Ausmus Compares J.D. Martinez's Power To That Of Miguel Cabrera
"He's right there with Miggy in terms of being able to drive the ball to right center," Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said after the game.
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"He's right there with Miggy in terms of being able to drive the ball to right center," Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said after the game.
Torii Hunter's first game back with the Minnesota Twins ended with the outfielder yelling at plate umpire Joe West.
Alex Rodriguez listened to the cheers and waved his cap. He worked out an eight-pitch walk, lined an opposite-field single into right field and flied out.
A season brimming with high expectations opened with a dud for Jeff Samardzija and the Chicago White Sox.
"My adrenaline was flowing," Scherzer acknowledged. "Let's just say that."
Porcello spent all six of his previous MLB seasons in Detroit, posting a 76-63 record with a 4.30 ERA.
In his Opening Day debut for Detroit, David Price proved himself 100 percent worthy of his new role as the number one man in the rotation.
Joy filled the air at America's ballparks and it even permeated its way into the social media universe as well.
J.D. Martinez of the Detroit Tigers has hit the first home run of the 2015 baseball season.
Baseball fans will see the steepest increase in ticket prices in six years.
In the grand scheme of a season, Opening Day is only one of 162 games, but for baseball lovers, the first game holds a unique appeal.
"Hopefully if I'm out I don't walk to the wrong dugout," Hunter added jokingly. "We'll see."
When designated hitter Victor Martinez tore the medial meniscus in his left knee in February, he knew he might have to miss Opening Day
The Detroit Tigers will start the season Monday with one major change and a lot of question marks.
The Los Angeles Dodgers set a baseball record with a $270 million opening-day payroll, including nearly $44 million going to players no longer on the team.
Tonight we begin the transition from March Madness to baseball as the MLB season prepares to kick off when the St. Louis Cardinals visit the Chicago Cubs.
Simon retired his first 14 batters before Desmond Jennings singled with two outs in the fifth and struck out three.
Miguel Cabrera hit his third home run of the spring, doubled and drove in three runs in an 11-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.
It's been a crazy couple of years for Andrew Heaney, who has risen through the Minor League ranks, been traded twice in a matter of hours this offseason and has struggled to find effectiveness at the big league level. But at 23 years old, the Angels' new top prospect still has plenty of time to break into the rotation this season.
Opening Day is just two days away! That means spring is here and it's time to get the tailgate gear ready to head to the local ballpark and watch some baseball. Here's my predictions for the major awards (ROY, Cy Young, and MVP) in both leagues.
"I think we'll see what our group's made of these last five games," Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader said Friday.
These five youngsters will impress in 2015; so much to crack the midsummer classic roster
Alex Rodriguez is having some success at a new position.
A decade removed from their most recent championship, the Chicago White Sox once again are eyeing big things.
Now, at 21 years old with almost a full season under his belt, Odor is ready to prove that it is he who is actually the Rangers' second baseman of the future.
USA Today Co., the newspaper publisher formerly named Gannett, says it plans to acquire the Detroit News.
In these bitterly cold temperatures, it's not uncommon for pipes in your home to freeze or your furnace to fail.
Michigan State University, alongside Northern Michigan, Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan universities are all part of a new cohort within the Education Preparation Provider Collaborative.
More than a dozen communities in Southeast Michigan have declared snow emergencies over the weekend. However, some did not.
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.
Michigan State University, alongside Northern Michigan, Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan universities are all part of a new cohort within the Education Preparation Provider Collaborative.
USA Today Co., the newspaper publisher formerly named Gannett, says it plans to acquire the Detroit News.
Both of Michigan's senators say that they will not vote for a federal budget package that includes funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
It's another week of arctic air taking over Southeast Michigan.
In these bitterly cold temperatures, it's not uncommon for pipes in your home to freeze or your furnace to fail.
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.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who stopped at the Detroit Auto Show, claimed that efforts by the administration to reverse the Biden-era electric vehicle policies will make cars more affordable again, including rolling back fuel efficiency standards.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Country artist Luke Bryan is scheduled to perform at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston on July 11.
The brutal temperatures and sub-zero wind chills are forcing many communities to cancel events this weekend, except here in Detroit.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2026 semifinalist list, which includes chefs and venues from Michigan.
The IRS started accepting tax returns on Jan. 26. Here's everything you need to know about getting your tax refund.
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
Apple users report receiving about $8 per eligible device from the settlement, based on the amount landing in their accounts.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
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.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
At certain temperatures and especially with wind chill, health experts said it can take minutes for frostbite or hypothermia to set in.
Officials in Oakland County, Michigan, say they will establish a committee in an effort to strengthen long-term water safety after Legionella bacteria were detected at two different area facilities last month.
While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 11 assists and the Detroit Pistons routed the Sacramento Kings 139-116 on Sunday for their fifth victory in six games.
J.T. Compher scored twice as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 in front of a sold-out crowd of 15,225 on Saturday night.
Kevin Durant scored 32 points as the Houston Rockets ended the Detroit Pistons' four-game winning streak with a 111-104 victory.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
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.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
In these bitterly cold temperatures, it's not uncommon for pipes in your home to freeze or your furnace to fail. To prevent this from happening to you, CBS News Detroit spoke with Metro Detroit professionals.
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Experts say it's often in the first three to five years that new teachers call it quits and leave the classroom, but a new program involving five Michigan universities working together aims to address some of the issues causing constant teacher turnover.
Dispatch centers in the Metro Detroit area have been busy since Sunday, fielding dozens of calls and complaints due to the winter storm. One confusing factor for some residents is snow emergency declarations and the residential street parking restrictions.
Another day with dangerously cold temperatures. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us what days this week we should watch for temps to fall.