Plan In Place To Get Victor Martinez Healthy; Tigers Have Considered All Possibilities
"We're going to try and get this thing fixed or healed, hopefully, and still have the ability to play him," Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said.
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"We're going to try and get this thing fixed or healed, hopefully, and still have the ability to play him," Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said.
"We've done testing and we've had multiple opinions," Rand said. "We waited until we felt we needed to."
"I think the defense has been tremendous," Tigers pitching coach Jeff Jones said Sunday. "Honestly, I think it's been a huge plus for us."
"He's a three, four hitter on any other team in the big leagues," Victor Martinez said. "Makes you feel pretty good about your offense."
After Oakland and Kansas City cleared the benches for the third straight game and five more Royals got ejected, Lorenzo Cain tried to put a positive spin on the day.
Kris Bryant finally made his debut for the Chicago Cubs amid staggering expectations.
"I don't know what's going on today," Sanchez said, "but for sure everything's going to change soon."
Anibal Sanchez (1-2) gave up nine runs on nine hits in 3 1/3 innings. J.D. Martinez homered for Detroit, which lost for the second time in 11 games this season.
It's still early in the season, and you don't want to give up on key players too soon — even if they're slumping through the first two weeks of the season. But smart fantasy baseball owners also want to make sure they grab rising stars while they can — and before it's too late.
Castellanos went for second and Garcia made a one-hop throw. Replays appeared to show Ramirez tagging him on the toe.
David Price dazzled again Friday, allowing only one earned run over eight innings as the Tigers notched a win over the White Sox.
"I just wanted to give him one more day off the left side," Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said Friday morning.
"Tonight's a good win, and Mrazek stood tall for us," Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock said.
Prized prospect Kris Bryant looks to be on his way to the Chicago Cubs.
A 2011 first-round Draft pick out of St. John's University, Joe Panik had a meteoric rise to Major League glory last season -- not only putting up impressive numbers as the Giants' new second baseman in 73 regular season games, but also helping San Francisco earn its third World Series championship in the past five years.
The Kansas City Royals were rolling through the start of the season, still undefeated when they took the field Wednesday at Minnesota.
Heading into the 2014 season, Eddie Butler was hailed as the top arm in the Rockies' system and one of the best pitching prospects in baseball. Heading into this year, things were quite different.
Verlander told reporters Wednesday that fatigue, not pain, cut the session short.
Baseball season officially opened last week and already we've had a plethora of ridiculous defensive plays. Recency bias will always mean that we think these plays will be the best of the year, but we'll more than likely forget them in a couple months.
Carlos Carrasco's face was swollen. His jaw was sore. His head hurt.
The Minnesota Twins have presented new manager Paul Molitor with quite a challenge after his first week of the regular season.
Maybe Martinez's production will take a dip at some point this season. For now, baseball's most improbable budding star continues to shine.
Also coming up from New Orleans were catcher J.T. Realmuto, infielder Reid Brignac and right-hander Carter Capps, who pitched the eighth inning.
With the pageantry and tradition of Opening Day, America's pastime is officially back.
Kansas City has picked up right where it left off. Behind some torrid hitting and an impenetrable bullpen, the Royals are the only unbeaten team left in the majors.
Michigan State University president Kevin Guskiewicz has changed course and will stay in East Lansing.
A Virginia man has been charged with murder in a crash that killed a family of four on I-75 in Oakland County earlier this month.
Michigan utility customers who lost power for an extended period after Friday's storm are eligible for automatic bill credits of $42 per day — no application required.
A memorial service was held over the weekend in western Colorado for three firefighters who were killed late last month battling a wildfire.
A 37-year-old man is dead after being struck on the North Interstate 94 Service Drive in Van Buren Township.
A Virginia man has been charged with murder in a crash that killed a family of four on I-75 in Oakland County earlier this month.
Michigan utility customers who lost power for an extended period after Friday's storm are eligible for automatic bill credits of $42 per day — no application required.
A man was shot by an officer and taken into custody after a confrontation with law enforcement just outside a Sheetz gas station in Taylor.
Michigan State University president Kevin Guskiewicz has changed course and will stay in East Lansing.
Two children died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning in a garage in Sumpter Township, Michigan, police say.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced on Sunday that she is suspending her campaign for Senate, narrowing the Democratic field ahead of the competitive August primary.
Prosecutors will present their case this week against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Two children died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning in a garage in Sumpter Township, Michigan, police say.
Rescue efforts for over a dozen cats in a Redford Township, Michigan, home found with animal hoarding will now take even longer after police say people broke into the residence on Saturday night.
The number of reported cases of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis has risen to 572, up from 300-plus on Thursday, the state's Department of Health and Human Services said Saturday.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week and asked for a review of the red card suspension.
Riley Greene hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jack Flaherty pitched three-hit ball over 5 2/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday.
The Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits en route to their seventh victory in eight games.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Michigan State University president Kevin Guskiewicz has declined Clemson University's top job and will stay in East Lansing.
A Virginia man has been charged in a crash that killed a family of four on I-75 in Oakland County.
Two children died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning in a garage in Sumpter Township, Michigan, police say.
Daily NewscaA man was shot by an officer and taken into custody after a confrontation with law enforcement just outside a Sheetz gas station in Taylor, Michigan, police said.
Thousands of DTE Energy customers in Metro Detroit are still without power days after severe weather struck on Friday and many are now facing the added financial hit of spoiled food — though some may be eligible for automatic bill credits.