This Week In Baseball: Coaches, Young Ballplayers Should Heed Smoltz's Plea
Smoltz's Hall of Fame speech illuminated a growing problem at the youth level of the sport.
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Smoltz's Hall of Fame speech illuminated a growing problem at the youth level of the sport.
After all that speculation the past couple of years, the Colorado Rockies finally traded Troy Tulowitzki.
Sanchez gave up three runs on eight hits in 5 1/3 innings. The right-hander had won seven straight decisions.
Price said he would prefer to stay and help Detroit get back to the World Series.
In three starts since returning from Triple-A Toledo just before the All-Star break, Greene is 0-2 with a 11.20 ERA with batters hitting a staggering .393 against him.
Three pitchers who became dominant after trades and a rock-solid catcher-turned-second baseman have a new moniker — Hall of Famer.
The Kansas City Royals acquired Johnny Cueto in a trade with Cincinnati on Sunday, sending three prospects to the Reds for a legitimate ace for the front of their beleaguered rotation.
Simon threw the second pitch of the inning to Pablo Sandoval and shortstop Jose Iglesias and catcher James McCann trotted to the mound.
Every year it happens: Big-league trades send hitters and pitchers from the National League to the American League—and vice versa. This isn't always a good thing, though, as pitchers have a hard time adjusting going from the NL to the AL, while hitters have a hard time adjusting going from the AL to the NL.
The Tigers certainly could go deep against Steven Wright (3-3, 4.84 ERA), whose 1.68 homers allowed per nine innings are the worst of any Red Sox starter.
Xander Bogaerts' single up the middle off Blaine Hardy in the 11th inning drove home the winning run.
The first baseman, who has been on the disabled list since July 4 with a left calf strain, took some swings in batting practice Friday at Fenway Park.
FOX Sports reports that Cespedes is determined to stay with the Tigers beyond this season, whether he's traded or not.
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On National Hot Dog Day, we celebrate by looking at the best hot dogs in baseball stadiums around the country.
"It's just a loss, it's not that big of a deal."
The Toronto Blue Jays have announced they have signed Chamberlain to a minor league deal.
He didn't pitch, but King Felix's sparkling earlobes drew some attention during Tuesday night's game against the Tigers.
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.
Just one inning into Tuesday night's game against the Seattle Mariners, it looked like the same old story for the Detroit Tigers' Shane Greene.
Playing on an expiring deal, Price said talks about a contract extension with the Tigers have never been off the table, but there are no ongoing negotiations that he knows about.
A look at which teams should buy and sell at the deadline based on the numbers.
Brandon Phillips went behind second base to get Jorge Soler's grounder in the seventh, and then flipped behind his back for a barehanded forceout by shortstop Eugenio Suarez at second, ending a Cubs threat.
Kinsler, who came in with three homers this season, hit one off Seattle starter J.A. Happ in the first, and then drove a fastball from Mark Lowe over the Tigers' bullpen with two out in the eighth.
Nearing the end of their contracts, there has been debate over what the Tigers could get in return for Price and Cespedes in trades this late in the season.
Michigan was home to five federally run Native American boarding schools.
A life ring and a lifeboat remnant from a famous Great Lakes shipwreck have sold at auction for $150,000.
A district court judge ruled the legal guardians of a young Detroit boy who died under their care will now stand trial.
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
The suspect accused of murdering a Salvation Army bell ringer at a Kroger in Westland on Thursday night is now in police custody.
A suspect is in custody in the aftermath of a fatal shooting at a Kroger store in Westland, Michigan, police say.
A Bulgarian citizen, whom federal officials say was in the U.S. illegally, was found unresponsive in his cell at a Michigan facility.
Michigan was home to five federally run Native American boarding schools.
A life ring and a lifeboat remnant from a famous Great Lakes shipwreck have sold at auction for $150,000.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
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A Bulgarian citizen, whom federal officials say was in the U.S. illegally, was found unresponsive in his cell at a Michigan facility.
Members of the carrier's AAdvantage loyalty program no longer earn miles or status points when purchasing a basic ticket.
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump.
Regulators said the parking module in certain Ford vehicles may fail, potentially allowing cars to roll away.
Henry Ford Health has announced new labor agreements with registered nurses and radiology technicians at its Rochester hospital.
A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season.
Oakland County health officials are reporting a confirmed case of measles in a pediatric patient at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital.
Thanks to the incredible kindness of a stranger, a little girl from Westland has a whole new outlook on life.
For nurse practitioners like Natasha Weems, their concerns lie in how these decisions could impact some of our most vulnerable families.
Cooper Flagg, who will turn 19 on Sunday, is averaging 25.4 points over his last eight games.
When a Dan Campbell press conference is a reading lesson, it's hard not to pay attention.
Detroit is 0-5-1 against the Steelers in the 21st century, and Pittsburgh even won a Super Bowl at Ford Field against the Seattle Seahawks in 2006.
Clayton Keller had a goal and an assist as the Utah Mammoth pulled away from the Atlantic Division-leading Detroit Red Wings 4-1.
University of Michigan interim President Domenico Grasso says they will be launching an independent evaluation into the athletic department's culture and procedures after the firing of football head coach Sherrone Moore.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification. It could have a big impact in states that have legalized it. CBS News Detroit's Terell Bailey is getting answers on what it means for Michigan.
Prepare to change coats this weekend
Investigators say Sherman Jones and Sampaguita Jones neglected and physically abused 9-year-old Owen Rosario, leading to his death from complications of untreated pneumonia in September 2024.
On Friday, the Justice Department disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk endorsed Vice President JD Vance for president in 2028 at Turning Point USA's annual conference.