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Even though Verlander might be a little bummed he didn't get the nod to start Opening Day, he really has 202 million reasons to smile.
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Even though Verlander might be a little bummed he didn't get the nod to start Opening Day, he really has 202 million reasons to smile.
The Detroit Tigers had barely finished celebrating a fourth straight division title last year when they were dispatched from the playoffs by Baltimore in a Division Series sweep.
J.K. Simmons will toss out the first pitch on opening day for the Detroit Tigers.
Miguel Cabrera, Victor Martinez and Yoenis Cespedes each homered for the Detroit Tigers in 6-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday.
Is this really the first time that Justin decided to take his brother out?
Long before any of that major league money starts landing in their bank accounts, most players are in a similar predicament as everyone else in the regular workforce.
Tigers star Miguel Cabrera played the field for the first time this spring, doing fine at first base as Detroit beat the Miami Marlins 8-4 Wednesday.
Mike Ilitch purchased the Tigers for $82 million in 1992. Now, the franchise is worth $1.125 billion.
Miguel Cabrera went 1 for 3 with a walk for the Detroit Tigers in his second exhibition game since returning from offseason right ankle and foot surgery, a 9-8 loss Tuesday night to the New York Yankees.
The Detroit Tigers, in compliance with Major League Baseball's league-wide security initiative, have reinforced safety and security measures for the upcoming 2015 season at Comerica Park.
"I have work to do on my slider," Verlander said. "My slider has been about 50-50.
Martinez went 0-3 with a strikeout and a pair of groundouts in a 5-3 split-squad loss to the Braves.
Price struggled, allowing eight hits and two runs in 4.1 innings, while also walking a batter, striking out seven and stranding seven baserunners.
Both are expected to be designated hitters in Sunday's split-squad games with Martinez going to Kissimmee to face the Atlanta Braves and Cabrera staying at home against the Washington Nationals.
General Manager Dave Dombrowski and the Detroit Tigers made a plethora of moves this offseason in an attempt to keep the squad among the ranks of contenders in the American League.
Alfredo Simon allowed six first-inning runs before settling down with two shutout innings. Joe Nathan, Joba Chamberlain and Joakim Soria also pitched scoreless inning for the Tigers.
Price told reporters Friday that he was so sure Verlander would be starting on Opening Day that Price told his family members to schedule their trip to Detroit for the second game of the season.
The choice comes as a bit of a surprise considering Justin Verlander has started Opening Day each of the last seven seasons.
The two most venerable starting pitchers for the Tigers had a little Twitter fun at the expense of manager Brad Ausmus on Friday morning.
Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers has to be one of the funniest players in Major League Baseball.
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg made a strong case for an opening day start, pitching four shutout innings in a 6-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.
Brena, West Michigan's premier party band takes to the Music Stage at 97.1 The Ticket Opening Day Block Party, starting at 11 a.m.
John Lackey pitched three perfect innings in his spring training debut, outpitching David Price in the St. Louis Cardinals' 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday.
SS Jose Iglesias had a breakout year in 2013, but it's been a tough road for the promising young shortstop. A healthy return could be huge for Iglesias and the Tigers in 2015.
Spring Training is a time for all ball players to work out the kinks and get ready for the start of the regular season. One thing they shouldn't have to work on is dressing themselves...
Nearly 40 brides say they are seeking answers from Sip of Eden after reporting canceled services, difficulty obtaining refunds and concerns that the company would not show up for their weddings.
A longtime Greektown business owner is taking legal action, claiming weekend security measures are driving customers away and hurting his bottom line.
One of Dearborn's busiest intersections has not been fun to drive through over the past few months because of construction.
Detroit police say a suspect has been arrested in a mass shooting that left three people dead and injured four others at an "after-hours" strip club.
On Sunday, Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison admitted the home located near Eaton Avenue and Prest Street on the city's west side was under investigation.
Detroit police say a suspect has been arrested in a mass shooting that left three people dead and injured four others at an "after-hours" strip club.
The University of Michigan will pause a controversial "grade covering" policy intended to start in fall 2027 for some students.
Nearly 40 brides say they are seeking answers from Sip of Eden after reporting canceled services, difficulty obtaining refunds and concerns that the company would not show up for their weddings.
A longtime Greektown business owner is taking legal action, claiming weekend security measures are driving customers away and hurting his bottom line.
One of Dearborn's busiest intersections has not been fun to drive through over the past few months because of construction.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra kicked off its 2026-27 season Saturday night with its annual opening night gala.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
Flynn was found guilty of killing his wife, Ashley, in February and attempting to blame the murder on a break-in at their home.
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
President Trump said he is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. But such a move could drive U.S. gas prices sharply higher, analysts said.
Church and community leaders called Monday a day of remembrance, healing and looking to the future.
Regulators estimate the new rule will result in an average of 34.9 miles per gallon by model year 2031, down from an earlier projection of 50.4 mpg.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing and Brad Keselowski have announced that he will leave the team after the season.
Athletics player Zack Gelof sued the Detroit Tigers, Ilitch Holdings and the Detroit-Wayne County Stadium Authority for unspecified damages over an injury at Comerica Park.
The Detroit Lions' offense is built around big plays in both the passing and running games.
Gordon Johncock, a two-time Indianapolis 500 champion and winner of 25 career IndyCar races, has died. He was 90. Johncock died from natural causes Monday at his home in South Branch, Michigan.
While the skateboard may be gone, Tony Hawk's impact on Detroit's skateboarding community remains.
Data centers, politics and civility are the focus of this week's Michigan Matters.
The signature event was launched 19 years ago by the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition and the Detroit Free Press.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
Nearly 40 brides say they are seeking answers from Sip of Eden after reporting canceled services, difficulty obtaining refunds and concerns that the company would not show up for their weddings.
The University of Michigan has pulled back on a controversial "grade covering" policy that would have started in fall 2027 for first-semester students in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts.
A longtime Greektown business owner is taking legal action, claiming weekend security measures are driving customers away and hurting his bottom line.
One of Dearborn's busiest intersections — Michigan and Telegraph — has not been fun to drive through over the past few months because of construction, and unfortunately, CBS News Detroit learned that drivers will have to deal with that work on the roads longer than expected.
Questions linger as to why an illegal after-hours establishment wasn’t shut down before the mass shooting that claimed the lives of three men and injured others in Detroit.