Caputo: Timing Of Tigers' Contract Extensions Questioned
As the leaders of the Tigers' organization, general manager Dave Dombrowski and manager Jim Leyland have presented the classic glass half-full, glass half-empty tale.
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As the leaders of the Tigers' organization, general manager Dave Dombrowski and manager Jim Leyland have presented the classic glass half-full, glass half-empty tale.
The Tigers decision to extend the contracts of Dave Dombrowski and Jim Leyland today is ridiculous to me.
These are the "Dog Days" of summer for Major League Baseball , when teams that were riding high in the spring are fading under the hot July and August skies. And as we move into the second week of August, the Tigers are riding high in first place in the American League Central, with a four game lead over second place Cleveland .
I want to thank Mr. Ilitch and Dave Dombrowski for the support and confidence they have shown in me and I look forward to managing the Detroit Tigers in 2012.
The Detroit Tigers have annouced contract extentions for President, CEO and GM David Dombrowski and Manager Jim Leyland.
There are written rules and unwritten rules. Count me among those getting annoyed with the unwritten kind in sports.
Max Scherzer allowed four runs in five innings, the first time in more than a month he has given up more than two earned runs.
Victor Martinez (sprained left knee) was hurt in the Aug. 6 game and was held out Aug. 7. He is day-to-day.
One day, Brennan Boesch will bat in the middle of Detroit's order.
Max Scherzer was never able to find the strike zone.
The Detroit Tigers fall one run short in a 4-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.
Justin Verlander watched helplessly as his first pitch went sailing toward the outfield wall during Saturday's game against the Royals.
The Detroit Tigers know maintaining their lead in the AL Central likely won't be easy. It would get even tougher without their leading hitter in the mix.
The Tigers held on to a one-run lead going into the ninth inning as Detroit beats the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Saturday night.
Verlander tries to win his fourth straight start both overall and against the Royals when he takes the mound for the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers on Saturday night at Kauffman Stadium.
About seven weeks ago - amid perhaps the best stretch of his career - Justin Verlander took a break from overpowering opposing hitters to discuss a far more important task.
A single by Brennan Boesch brought home the winning run as the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Friday night.
Coming off a successful homestand against two of the better teams in the AL, the last thing Detroit manager Jim Leyland wants to see is his Tigers take a step back versus one of the league's worst.
Brad Penny wants to put a little daylight between himself and, well, day games.
It wouldn't be surprising to see Jim Leyland run his decision on whether to start Justin Verlander against Cleveland into the middle of next week.
Alexi Ogando shut down Detroit once again and the Texas Rangers ended a three-game losing skid by topping the Tigers 5-2 Thursday in a matchup of AL division leaders.
Alexi Ogando has put together a pair of dominant performances to beat the Detroit Tigers twice this season. The Texas Rangers now need him to end his recent struggles to help them avoid a rare sweep.
Brad Thomas (sore left elbow) went on the 60-day disabled list July 25. He was shut down from throwing until at least mid-August.
Alex Avila had no home runs in July but already has two in a pair of games in August.
Manager Jim Leyland wanted to give Carlos Guillen a game off Wednesday night with a day game coming up Thursday, so he stuck Raburn back at second base, a position he occupied on a regular basis until Guillen came back from the disabled list in mid-July.
Three weeks after Mayor Mary Sheffield launched the initiative, new funding from the Ballmer Group and United Way for Southeastern Michigan is making summer camps free for Detroit families.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released on bond Tuesday, one day after a judge set a $1 million bond in connection with a robbery and kidnapping in Florida.
But parks officials say excessive heat can create dangerous conditions, especially for workers who spend hours outdoors.
The Detroit City Council voted to extend its ShotSpotter contract by just over $2 million, giving police nine months to evaluate other gunshot detection systems before returning with a long-term recommendation.
The Menands Police Department said on Tuesday that the circumstances surrounding the child's death are under investigation.
An extreme heat warning for Southeast Michigan takes effect at noon today. Here's what you need to know about dealing with such conditions.
Southeast Michigan residents who lack access to air conditioning are welcome at designated cooling centers during this week's heat wave.
Three weeks after Mayor Mary Sheffield launched the initiative, new funding from the Ballmer Group and United Way for Southeastern Michigan is making summer camps free for Detroit families.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released on bond Tuesday, one day after a judge set a $1 million bond in connection with a robbery and kidnapping in Florida.
But parks officials say excessive heat can create dangerous conditions, especially for workers who spend hours outdoors.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
Three U.S. egg producers will be required to provide 53 million eggs to food banks and to pay a $3.3 million financial penalty.
The typical non-homeowner household earns about $7,000 less than what's needed to buy an entry-level home, according to LendingTree.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
With dangerously hot temperatures expected in Southeast Michigan this week, doctors at DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital are urging people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness.
A Detroit grandmother dedicated to honoring her daughter's memory needs the public's help. After starting a transportation business to support her family, her vehicle is breaking down and she needs a new one to continue the service.
State officials have taken over the investigation into one death and hospitalizations among patients who received dialysis treatment in Southeast Michigan.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released on bond Tuesday, one day after a judge set a $1 million bond in connection with a robbery and kidnapping in Florida.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana.
The Detroit Lions announced they have released cornerback Terrion Arnold hours after he appeared in court in connection with a robbery and kidnapping case in Florida.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was given a $1 million bond in Florida, where he faces multiple felony charges related to an alleged robbery and kidnapping incident.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
Police and detectives are investigating a homicide scene near Gilchrest Street and Middlebelt Road in Farmington Hills.
Our hazardous heat wave continues with peak heating expected on Wednesday and Thursday.
As extreme heat pushed heat index values into the triple digits on Tuesday, the Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights, Michigan, closed its gates, with Oakland County officials citing safety concerns for both visitors and employees.
The Detroit City Council approved another $2 million to keep ShotSpotter in place while the city search for a long-term gunshot detection system.
An Extreme Heat Warning goes into effect today. Heat and humidity will take hold. How long will this heat wave last? NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us when we'll feel some relief.