Upton Over Cespedes Not A Bad Choice For Tigers
The knock on the 28-year-old often is that he's inconsistent (so is Cespedes), and that he strikes out too much (an unfortunate reality of being a power hitter).
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The knock on the 28-year-old often is that he's inconsistent (so is Cespedes), and that he strikes out too much (an unfortunate reality of being a power hitter).
The team also announced the signing of reliever Al Alburquerque on Tuesday.
Former Major League Baseball player Chad Curtis must decide whether he wants to return to court for a new sentence for criminal sexual conduct.
Ned Diver, an attorney for fans who filed the class-action lawsuit in 2012, confirmed the preliminary settlement, though he did not immediately describe the terms.
Bruce Rondon will reportedly miss the Tigers' winter caravan and TigerFest this week because he's suffering from the Chikungunya virus. The virus is transmitted to humans via mosquitoes.
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.
MLB Network's Jon Heyman reported Monday that the Tigers are still considering offering Cespedes a deal, even though some in the organization wanted to sign Baltimore Orioles slugger Chris Davis.
Alburquerque had spent his entire five-year big-league career with the Tigers, going 17-6 with a 3.20 ERA and 276 strikeouts.
The Detroit Tigers and shortstop Jose Iglesias have reportedly agreed to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration.
Jessica Mendoza wonders what she'd be doing during the upcoming Major League Baseball season if not for some events out of her control.
The Tigers open their spring training schedule against the Pittsburgh Pirates on March 1 at Joker Marchant Stadium.
Ryan Raburn also spent time in Detroit in 2004, and again from 2007-12. In 566 games with the Tigers, Raburn hit .256 and added 54 home runs and 216 RBI.
Rajai Davis is guaranteed $5.25 million as part of his contract with the Cleveland Indians and can earn an additional $1,225,000 in performance bonuses.
Former AL Rookie of the Year Neftali Feliz and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a $3.9 million, one-year contract.
A person familiar with the deal says All-Star outfielder Alex Gordon has agreed to a four-year contract to remain with the World Series champion Kansas City Royals.
Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and other tainted stars of the Steroids Era appear likely to get a boost in Hall of Fame balloting, but not enough to enter Cooperstown this year.
Ryan Zimmerman of the Washington Nationals and Ryan Howard of the Philadelphia Phillies filed the suits Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Washington.
The Lions, Pistons, Tigers, Red Wings, Spartans and Wolverines all make the list of the best plays that our state has seen throughout 2015.
According to a report, Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila has fielded calls from opposing teams about the availability of third baseman Nick Castellanos.
Dave Henderson, the former major league outfielder who hit one of the most famous home runs in postseason history, died Sunday after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 57.
The Seattle Mariners have hired Amanda Hopkins as an area scout, and the team says she is believed to be the first woman hired as a fulltime scout by a major league club since the 1950s.
Tigers general manager Al Avila said earlier in the offseason that the team was looking to add a utility player who could play both infield and outfield positions.
The White Sox were looking to add some pop while solidifying third base, and they are counting on Todd Frazier to provide it.
"I know they're gonna score a ton of runs, so I know if we do our job on our end … we should have a winning season."
A video surfaced Saturday night of the pitcher starting a brawl in a winter league game when he attempted to pick-off Pirates prospect Jose Osuna.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a 25-year-old Pontiac man was shot to death.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
A motorcyclist is hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash on early Monday morning in Monroe Township, Michigan.
The community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
As the Trump administration signals hope for a possible deal, Iran says obstacles linger, and "frequent changes" in U.S. positions aren't helping.
Detroit police are investigating after a group of individuals attempted to steal an ATM from a CVS on the city's east side following a vehicle crash early Sunday.
A male teenager is in the hospital after he was shot while driving on Detroit's north side Saturday evening.
Fifty pounds of crystal methamphetamine have been seized and a 31-year-old man is in custody in connection with a narcotics investigation, according to the Michigan State Police.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a 25-year-old Pontiac man was shot to death.
A bipartisan bill that would allow school boards across Michigan to award high school diplomas to some "Rosie the Riveters" has been introduced in the state Senate.
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.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
The community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
One hundred men were dressed to the nines on Sunday afternoon on Livernois Avenue in Detroit for the sixth annual 100 Men in Suits initiative.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Most retail stores will be open for business on Memorial Day, while post offices will be closed. Here's what to know.
Sources identified the 21-year-old suspect as Nasire Best of Dundalk, Maryland, and documents obtained by CBS News show Best previously blocked a White House entry lane in June 2025.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
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.
Experts at Children's Hospital of Michigan say they typically see a rise in preventable injuries this time of year, many of which can happen in just seconds.
The app helps people with allergies navigate menus and get information about kitchen practices, so they know what's safe to eat.
A bill that would ban anyone under age 16 from viewing, using or accessing social media in Michigan was introduced in the state legislature.
Detroit Pistons players Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren have earned All-NBA honors, the team announced Sunday.
Dillon Dingler hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Troy Melton and two relievers combined on a three-hitter and the Detroit Tigers stopped an eight-game losing streak by beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Sunday in a doubleheader nightcap.
Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres said Sunday his left oblique strain isn't fully healed and he will be taking a break from swinging the bat as he works to return from the injury.
Colton Cowser hit a three-run homer off Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Detroit 5-3 in a day-night doubleheader opener Sunday that extended the Tigers' losing streak to eight.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
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.
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.
Detroit native and Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Jourdan Lewis was back in the city for his eighth annual youth football camp.
Stephen Colbert returned "Only in Monroe," a Michigan show, for the second time.
Officials say the man who opened fire over the weekend on a Secret Service checkpoint near the White House had a history of arrests.
The United Auto Workers grew from a small Detroit-based union into one of the most influential labor organizations in the country, helping reshape wages, benefits and working conditions for generations of American workers.
The city fo Dearborn hosted its 100th Memorial Day parade on Monday, with hundreds turned out to honor fallen service members