a Center Line home that injured a 9-year-old girl.
Dr. Molly O'Shea, a pediatrician in Metro Detroit, explains what to do to prevent tick-borne diseases from affecting your family.
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan has introduced the Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act, which aims to support and increase the number of people working in long-term health care.