Tigers Exercise 2017 Club Option On Francisco Rodriguez
"We liked the job K-Rod did last season and the numbers show he was a reliable closer for us," said Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Al Avila.
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"We liked the job K-Rod did last season and the numbers show he was a reliable closer for us," said Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Al Avila.
The Tigers (10/3) are tied for second with the Philadelphia Phillies as the team whose payroll is likely to decrease the most from 2016 Opening Day to 2017 Opening Day.
There are somethings in life that are just priceless.
The Detroit Tigers announced Monday that Lloyd McClendon will take over as the club's hitting coach.
Al Avila made one thing clear in his end-of-the-year press conference on Tuesday: The Tigers cannot continue to operate as they have in the recent past.
Purchase your piece of Comerica Park at the 2016 Detroit Tigers equipment and apparel sale on Thursday and Friday, October 20-21.
"Relievers are a fickle group to figure out in terms of signing or trading for. There's very few guys that you can count on from year to year," he said.
Wally Joyner, who served as Detroit's hitting coach from 2014-16, is not returning as the hitting coach in 2017 as he is interested in pursuing other interests in the game of baseball.
Major League Baseball's average attendance dropped 1.1 percent this season but still was the sport's 11th-highest year.
"Brad was instrumental in leading the team through adversity and with the development of our younger players, particularly the young starting pitchers," said Executive Vice President and General Manager Al Avila.
When the 2017 MLB season begins, Brad Ausmus will be back at the helm for the Detroit Tigers.
Tigers ace Justin Verlander (16-9, 3.04 ERA) nips Boston right-hander Rick Porcello (22-4, 3.15) and 2014 winner Corey Kluber (18-9, 3.14).
"A lot of hard work for naught," Verlander said.
Now that the regular season is over, it's time to start looking toward what the Detroit Tigers are going to do during the winter.
It's reasonable to assign blame in the wake of a disappointment.
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera has been named the American League Player of the Week for the period ending October 2nd.
Detroit Tigers pitchers Justin Verlander and Michael Fulmer each posted impressive numbers in the 2016 season, putting themselves into strong consideration for postseason awards.
The makeup game between the Tigers and Indians scheduled for Monday, October 3, will not be played.
The Detroit Tigers were eliminated from playoff contention Sunday.
Verlander is 8-2 with a 2.00 ERA since the All-Star break, and had a pair of 11-strikeout games in September as well as one with 12 in his most recent start.
Detroit, trying to return to the postseason for the second time in three years, began the day a half-game behind Toronto for the second AL wild card.
Monday's game will only be played if necessary whereas it can impact postseason seedings.
MLB awards season is fast approaching. Bring on the debate.
For what it's worth, even Jones' mother had a hard time identifying her son.
The Detroit Tigers could end up with a wacky travel schedule next week — if they're able to keep their season going.
According to police, the trooper was in a marked vehicle with emergency lights and pot lights activated when the driver struck her patrol car.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Even though he hails from a state where Peyton Manning ruled the sports world, the Fab Five and Tom Brady turned Indiana native Josh Mullins into a dedicated Michigan fan.
Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old whose detention by ICE sparked global outrage, constantly worries about being detained again, his parents told CBS News in an exclusive interview.
Trump's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if it doesn't make a deal to end the war by Tuesday is looming over a Pakistani ceasefire push.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in the area of Van Buren Township and Belleville in Wayne County as severe storms rolled through Southeast Michigan on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
Even though he hails from a state where Peyton Manning ruled the sports world, the Fab Five and Tom Brady turned Indiana native Josh Mullins into a dedicated Michigan fan.
According to police, the trooper was in a marked vehicle with emergency lights and pot lights activated when the driver struck her patrol car.
Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old whose detention by ICE sparked global outrage, constantly worries about being detained again, his parents told CBS News in an exclusive interview.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
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.
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.
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
Some major retailers and other stores will close their doors on Easter, so it's best to plan ahead. Here's what to know.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Tobias Harris led the charge against his former team Saturday night, helping Detroit clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
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.
Even though he hails from a state where Peyton Manning ruled the sports world, the Fab Five and Tom Brady turned Indiana native Josh Mullins into a dedicated Michigan fan.
The Detroit Tigers were beaten 5-3 by the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park on Sunday night. Iván Herrera's two-run single capped a four-run fifth inning for the Cards in the finale of a three-game series.
Michigan is trying to cap off a March Madness string of dominance, the likes of which were last seen by this UConn program that won it all in 2023 and '24.
A performance that left Michigan fans in disbelief as they poured out of Lucas Oil Stadium.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
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.
Happy Monday! Looking at a potential for a mix of rain and snow this morning and afternoon then later tonight. Brief higher intensity bursts of snow showers will be possible, with a dusting of accumulation on grassy surfaces in some areas. Mostly cloudy to partly cloudy with temps around 49 late afternoon. Warming mid to late week.
A man and a woman are dead after a house fire in Detroit on Sunday morning, the Michigan men's basketball team will face UConn in the NCAA national championship game, and more on your top headlines.
An EF-1 tornado with an estimated peak wind of 100 mph ripped through part of Wayne County on Saturday evening as severe storms rolled through Southeast Michigan, according to the National Weather Service.
President Trump said in a Truth Social post over the weekend that members of the military would join him to speak with the media on Monday.
The Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team is one win away from a national title after beating the Arizona Wildcats in the Final Four on Saturday night. Jack Springgate spoke with Michigan fans about why they believe their team will win it all.