Pat Caputo: Dream Team? Time Will Tell If It's Reality For Prince Fielder And The Tigers
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Every Saturday is daddy-son time. That is when me and my son B run errands, enjoy lunch and talk about the week past and the week ahead.
Prince Fielder signed with the Tigers and his agent Scott Boras called into Valenti and Foster to discuss how the deal with Prince and the Tigers went down.
The newest Detroit Tiger Prince Fielder called into Valenti and Foster to talk about signing with the Tigers.
Thursday afternoon was the official welcoming party at Comerica Park for the Tigers newest free agent, Prince Fielder.
When the Tigers shocked the world this week by agreeing to terms with Prince Fielder on a nine-year, $214 million contract, it raised more questions than provided answers.
Prince Fielder was born in 1984, the last time Detroit won the World Series.
With Detroit desperate to win its first World Series title since 1984, the big first baseman will combine with Miguel Cabrera to give the Tigers perhaps the most formidable Nos. 3-4 hitters in the major leagues.
Calling him, "one of the best hitters in the game of baseball today," Tigers' general manager Dave Dombrowski introduced Fielder to a packed house of media at Comerica Park.
Hear the press conference live on 97.1 The Ticket or on CBSDetroit.com.
Prince Fielder will start making the big bucks right away with the Detroit Tigers.
The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has agreed to terms with first baseman Prince Fielder on a nine-year contract through the 2020 season.
Well, the mystery team won again. I guess we shouldn't be surprised.
Prince Fielder didn't fit.
"Hey, wasn't Prince Fielder supposed to sign somewhere?"
The Tigers signing of Prince Fielder sent shock waves throughout both the Detroit sports scene and the national baseball world, and why wouldn't it.
Sure, the Tigers struck the jackpot by reportedly agreeing to terms with Prince Fielder on a nine-year, $214 million contract.
Late Tuesday night I appeared on a Chicago radio station asking me for the inside scoop on the Tigers signing slugger Prince Fielder. And here was my insight.
With Prince Fielder and Miguel Cabrera in the middle of the lineup, the Detroit Tigers look ready for a season of slugging at Comerica Park.
There are so many possibilities now that Fielder is a Tiger and so many unanswered questions, as well.
The Detroit Tigers have reportedly signed former Tigers 1B Cecil Fielder's son Prince to a 9-year $214 million deal.
Be on the lookout for flying pigs, hockey in Hades and don't forget about those blind squirrels hitting the buffet early and often, the Tigers have agreed to terms with Prince Fielder!
So what is Detroit going to do to make up for a guy who hit .330 last season and drove in 103 runs? Also let's not forget that V-Mart is one of the better so- called "Clubhouse" guys out there, so that too will be hard to replace.
One day after a former Warren police officer was acquitted in a fatal crash that killed two people, the Warren Police Department says it is evaluating steps to possibly reinstate the officer.
Michigan State University Trustees Rema Vassar and Mike Balow both voted against a revision to the board's code of ethics last month, and when it passed, they both refused to sign.
A fatal crash early Friday in Hillsdale County was attributed to the severe weather conditions in Michigan at the time.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Two people were arrested in an investigation that led to the seizure of firearm components in the city of Warren, the Macomb County Sheriff's Office said.
A 25-year-old Livonia man accused of fatally shooting four people, including three family members, made his first court appearance Friday morning.
A six-year-old girl was rescued from the debris of her home in Dearborn after a tree came down due to high winds early Friday.
One day after a former Warren police officer was acquitted in a fatal crash that killed two people, the Warren Police Department says it is evaluating steps to possibly reinstate the officer.
Michigan State University Trustees Rema Vassar and Mike Balow both voted against a revision to the board's code of ethics last month, and when it passed, they both refused to sign.
Detroit police are investigating after a 16-year-old boy was shot Thursday evening. Police say they are now searching for a person of interest.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
The project, called "The Stories of Us," invites communities across the country to reflect on their past, present, and future.
The 29th annual Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats festival kicks off Labor Day weekend in Royal Oak.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings.
NASA announced this week the four-man crew that will embark on the Artemis III mission, and one of those astronauts has ties to Michigan.
The board move marks a shift from a June 4 memo to staff saying email signatures, letterhead and other documents must reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" or "Kennedy Center."
Spencer Torkelson hit one of Detroit's six homers and the Tigers rolled to an 11-0 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."
The victim may have had a medical emergency before the vehicle went underwater, Grand Blanc Township police said.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
Two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will return to Detroit's starting lineup against Cleveland.
Spencer Torkelson hit one of Detroit's six homers and the Tigers rolled to an 11-0 win over the Minnesota Twins.
The U.S. men's national soccer team kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Friday.
Byron Buxton hit his 20th home run of the season, Royce Lewis also connected and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Wednesday night.
Dillon Dingler had two homers among his four hits and drove in four runs, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins.
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.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
A hot Saturday will lack any humidity to make it stickier.
A nonprofit in Lansing, Michigan, who supports men in need of shoes says it is in urgent need of themselves.
The "UFC Freedom 250" event is set to take place on the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday as part of a series celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary. The event will be held on President Trump's 80th birthday.
Detroit police are investigating after a 16-year-old boy was shot Thursday evening. Police say they are now searching for a person of interest. Two girls, ages 13 and 12, suffered minor injuries from debris, according to police.
The Warren Police Department is considering reinstating an officer who was acquitted in a fatal crash that killed two men.