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The New York Mets acquired Yoenis Cespedes last week, hoping he would be a big hit in the middle of their lineup.
Acquired from Detroit Thursday for a trio of minor league left-handers, Price received a standing ovation from the sellout crowd of 45,766 as he walked in from the bullpen before the game.
According to Bovada Sportsbook, the odds on certain MLB teams' World Series chances have changed drastically since July 17.
"You always want to make a good impression," the rookie said.
Anibal Sanchez (10-9) allowed six runs in 6 2/3 innings for Detroit. The right-hander has lost two straight since winning seven decisions in a row.
It happens every year: A solid productive player on your fantasy baseball roster gets traded to a team that just plans on using him as a backup. If you're lucky, one of your backups is the benefit of such a trade, too. However, every fantasy owner needs to make adjustments after July 31 to make sure their rosters are still competitive and productive. If not, it's a slow crawl to the end of September and sixth place in your league.
Down 6-0 in the fourth inning, the Orioles teed off against the pitching-poor Tigers and went ahead 7-6 in the sixth when Machado hit a two-run drive off rookie Jose Valdez, making his big league debut.
Here's a look at five free agents who could help the Tigers in 2016 and beyond.
There have been rumblings that Cespedes and the Tigers could be reunited after the season even though the 29-year-old Cuban was traded.
David Price's arrival in Toronto fell flat — the ace got a flat tire on his way to the introductory news conference.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
It's deadline day, which in the past has meant blockbuster deals. Let's look at some of the best and worst.
"We've been exploring and in touch with Cincinnati about Leake since Day 1," general manager Bobby Evans said.
Cole Hamels' locker was still intact in Philadelphia's clubhouse, as was Matt Harrison's in Texas' locker room.
Who can forget the outfits that he and Verlander wore in spring training.
Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner went to an emergency room Tuesday for treatment on a pimple on his leg that turned into an infection.
The Detroit Tigers are indeed sellers.
Usually music will be played but in this case fart noises came across the speakers.
"St-riike! ... And we're talking outside of outside corners."
Wilmer Flores wiped away tears as he warmed up at shortstop for the eighth inning, thinking he was being traded from the organization he joined as a teenager.
All-Star closer Jonathan Papelbon wants to win another championship and become baseball's career saves leader.
After years of trade speculation, Cole Hamels' time in Philadelphia is ending.
Justin Verlander outlasted Chris Archer for his first win this season and the Detroit Tigers avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Wednesday.
"That was incredible," Hosmer said. "Those guys up the middle never seem to surprise us with the plays they make."
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.
From Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream Speech" to Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show performance in 2025, one Detroiter is connecting readers with Black history, one line at a time.
Just when you thought Michigan roads couldn't get any worse, there is a high chance they will on Tuesday.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
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.
Ninety-two years ago, historians say, the state of Michigan experienced its coldest recorded temperature.
Police in Detroit are investigating after they say a woman was found dead on a street on the city's north side Sunday evening.
From Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream Speech" to Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show performance in 2025, one Detroiter is connecting readers with Black history, one line at a time.
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.
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.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.
The Detroit Tigers announce that Major League Baseball will produce and distribute their local TV broadcasts this season.
President Trump on Monday said he would block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge that sits between Detroit and Canada.
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.
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.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.
The Detroit Tigers announce that Major League Baseball will produce and distribute their local TV broadcasts this season.
Some 2026 Winter Olympics athletes say their winning medals are falling apart, coming detached from their ribbons.
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.
CBS News Detroit spoke with author Javonne Barrett to learn how his debut coloring book, "Lines of Legacy: A Black History Coloring Book," empowers readers to bring this history to life through creativity, while also sparking a conversation anyone can participate in.
Chandler Park Academy held a symposium for National African American Parent Involvement Day.
Students and teachers of the Oak Park School District went to the school board, presenting a list of issues.
Just when you thought Michigan roads couldn't get any worse, there is a high chance they will on Tuesday. Road commissions say a temperature rise is the key ingredient to potholes, which could pose a danger on the road.
President Trump is threatening to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Canada "until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them," he said in a social media post on Monday.