Rambling Dusty Baker Defends Aroldis Chapman, Asks For African- And Latin-American Players
Watch CBS News
Ken Rosenthal had previously reported it was worth $13 million.
"Well, there's no grass growing under anybody's feet here. We're in the process of getting all information that's necessary."
A proposed trade sending Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman to the Los Angeles Dodgers appears to be on hold because of a domestic disturbance incident between the pitcher and his girlfriend at his South Florida home.
"I thought it was a little bit of a long shot when you're targeting one guy as the guy you'd like to have."
"I would probably say that right now, sitting here today, he's probably a below-average defender, with the ability or the chance of becoming at least an average defender."
The Royals liked what they saw of Chris Young so much they decided to keep him. And they liked Joakim Soria so much from his past stint in Kansas City they struck a deal to bring him back.
General manager Al Avila did not want to discuss specifics of what kind of offer was made to Joakim Soria, or why that offer wasn't beefed up to bring the right-handed reliever back to Detroit.
General manager Al Avila refuted a recent report, saying "at this point," he could rule out both Yoenis Cespedes, as well as outfielder Alex Gordon, who had also been linked to the Tigers.
According to CBS, the Tigers are looking at outfielder options, including Cespedes and Alex Gordon.
"Last year the pitching really was self-explanatory; it was horrible."
Yoenis Cespedes took the New York Mets on a thrilling, three-month ride last season that ended with a trip to the World Series.
Lowe would be the fourth pitcher the Tigers have signed in recent weeks, after nabbing Rodriguez, signing Mike Pelfrey on Sunday and inking Jordan Zimmermann to a five-year deal last week.
Tigers general manager and vice president of baseball operations Al Avila praised Pelfrey's clubhouse presence and veteran leadership as other reasons for why Pelfrey was a good fit.
The Tigers' starters struggled in 2015 and new general manager Al Avila wasted no time bring new faces to the Motor City.
If Barry Bonds thinks a full-time return to baseball will help his Hall of Fame chances, he may be disappointed. He's more likely to help the Miami Marlins.
The Boston Red Sox and AL Cy Young runner-up David Price have agreed to terms on a seven-year free-agent deal worth $217 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
"It's ludicrous to tell you the truth."
"We made [Scherzer] an offer and it looked like he was going to take it, then all of the sudden he wanted a little bit more," Ilitch told reporters on Monday.
"All I can tell you is we're going to do the best we can to put the best team on the field."
"We are very comfortable with his durability moving forward."
A full postseason share for the World Series champion Kansas City Royals was worth $370,069, just under the record $388,606 set by the San Francisco Giants last year.
The Detroit Tigers made the first big splash in free agency on Sunday, reaching a deal with starter Jordan Zimmermann.
Reports surfaced late Saturday night that the Tigers and Zimmermann have begun "serious talks" about the right-hander signing with Detroit.
Avila (the son of Tigers general manager and vice president of baseball operations, Al) has spent his entire major league career in Detroit.
Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for seven games in the aftermath of an altercation that erupted during Monday night's game.
A vehicle storage lot in the area of Mack Avenue and Connor Street was entered early Wednesday.
A Warren man is accused of stabbing his ex-wife's fiancé while picking up their children at her home, Macomb County prosecutors say.
Surprise burst in hiring across the U.S. last month shows the labor market remains on solid ground.
Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian-vehicle crash Tuesday night in Taylor. The boy was a student in Ecorse schools.
The owner of the Ambassador Bridge met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick hours before President Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the New York Times reported.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Ontario Premier Doug Ford say they expect the bridge to still open on time.
Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for seven games in the aftermath of an altercation that erupted during Monday night's game.
A vehicle storage lot in the area of Mack Avenue and Connor Street was entered early Wednesday.
The family of 25-year-old Tyler Bojanowski continued their search on Tuesday, one week after the Wyandotte, Michigan, man disappeared.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Surprise burst in hiring across the U.S. last month shows the labor market remains on solid ground.
The House is set to vote Wednesday on the SAVE America Act, which would implement strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots.
The owner of the Ambassador Bridge met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick hours before President Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the New York Times reported.
The Federal Aviation Administration changed course and said flights would resume after halting all air traffic into and out of El Paso.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Ontario Premier Doug Ford say they expect the bridge to still open on time.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for seven games in the aftermath of an altercation that erupted during Monday night's game.
Two days after the confetti fell on Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, one Detroit native is still processing the weekend of a lifetime.
The GameAbove Sports Bowl, which is hosted annually by Ford Field, will be canceled ahead of the 2026 season, the venue announced on Tuesday.
The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that they signed Justin Verlander, a 42-year-old free agent, to a one-year, $13 million deal.
A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, and four players were ejected.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
Several vehicles were stolen from a storage lot near the Stellantis Assembly Plant in Detroit.
Lake Erie was nearly frozen over - then a 100-mile crack developed in the ice. Here's a look at what residents and authorities in the Cleveland, Ohio, area are noticing.
The U.S. Department of Justice has allowed more names and details to be found in the Jeffrey Epstein files.
A frost quake resulted in property damage in St. Clair Shores. The search continues for a missing Wyandotte man. Other top stories and weather.
The investigation into the whereabouts of Nancy Guthrie in Arizona led to one person being detained in connection with the case - but he has since been released. CBS News has this report