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Matthew Stafford and Justin Verlander aren't the only former Detroit athletes thriving. Here are 13 players who have left the city in the last decade and found greater success with other teams.

There seems to be a light at the end of the long, dark tunnel Detroit sports fans have been stuck in for the better part of a decade.

Kimera Bartee, the first base coach and a former player for the Detroit Tigers, died suddenly Monday at the age of 49, the team revealed.

Former Detroit Tigers utility man Andrew Romine has called it a career after 11 seasons.

The Detroit Tigers have reportedly signed free agent shortstop Javier Baez to a six-year deal.

Everybody knows the Detroit Tigers aren’t done signing free agents this offseason, but with many of the top targets signing this week, when is the time to strike?

The owner of the New York Mets was not happy when he woke up Wednesday morning to the news that free agent pitcher Steven Matz had signed with a different team.

The Detroit Tigers have reportedly made the first big splash of MLB free agency, signing starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, one of the top lefties on the market.

The Detroit Tigers have reportedly reached a 5-year deal with former Boston Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, according to multiple reports.

When former Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander made his first start for the Houston Astros in September 2017, it was difficult to watch.

WalletHub looked at five of the largest sports in 392 cities of different sizes across the US to make its determination.

This year’s MLB free agent period is still in its infancy, but the Detroit Tigers have already been linked to four starting pitchers and six shortstops through various reports.

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The deadline for MLB teams to extend qualifying offers to prospective free agents passed this weekend, and those decisions will have an impact on the Detroit Tigers as they hurtle toward an active offseason.

The Detroit Tigers have traded prospect Nick Quintana to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for veteran catcher Tucker Barnhart.

Alma Tatem is a senior at West Bloomfield High School who is known for her power on the softball field. Off the field, she’s known for her spirit of giving back.

Baseball’s ninth work stoppage and first in 26 years appears almost certain to start Dec. 2, freezing the free-agent market and threatening the start of spring training in February. Free agents can start signing with any team on the sixth day following the World Series, and this year’s group includes Carlos Correa, Corey Seager, Freddie Freeman, Trevor Story, Max Scherzer, Marcus Semien, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Michael Conforto and Kevin Gausman.

Baseball’s biggest payroll couldn’t buy the Los Angeles Dodgers another championship. Saturday night’s 4-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series ended the Dodgers’ streak of seven consecutive postseason wins in elimination games. Max Scherzer watched helplessly from the dugout, unable to go in Game 6 as planned because of lingering fatigue in his powerful right arm.

This will be the first meaningful offseason for the Detroit Tigers in half a decade, as the team hopes to take another leap from surprisingly competitive to legitimate playoff contender.

A surprisingly enjoyable Detroit Tigers season has come to an end, and between the development of the current players and several emerging prospects, the team could be competitive next year.

They held out until the final week of the season, but with a loss Tuesday in Minnesota, the Detroit Tigers guaranteed they will finish with a losing record for the fifth year in a row.

If the Detroit Tigers are serious about competing for a playoff spot next season, the question isn’t whether or not they need to sign a starting pitcher in free agency, but rather, how many they should sign.

There’s only one week left in Major League Baseball’s regular season, and the playoff races are dwindling.

The Detroit Lions and Tigers were both burned by costly late coaching decisions on Sunday, and both teams lost on the final play of their games.

We’ve reached the final 10 days of this Detroit Tigers season, and fans should make sure to enjoy them, because you might miss this particular team more than you expect!

With their win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, the Detroit Tigers guaranteed they will finish the season with a winning record at home for the first time in five years.

The Detroit Tigers game against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday has been postponed due to rain.

A former Detroit Tigers outfielder who is now throwing 100 mph on the mound will reportedly be called up by the Cleveland Indians as a relief pitcher on Monday.

The two best pitchers in the Detroit Tigers bullpen are on the injured list, but the team has continued to win, thanks in part to three other relievers who have stepped up.

The MLB regular season is coming to a close, but the Detroit Tigers aren’t done showing they can compete with the best teams in baseball.

The Detroit Tigers certainly appear to be trending in the right direction, and this entire rebuild has centered around starting pitching. But beyond Casey Mize and Tarik Skubal, who will be part of the staff next season?

Detroit Tigers pitcher Jose Cisnero was placed on the injured list Tuesday because he slipped on the some stairs at his home and cut his elbow, the team announced.

Derek Hill hit a leadoff RBI double in the 11th inning, giving the Detroit Tigers a 1-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.

It’s been about seven weeks since the Detroit Tigers sent Daniel Norris to the Milwaukee Brewers at the trade deadline. Let’s check in on how he’s doing for the NL Central leaders.

Just when we thought maybe the Detroit Tigers’ second-half magic had started to run out, they mounted two comebacks to win a series against the best team in the American League.

A former 3-sport high school star from Kalamazoo is being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday. Maybe you’ve heard of him.

The Detroit Tigers have spent the second half of the season scratching and clawing to stay as close to .500 as possible, but suddenly, they’ve hit their lowest point since the All-Star break.

The Taylor North Little League team defeated a squad from Ohio to take home the Little League World Series title.

“It’s amazing. It’s a once in the lifetime opportunity for these kids,” said Christopher Capobianco.

They are the first Michigan Little League team to win the Little League World Series championship since Hamtramck won in 1959.

Only one team from Michigan has ever won the Little League World Series -- the Hamtramck team from 1959.

The Detroit Tigers announced three roster moves ahead of Friday’s game, including the return of catcher Eric Haase and a swap of bullpen arms.

Casey Mize threw five scoreless innings Tuesday in the Detroit Tigers’ win over the St. Louis Cardinals, but it was his first career plate appearance that proved most memorable.

Miguel Cabrera and Robbie Grossman hit back-to-back home runs to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 interleague victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.

The excitement and anticipation surrounding Miguel Cabrera’s 500th career home run has come to an end, but that doesn’t mean you should stop watching the Detroit Tigers.

Miguel Cabrera became the 28th major leaguer to hit 500 home runs, Daz Cameron doubled home the winning run in the 11th inning, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3.

Hyun Jin Ryu cruised through seven innings, Randal Grichuk and Marcus Semien each homered and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0.

Bill Freehan, the catcher for the Detroit Tigers during the 1968 World Series championship, has died at the age of 79, the team announced.

The Detroit Tigers revealed some more bad news Thursday, as catcher Eric Haase was placed on the 10-day injured list.

Bally Sports Detroit broadcaster Jack Morris has been suspended from calling Tigers games after a comment he made about Japanese star Shohei Ohtani.

Former Detroit Tigers pitcher and current Tigers TV analyst Jack Morris apologized for using an accent during Shohei Ohtani’s at-bat in the 6th inning of the Tigers-Angels game on Tuesday night.

Jo Adell hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the ninth inning for his first homer this season and Kurt Suzuki followed with a solo blast, lifting the Los Angeles Angels to an 8-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.

Baseball is a sport where simple moments can create lasting memories. Thursday morning brought one of those moments that Oliver Service and the University

Baseball is a sport where simple moments can create lasting memories. Thursday morning brought one of those moments that Oliver Service and the University

Beep baseball lets blind players step up to the plate Equipment outfitted with distinct sounds allows the blind and visually impaired participate in “beep baseball.” WISH’s Jessica Hayes reports.

Baseball expands its use of instant replay in upcoming season Opening day for Major League Baseball is almost here and this season, new rules involving instant replay go into effect. Don Dahler reports on how the change will effect the game.