New Tigers Look Solid In Comeback Win On Opening Day
Joe Nathan, Alex Gonzalez and Tyler Collins were among the new players who chalked up some big plays on Opening Day.
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Joe Nathan, Alex Gonzalez and Tyler Collins were among the new players who chalked up some big plays on Opening Day.
"For me, the most important thing is for guys to relax," Nathan continued. "We've got to go down there, continue to have fun."
"It's like Christmas." That's how many Detroit Tigers fans refer to Opening Day.
It's opening day and WWJ is broadcasting live from the Champions Club at Comerica Park as the Detroit Tigers begin their 114th season with a game versus the Kansas City Royals.
The Rockies expect big things from Nolan Arenado. But can he put it all together at the plate?
Even with the addition of metal detectors, security at Comerica will not be as intense as it is at other venues.
For all the trouble weather caused Nabozny and the rest of the Detroit Tigers grounds crew, the process could have been even more hectic.
Brad Ausmus had the piece of paper with the Opening Day lineup ready to go Sunday. "I know you've been waiting," he said with a grin.
It's a lot of money, but someone was going to pay it. Be happy it was the Tigers.
The Giants' Madison Bumgarner, entering his sixth season, is beginning to show mastery of his pitches.
Even as he smiled, James made it clear he found the idea of such a contract quite enticing.
Andrew Cashner went from the Padres' bullpen to staff ace last season. Can he continue that growth?
Less than a week after Max Scherzer rejected their offer, the Tigers sealed a much bigger deal with a much more established superstar.
From the tweets of Christie and Kate, it appears that the birthday was not the first time Christie has met her famous sister's new boyfriend.
Debate about the offseason moves of the Tigers has simmered for months. Monday the team finally gets to start answering the questions.
Barring any last-minute moves the 25 players currently on the Tigers roster will be the ones available for Opening Day on March 31.
Injuries mean opportunities. Diamondbacks' Archie Bradley could land a spot in the starting rotation.
After deciding close calls on the field since 1876, baseball opens a high-tech control room this weekend where the fates of batters, pitchers, runners and fielders will be decided by umpires up to 2,600 miles away in the building where the Oreo cookie was invented.
Dodgers' Yasiel Puig is on the fast track to superstardom if he continues to perform on the field, and keeps quiet off it.
A late move could still be made that bumps the rookie back down, but only six days remain until Opening Day.
Despite mediocre hitting, Jonathan Villar has too much speed to keep out of the Astros' lineup.
Scherzer turns 30 in July, so he would have been 38 at the end of such a contract.
All streets around the ballpark will be restricted from any vehicle traffic.
Martinez hit .274 in 53 games for the Astros in 2011, recorded a .241 average in 113 games in 2012, and hit .250 in 86 games in 2013.
Even outside of the injuries, it has been a rather bumpy offseason for the Tigers.
Knuckles has punched his ticket out of town.
Michigan's gubernatorial primary election day is Aug. 4, and Democrats will choose between Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson.
An intruder spent about three hours inside a hardware store in Monroe, Michigan, eventually driving away in a company truck.
The tourist attraction of Hell in Livingston County, Michigan, has new ownership.
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Jalen Pendergrass was sentenced on Friday to 25-50 years in prison for murdering his 17-year-old girlfriend, London Thomas.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports there have been 10,773 cyclosporiasis cases in the state during the past five weeks.
Cleanup has begun after a vehicle slammed into Liberty Temple Baptist Church on Detroit's west side, damaging the building.
A man faces felony charges in the deaths of two Michigan Department of Transportation workers in a Lansing-area construction zone.
Knuckles has punched his ticket out of town.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
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.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed met with progressive faith leaders in Detroit to discuss how religion shapes his campaign platform ahead of Tuesday's primary.
Law enforcement officials say a set of stolen Civil War-era cannonballs was discovered in a passenger's suitcase during a routine security screening at Alabama's Gulf Shores International Airport.
American Airlines is tightening its flight refund and cancellation policy. Here's what to know.
Economic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports there have been 10,773 cyclosporiasis cases in the state during the past five weeks.
The organization is closing its Lansing, Livonia and Warren locations.
An additional 33 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
More than 10,000 people across 70 counties in Michigan have reported cases of cyclosporiasis during the past five weeks, state health officials said.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.
Knuckles has punched his ticket out of town.
Peter Malnati shot a career-best 9-under 61 to take the lead among the early starters in the first round of the final Rocket Classic.
Thousands of bow tie pins were given away Thursday at Detroit Golf Club to mark the opening round of the Rocket Classic.
Colton Cowser hit a tiebreaking single in the 12th inning, capping the Baltimore Orioles' rally from a seven-run deficit to beat the Tigers 10-9 and spoil Tarik Skubal's possible farewell to Detroit.
CBS News Detroit asked patrons about their favorite memories at the Rocket Classic.
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.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
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.
What the PGA Tour golfers do at the Rocket Classic is not easy, as Matt Finkel from CBS Detroit explains via his demonstration at the 14th hole at Detroit Golf Club.
Jasmine Bennett, mother of the late London Thomas, was among those speaking at a Wayne County Court hearing during which Jalen Pendergrass was sentenced to decades in prison over the teenager's murder.
Cleanup has begun after a vehicle slammed into Liberty Temple Baptist Church on Detroit's west side, damaging the building.
A traffic shift begins on Saturday for I-94 near Detroit Metro Airport. Here's an explanation of what to expect if you'll be driving in the area.
U.S. officials are looking into whether a cyberattack on water systems in Minnesota could be related to the War in Iran. CBS News reports.