Jose Valvderde Won't Be Disciplined For Alleged Spitball
Tigers closer Jose Valverde will not face any discipline from Major League Baseball after his alleged spitball incident on Sunday night
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Tigers closer Jose Valverde will not face any discipline from Major League Baseball after his alleged spitball incident on Sunday night
The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has agreed to terms with 15 of the team's selections from the 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
The Chicago Cubs began the week by changing their hitting coach.
It's been a tough season for Tiger fans. It's produced some dizzying highs and frustrating lows.
Drew Smyly (blood blister on left middle finger) left his June 10 start. His status for his next start was uncertain.
Defense has not been a strong point of the Tigers this season.
Detroit Tigers closer Jose Valverde denied throwing a spitball in the ninth inning of Sunday night's 7-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
Dave Boswell, who won 20 games for the Minnesota Twins in 1969 despite missing a couple of weeks after a fight with manager Billy Martin, has died. He was 67.
Back to back errors in the eighth inning by the Detroit Tigers give the lead and win to the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Tuesday night.
My morning routine never changes.
It's well documented that Lions QB Matt Stafford grew up and played baseball with NL CY Young winner Clayton Kershaw back in Texas.
For the ninth time this season the Tigers have had to place a player on the disabled list.
Tigers starting pitcher Drew Smyly had to exit his start Sunday night against the Reds after just three innings, due to a blister in his left middle finger.
There's a lot of talk this week about a YouTube video that show Detroit Tigers Jose Valverde apparently spitting on a baseball during a game against the Cincinnati Reds.
It may be that Detroit's underachieving rotation is in line for a little tinkering.
Drew Smyly was withdrawn from his Sunday start after three innings when a blood blister appeared on his left middle finger.
Austin Jackson makes his presence known after being activated from the disabled list over weekend helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 on Sunday.
Detroit Tigers left-hander Drew Smyly had the AL's lowest ERA a month ago.
Standing on third base, 90 feet from winning the game, Miguel Cairo noticed that pinch-hitter Wilson Valdez was giving him a look that suggested he had something in mind.
He's the backup catcher, and he's been hurt. But Gerald Laird has been around the bases a few times, now in his second stint with the Tigers.
While the Detroit Tigers hope their latest victory might provide the spark they desperately need to get on a roll, the NL Central-leading Cincinnati Reds are trying to break out of their own minor rough patch.
It was a reversal of the way things have been going for Detroit, the little things they did turned out to be big and the little things they didn't do stayed small.
Casey Crosby earned his first victory in the majors Thursday in his second start for Detroit.
This seems like a ridiculous, over-confident statement, yet the team is due to make some positive moves in the Central Division.
The Detroit Tigers once again will be bringing together two of the area's biggest passions when they host a car show next month.
After a tip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, investigators traced illicit online activity to a seasonal worker on Mackinac Island, who later left for Texas before being arrested.
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.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
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.
Supporters say it's about separating campaign contributions from government decisions.
After a tip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, investigators traced illicit online activity to a seasonal worker on Mackinac Island, who later left for Texas before being arrested.
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.
Air traffic recordings captured a Delta captain alerting air traffic controllers that he was feeling sick and needed to get to a hospital.
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.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
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."
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.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
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.
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.
Dr. Molly O'Shea, a Metro Detroit pediatrician, discusses some of the details parents should consider regarding school homework and artificial intelligence apps.
Firefighters at the Garden City Fire Department are hosting a T-shirt fundraiser to honor the spirit of the 9/11 rescue workers while raising money for charitable causes in their Michigan community.
At least 65 Americans are among those dead or missing after flash floods struck along the Nepal-China border Thursday. CBS News has this report.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to a settlement that includes financial payments to dozens of states along with new restrictions on teen accounts. CBS News has this report.
A human case of West Nile virus has been reported in Wayne County. Birmingham residents speak up at council meeting about safety concerns. Those headlines and other stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.