A-Rod Deserves All-Star Consideration
A-Rod the All-Star?
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A-Rod the All-Star?
At least two elected starters will miss the game because of injuries: Miami outfielder Giancarlo Stanton broke a hand on June 26 and Detroit first baseman Miguel Cabrera hurt his left calf Friday.
Detroit reached the midpoint of the season at 41-40, its poorest record since a 39-42 mark for the first half in 2012.
The Tigers scored four times in the first, showing they can still hit a little without their two-time AL MVP.
On Saturday, catcher Alex Avila -- fresh off the disabled list -- was asked to make his major league debut at first base.
It's been a topic for conversation among Detroit sports fans for quite a while now -- the Detroit Tigers bullpen.
Most teams have played around 81 games by now, so the baseball season is half over. It's a good time to assess which players on your team are likely to decline—and thus give you a chance to trade them to a desperate owner that doesn't know any better. Likewise, you can scour league rosters for those players who have underachieved and smile all the way to October when they have superb second halves.
Miguel Cabrera left Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fourth inning with a strained left calf.
Sanchez's no-hit bid was broken up when former Detroit teammate Ezequiel Carrera lined a single to left with one out in the eighth inning.
After missing nearly two months with a knee injury, the Detroit Tigers activated catcher Alex Avila from the disabled list on Friday.
Struggling Detroit Tigers relief pitchers Joba Chamberlain and Tom Gorzelanny have been designated for assignment, according to multiple sources.
The 4th of July weekend is upon us. Sports nuts need something to watch, here's some good options.
The Detroit Tigers made a pair of call-ups on Friday to shake up their struggling bullpen, bringing Drew VerHagen and Jeff Ferrell to the major leagues.
"You have to start thinking outside the box, because inside the box isn't working," the manager said.
"That was pretty cool," Gordon said. "I got a dinger."
University of Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh still has a decent arm, but that tucked in jersey has to go.
Andrew Heaney's first major league victory was the stuff of baseball storybooks. He struck out Alex Rodriguez while shutting down the New York Yankees, and he got a homer from Albert Pujols as run support.
The Tigers trailed 4-2 until J.D. Martinez's two-run homer in the eighth inning, but couldn't find another run
The All-Star Game is nearly here, which means the complaining has begun. Here's a tip to enjoy the events: rediscover your inner kid.
The Indians pulled away late when Gomes homered off Kirby Yates and then added four more runs in the ninth — two on wild pitches.
A year ago, Gregory Polanco was the next big thing. When the Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder was called up to the big leagues last June, his arrival was viewed as a coronation.
There is someone who slipped through the cracks of the baseball consciousness in recent years. One of Cabrera's peers who may -- and probably should -- go down in history as an even greater player.
The starters will be announced Sunday, with the pitchers, reserves and candidates for the final spot to be presented Monday.
The Detroit Tigers added infield depth on Monday, trading for Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Alexi Casilla.
Red Sox 1B Mike Napoli was ejected by plate umpire Tripp Gibson after arguing a called third strike in the second inning.
Michigan was home to five federally run Native American boarding schools.
A life ring and a lifeboat remnant from a famous Great Lakes shipwreck have sold at auction for $150,000.
A district court judge ruled the legal guardians of a young Detroit boy who died under their care will now stand trial.
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
The suspect accused of murdering a Salvation Army bell ringer at a Kroger in Westland on Thursday night is now in police custody.
A suspect is in custody in the aftermath of a fatal shooting at a Kroger store in Westland, Michigan, police say.
A Bulgarian citizen, whom federal officials say was in the U.S. illegally, was found unresponsive in his cell at a Michigan facility.
Michigan was home to five federally run Native American boarding schools.
A life ring and a lifeboat remnant from a famous Great Lakes shipwreck have sold at auction for $150,000.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
This year has already seen eight of the busiest air travel days in TSA history. Could a December date join them?
A Bulgarian citizen, whom federal officials say was in the U.S. illegally, was found unresponsive in his cell at a Michigan facility.
Members of the carrier's AAdvantage loyalty program no longer earn miles or status points when purchasing a basic ticket.
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump.
Regulators said the parking module in certain Ford vehicles may fail, potentially allowing cars to roll away.
Henry Ford Health has announced new labor agreements with registered nurses and radiology technicians at its Rochester hospital.
A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season.
Oakland County health officials are reporting a confirmed case of measles in a pediatric patient at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital.
Thanks to the incredible kindness of a stranger, a little girl from Westland has a whole new outlook on life.
For nurse practitioners like Natasha Weems, their concerns lie in how these decisions could impact some of our most vulnerable families.
Cooper Flagg, who will turn 19 on Sunday, is averaging 25.4 points over his last eight games.
When a Dan Campbell press conference is a reading lesson, it's hard not to pay attention.
Detroit is 0-5-1 against the Steelers in the 21st century, and Pittsburgh even won a Super Bowl at Ford Field against the Seattle Seahawks in 2006.
Clayton Keller had a goal and an assist as the Utah Mammoth pulled away from the Atlantic Division-leading Detroit Red Wings 4-1.
University of Michigan interim President Domenico Grasso says they will be launching an independent evaluation into the athletic department's culture and procedures after the firing of football head coach Sherrone Moore.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
Detroit Lions fans get to sit back and watch running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery put on stellar performances to help lead the team's offense. What fans don't often see are the bonds and dynamics that hold the backfield group together. CBS News Detroit's Rachel Hopmayer hung out with the group at Bronx Bar to shoot the breeze and play some pool.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification. It could have a big impact in states that have legalized it. CBS News Detroit's Terell Bailey is getting answers on what it means for Michigan.
Prepare to change coats this weekend
Investigators say Sherman Jones and Sampaguita Jones neglected and physically abused 9-year-old Owen Rosario, leading to his death from complications of untreated pneumonia in September 2024.
On Friday, the Justice Department disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.