Torii Hunter: Having Gay Teammate Would Be 'Difficult'
Kevin Baxter of the Los Angeles Times has written an insightful piece on the life of the gay athlete in professional sports.
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Kevin Baxter of the Los Angeles Times has written an insightful piece on the life of the gay athlete in professional sports.
Let's face it; we're all glad 2012 is over.
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Long regarded as the holy grail of Major League Baseball offensive statistics, batting average, home runs and runs batted in are considered the "triple crown" categories.
The Detroit Tigers announced the club has released lefthanded pitcher Adam Wilk after his contract was sold by the organization to a team in the Korean Baseball League.
Lou Whitaker and Alan Trammell were the Tigers' double-play combination -- that is, the second baseman and shortstop -- for more than a decade.
The Detroit Tigers today announced that shortstop Gustavo Nunez has been returned to the Tigers organization by Arizona as the Diamondbacks have outrighted his contract to Triple A Toledo.
The Seattle Mariners have signed pitcher Jeremy Bonderman to a minor league contract, hoping the right-hander can make a comeback from Tommy John surgery.
The Tigers have done a lot this off season, signing free agent outfielder Torii Hunter and re-signing starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez.
Final 2012 payrolls for the 30 major league teams, according to information received by clubs from the commissioner's office.
In what's likely the most significant step yet toward protective headgear for pitchers, 12 or more major-league hurlers will soon begin testing padded caps.
Anibal Sanchez hadn't gone anywhere, really, and yet here he was getting a big "welcome back" from Detroit Tigers president and general manager Dave Dombrowski.
Monday the Tigers made it official and announced the signing of their latest free agent; Anibal Sanchez.
The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has agreed to terms on a five-year contract, with a club option for 2018, with righthanded pitcher Anibal Sanchez.
The Anibal Sanchez signing set up the Tigers to trade a pitcher for a hitter.
Eighty million for a number four starter. I understand it's not my money so I shouldn't care.
CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman reports that the Cubs have bowed out of the bidding for free-agent right-hander Anibal Sanchez.
Mike Trout, running back - There isn't anything in Trout's background suggesting he played football, but it looks like he could run the 40-yard dash in sub 4.4 seconds.
The Mariners and Tigers have held trade discussions involving outfielder Brennan Boesch, according to FoxSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi.
The Detroit Tigers today announced that Mike Henneman will serve as the pitching coach at Single A West Michigan during the 2013 season.
If the Tigers want to trade Rick Porcello, they'll have no problem finding a taker.
The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with catcher Brayan Pena.
No surprise, the Twitter world hates what the Royals just did.
One of the many great things about Tigers manager Jim Leyland is you can always count on getting a good quote from him.
The Milford Independent Cinema in Milford, Michigan, said Saturday that it will keep its doors open after announcing plans earlier this month to permanently close.
The Detroit Construction conference connects service providers with others in their industry and department heads. They learn about the city's open bid opportunities and private development projects.
Detroit officials held an emergency news conference on Saturday afternoon after a pipe burst at a high-rise apartment building, causing the elevator to shut down on Friday night.
Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino allegedly used language offensive to Jewish federal officials on a recent call, sources said.
A circuit court judge in Oakland County, Michigan, resentenced a man for first-degree murder in the 1962 death of an 11-year-old girl on Friday.
Detroit officials held an emergency news conference on Saturday afternoon after a pipe burst put an elevator in a 15-story apartment building, filled with mostly senior citizens, out of service.
The Milford Independent Cinema in Milford, Michigan, said Saturday that it will keep its doors open after announcing plans earlier this month to permanently close.
The Livonia Police Department on Friday said it is updating its policy on how its officers interact with federal immigration agents.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after it said a 5-year-old girl drowned in a swimming pool at an athletic club in Independence Township, Michigan, on Friday night.
A Detroit judge and three other Detroit residents are facing federal charges, accused of embezzling $273,000 from vulnerable adults.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Country artist Luke Bryan is scheduled to perform at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston on July 11.
Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino allegedly used language offensive to Jewish federal officials on a recent call, sources said.
The memo suggests the rules are designed to give ICE greater flexibility to quickly arrest unauthorized immigrants who are not the original targets of an operation.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
The Livonia Police Department on Friday said it is updating its policy on how its officers interact with federal immigration agents.
"I was there. I saw everything," Jose Huerta Chuma, who remains in hiding, told CBS News.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice to become the league's first 40-goal scorer this season and the Colorado Avalanche continued their dominance of Detroit with a 5-0 victory over the Red Wings.
Patrick Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history in the Detroit Red Wings' 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals, who got the decisive goal from Nic Dowd in a shootout.
Patrick Kane is now the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history.
Ford Motor Company and the LPGA have announced a partnership that includes mentorships for those making their first steps into women's professional golf.
Anton Forsberg made 26 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Red Wings 3-1 on Tuesday night as Detroit winger Patrick Kane moved into a tie with Dallas' Mike Modano as the highest-scoring American-born players in NHL history.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
Clouds return overnight with light snow to follow
Americans in the Southeast region of the U.S. were being hit with heavy snowfall on Saturday. At the same time, millions of Americans were still digging out from last week's storm. Skyler Henry looks at what areas will see the most snow.
An elevator at a high-rise apartment building in Detroit is out of service after a pipe burst. Julia Avant spoke with residents who say there have been previous issues at the complex.
Detroit officials are aiming to make sure every company, regardless of size, can be included in the construction projects the city has going on. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega shows one man who is using this opportunity to build his dream.
Residents in the area of Anita and Beaconsfield streets in Harper Woods may be impacted by a water main break that city officials reported Saturday. Crews are scheduled to repair it on Sunday morning.