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.
Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander had surgery on his right groin Tuesday and is expected to be out about six weeks.
From Mike Trout to Justin Verlander to the Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball enjoyed a weekend of records and milestones.
Justin Verlander was splendid against the Detroit Tigers, pitching a two-hitter and fanning 11 in another dominant performance for the Astros.
Justin Verlander blazed 97 mph heat from the start, Shane Bieber and Aroldis Chapman each struck out the side and the American League slowed a loaded NL lineup 4-3 Tuesday for its seventh straight win.
After a dazzling Home Run Derby, MLB heads into the All-Star Game with ace pitcher Justin Verlander insisting that baseballs are juiced.
He allowed five runs in the first inning during the 2012 All-Star Game at Kansas City, including the first-bases loaded triple in All-Star history, to Pablo Sandoval. Verlander, who played for the Detroit Tigers, threw five pitches clocked at 100 mph and another at 101 during a 35-pitch inning.
Carlos Correa started another Houston onslaught with a three-run homer in the first inning, and the Astros routed the Detroit Tigers 11-4 on Tuesday night, extending their winning streak to seven games. Wade Miley won his third straight start. This was the fourth time this season Houston has scored at least 10 runs in a game he pitched.
Justin Verlander has the fourth-highest average salary in the major leagues in his $94 million, three-year contract with the Houston Astros.
The officially trademarked and built-to-order Eleanor Mustang starts at $189,000 and takes up to six months to complete, according to Automobile magazine.
When Fulmer first arrived in Detroit in the spring of 2016, Verlander took him under his wing.
The setting was something out of a storybook.
Late Monday night 31-year-old Melrose Park, Ill. resident David Rivera tweeted a question for the ages to former Tigers, now Astros ace pitcher Justin Verlander.
According to caranddriver.com the base price of this vehicle is $453,750.
Upton shared a video on Instagram on Thursday in which she's pushing Verlander up a hill on a sled.
"His work ethic impacted me from the one time we squared off in a spring training game in Lakeland," said Max Scherzer.
Do you think it's OK to miss the Houston Astros World Series parade for his wedding?
Upset that his Astros had blown a two-run lead in the 10th inning, the Houston ace stormed from the clubhouse to the dugout in gym clothes before the 11th to talk to his teammates.
After dropping the World Series opener at Dodger Stadium, the Astros are confident they can rebound in Game 2 — with good reason.
The Houston Astros will soon have the most sparkling smiles in baseball.
Granderson played in both the NLDS and NLCS, but went just 1-15 with eight strikeouts.
Even he can't believe the ride.
Verlander and the Astros are headed to the World Series after the big right-hander beat the New York Yankees twice in the American League Championship Series.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses, over half of a cherry crop loss and one Metro Detroit fruit farm is trying to remain optimistic about the future of the fruit growing in Southeast Michigan
A 78-year-old Chicago man was found guilty in the presumed death of his 8-month-old daughter, who was last seen more than 40 years ago in Metro Detroit.
A Wayne County Circuit Judge ruled that Michael Jackson-Bolanos will face trial in the death of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll, despite the defense challenging a district court ruling,
Peggy Means' only daughter was in a coma with virtually no chance of ever coming out of it, doctors told her. And yet, Means refused to let them pull the plug.
Ahead of Mother's Day, the Pontiac Housing Commission handed over the keys to a recently renovated home to a single mother and her two young children on Friday.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses, over half of a cherry crop loss and one Metro Detroit fruit farm is trying to remain optimistic about the future of the fruit growing in Southeast Michigan
There is no update on when systems will be restored after a cyberattack was detected at Ascension hospitals nationwide on Wednesday.
Jon Urbanchek, an iconic swimming coach who spent time leading the Wolverines and Olympians, has died. He was 87.
A restaurant in Detroit was named the most beautiful in Michigan, according to a list published in People Magazine.
A 78-year-old Chicago man was found guilty in the presumed death of his 8-month-old daughter, who was last seen more than 40 years ago in Metro Detroit.
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.
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria for a 3-day tour at the invitation of the African nation's military.
Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour began its European leg with four dates at the La Defense Arena in Paris with a revamped setlist.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
Peggy Means' only daughter was in a coma with virtually no chance of ever coming out of it, doctors told her. And yet, Means refused to let them pull the plug.
The $5 meal could include a choice of a McChicken, a McDouble or four-piece chicken nuggets along with fries and a drink.
Maggie Steffens asked for more support for the U.S. women's water polo team, and the captain received one surprising response: Flavor Flav.
Bailey Boswell was convicted of murder in the 2017 death of Sydney Loofe. Boswell's boyfriend was also convicted and sentenced to death.
Jon Urbanchek, an iconic swimming coach who spent time leading the Wolverines and Olympians, has died. He was 87.
The fitness chain's $10 monthly membership is one of few things that had remained unchanged since 1998 — until now.
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
A Metro Detroit mother wants her 1-year-old transferred to a hospital out of state after she says she raised concerns about her daughter's care at Children's Hospital of Michigan.
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.
Maggie Steffens asked for more support for the U.S. women's water polo team, and the captain received one surprising response: Flavor Flav.
The weather was perfect for the regional Special Olympics held at Macomb County Community College in Warren.
The Olympic flame arrived in France aboard a 19th century tall ship to kick off a 7,500-mile journey to the Paris Summer Games.
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.
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.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses, over half of a cherry crop loss and one Metro Detroit fruit farm is trying to remain optimistic about the future of the fruit growing in Southeast Michigan
Dozens of high school girls will be playing flag football at Ford Field starting Saturday. Chris Fritzsching, executive director of football education with the Detroit Lions, joined CBS News Detroit to talk about the league.
A dog from Ferndale will compete in the 2024 Westminster Dog Show in New York. Samantha Gibson joined CBS News Detroit with her dog Clyde to talk about the upcoming competition this weekend.
Detroit Mike Duggan joined city officials to mark a milestone in the city's efforts to replace lead service lines. Sam Smalley, deputy director of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, joined CBS News Detroit to the city's progress.
A Wayne County Circuit Judge ruled that Michael Jackson-Bolanos will face trial in the death of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll, despite the defense challenging a district court ruling,