History Says $100 Million Pitchers Must Produce Results Fast
Max Scherzer and Jon Lester might as well have neon-green dollar signs stamped all over their uniforms and caps when spring training opens next week.
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Max Scherzer and Jon Lester might as well have neon-green dollar signs stamped all over their uniforms and caps when spring training opens next week.
Justin Verlander may have a better looking girl than you, he may make more money than you, but he still has gripes.
Come on Papa Verlander!
"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."
"I feel better than I have in three or four years," Verlander said. "I'm genuinely excited."
Justin Verlander isn't hiding from it. He knows he has to be better in 2015.
Verlander also took some time to take a photo with the fans.
Did Justin Verlander just propose to Kate Upton?
His girlfriend is swimsuit supermodel Kate Upton, so he's a pretty good gauge of what's hot.
Justin Verlander really has been living the life this offseason.
With four straight division titles to their credit — but no World Series championship since 1984 — the boldness is understandable.
The Knicks lost their sixth game in a row on Wednesday night as they were defeated 97-95 by the Orlando Magic.
Over the weekend Verlander decided to try his hand at cooking. I use the term cooking loosely though.
You can see that Verlander and Upton went to Joe's Stone Crab in Miami Beach and really had some fun with the crabs. (I'll let you insert your own joke here.)
In return for Fister, the Tigers received young starter Robbie Ray, reliever Ian Krol and infielder Steve Lombardozzi (since traded), none of which figured prominently in the outcome of this season.
The Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Royals are both in the ALCS, with unlikely sweeps in their respective ALDS matchups.
Verlander pitched his final regular season start of 2014 better than he had pitched all season.
Justin Verlander pitched eight impressive innings, and the Detroit Tigers inched closer to a postseason spot Wednesday, rallying after benches cleared in the sixth inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 6-1.
"I think certain guys have, when the stage is bigger and the spotlight's brighter, they turn up their concentration, their game is elevated," Ausmus said. "I think there is some truth to that."
The Tigers (76-63), who entered play a half-game behind Kansas City in the AL Central, won the first two games of the crucial series against their division rivals.
Justin Verlander wants to keep his private life just that — private.
Apple and the FBI have reportedly launched investigations into the hacking and release of celebrity photos. A simple fix could protect users from similar attacks.
Someone hacked celebrities' phones, and it resulted in a wave of nude images. The stars include Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence as well as supermodel Kate Upton.
Justin Verlander could rejoin the Detroit Tigers' rotation on Saturday.
Verlander posted an Instagram video Monday night of the two issuing their own challenges and then proceeding to dump buckets of ice-cold water over each other's heads.
Last week's storm wreaked havoc for small business owners at the Milford Farmers' Market, with many vendors losing most of their inventory.
Fire crews on Wednesday responded to a massive fire at the Lochmoor Club in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan.
Colt Keith homered and the Detroit Tigers ended a seven-series losing streak with a 7-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon.
Conflicting information on both the federal and state levels regarding childhood vaccines may be confusing for parents, and Michigan health leaders are making sure their stance is clear.
Councilmember Gabriela Santiago-Romero asked the council's Legislative Policy Division to study what other Michigan communities are doing to create their own energy.
Fire crews on Wednesday responded to a massive fire at the Lochmoor Club in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan.
Councilmember Gabriela Santiago-Romero asked the council's Legislative Policy Division to study what other Michigan communities are doing to create their own energy.
Last week's storm wreaked havoc for small business owners at the Milford Farmers' Market, with many vendors losing most of their inventory.
Forty-seven AP voters removed Michigan from their ballots entirely after the Wolverines barely survived Western Michigan in a game that ended with a disputed clock ruling and a Hail Mary.
They induce fear. They're aggressive. And for some people, they pose a serious health risk.
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."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
The Romeo Peach Festival, which one visitor described as a celebration of "peach everything!" wrapped up on Monday. Here's a look at the food and activities.
Bruce Campbell, an actor and filmmaker widely known for his work in "The Evil Dead" franchise, says his cancer prognosis indicates he has about five years to live.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Forty-seven AP voters removed Michigan from their ballots entirely after the Wolverines barely survived Western Michigan in a game that ended with a disputed clock ruling and a Hail Mary.
Republicans are fighting to hold onto their majority in the Senate, where the GOP currently controls 53 seats. To take control, Democrats would need to net four seats in November's election.
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.
Patrick Anderson, who survived the attack, hopes local memorials will help people recognize and reflect on one of America's darkest days.
The tariffs come in response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration last month.
Conflicting information on both the federal and state levels regarding childhood vaccines may be confusing for parents, and Michigan health leaders are making sure their stance is clear.
State health officials said the mosquito-borne illness was found in an 18-month-old quarter horse filly.
Trinity Health Corp. expects to permanently lay off 557 workers in Wayne County as part of a restructuring effort.
Detroit's chief public health officer, Ali Abazeed, confirmed in a press conference following Thursday's severe weather that the first human case of West Nile virus has been recorded.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Colt Keith homered and the Detroit Tigers ended a seven-series losing streak with a 7-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon.
Forty-seven AP voters removed Michigan from their ballots entirely after the Wolverines barely survived Western Michigan in a game that ended with a disputed clock ruling and a Hail Mary.
Kody Clemens hit a two-run homer against his former team, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2.
The MAC cited what it believes to be an "extraordinary" circumstance in appealing the outcome of the Michigan-Western Michigan game.
The Mid-American Conference has appealed the outcome of the Michigan-Western Michigan game, asking the NCAA and College Football Playoff administrators to recognize the Broncos as the actual winner.
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.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
Last week's storm wreaked havoc for small business owners at the Milford Farmers' Market, with many vendors losing most of their inventory.
Fire crews on Wednesday responded to a massive fire at the Lochmoor Club in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan.
Last week's storm left thousands of Detroiters in the dark. Now, the city council wants to know whether Detroit has other utility options.
As students head back to the classroom across Metro Detroit, Michigan leaders are recommending that children be vaccinated for school.
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other prominent Republicans are attending the Republican National Committee's two-day Midterm Convention in Dallas. Natalie Brand reports.