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The New York Mets acquired Yoenis Cespedes last week, hoping he would be a big hit in the middle of their lineup.
Jones made himself known on Sunday afternoon.
"You always want to make a good impression," the rookie said.
Sunday August 2nd, 1970 was a long time ago, so long in fact, I hadn't entered the 2nd grade yet. But, it's a date I will always remember, my very first Tigers game.
Making his seventh career start, the 22-year-old Norris provided a glimpse of his potential against a contender that won seven of its previous eight games.
Daniel Norris (1-1, 3.86) will make his first start for Detroit after being acquired from Toronto on Thursday in the David Price trade.
Anibal Sanchez (10-9) allowed six runs in 6 2/3 innings for Detroit. The right-hander has lost two straight since winning seven decisions in a row.
Baltimore nearly rallied from a seven-run deficit in Thursday's opener, a 9-8 loss, and will try to get a quick jump on the Tigers with help from its newest player, Gerardo Parra.
Down 6-0 in the fourth inning, the Orioles teed off against the pitching-poor Tigers and went ahead 7-6 in the sixth when Machado hit a two-run drive off rookie Jose Valdez, making his big league debut.
Here's a look at five free agents who could help the Tigers in 2016 and beyond.
There have been rumblings that Cespedes and the Tigers could be reunited after the season even though the 29-year-old Cuban was traded.
With little time remaining in the 2015 MLB trade deadline, Tigers' GM Dave Dombrowski pulled off one final move.
David Price's arrival in Toronto fell flat — the ace got a flat tire on his way to the introductory news conference.
The Detroit Tigers announced today that the club has acquired shortstop JaCoby Jones from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for righthanded pitcher Joakim Soria.
The Tigers led 7-0 in the fourth inning and 9-2 in the sixth before surviving Baltimore's comeback bid.
The Detroit Tigers announced Thursday that the club has acquired lefthanded pitcher Daniel Norris.
Who can forget the outfits that he and Verlander wore in spring training.
The newest Detroit Tiger Daniel Norris is not your ordinary millionaire.
Norris, 22, has compiled a 1-1 record, 3.86 ERA (23.1IP/10ER), and 18 strikeouts over five starts with the Blue Jays this season.
The Detroit Tigers are indeed sellers.
Follow along all day as we keep you up to date on all the Tigers trade rumors.
With that win you would have to assume they would stick with the "buy now" attitude.
Justin Verlander outlasted Chris Archer for his first win this season and the Detroit Tigers avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Wednesday.
Casali hit a two-run homer off All-Star David Price (9-4) in the fourth inning and added a solo shot off the former Rays ace for a 5-1 lead in the sixth
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
A Metro Detroit resident has claimed the title of Miss Michigan, being crowned on Saturday night.
Michigan Democratic House members have introduced three bills that would create infrastructure to study reparations, establish a state office and track data for descendants of enslaved Americans.
A Brighton, Michigan, man bicycling his way across the state to raise awareness about Alzheimer's wrapped up his weeklong ride on Sunday.
Here's what to know ahead of the annual event in downtown Detroit.
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
Michigan Democratic House members have introduced three bills that would create infrastructure to study reparations, establish a state office and track data for descendants of enslaved Americans.
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
A Metro Detroit resident has claimed the title of Miss Michigan, being crowned on Saturday night.
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.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
Serena Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
An American Airlines passenger allegedly bit a fellow flyer and was "trying to fight everybody" on a Sunday flight, a pilot said.
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said he expects a diplomatic solution with Iran to fail, though he noted that he would "rather try diplomacy than take it off the table."
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
Emergency responders arrived to find the hikers already deceased on the trails, according to the National Park Service.
Blood drives are happening all across Michigan, including one at the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Michigan Chapter in Detroit.
An experimental fentanyl vaccine that has spent years in development is now entering a new phase, offering new hope in the fight against the nation's ongoing overdose epidemic.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
Miyu Yamashita got into a playoff Sunday in the Meijer LPGA Classic in West Michigan when Lottie Woad's 3-foot par try lipped out to close regulation, then won with a 3-footer of her own on the first extra hole.
Dillon Dingler homered and drove in the tying run in the ninth, Matt Vierling's bloop single finished off Detroit's comeback as the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 in 10 innings on Sunday.
Mellissa Channell-Watkins, a Plymouth, Michigan, native, and two other defenders have signed with PWHL Detroit, the team said on Sunday.
Serena Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
Troy Melton allowed one hit in six innings and the Detroit Tigers' offense came alive late in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
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.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
Prices at the pump in Michigan are at their lowest since April, with AAA saying the state average for a gallon of regular unleaded gas is just about $4.
Vice President JD Vance on Monday touted "good progress" in the first direct talks between the U.S. and Iran. CBS News has this report.
Oil prices rose on Sunday, but showed signs of easing on Monday, amid the U.S.-Iran talks.
The Detroit Federation of Teachers is voting on a proposed contract. Detroit police relate their security plans for the fireworks show. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
The Detroit Ford Fireworks show takes place Monday, June 22, with multiple venues available for viewing. Here's a rundown of where to go, where to park, how to get there and what to know about the special curfew rules.