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There won't be much talk about Ian Kinsler filling Prince Fielder's shoes in Detroit.
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There won't be much talk about Ian Kinsler filling Prince Fielder's shoes in Detroit.
Former Tiger Prince Fielder seems to be the gift that just keeps giving.
Prince Fielder used to take batting practice as a kid at Tigers Stadium and was known for hitting balls over the right-field fence at a young age.
Might Dombrowski have another massive blockbuster up his sleeve? With him, it seems it is always possible.
Turns out the newest Tiger Ian Kinsler is connected with Prince Fielder more than we knew.
"It was cool. The season was fine. It is what it is bro," Fielder said during a brief conference call with Rangers beat writers.
Wednesday night Dave Dombrowski pulled off one hell of a trade.
Late Wednesday night, shockwaves were sent around baseball when the Tigers traded Prince Fielder to the Texas Rangers for Ian Kinsler.
"Rumors are going around that (the Tigers) may drop $100 million on Choo," Valenti said on his radio program Thursday.
The Prince Fielder era in Detroit was a bizarre one.
If Twitter is any indication, superstar Miguel Cabrera certainly seems sad to see Prince Fielder go.
Just as Leyland expects the Ballpark at Arlington to help Fielder, he expects Comerica to benefit Kinsler.
"They were looking for a power-hitting, middle-of-the-lineup-type bat," Dombrowski said. "So when you looked at it it made sense from both perspectives if a deal could work out."
Fielder and Kinsler are sitting on a couch watching baseball and San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum appears and Kinsler asks if Prince would do a fantasy trade that involves "me (Kinsler) for him (Lincecum)?"
Fielder needs a change of scenery, and the Tigers need a change for him.
This could end up being one of the greatest trades in recent Detroit history.
After Game 6 of the ALCS, Detroit Tigers slugger Prince Fielder said, "It's not really tough for me. It's over, bro." In hindsight, those words look an awful lot like foreshadowing.
Texas Rangers and Tigers have agreed on a blockbuster trade to send Prince Fielder to Texas for Ian Kinsler.
By trading Price Fielder to the Rangers for Ian Kinsler, Dave Dombrowski pulled a rabbit out of a hat. More than that.
Fielder came to town last year riding high on a contract and quickly became a fan favorite. Then he hit the skids
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"Maybe he just didn't know what else to say," Leyland said about Fielder. "I think he was embarrassed by his performance. He probably didn't handle it as good as he could have handled it ... I just hope that they give the guy the benefit of the doubt."
With the 2013 ALCS being over and the Tigers having lost in 6 games, fans will no doubt have their thoughts and theories as to why Detroit is not heading back to the World Series.
The Tigers had runners on the corners with no outs and were primed to break the game open.
It might be hard to get through to 97.1 The Ticket these days because the lines are full with Detroit fans angry about Prince Fielder.
A 25-year-old Detroit man was sentenced to 5 to 20 years for his role in a prolific auto theft ring, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Luigi Mangione, accused in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in discussions about a possible plea deal on federal charges, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Authorities in Oakland County took custody of 38 horses in Milford to investigate reports of inappropriate treatment and inadequate care.
Deputies in West Virginia investigated a report of a drone flying near a federal prison and found three men in a nearby parked car.
An additional 35 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
Federal authorities say a federal fraud investigation that dates back several years has led to a man added to the FBI Most Wanted Fraudsters List.
The Michigan attorney general's office charged six people with election law violations, alleging that five voted while not being U.S. citizens and alleging that a sixth registered a non-citizen spouse to vote.
John James, who won the Republican primary on Aug. 4 for the Michigan gubernatorial seat, has named his running mate.
A 25-year-old Detroit man was sentenced to 5 to 20 years for his role in a prolific auto theft ring, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Luigi Mangione, accused in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in discussions about a possible plea deal on federal charges, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
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.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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.
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Going on GLP-1 drugs significantly boosted unemployed women's chances of finding a job, according to a Harvard economist.
Muddy floodwaters seeped into the homes of Indiana and Ohio residents this week, as severe storms struck the Midwest. Now, some areas are bracing for even more rain.
Hershey said the Halloween-shaped candy, which had sparked a lawsuit over the product's lack of detail, will return in its familiar oval shape.
Jo Adell homered and Angel Martínez had three hits as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-4 to snap a three-game skid.
An additional 35 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The fungus can live on surfaces, move from person to person and, in some cases, resist the drugs used to treat it. For people who are already sick, the fungus can become life-threatening and, in some cases, fatal.
State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
Jo Adell homered and Angel Martínez had three hits as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-4 to snap a three-game skid.
Kevin McGonigle drove in three runs, Drew Anderson tossed four innings of one-run ball in his fourth start of the year, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-4.
The Detroit Lions will be without starting center Cade Mays for a "significant" amount of time after the free agent addition suffered a wrist injury.
Hao-Yu Lee drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning with a pinch-hit single and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 in the rubber game of their series.
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs, according to NFL media. The move comes after the team placed QB Teddy Bridgewater on the reserved/retired list on Sunday.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
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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
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be exiting her role at the end of August, switching to a role as a top outside adviser, President Trump announced.
An additional 35 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
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A single ticket sold in Illinois won the biggest Powerball jackpot of the year, $1.04 billion, in Wednesday night's drawing.
A motorcycle rider died in the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash in Oakland County, Michigan. The crash happened about 5 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Southfield Road and Sunset Boulevard in Lathrup Village.