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.
Michigan's gubernatorial primary election day is Aug. 4, and Democrats will choose between Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson.
An intruder spent about three hours inside a hardware store in Monroe, Michigan, eventually driving away in a company truck.
The tourist attraction of Hell in Livingston County, Michigan, has new ownership.
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Jalen Pendergrass was sentenced on Friday to 25-50 years in prison for murdering his 17-year-old girlfriend, London Thomas.
Jalen Pendergrass was sentenced on Friday to 25-50 years in prison for murdering his 17-year-old girlfriend, London Thomas.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports there have been 10,773 cyclosporiasis cases in the state during the past five weeks.
Cleanup has begun after a vehicle slammed into Liberty Temple Baptist Church on Detroit's west side, damaging the building.
A man faces felony charges in the deaths of two Michigan Department of Transportation workers in a Lansing-area construction zone.
Michigan's gubernatorial primary election day is Aug. 4, and Democrats will choose between Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed met with progressive faith leaders in Detroit to discuss how religion shapes his campaign platform ahead of Tuesday's primary.
Law enforcement officials say a set of stolen Civil War-era cannonballs was discovered in a passenger's suitcase during a routine security screening at Alabama's Gulf Shores International Airport.
American Airlines is tightening its flight refund and cancellation policy. Here's what to know.
Economic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports there have been 10,773 cyclosporiasis cases in the state during the past five weeks.
The organization is closing its Lansing, Livonia and Warren locations.
An additional 33 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
More than 10,000 people across 70 counties in Michigan have reported cases of cyclosporiasis during the past five weeks, state health officials said.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.
Peter Malnati shot a career-best 9-under 61 to take the lead among the early starters in the first round of the final Rocket Classic.
Thousands of bow tie pins were given away Thursday at Detroit Golf Club to mark the opening round of the Rocket Classic.
Colton Cowser hit a tiebreaking single in the 12th inning, capping the Baltimore Orioles' rally from a seven-run deficit to beat the Tigers 10-9 and spoil Tarik Skubal's possible farewell to Detroit.
CBS News Detroit asked patrons about their favorite memories at the Rocket Classic.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs reported to training camp but was not on the field with teammates for their first practice on Wednesday as his agent and the franchise work on negotiating a new deal.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
What the PGA Tour golfers do at the Rocket Classic is not easy, as Matt Finkel from CBS Detroit explains via his demonstration at the 14th hole at Detroit Golf Club.
Jasmine Bennett, mother of the late London Thomas, was among those speaking at a Wayne County Court hearing during which Jalen Pendergrass was sentenced to decades in prison over the teenager's murder.
Cleanup has begun after a vehicle slammed into Liberty Temple Baptist Church on Detroit's west side, damaging the building.
A traffic shift begins on Saturday for I-94 near Detroit Metro Airport. Here's an explanation of what to expect if you'll be driving in the area.
U.S. officials are looking into whether a cyberattack on water systems in Minnesota could be related to the War in Iran. CBS News reports.