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.
Officials in several Oakland County communities are asking their residents to restrict water usage after a main break in Auburn Hills, Michigan, early Sunday.
A Dutch-flagged cruise ship that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak reached Spain's Canary Islands early Sunday morning.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. hit an inside-the-park home run on a grounder and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1.
A cooked pig was found in a checked bag of a traveler at Detroit Metro Airport coming in from a West African country, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection official said Friday.
Communities across the country, including in Southeast Michigan, are doing their part to help people struggling with hunger. Letter carriers collected food donations on Saturday.
Officials in several Oakland County communities are asking their residents to restrict water usage after a main break in Auburn Hills, Michigan, early Sunday.
Faith and a little bit of luck left one teenager thankful after a violent crash earlier this week caused her car to split in half.
Over the past few weeks, there has been a lot of controversy over the Oakland County Sheriff's Office using drones; however, Sheriff Mike Bouchard tells CBS Detroit that a terrifying scene outside of a domestic violence center might not have been resolved if it weren't for the technology.
Communities across the country, including in Southeast Michigan, are doing their part to help people struggling with hunger. Letter carriers collected food donations on Saturday.
A 54-year-old woman is facing two charges after she was arrested two days in a row on suspicion of being intoxicated while operating a vehicle, the Michigan State Police said Friday.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
Kyle Isbel hit a walk-off single in the ninth after his run-scoring hit fueled a two-run, eighth-inning rally and also made two excellent catches that likely saved a run, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 for their sixth win in eight games.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
A Dutch-flagged cruise ship that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak reached Spain's Canary Islands early Sunday morning.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. hit an inside-the-park home run on a grounder and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1.
The Detroit Pistons lost 116-109 on Saturday to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
The Detroit Pistons will look to take a 3-0 playoff series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday in Ohio.
Kyle Isbel hit a walk-off single in the ninth after his run-scoring hit fueled a two-run, eighth-inning rally and also made two excellent catches that likely saved a run, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 for their sixth win in eight games.
Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.
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.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
Cooler temperatures through the middle of next week
Communities across the country, including in Southeast Michigan, are doing what they can to help people struggling with hunger. Letter carriers collected food donations on Saturday. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega explains why the food drive is so important for local food pantries.
Nurse T's Future Nurses Program took over part of Renaissance High School in Detroit on Saturday morning. Students were introduced to a wide range of activities aimed at giving them an idea of what they can find in the nursing field.
Residents across the northern portion of Oakland County could lose water if a pipe on a main that's leaking breaks. The leak was discovered in River Woods Park, located in Auburn Hills, on Wednesday. Julia Avant shares how people can prepare if there is a break.
Tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran continue to exchange fire.