MLB

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.

This year marked somewhat of a return to normalcy in the sports world.

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.

After years of being among the worst teams in baseball, the Detroit Tigers are getting a more favorable look from oddsmakers. The signings of shortstop Javier Baez and left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez have improved the Tigers’ odds of winning the World Series from 75-to-1 to 33-to-1 in less than one month, according to BetOnline. That’s 16th-best in all of baseball and second only to the Chicago White Sox (16-to-1) in the American League Central. On SportsBetting.ag, the Tigers have moved from 50-to-1 to 33-to-1, also 16th out of 30 MLB teams. The Tigers last made the playoffs in 2014, last made the World Series in 2012 and last won the World Series in 1984.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said owners imposed a lockout “out of a desire to drive the process forward to an agreement now.” MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark pushed back on that sentiment as labor talks stalled.

Tony Clark was a minor league prospect in the Detroit Tigers’ system and Rob Manfred a junior lawyer on management’s legal team during Major League Baseball’s last work stoppage.

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 World Series champion Atlanta Braves have added depth at catcher by signing Manny Piña to a two-year, $8 million contract.

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.

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.

FOX 13's Cynthia Smoot has been covering Winter the tailless dolphin for years -- long before the rescued dolphin became a movie star and CMA icon. Here's how it all began in April of 2007.

Members of ChopStars join The Factor and say putting blame solely on Travis Scott is easier said than done.

Our Isiah Factor panel discusses the tragedy at AstroWorld, where eight people died during Travis Scott’s set.

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.

"Until the legislation is overturned, Texas isn't safe for anyone," the letter reads.

Andrew Friedman is headed into an offseason filled with crucial decisions involving the Los Angeles Dodgers’ big-name free agents, a rebuild of the starting rotation and Trevor Bauer’s future with the team. As always, Friedman is guided by the ultimate goal of the monied Dodgers, saying, “The number one objective is to put ourselves in the best position to win in 2022.” After coming within two wins of reaching the World Series for the fourth time in five years, the Dodgers' president of baseball operations defined the team's postseason as “our struggle to consistently score runs.”

Once the current labor contract expires on Dec. 1, free agent signings, spring training and possibly the start of next season could be delayed.

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.

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.

Pitch clocks could help speed up the game so kids could watch till the end on school nights.

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.

The major league batting average dropped to.

This week's Baseball Report looks at the American League and National League playoff picture ahead of the wild card games.

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.

This week's Baseball Report looks at the Yankees' jump to the top of the AL wild card race and the NL West division race between MLB's two winningest teams.

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!

In the National League, the St. Louis Cardinals look to continue their recent surge, and distance themselves from the rest of the league in the Wild Card race when they meet the Chicago Cubs in a double-header on Friday. They are not officially out of the divisional race, but it is going to be hard to catch the Milwaukee Brewers, who are 7.5 games up on St. Louis. It is still weird to remember that the Chicago Cubs were leading the NL Central earlier on this season. This is the second-to-last series between the historic rivals, with the Cubs holding a 7-5 edge over the Cardinals. St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs (Friday, September 24)GAME 1GAME 2Time: 8:05 p.m.

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.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame held its first ceremony in nearly two years Wednesday.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame held its first ceremony in nearly two years Wednesday.

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.

With the calendar flipping to September, the Wild Card races remain tight with five teams within 4.5 games of the second spot in the National League and five teams fighting over both spots, all within 3.5 games of each other in the American...

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.

Detroit Tigers slugger <a href="https://www.clickondetroit.com/topic/Miguel_Cabrera/" target="_blank"><b>Miguel Cabrera</b></a> hit his 500th career home run Sunday and became just the 28th player to join one of Major League Baseball’s most exclusive clubs.

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.

DETROIT – Shohei Ohtani lived up the hype as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Detroit Tigers, 3-1, at Comerica Park on Wednesday night. Detroit Tigers first baseman and designated hitter Miguel Cabrera hit his 2,952nd career hit in the first inning. Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) throws a pitch during their MLB game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.comYoung fans hold up signs in Japanese for Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani during their MLB game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.comLos Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after striking out during their MLB game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.

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.

The Detroit Tigers have been playing winning baseball for three months now, but did they just miss their best chance to get back to .500?

The Detroit Tigers have promoted top prospects Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene to Triple-A after both enjoyed a monster series over the weekend.

The Baltimore Orioles hit three home runs against Tarik Skubal and staved off the Tigers’ late comeback attempt in a 4-3 Friday night at Comerica Park. It was very close to being an unbelievable swing.”Skubal, the Tigers’ starter, allowed solo home runs in the third, fourth and fifth innings. The Tigers traded longtime pitcher Daniel Norris to the Milwaukee Brewers for minor-league pitcher Reese Olson. The Orioles traded away shortstop Freddy Galvis to the Philadelphia Phillies. Up next: The Tigers and Orioles meet again on Saturday at 6:10 p.m. Tigers right-hander Matt Manning (2-3, 6.00 ERA) will face Orioles lefty John Means (4-3, 2.94).

DETROIT -- The MLB trade deadline is approaching at the end of the month, but the Detroit Tigers have no imminent deals in the works. “We’re at a point where we don’t have to do that any longer,” Tigers general manager Al Avila said in a meeting with reporters Tuesday at Comerica Park. The Tigers have been in “sell mode” in each of the last four seasons. Some of their deadline deals have been blockbusters (Justin Verlander) while others have been smaller deals to unload veteran contracts (outfielder Cameron Maybin last season). “We have no pressure at all to make any trades,” Avila said.

This week's Baseball Report looks at the Yankees fan now banned from MLB ballparks, the gunshot that postponed Saturday's Nationals game, and the Mets' three-run mistake.

Shortstop Benjamin Sems joined Michigan’s baseball team last season as a graduate transfer and had his best year yet. 440 overall -- on Tuesday, becoming the second Michigan player drafted this year. The Chesterfield, Missouri native was named to the all-Big Ten second team. In four seasons at Kansas, Sems hit .265 with a .356 on-base percentage, 11 home runs and 84 RBIs in 149 games. He joins left-handed pitcher Steven Hajjar as the two Michigan players selected in the 20-round draft so far.

This week's Baseball Report looks at the Home Run Derby results, Shohei Ohtani starting and leading off the All-Star Game, and the MLB Draft's top pick.

Authorities say four people have been arrested after a 'report of a suspicious occurrence' at a downtown Denver hotel that is close to the upcoming MLB All-Star Game.

For the 22nd time, the best young players in the game will descend on Coors Field in Denver for the annual SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. Watch the MLB All-Star Weekend on FuboTV (7-day free trial)This event has seen the likes of future all-stars such as Alfonso Soriano (1999), Miguel Cabrera (2001, 2002), Clayton Kershaw (2007), Mike Trout (2010) and many more provide thrilling previews of what was to come in the Futures Game. Some of the big names to watch out for include a stacked American League squad. Max Meyer (Miami Marlins), Matthew Liberatore (St. Louis Cardinals), Quinn Priester (Pittsburgh Pirates) and Nick Lodolo (Cincinnati Reds) are all in the MLB’s Top-50 Prospects list. What: SiriusXM MLB All-Star Futures GameWho: American League vs. National LeagueWhen: Sunday, July 11Time: 3:00 p.m.

Another 80 people are potentially unaccounted for, officials said.

The league said none of its players have tested positive for the virus since the regular season began.

This week's Baseball Report looks at the Giants' unlikely success, the Red Sox's second sweep of their division rivals, and Hector Santiago's ejection.

Tyler Glasnow said he woke up with incredible soreness the day after a game where he threw without using any sticky substances.

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

La nueva alcaldesa de Fort Worth obtuvo alrededor del 53% del voto.

At age 41, former Michigan pitcher Rich Hill just had one of the best months of his 17-year MLB career. The Tampa Bay Rays left-hander went 3-1 with a 0.78 ERA in six starts in May, earning him American League Pitcher of the Month honors. Overall, Hill is 4-2 with a 3.32 ERA in 57 innings this season. The Massachusetts native is in his first season with the Rays after signing a one-year, $2.5 million deal last offseason. In two seasons at Michigan in 2001-02, Hill went 6-12 with a 3.67 ERA in 137 1/3 innings, striking out 176.

The Padres will certainly be tested in the coming weeks with series against the Brewers, Astros, Cubs and Mets.

Troy Tulowitzki wanted to use his experience from 13 years in the majors to help teach the next generation and he couldn't do that in the minors.

This week's Baseball Report looks at the Chicago White Sox's early-season success, the New York Yankees' COVID outbreak and Albert Pujols' return with the Dodgers.

You can show both your American pride and love for the Detroit Tigers with these new, MLB officially licensed Armed Forces Day baseball hats. Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. It’s a day where we pay tribute to the men and women in uniform who served our country. Here are all of the varieties of these Tigers Armed Forces Day hats available for purchase. New Era 39THIRTY Flex Hat - $35.99New Era 2021 On-Field 59FIFTY Fitted Hat - $41.99New Era 2021 On-Field Low Profile 59FIFTY Fitted Hat - $41.99New Era 2021 Armed Forces Day Bucket Hat - $37.99New Era On-Field Low Profile 59FIFTY Fitted Hat - $39.99New Era MLB On-Field 59FIFTY Fitted Hat - $39.99Women’s 2021 Armed Forces Day 9TWENTY Adjustable Hat - $31.99

Torres is the first Yankees player to have a breakthrough case of COVID-19.

Torres is the first Yankees player to have a breakthrough case of COVID-19.

The NFL schedule release Wednesday is already generating buzz. We know the Detroit Lions will host the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1.

The Detroit Tigers' 2020 first-round draft choice is blocking out the noise as he starts his first pro campaign.

This week's Baseball Report looks at Jacob DeGrom's injury, what might be the end of Albert Pujol's MLB career and the surge of no-hitters.

Reeling from a 10-game road trip that saw them lose eight times, the Dodgers have lost their grip on the top spot in USA TODAY's MLB Power Rankings.

Woman claims former MLB player F.P. Santangelo made unwanted advances toward her several years ago, allegations he says are "untrue."

The Detroit Tigers made four roster moves Friday, including recalling Jake Rogers from Triple-A Toledo and designating Buck Farmer for assignment.

Questions surrounding the Chicago White Sox's offseason hiring of 76-year-old Tony La Russa as manager remain pertinent.

The Detroit Tigers have the third pick in the MLB draft this season. Could Kumar Rocker bet headed to Motown?

Growing number of MLB and NBA teams are asking fans for proof of their COVID-19 vaccination to gain entry.

There was a frightening moment in Wednesday night’s MLB game in St. Louis between the hometown Cardinals and the Philadelphia Phillies.

The matinee game between the Miami Marlins and Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday featured arguably the most questionable call of the 2021 MLB season so far.

Georgia taxpayers are on the hook if Atlanta-area stadium misses revenue targets on $392 million in bonds.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock confirmed Tuesday that the Major League Baseball All-Star Game will be moving to Denver after the MLB moved the game out of Georgia to protest its new voting law. Watch their press conference.