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Two sports stories caught my eye in the last 24 hours.
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Two sports stories caught my eye in the last 24 hours.
New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi has been ejected from a game against the Detroit Tigers.
"If the voting was today, Miggy is the MVP," Leyland said. "However, he could run into one of the wonder boy stories. You know, young kid, 20 years old. Everyone gets excited about that."
Their lengthy home winning streak over, the Detroit Tigers could face a stiff challenge bouncing back against New York's Hiroki Kuroda.
Jim Leyland has a good problem: too many good choices to play the outfield and be the designated hitter.
Jeff Baker made his Detroit debut Wednesday night, playing left field against Yankees LHP CC Sabathia.
The Tigers look like a team right now that is poised to make a run.
Jim Leyland is damned if he does and dammed if he doesn't.
Miguel Cabrera is just five RBI from his ninth consecutive season of 100 or more runs driven in.
Miguel Cabrera. Not only is he moving into a spot where he might become the American League Most Valuable Player
The Chicago White Sox know they don't have much wiggle room. And things just got a little tighter.
A ninth-inning rally by the N.Y. Yankees is held off by the Detroit Tigers who hang on for the 6-5 win on Tuesday night.
Join Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera as he hosts the Detroit Tigers Foundation's signature annual fundraising event, the 4th Annual Keeping Kids in the Game, presented by Lear Corporation.
No matter the caliber of their opponent, the Detroit Tigers continue to roll at home.
Detroit skipper Jim Leyland talks to the media everyday!
After his start on Monday night, Justin Verlander was asked if he was impatient to get back on the mound after two lackluster recent starts.
"Dealin'" Dave Dombrowski looks to be done with the midseason remake of the Tigers.
Justin Verlander reached a season high in pitches thrown and equaled his career high with 14 strikeouts Monday in Detroit's 7-2 victory over the Yankees.
Justin Verlander struck out 14 on the way to a Detroit Tigers victory over the New York Yankees 7-2 on Monday.
There are comebacks, there are great comebacks, and then there's Sunday's Tigers comeback against the Indians.
The Detroit Tigers have won eight straight at home, but have dropped Justin Verlander's last five regular-season starts against the New York Yankees.
The Tigers have sent down Danny Worth after Sunday's game, according to the team's official Twitter feed.
Max Scherzer had trouble locating his fastball Sunday and a high pitch count drove him out after five innings of a start against Cleveland.
The Detroit Tigers have put outfielder Ryan Raburn on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right thumb.
The Detroit Tigers announced the club has acquired infielder/outfielder Jeff Baker from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for two players to be named later on or before October 31, 2012.
CBS News Detroit received an exclusive look at the new Graebner Elementary School in the Utica Community Schools district.
Air traffic recordings captured a Delta captain alerting air traffic controllers that he was feeling sick and needed to get to a hospital.
The ad campaign is part of the department's pitch to attract experienced attorneys, following high turnover among those hired straight out of law school.
Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings and picked up his first win with his new team as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday.
A 22-year-old Inkster man who is accused of randomly stabbing a 63-year-old woman at a Dollar Tree store earlier this week has been charged.
Supporters say it's about separating campaign contributions from government decisions.
A boater was killed, with another rescued from the water, after a boat flipped over in Oxbow Lake on Tuesday.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
CBS News Detroit received an exclusive look at the new Graebner Elementary School in the Utica Community Schools district.
Wayne County health officials on Wednesday reported the county's first human case of West Nile virus in 2026.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Detroit rapper Eminem joined several others paying tribute to singer and actress Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
The Parade Company is preparing for the 100th America's Thanksgiving Parade in downtown Detroit, and this year's grand marshal is businessman Dan Gilbert.
Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings and picked up his first win with his new team as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday.
Canadian officials said the tariffs set to be imposed on more than 800 U.S. imports are "strategic" and designed to target some states.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
Wayne County health officials on Wednesday reported the county's first human case of West Nile virus in 2026.
A bat found in Livingston County, Michigan, has tested positive for rabies, the local health department said on Thursday.
Providers, students, clients and community members gathered outside the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan headquarters to urge the organization to pursue solutions that preserve access to care.
The new facility brings a wide range of services together under one roof, including workforce development programs, educational opportunities, behavioral health support and family services.
A human case of West Nile virus in West Michigan was detected through routine screening of a blood donation, health officials say.
Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings and picked up his first win with his new team as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
Max Clark hit his first home run at Comerica Park and five Tigers pitchers combined to allow one run as Detroit ended a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
More than two weeks before the Detroit Lions kick off their 2026 regular season, the team unveiled its new uniform on Tuesday.
Detroit's new professional women's hockey team welcomed its star player to Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, officially introducing Hilary Knight.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Training camp is winding down for the Detroit Lions as they prepare for their final preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Actor Tim Curry has died at age 80. To honor him, the Michigan Rocky Horror Preservation Society is hosting a shadow cast screening at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre on Friday.
Highs will climb slowly this weekend with a run at 90 degrees to start next week.
CBS News Detroit received an exclusive look at the new Graebner Elementary School in the Utica Community Schools district.