Detroit Tigers Officially Release Joba Chamberlain
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Joba Chamberlain was officially released into free agency by the Detroit Tigers, as announced by the team on Friday.
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Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Joba Chamberlain was officially released into free agency by the Detroit Tigers, as announced by the team on Friday.
The HR Derby changes were a good start, but more can be done to increase excitement.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
Justin Verlander and Anibal Sanchez rode scooters to Target Field for the Tigers game against the Twins.
Yoenis Cespedes is currently in third place in voting for the final spot on the American League All-Star roster.
The Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals, bitter cross-state rivals, have forged an unlikely alliance to get their final vote candidates into the All-Star Game.
We've reached the midway point of the season, time to look at the awards races.
Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen made quite a play — during a rain delay.
Albert Pujols' sons were pressing their father to take part in the All-Star Home Run Derby.
In the fourth inning Hicks made a play in center field that recalled Willie Mays' famous over-the-shoulder catch in the 1954 World Series.
Outfielder J.D. Martinez, starting pitcher David Price, and shortstop Jose Iglesias were all chosen to represent the Tigers in Cincinnati on July 14.
Krauss, who was designated for assignment by the Rays over the weekend, has also spent time with the Los Angeles Angels and Houston Astros in his three-year career.
It is a question often asked; how would a player in a particular sport fair if he/she played in another sport? With the annual MLB Home Run Derby next week, here are some non-baseball players who would be fun to watch in the competition.
The All-Star Game will have a Kansas City flavor, just not as much as it appeared last month.
A-Rod the All-Star?
At least two elected starters will miss the game because of injuries: Miami outfielder Giancarlo Stanton broke a hand on June 26 and Detroit first baseman Miguel Cabrera hurt his left calf Friday.
Detroit reached the midpoint of the season at 41-40, its poorest record since a 39-42 mark for the first half in 2012.
The Tigers scored four times in the first, showing they can still hit a little without their two-time AL MVP.
On Saturday, catcher Alex Avila -- fresh off the disabled list -- was asked to make his major league debut at first base.
It's been a topic for conversation among Detroit sports fans for quite a while now -- the Detroit Tigers bullpen.
Most teams have played around 81 games by now, so the baseball season is half over. It's a good time to assess which players on your team are likely to decline—and thus give you a chance to trade them to a desperate owner that doesn't know any better. Likewise, you can scour league rosters for those players who have underachieved and smile all the way to October when they have superb second halves.
Miguel Cabrera left Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fourth inning with a strained left calf.
Sanchez's no-hit bid was broken up when former Detroit teammate Ezequiel Carrera lined a single to left with one out in the eighth inning.
After missing nearly two months with a knee injury, the Detroit Tigers activated catcher Alex Avila from the disabled list on Friday.
Struggling Detroit Tigers relief pitchers Joba Chamberlain and Tom Gorzelanny have been designated for assignment, according to multiple sources.
Saturday and Sunday mark the last weekend before the start of the brand-new school year for most students in the Metro Detroit area. A community organization helped families get ready with a back-to-school festival on Saturday.
A female is dead after a crash that involved multiple vehicles at the top of a bridge along Interstate 75 on Detroit's west side early Saturday.
Joshua Dobbs ran for a 50-yard touchdown and the Detroit Lions held on for a 17-13 preseason win against the Washington Commanders.
Police in Detroit say human remains were found inside a home on the city's west side Friday, the day after investigators found a man and a woman dead in the residence.
An investigation is underway after law enforcement fatally shot a 29-year-old man following a vehicle pursuit in Otsego County early Saturday, the Michigan State Police said.
An investigation is underway after law enforcement fatally shot a 29-year-old man following a vehicle pursuit in Otsego County early Saturday, the Michigan State Police said.
Detroit police say they are investigating a drive-by shooting that injured four people, including a child, on Friday.
Joshua Dobbs ran for a 50-yard touchdown and the Detroit Lions held on for a 17-13 preseason win against the Washington Commanders.
A ground stop issued at Detroit Metro Airport on Saturday due to thunderstorms has been lifted, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
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.
There's just about every kind of artist and artwork you can imagine in Brighton at the third annual street art fair.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by the Trump administration that accused Washtenaw County officials of obstructing federal immigration enforcement operations.
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.
An alternative measure of unemployment that accounts for wages suggests the U.S. labor market is weaker than it looks.
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.
The number of new cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan is starting to noticeably slow down, but state health officials are still tracking the summer outbreak.
Michigan is reporting its first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis, also known as EEE, since 2021.
Joshua Dobbs ran for a 50-yard touchdown and the Detroit Lions held on for a 17-13 preseason win against the Washington Commanders.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
The University of Utah is suing former assistant coach Freddie Whittingham for breach of contract after he left to join his brother Kyle's staff at Michigan.
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is being held out of practice with a hip injury, and coach Dan Campbell is hopeful the ailment doesn't linger into the season.
Michigan Athletics announced that it will be displaying advertisements for Coca-Cola, Meijer and Google Gemini at the 99-year-old Michigan Stadium for the first time.
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.
The Detroit Institute of Arts on Saturday celebrated a new mural at Hess-Hathaway Park in Waterford Township. The mural was created as part of the organization's Partners in Public Art program.
A brand-new school year starts on Monday for most students in Metro Detroit. On Saturday, a community organization got families ready with a back-to-school festival. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega was there.
Sunday starts out sunny but we could see some changes in the afternoon
Police in Detroit say human remains were found inside a home on the city's west side Friday, the day after officials discovered a man and a woman dead in the residence.
Canada and the U.S. are in a trade war after negotiations for a deal between the two countries failed late Friday. The U.S. is set to impose a 50% tariff on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. Canada has vowed to respond. Julia Avant spoke with Sandy K. Baruah, the CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber, about the impact the tariffs could have on Michigan.