Jim Leyland touched by messages from players he cut who never reached big leagues
Of the 294 text messages Jim Leyland received in the hours after his election to the Hall of Fame, the ones that touched him most were from former minor leaguers.
Of the 294 text messages Jim Leyland received in the hours after his election to the Hall of Fame, the ones that touched him most were from former minor leaguers.
Jim Leyland, who led the Florida Marlins to a World Series title in 1997 and won 1,769 regular-season games over 22 seasons as an entertaining and at-times crusty big league manager, was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame.
Justin Verlander struck out seven over five scoreless innings and Kyle Tucker hit his 26th homer in the third inning, helping the Houston Astros rout the Detroit Tigers 17-4 on Sunday.
Barry Bonds so badly wanted to play one final season.
The way Hall of Famer Frank Thomas sees it, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens might as well be enshrined if players linked to performance enhancing drugs are getting elected.
Hall of Fame voters are still sharply divided on Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens.
"He's close to me," Bonds allowed, "but he's not better than me, no."
As we approach July, it's time to start thinking about the MLB All-Star Game. Even in fantasy baseball, All-Star players have value beyond what their stats offer. A lot of owners will trade for All-Star players even if they're not great fantasy baseball players.
"It's your fault," Bobby Bonds told his son. "You didn't have to be this good."
Stanton says he hit three homers and Bonds finished with four. It wasn't exactly a home run hitting contest, but the 26-year-old Stanton and 51-year-old Bonds held their own.
Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and other tainted stars of the Steroids Era appear likely to get a boost in Hall of Fame balloting, but not enough to enter Cooperstown this year.
If Barry Bonds thinks a full-time return to baseball will help his Hall of Fame chances, he may be disappointed. He's more likely to help the Miami Marlins.
Legally cleared at last, Barry Bonds is unconcerned with everybody else's thoughts on his career or credentials: He's a Hall of Famer. Hands down.
After a nearly decade-long steroids prosecution, Barry Bonds emerged victorious Tuesday when federal prosecutors dropped what was left of their criminal case against the career home runs leader.
As you approach the end of the first month of the fantasy baseball season, like all smart fantasy owners you must look every day for better players. Sure, you may like a guy on your bench who plays for the local nine, but fantasy baseball is won with the head—not the heart.
Barry Bonds' obstruction of justice conviction has been reversed by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which ruled his meandering answer before a grand jury in 2003 was not material to the government's investigation into steroids distribution.
"People know they were involved with drugs and that's why they're not getting in the Hall of Fame and they do not belong in the Hall of Fame" Lasorda said talking about suspected PED users.
Barry Bonds could have been San Francisco's greatest athlete and challenged the likes of Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and Willie Mays.
Barry Bonds second dunk attempt went through and he celebrated like either he didn't expect it to drop or he had just won the World Series.
Most look like they haven't aged, some look even younger than they did when they were active players, and some are still involved for the love of the game. Here's a look at nine athletes over 50 who are still better and more athletic than you and who could beat you in anything.
Barry Bonds spent a portion of Monday morning driving around Pittsburgh, marveling at the changes he's seen in the city since baseball's career home run king bolted for San Francisco more than two decades ago.
Barry Bonds certainly thinks he's worthy of election to the Hall of Fame.
For people who love baseball, what's more fun than arguing about which players are the best, both in the game today and across the history of the sport?
With Father's Day coming up, some children know exactly what their father's went through to reach the pinnacle of their sport.
Baseball is, by far, the most traditional of the four major professional team sports in this country.
A substitute teacher with Huron Valley Schools district is accused of inappropriate interactions with students at Spring Mills Elementary Schools in Highland.
An 11-year-old boy in Warren has made medical history. He is one of two children in the world to receive an experimental gene therapy procedure to restore vision.
After the storms pass, we'll see sunshine and warm temperatures.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency on Tuesday in Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Branch and Cass counties following a severe storm and tornadoes.
A FedEx facility in Portage, Michigan, was damaged after a tornado struck on Tuesday. The National Weather Service confirmed that at least two tornadoes hit Southwest Michigan.
After the storms pass, we'll see sunshine and warm temperatures.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency on Tuesday in Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Branch and Cass counties following a severe storm and tornadoes.
A substitute teacher with Huron Valley Schools district is accused of inappropriate interactions with students at Spring Mills Elementary Schools in Highland.
An 11-year-old boy in Warren has made medical history. He is one of two children in the world to receive an experimental gene therapy procedure to restore vision.
A FedEx facility in Portage, Michigan, was damaged after a tornado struck on Tuesday. The National Weather Service confirmed that at least two tornadoes hit Southwest Michigan.
United Auto Workers union members at Stellantis' Warren Stamping Plant voted on Monday to authorize a strike over health and safety concerns.
Members of UAW Local 869 are scheduled to vote on May 6 over safety concerns at the plant.
Technology originally developed for homeland security is now available in Michigan to inspect every inch of your car. Developers say UVeye is like getting an MRI for your vehicle.
A bill introduced to the Michigan Legislature is looking to decrease noise pollution around Metro Detroit, more particularly along Woodward Avenue.
Ford Motor Co.'s first-quarter net income fell 24% from a year ago as the company's combustion engine vehicle unit saw revenue and sales decline.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
We're counting down some of the most iconic Met Gala looks from the best dressed stars, like Rihanna, Bad Bunny, Zendaya and more.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
The start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial was originally scheduled for May 20.
Starbucks, once one of America's most cherished brands, is in a rut. Even long-time former CEO Howard Schultz is worried.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history, as it emerges from bankruptcy and in the wake of sex abuse claims.
An 11-year-old boy in Warren has made medical history. He is one of two children in the world to receive an experimental gene therapy procedure to restore vision.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
Detroit will officially debut its uniforms at Comerica Park on Friday against the Houston Astros.
Here are the different ticket options fans can now purchase for the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
It was just the 10th Kentucky Derby decided by a nose, and the first since Grindstone wore the garland of red roses in 1996.
Detroit City FC continues their road trip with a matchup against Loudoun United FC this Saturday in Virginia.
The roundtable discusses mobility and the importance of marque events like the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Auto Show and more.
By the time this presidential race is over, Biden, Trump and their entourages may not need Michigan driver's licenses, but they'll know their way around and where the orange barrel construction zones are enough to void them on their way to campaign events.
The Motor City is putting the final touches in place for the 2024 NFL Draft as it rolls into Detroit next week.
Michael Bickers, Regional President of PNC Southeast Michigan/Detroit, and Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, appeared on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Businesses across Michigan are feeling optimistic about the future after weathering the historic 100-year health pandemic that impacted every company in one way or another.
Rain returns tomorrow.
The National Weather Service confirmed that at least two tornadoes hit Southwest Michigan on Tuesday amid severe weather.
A substitute teacher with Huron Valley Schools district is accused of inappropriate interactions with students at Spring Mills Elementary School in Highland Township.
An 11-year-old boy in Warren has made medical history. He is one of two children in the world to receive an experimental gene therapy procedure to restore vision.
Sunshine and warm temperatures return tomorrow briefly before cooler air rushes in to end our week.