Cabrera Sizzling Through Six Games, Off To His Best Start Since 2010
Following offseason surgery on his ankle and foot, Detroit Tigers superstar Miguel Cabrera is off to his best start in years.
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Following offseason surgery on his ankle and foot, Detroit Tigers superstar Miguel Cabrera is off to his best start in years.
Fresh off their dominating sweep of the Minnesota Twins, an Instagram photo posted on Anibal Sanchez' account Friday is hitting it out of the park on the dapper front.
When designated hitter Victor Martinez tore the medial meniscus in his left knee in February, he knew he might have to miss Opening Day
"There is no weakness of Cabrera" Hunter laughed.
Miguel Cabrera, Victor Martinez and Yoenis Cespedes each homered for the Detroit Tigers in 6-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday.
Tigers star Miguel Cabrera played the field for the first time this spring, doing fine at first base as Detroit beat the Miami Marlins 8-4 Wednesday.
Miguel Cabrera went 1 for 3 with a walk for the Detroit Tigers in his second exhibition game since returning from offseason right ankle and foot surgery, a 9-8 loss Tuesday night to the New York Yankees.
Between Grapefruit League play, Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera was spotted in Jose Iglesias' '55 Chevy Bel Air.
Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers has to be one of the funniest players in Major League Baseball.
All it took was the mention of Clark to get the media talking about Tiger Stadium and the inviting right field porch that it used to have.
Could you imagine what Miguel Cabrera and Jack White are laughing about? Feel free to caption the photo.
It appears that Cabrera is recovering well.
Despite his health issues, Cabrera turned in a batting average of .313, smacked 25 home runs, drove in 109 runs and scored 101 runs.
Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus gave an update Thursday on first baseman Miguel Cabrera.
Cabrera had offseason ankle surgery, but he says he hopes the hardest part of his recovery is over. He's been hitting in the cage, and he says every day he feels his ankle getting stronger.
For the first time in a while, the Detroit Tigers may not be favored to win the AL Central.
Cabrera was the first to break his good news, tweeting that he was thanking God because he can now begin his activities.
The team hoped to get clearance Tuesday for Cabrera to begin baseball activity.
Cabrera played 159 of 162 games in the 2014 season despite the injuries and still turned in a batting average of .313 and 25 homers.
After Cabrera posted the picture, Rand confirmed Cabrera has been cleared to leave the walking boot in the dust.
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.
Miguel Cabrera has been updating his Instagram page quite frequently lately.
.330, 44 home runs and 139 RBI was good enough for Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera to win the first Triple Crown since 1967.
From the downfall of Michigan football, to alleged murder plots, to crab legs and Zubaz -- here's the list of some of the strangest sports stories from 2014.
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera gave fans some good news Monday, tweeting a photo of himself at a gym.
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 Southeast Michigan communities of Dearborn and Dearborn Heights got hit hard by Friday night's severe storms.
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.
A 27-year-old man is facing seven charges, including larceny from a motor vehicle, after police in Redford Township, Michigan, said officers found him with "multiple bank and credit cards" that weren't his.
The Detroit Zoo is closed to the public on Saturday, the Fourth of July, due to power outages caused by storms that recently rolled through Southeast Michigan, according to officials with the site.
Three people are in custody after a shooting left two individuals dead and another injured at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, police said.
Hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents are without power after severe storms and strong winds rolled through the state Friday evening.
Three people are dead after a vehicle hit the back of a semitruck on Interstate 94 in Southeast Michigan late Friday, state officials said.
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.
Police say the shooting stemmed from a dispute involving several young adults.
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.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
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.
The remains of a Revolutionary War soldier were identified as a young man from Maryland just before America's 250th anniversary.
Americans are celebrating 250 years of independence this Fourth of July, although severe weather is putting a damper on the proceedings in several parts of the country.
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CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
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.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
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.
The 33-year-old played in Detroit during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, helping the team make back-to-back playoff appearances.
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.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
Americans are celebrating the country's 250th birthday on Saturday. The weather in some parts of the U.S., including Washington, D.C., has provided difficulties for some events, but there's still a big party set for Saturday night. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports how people at the nation's Capitol feel about the milestone.
More showers and storms, with possibly heavy rainfall, for Sunday
The Detroit Auto Show helped turn Detroit into the automotive capital of the world. Rachelle Graham looks at how the once small show became one of the most recognized auto events in the world.
Houses and cars in Southeast Michigan are battered after storms rolled through the area on Friday evening. Veronica Ortega spoke to residents in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights who were surveying the damage left by the severe weather.
While cleanup continues tonight, more storms are on the way overnight into Saturday morning.