Tony Ortiz: Tigers Make More Cuts
The five are pitchers Robbie Weinhardt and Fu-Te Ni, catcher Max St. Pierre, outfielder Clete Thomas and second baseman Scott Sizemore.
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The five are pitchers Robbie Weinhardt and Fu-Te Ni, catcher Max St. Pierre, outfielder Clete Thomas and second baseman Scott Sizemore.
Victor Martinez had three hits and the Detroit Tigers roughed up Houston starter Brett Myers in a 9-1 victory over the Astros on Monday.
Justin Verlander was having a good spring in his effort to avoid going through a bad April again.
The explanation for why Detroit's top two pitching prospects, Andy Oliver and Jacob Turner, were included in the Tigers' first big roster cut of spring training while two lesser hurlers were not lies in their utility.
Detroit manager Jim Leyland says his lineup will be figured out in about a week and the starting pitching is set, leaving the biggest fight in camp for spots in the bullpen.
Brad Penny is on the mound for the Tigers today, Detroit in Lakeland to face the Twins who counter with Jeff Manship.
Chris Carpenter returned from a left hamstring injury and gave up three runs in four innings for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 9-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.
Carlos Guillen (left knee microfracture surgery in September 2010) will open the season on the disabled list.
The Tigers lost to the Boston Red Sox today in 10 innings. Pitching dominated - as it has most of the spring.
No surprise today, Jim Leyland saying that Carlos Guillen and Joel Zumaya will not start the season on the Tigers big league roster.
It's all but certain Detroit will open the season with no third catcher, as it did last year, but the complicating factor is that this season, both catchers will be in the lineup at the same time for most games.
The Tigers do not expect Carlos Guillen to be ready for opening day. Jim Leyland saying this morning that he has been bothered by soreness in that surgically repaired left knee and will rest it the next few days.
Detroit first baseman Miguel Cabrera said he remains focused on baseball following the release of the police report detailing his February arrest on suspicion of drunken driving.
Rick Porcello annoyed his manager during a so-so start March 9. Porcello gave up a three-run home run during a shaky second inning while he was working a three-inning start against Philadelphia.
If the Tigers hadn't pushed Rick Porcello to the big leagues at age 20, we might not be asking as many questions about him now.
Miguel Cabrera went 2 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs on Friday, leading Detroit to a 7-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in a spring training game Friday.
Miguel Cabrera was not on the travel roster for the Detroit Tigers' game Thursday night against the Florida Marlins.
Uncle James was a cool dude. He used to take us kids fishing on the banks of the Detroit River. He'd say, "Come on fishy, fishy."
Three reasons Miguel Cabrera's issues may run even deeper than I originally suspected
Phil Coke seems to be making a smooth transition from reliever back to the rotation. He worked two scoreless innings in his first outing and gave up one run on three hits in three innings his second time out.
Media outlets are reporting police were summoned to a Fort Pierce restaurant before Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera's DUI arrest last month because the first baseman allegedly threatened a manager and an off-duty fish and wildlife officer.
More details are emerging about last month's arrest of Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera.
Brian Schneider hit a three-run homer off Rick Porcello and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 Wednesday.
Democrats have demanded reforms to immigration enforcement, including barring officers from wearing masks.
A data center that could be coming to Allen Park, Michigan, is raising a lot of big questions. The company working on the project hosted a meeting on Saturday in an effort to answer some of them.
An Allen Park, Michigan, man has been sentenced for second-degree murder in the 2025 stabbing of his 84-year-old grandmother, according to court records.
Casey Wasserman, the chair of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, says he is selling his eponymous talent agency in the wake of the release of emails between himself and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Michigan is in a position to be No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll because the program had financial support to make moves in the transfer portal and coach Dusty May has developed a selfless culture that money can't buy.
The mayor of Romulus, Michigan, says representatives with the Department of Homeland Security have informed him that the federal agency has secured a building in the city.
A 57-year-old woman is facing two charges after law enforcement found 20 dogs and four turtles living in "deplorable conditions" while executing a search warrant at a Warren, Michigan, home on Thursday, the Macomb County Sheriff's Office said.
A data center that could be coming to Allen Park, Michigan, is raising a lot of big questions. The company working on the project hosted a meeting on Saturday in an effort to answer some of them.
Experts say the Ambassador Bridge can't keep up with demand for trade, jobs and tourism between Detroit and Windsor anymore.
The man suspected in the January crash at Detroit Metro Airport's McNamara Terminal is charged with one count of aggravated stalking in a separate incident, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Casey Wasserman, the chair of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, says he is selling his eponymous talent agency in the wake of the release of emails between himself and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old Olympic veteran from Colorado, also reflected on her Olympic crash, saying, "I don't have regrets."
White Castle has invited lovers, loved ones and the soon-to-be in love to an intimate meal at its restaurants every Valentine's Day for the past 35 years.
The mayor of Romulus, Michigan, says representatives with the Department of Homeland Security have informed him that the federal agency has secured a building in the city.
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Michigan is in a position to be No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll because the program had financial support to make moves in the transfer portal and coach Dusty May has developed a selfless culture that money can't buy.
Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old Olympic veteran from Colorado, also reflected on her Olympic crash, saying, "I don't have regrets."
Olympic organizers promise that the villages where athletes live won't run out of free condoms again during the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Justin Verlander's return to the Detroit Tigers is a testament to his own longevity and the team's increased relevance over the past couple of years.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Residents in Allen Park are asking big questions about a data center that could be coming to the area. The proposed facility would be 45,000 square feet, developed along Enterprise Drive. Julia Avant was at a public meeting hosted by the company behind the project.
Another day with above average temperatures
A man charged with aggravated stalking is suspected in the January crash at a terminal at Detroit Metro Airport, the business aiming to build a data center in Allen Park is connecting with the city's residents and other top stories for the evening of Feb. 14, 2026.
Law enforcement on Friday night ramped up activity around two miles from Nancy Guthrie's home in Tucson, Arizona. Authorities believe Guthrie, 84, was taken against her will. Andres Gutierrez reports.
The University of Michigan men's basketball squad has a good chance at becoming the top-ranked team in the Associated Press rankings after a 30-point win over UCLA on Saturday. Reporter Matt Finkel has the story from Crisler Center of the Wolverines' 24th win of the season.