Big-Spending Tigers Hope To Return To Top Of AL Central
Ian Kinsler felt a few butterflies while traveling to spring training this year, an unexpected sign of nerves for a veteran player.
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Ian Kinsler felt a few butterflies while traveling to spring training this year, an unexpected sign of nerves for a veteran player.
"Yeah, the pitch was kind of right down the middle," he said with a grin.
Justin Verlander extended his scoreless string to nine innings as the Detroit Tigers downed the Atlanta Braves 10-6.
While the Tigers are preparing to start the 2016, Justin Verlander has to worry about replacing his temporary tags on his truck.
"The pitcher most recently named the American League's MVP was this fire-balling Tiger in 2011," Alex Trebeck asked.
Barring anything unforeseen, this year will be Verlander's eighth Opening Day start.
This past weekend, Detroit Tigers' ace pitcher Justin Verlander and his girlfriend attended NBA All-Star weekend.
The Tigers will kick off their spring training schedule at the end of February. Here are the biggest things to watch for while the team is in Florida.
Do you have a problem with Verlander responding to Twitter haters?
The bullpen's performance isn't exactly a favorite topic of manager Brad Ausmus, either. He knows it was shaky at best, brutally bad at times, and inconsistent always.
"You can bring in Babe Ruth to this team or any team, and it doesn't matter," general manager Al Avila said. "What's the key here is that everybody stays healthy and everybody does their part."
It will help that Verlander has more support from his staff (and bullpen) this season.
Every fan knows about Verlander and his orange Lamborghini, the Ferraris and Porsches. But he's lusting after something closer to home.
With the reported signing of free agent outfielder Justin Upton to a 6-year, $132 million mega-contract this weekend, the Tigers are going all-in on 2016.
The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $132.75 million, six-year contract with free-agent outfielder Justin Upton, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
Is this one of those things where a hot new girlfriend talks a guy into doing something faintly ridiculous at the point where he'll do just about anything to make her happy ... And he ends up regretting it later?
Detroit Tigers' ace Justin Verlander also has become slightly addicted to Netflix series.
The 2,600 square foot house has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths.
"Starting pitching, we can say we're happy with the way it is right now."
"Last year the pitching really was self-explanatory; it was horrible."
"We are very comfortable with his durability moving forward."
If those walls could talk.
One twitter user equated Verlander congratulating the Pistons on their hot start as the reason why the former Cy Young winner doesn't have a World Series ring.
She has certainly jinxed his wardrobe.
It's October and where else would the Detroit Tigers star pitcher be but in the Big Apple with Kate Upton.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
A Michigan man was sentenced to prison over circumstances that included stalking a minor and throwing Molotov cocktails at a Livingston County home.
A 100-year-old driver was seriously injured in the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash in Bloomfield Township, police said.
Visitors are making the annual pilgrimage to the University of Michigan to see and smell one of North America's premier collections of herbaceous peonies.
The City of Hazel Park has announced a six-month moratorium on the issuance of new short-term rental licenses.
Two men have been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a Detroit man in Livonia last week
The City of Hazel Park has announced a six-month moratorium on the issuance of new short-term rental licenses.
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.
Ryan Josue Rojas, 20, of Herriman, Utah, was arraigned Sunday on one count of accosting a minor for immoral purposes.
A person who was taken into custody after a fatal shooting on May 29 in Hazel Park, Michigan, has been released pending further investigation.
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.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
A TIAA-Stanford University survey found that fewer people can correctly answer questions involving basic financial concepts. See how you fare.
According to air traffic control audio, security came to inspect the aircraft after someone named their Bluetooth device a "certain four-letter word."
A teen girl has been arrested and charged for allegedly stabbing three horses during a racing event in Las Vegas, police said.
Claims have circulated on social media that fingerprints can be pulled from photos featuring peace signs, but experts say the risk to the average person is low.
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
The tentative agreement means roughly 300,000 Blue Cross members will continue receiving care at Michigan Medicine facilities as in-network services.
Two Detroit nonprofit organizations have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students.
St. Clair County health officials have identified the county's first salmonella case linked to a multistate outbreak associated with backyard poultry.
Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
Alex Palou won the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon after starting in the top position and leading the field through the downtown streets.
Earlier this year, the Detroit Police Department started an initiative aimed at building trust between law enforcement and the community through basketball. On Saturday, the Hoopin' with Cops youth recreational league got to watch their mentors in action.
Chicago White Sox topped the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Saturday without injured slugger Munetaka Murakami.
Miguel Vargas hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.
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.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Partly cloudy skies and sunshine today. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us how much longer we can expect the beautiful weather!
A man who police say attempted to abduct an 8-year-old girl in Brighton Township last week made his first court appearance over the weekend.
Nicole Calvin has been visiting the University of Michigan campus annually over the past 16 years to catch a peek — and a whiff — of the school's sizable peony collection.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions — Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, Bedrock CEO Jared Fleisher, and Dr. Anthony, CEO of BAMF Health — as they talk about important issues being dissected at the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference.
The Take Steps Walk takes place this Saturday, and its goal is to raise awareness of Chron's and colitis.