Scherzer On His Reaction To $210 Million Deal: 'Jaw-Dropping'
In his introductory press conference, Scherzer acknowledged even he was staggered by the amount of the deal.
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In his introductory press conference, Scherzer acknowledged even he was staggered by the amount of the deal.
At the All-Star Break, Tatar is one of 10 players in the league who have reached the 20-goal mark.
The deal is a Minor League contract including an invitation to Spring Training. Kelly spent six out of his seven Major League years with the Tigers, batting .234 with 23 home runs.
Scherzer turned down an offer from Detroit last March that would have paid him $144 million from 2015-20.
With the completion of the deals, right-handed relief pitcher Al Alburquerque remains the only arbitration-eligible player the Tigers have yet to settle with.
No one knows how long Shields can pitch the way he has the past four years, but his track record and Detroit's need make him worth a look.
Dombrowski said the Tigers are not actively pursuing Max Scherzer, but they may be going after the second-best starter on the market.
Price won the Cy Young in 2012, has a career ERA of 3.21 and becomes a free agent following the 2015 season.
After Cabrera posted the picture, Rand confirmed Cabrera has been cleared to leave the walking boot in the dust.
Major League Baseball will use a pitch clock this season in Class Triple-A and Double-A games.
Not surprisingly, the Tigers were not included in Olney's ranking of baseball's top 10 bullpens.
Even limited by the injuries, the two-time MVP turned in a batting average of .313 and smacked 25 home runs and a career-high 52 doubles.
Investing in Scherzer is inherently risky because the amount of the investment will be so great, but in my mind, the risk is worth taking.
It's always smart to be aware of your surrounding.
Outfielder Delmon Young has finalized a $2.25 million, one-year contract to play a second season with the Baltimore Orioles.
It's pretty funny.
Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz and Craig Biggio have been elected to baseball's Hall of Fame.
With 2015 less than two weeks away, 97.1 The Ticket host Terry Foster contemplated what the future holds for local sports.
The topics he tackled included ones that impact the Detroit Tigers, the Detroit Lions and the University of Michigan.
Rick Porcello didn't hesitate when asked to recall memories of pitching in Fenway Park.
The revamping Oakland Athletics made yet another trade of a star player this offseason, sending catcher Derek Norris and minor league right-hander Seth Streich to the San Diego Padres on Thursday night for righties Jesse Hahn and R.J. Alvarez along with an international signing bonus slot.
Kendrys Morales missed out on a postseason appearance last season when his Seattle Mariners fell just short of a wild card.
Jon Lester insisted there's no reason the Chicago Cubs can't contend next year and even capture their first World Series title since 1908, around the time the Model T was rolling off the assembly line.
"He's taking it to Detroit," Vega said. "It's definitely going to be in the city of Detroit."
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
A 56-year-old woman is dead after she was hit by a train in Fenton, Michigan, on Friday night, according to police.
The Detroit Tigers were topped by the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday night.
Two men are in custody after a home invasion in Raisinville Township, Michigan, early Saturday evening, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said one of the men was arrested after law enforcement found him in a cornfield.
An investigation is ongoing after three people were injured when a motorcycle collided with a truck in Redford Township, Michigan, on Thursday night, according to police.
An individual is in custody after a person was killed and another was seriously injured in a shooting on Detroit's east side Friday night, according to police.
Police in Detroit say human remains were found inside a home on the city's west side Friday, the day after investigators found a man and a woman dead in the residence.
An investigation is underway after law enforcement fatally shot a 29-year-old man following a vehicle pursuit in Otsego County early Saturday, the Michigan State Police said.
Two men are in custody after a home invasion in Raisinville Township, Michigan, early Saturday evening, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said one of the men was arrested after being found hiding in a cornfield.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died at the age of 87, her family said Saturday.
There's just about every kind of artist and artwork you can imagine in Brighton at the third annual street art fair.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died at the age of 87, her family said Saturday.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by the Trump administration that accused Washtenaw County officials of obstructing federal immigration enforcement operations.
Providers, students, clients and community members gathered outside the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan headquarters to urge the organization to pursue solutions that preserve access to care.
The new facility brings a wide range of services together under one roof, including workforce development programs, educational opportunities, behavioral health support and family services.
A human case of West Nile virus in West Michigan was detected through routine screening of a blood donation, health officials say.
The number of new cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan is starting to noticeably slow down, but state health officials are still tracking the summer outbreak.
Michigan is reporting its first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis, also known as EEE, since 2021.
The Detroit Tigers were topped by the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday night.
Joshua Dobbs ran for a 50-yard touchdown and the Detroit Lions held on for a 17-13 preseason win against the Washington Commanders.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
The University of Utah is suing former assistant coach Freddie Whittingham for breach of contract after he left to join his brother Kyle's staff at Michigan.
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is being held out of practice with a hip injury, and coach Dan Campbell is hopeful the ailment doesn't linger into the season.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
Breezy and cool with a slight chance of afternoon isolated showers
The Detroit Institute of Arts on Saturday celebrated a new mural at Hess-Hathaway Park in Waterford Township. The mural was created as part of the organization's Partners in Public Art program.
A brand-new school year starts on Monday for most students in Metro Detroit. On Saturday, a community organization got families ready with a back-to-school festival. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega was there.
Police in Detroit say human remains were found inside a home on the city's west side Friday, the day after officials discovered a man and a woman dead in the residence.
Canada and the U.S. are in a trade war after negotiations for a deal between the two countries failed late Friday. The U.S. is set to impose a 50% tariff on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. Canada has vowed to respond. Julia Avant spoke with Sandy K. Baruah, the CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber, about the impact the tariffs could have on Michigan.