Pat Caputo: Three Reasons Miguel Cabrera Deserved To Be Named AL MVP
The most important Sabermetrics statistic, and the one most easily measured, is OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage).
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The most important Sabermetrics statistic, and the one most easily measured, is OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage).
When the AL MVP award went to Miguel Cabrera on Thursday, it was a big hit back home.
Miguel Cabrera was named the American League Most Valuable Player this evening in voting conducted by the Baseball Writers Association of America.
In a debate that sometimes got more heated than Barack Obama vs. Mitt Romney, Miguel Cabrera won the AL MVP tonight.
Even before Miguel Cabrera made the major leagues, coaches and scouts in Venezuela were predicting he would be a big star.
Miguel Cabrera has been selected as the Tiger of the Year for 2012 in voting by the Detroit Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America.
The Baseball Writers' Association of America has announced the finalists for the 2012 round of major individual awards.
Miguel Cabrera is waiting for the crown that was presented to him at the World Series to arrive at his home. He'll give it a prominent spot in his office.
Miguel Cabrera had his chance with the bases loaded. Instead, he ended up standing alone near third base with his hands on his hips.
On a ragged baseball diamond, its grass tall and infield dirt pockmarked, nearly 200 boys practice for hours every day.
Miguel Cabrera, third baseman for the Detroit Tigers, has been named the Player of the Year within SN's 2012 MLB Awards, presented by Gillette Odor Shield.
Pablo Sandoval stepped up and crushed a high fastball to center field for a home run and the first run of the game to give the Giants a 1-0 lead.
Honor of jinx? Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera is the cover-boy on this week's regional edition of Sports Illustrated.
Phil Coke is a funny guy.
It looks like the World Series will go the distance and seven games for the second straight year.
The Detroit Tigers were in the middle of a workout for the World Series when comedian George Lopez showed up and began milling around near home plate.
Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera has a good chance of winning the Most Valuable Player Award this season -- and Ivan "Pudge" Rodríguez thinks he deserves it.
On the Friday edition of the Stoney and Bill show listeners voted for their Mount Rushmore of Favorite Detroit Tigers player's of all-time.
Miguel Cabrera has his Triple Crown. MVP award, maybe not.
The only two living winners of the Triple Crown, Hall of Famers Frank Robinson (1966) and Carl Yastrzemski (1967), issued the following statements tonight regarding Miguel Cabrera's finishing the 2012 regular season as the American League's leader in batting average (.330), home runs (44) and RBI (139).
Curtis Granderson didn't know.
Miguel Cabrera practically had the Triple Crown sewn up entering the season's final game Wednesday, but that didn't stop Tigers manager Jim Leyland from doing his homework and making sure nothing was left to chance.
As the 2012 Major League Baseball regular season comes to a close the debate continues to grow on whether Mike Trout or Miguel Cabrera should be named MVP. But truthfully, does it really matter?
Miguel Cabrera became the first player in 45 years to achieve the Triple Crown in the AL Central-champion Detroit Tigers' 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.
With a division title on the line, Cabrera raised his game during the most crucial part of the year, hitting .357 in the month of August with eight home runs, 24 RBI and an OPS of 1.092.
Iran's attacks on Gulf states appear to continue but traffic slowly resumes in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump announces a conditional ceasefire.
Taj Bradley outdueled Tarik Skubal and Ryan Jeffers drove in two runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
In Michigan, those with ties to Iran are worried for their loved ones back home. While one expert predicted that the president would stand down.
Zach Werenski scored in the shootout to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Tuesday night, ending a six-game skid.
A Highland Park, Michigan, man accused of firing a weapon at an officer during a home invasion pleaded no contest on Tuesday to eight felonies, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
A parade and celebration honoring the University of Michigan men's basketball national championship team will take place Saturday.
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
One of the men accused of planning a mass shooting at a Pontiac high school graduation last June learned his fate in court on Tuesday.
Iran's attacks on Gulf states appear to continue but traffic slowly resumes in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump announces a conditional ceasefire.
Taj Bradley outdueled Tarik Skubal and Ryan Jeffers drove in two runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Taj Bradley outdueled Tarik Skubal and Ryan Jeffers drove in two runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
Zach Werenski scored in the shootout to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Tuesday night, ending a six-game skid.
Lynette Hooker's daughter, Karli Aylesworth, described her mother as an experienced swimmer who has been sailing for over 10 years.
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, Michigan continues to play a large role in shaping the nation's future, especially in presidential elections.
According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the herds are located in Alpena and Presque counties. The department says the cases were detected during annual surveillance tests.
Prosecutors allege the dentist billed Medicaid for large numbers of unnecessary dental crown work on patients that was not provided.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there have been eight confirmed measles cases in the state in 2026.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Taj Bradley outdueled Tarik Skubal and Ryan Jeffers drove in two runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
Zach Werenski scored in the shootout to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Tuesday night, ending a six-game skid.
A parade and celebration honoring the University of Michigan men's basketball national championship team will take place Saturday.
Fans welcomed the NCAA men's basketball champions – the University of Michigan Wolverines – back home in Ann Arbor on Tuesday afternoon.
A party atmosphere spilled out onto the University of Michigan campus and the streets of Ann Arbor Monday night.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
A conditional ceasefire went into effect on Tuesday night between the U.S. and Iran. In the meantime, dozens of Democrats called for President Trump to be removed from office via the 25th Amendment or impeached over the rhetoric prior to that announcement. CBS News has this report.
What could the two-week ceasefire between U.S. and Iran mean for consumer prices in the U.S.? Here's an explanation of what to look for in the short term.
A new ramp closure takes effect Wednesday at the interchange of I-75 and I-696 in Hazel Park. A spokesperson from the Michigan Department of Transportation explains the road conditions and recommended detour.
The crew of Artemis II expect to land back on Earth on Friday; after taking a space flight that flew around the moon and sharing their images and observations. CBS News has this report.
The U.S. and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The University of Michigan will host a parade and celebration Saturday honoring the men's basketball team. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.