Tigers Trainer Kevin Rand: Victor Martinez Could Be Wearing Knee Brace For Rest Of His Career
"I have a feeling that we may be looking to protect him a little bit," Rand said. "We'll see how rehab goes and see where it takes us."
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"I have a feeling that we may be looking to protect him a little bit," Rand said. "We'll see how rehab goes and see where it takes us."
The Tigers will face high expectations as always, but even Dave Dombrowski has admitted the team has more unknowns this season.
Victor Martinez today underwent successful medial menisectomy surgery of the left knee.
With the start of spring training two weeks away, Dave Dombrowski took questions about the upcoming season on MLB Network's "Hot Stove."
They may just have their answer right under their nose.
Martinez nearly won the American League batting title in 2014 with a .335 average.
Come on Papa Verlander!
Infielder Wilson Betemit has been suspended for 50 games following a positive test for a banned amphetamine under baseball's minor league drug program.
Veteran catcher Gerald Laird has agreed to a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The commissioner's office said Monday his suspension will start when he signs with another major league organization.
Bergman spent nine seasons with the Tigers, his first coming in 1984 when he helped the team to a World Series victory.
Writer Jon Heyman lists twenty winners and has Max Scherzer and his agent Scott Boras 3.
"I like our ball club," Dombrowski said, "and if we can get there, I like our chances."
Nathan said the work he has done so far this offseason has gone well, from building confidence in his new arm angle to refining pitches.
The Detroit Tigers yesterday announced the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with righthanded pitcher Al Alburquerque, thus avoiding arbitration.
Despite making plenty of changes in the offseason, the Detroit Tigers still expect to be a contending team in 2015.
"I think the game is doing well," Verlander said, "and you see that reflected in player salaries and also what the owners are taking in."
Price names Martinez, not Cabrera, as the most difficult batter he has had to face.
"We're going to miss those guys and those personalities," Ausmus said, "but I'm not worried about there being a problem in the clubhouse."
At Detroit Tigers Fantasy Camp, the former Tigers who are here are about as nice as they come.
The Detroit Tigers visited with fans, answered questions and even posed for selfies during Thursday's Kids Club Rally at Sterling Heights High School.
"I feel better than I have in three or four years," Verlander said. "I'm genuinely excited."
Price would consider a contract extension with Detroit, but free agency does hold a strong appeal - and not just because of the money.
Verlander also took some time to take a photo with the fans.
Scherzer's deal counts as $28,689,376 annually for purposes of baseball's luxury tax.
The Supreme Court rejected a Michigan family's argument that their home should have been sold at open-market value to cover an unpaid tax bill of just over $2,000.
Federal officials will sell a Romulus warehouse that was once intended to become a detention center, a court document says.
The shooting happened around 3 a.m. Tuesday in the 18700 block of Monica Street near Clarita Street, according to police.
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
A Detroit man faces eight drug-related charges and two additional weapons charges as a result of a law enforcement investigation.
The shooting happened around 3 a.m. Tuesday in the 18700 block of Monica Street near Clarita Street, according to police.
The Supreme Court rejected a Michigan family's argument that their home should have been sold at open-market value to cover an unpaid tax bill of just over $2,000.
Federal officials will sell a Romulus warehouse that was once intended to become a detention center, a court document says.
Traffic was snarled in Detroit for six hours early Tuesday in the aftermath of a wrong-way crash on I-75.
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
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.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
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.
The Supreme Court rejected a Michigan family's argument that their home should have been sold at open-market value to cover an unpaid tax bill of just over $2,000.
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
The owner of Moore Honey estimated that only about a quarter of the 408 hives would survive.
Riley Greene homered and Kevin McGonigle drove in two runs as the Detroit Tigers beat Gerrit Cole for the first time in 10 years, winning 5-3 against the New York Yankees.
For many people in Detroit, Rosa Parks was a neighbor, mentor, colleague and friend.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named a new acting director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ahead of current Director Elizabeth Hertel's departure.
On Monday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the state's second round of medical debt forgiveness.
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.
Riley Greene homered and Kevin McGonigle drove in two runs as the Detroit Tigers beat Gerrit Cole for the first time in 10 years, winning 5-3 against the New York Yankees.
University of Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May is leaving for the Dallas Mavericks head coaching job.
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.
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.
Investigation and cleanup from a two-vehicle crash involving a wrong-way driver shut down a busy section of southbound I-75 in Detroit for hours on Tuesday.
Good morning Family!, Happy Tuesday! Looking at lovely mild temps in the upper 70's today with plenty of sunshine. Tomorrow a few showers move in late afternoon and evening. Much warmer temps heading into the area by this weekend.
The Federal Aviation Administration is looking into how artificial intelligence can help with managing flight congestion by analyzing local weather, airport capacity and operational constraints.
Vice President JD Vance traveled to San Diego after what he called a productive trip to Switzerland to begin negotiations with Iran. CBS News has this report.
The FBI said two more men are facing charges in the investigation over an attempt to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House