Who Is Justin Verlander? Tigers Ace Becomes A Jeopardy Answer [VIDEO]
"The pitcher most recently named the American League's MVP was this fire-balling Tiger in 2011," Alex Trebeck asked.
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"The pitcher most recently named the American League's MVP was this fire-balling Tiger in 2011," Alex Trebeck asked.
Getting down to Lakeland, Fla., to watch the Tigers tune up for the 2016 season is a tough task and the Tigers seem to understand that.
"Play 160 games," he said. "That's my goal."
McGehee is a career .259 hitter in 820 major league games since 2008.
"He deserves it," manager Terry Collins said. "Those chants he heard late in the year? Had he been with our ballclub all year long, he certainly would have been talked about as an MVP."
The 28-year-old Martinez enters his third season with the Detroit Tigers after emerging as one of the American League's top power threats.
The Detroit Tigers have started their first workout for pitchers and catchers.
Phillips played nine of his 18 major league seasons with the A's, and he also spent five years with Detroit, two each with the Angels and White Sox and one year for both the Mets and Toronto.
The Detroit Tigers have signed former New York Mets reliever Bobby Parnell to a minor league contract with an invite to major league camp.
Detroit Tigers infielder Mike Aviles says his daughter is cancer-free.
Detroit Tigers first base coach Omar Vizquel has been tabbed to manage Team Venezuela in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.
"Right now, we feel that from a defensive perspective, and pitching and hitting, we're pretty well rounded," general manager Al Avila said.
This past weekend, Detroit Tigers' ace pitcher Justin Verlander and his girlfriend attended NBA All-Star weekend.
Your travel guide to visiting any of the MLB teams in the Florida Grapefruit League for this year's spring training
The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with outfielder J.D. Martinez, thus avoiding arbitration.
After approaching the arbitration deadline, the Detroit Tigers have reportedly agreed to a two-year contract with outfielder J.D. Martinez.
Major League Baseball player Delmon Young was arrested after authorities say he choked and threatened a parking attendant at a Miami hotel.
Infielder Don Kelly has signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins, with an invitation to major league spring training.
Will the Tigers work more on fundamentals?
Yoenis Cespedes says he chose happiness over more dollars.
The 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale's Stadium Course is known to be the rowdiest hole in all of golf and Upton gave the fans a little show.
Has Miguel Cabrera's time as the best first baseman in baseball come to an end?
Michael Fulmer, a right-handed pitcher who played for Double-A Erie last season, cracks the list at No. 53.
Right-hander Doug Fister and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $7 million, one-year contract.
Do you like the new look Tigers road spring training hat?
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging hope against the violence of war.
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.
Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the Wildcats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the Game of the Year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel Saturday night.
Kerry Carpenter, Zach McKinstry and Matt Vierling hit two-run homers and drove in three runs apiece, and the Detroit Tigers powered their way to an 11-6, rain-shortened victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Teenagers took over downtown Detroit on Friday night, marking the second time in two weeks of such a gathering. The trend has become popular in cities across the country.
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.
Severe storms swept through Southeast Michigan Saturday evening amid reports of damaged houses and downed trees in parts.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging hope against the violence of war.
A 3-year-old child is dead and a motorist is in custody after the child was hit by a pickup truck in Cedar Springs, Michigan, on Friday.
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.
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.
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
The ruling follows a lawsuit filed earlier this month by a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general.
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.
Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the Wildcats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the Game of the Year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel Saturday night.
Kerry Carpenter, Zach McKinstry and Matt Vierling hit two-run homers and drove in three runs apiece, and the Detroit Tigers powered their way to an 11-6, rain-shortened victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Tobias Harris led the charge against his former team Saturday night, helping Detroit clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Michigan is taking on Arizona in the Final Four Saturday night with a national championship berth on the line. CBS News Detroit went to the team hotel to capture the sights, sounds and emotions coming from fans ahead of the game.
The Red Wings lost an important game in their pursuit of a playoff spot, 4-1 at the Rangers on Saturday.
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.
Below average temps for the beginning of the week
For the second time in two weeks, teens took over downtown Detroit. The "teen takeover" trend has become popular in cities across the country. Veronica Ortega is hearing from Detroit business owners on how the trend is impacting them.
Along with Michigan men's basketball players, Wolverines fans are getting ready for Saturday's matchup. Many traveled to Indianapolis to watch the team try to punch their ticket to the national title game. CBS News Detroit's Jack Springgate reports from the team hotel.
Residents in Monroe County are seeing damaged homes and large downed trees after severe storms rolled through the area on Saturday afternoon. Julia Avant reports from Whiteford Township.
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.