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Jeff Banister smelled of beer from a postgame dousing by his Texas team to celebrate the manager's first victory at the big league level, and he held onto the wrinkled lineup card as a souvenir for his 13-year-old son, Jacob.
An 11th-round Draft choice by the Dodgers out of high school, Los Angeles knew it was taking a risk by drafting Joc Pederson, as he had pretty high bonus demands and had already committed to play baseball at USC. But the Dodgers were OK with the risk that late, and OK with giving him a hefty bonus, and now five years later it looks as though it's all going to pay off.
Mike Zunino's first full season with the Mariners was an intriguing one, as the young catcher showed off some of the skills that prompted Seattle to take him third overall in the 2012 draft. But he also showed a lot of his inexperience and a continued lack of plate discipline over the course of 131 games.
Let's take a look at the contenders for the best day of the sports year.
"He's right there with Miggy in terms of being able to drive the ball to right center," Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said after the game.
Torii Hunter's first game back with the Minnesota Twins ended with the outfielder yelling at plate umpire Joe West.
Alex Rodriguez listened to the cheers and waved his cap. He worked out an eight-pitch walk, lined an opposite-field single into right field and flied out.
A season brimming with high expectations opened with a dud for Jeff Samardzija and the Chicago White Sox.
"My adrenaline was flowing," Scherzer acknowledged. "Let's just say that."
Porcello spent all six of his previous MLB seasons in Detroit, posting a 76-63 record with a 4.30 ERA.
In his Opening Day debut for Detroit, David Price proved himself 100 percent worthy of his new role as the number one man in the rotation.
Joy filled the air at America's ballparks and it even permeated its way into the social media universe as well.
J.D. Martinez of the Detroit Tigers has hit the first home run of the 2015 baseball season.
Baseball fans will see the steepest increase in ticket prices in six years.
In the grand scheme of a season, Opening Day is only one of 162 games, but for baseball lovers, the first game holds a unique appeal.
"Hopefully if I'm out I don't walk to the wrong dugout," Hunter added jokingly. "We'll see."
When designated hitter Victor Martinez tore the medial meniscus in his left knee in February, he knew he might have to miss Opening Day
The Detroit Tigers will start the season Monday with one major change and a lot of question marks.
The Los Angeles Dodgers set a baseball record with a $270 million opening-day payroll, including nearly $44 million going to players no longer on the team.
Tonight we begin the transition from March Madness to baseball as the MLB season prepares to kick off when the St. Louis Cardinals visit the Chicago Cubs.
Simon retired his first 14 batters before Desmond Jennings singled with two outs in the fifth and struck out three.
Miguel Cabrera hit his third home run of the spring, doubled and drove in three runs in an 11-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.
It's been a crazy couple of years for Andrew Heaney, who has risen through the Minor League ranks, been traded twice in a matter of hours this offseason and has struggled to find effectiveness at the big league level. But at 23 years old, the Angels' new top prospect still has plenty of time to break into the rotation this season.
Opening Day is just two days away! That means spring is here and it's time to get the tailgate gear ready to head to the local ballpark and watch some baseball. Here's my predictions for the major awards (ROY, Cy Young, and MVP) in both leagues.
"I think we'll see what our group's made of these last five games," Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader said Friday.
Surprise burst in hiring across the U.S. last month shows the labor market remains on solid ground.
Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian-vehicle crash Tuesday night in Taylor.
The House is set to vote Wednesday on the SAVE America Act, which would implement strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots.
The owner of the Ambassador Bridge met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick hours before President Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the New York Times reported.
The Federal Aviation Administration changed course and said flights would resume after halting all air traffic into and out of El Paso.
The owner of the Ambassador Bridge met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick hours before President Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the New York Times reported.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Ontario Premier Doug Ford say they expect the bridge to still open on time.
Surprise burst in hiring across the U.S. last month shows the labor market remains on solid ground.
Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian-vehicle crash Tuesday night in Taylor.
The family of 25-year-old Tyler Bojanowski continued their search on Tuesday, one week after the Wyandotte, Michigan, man disappeared.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Surprise burst in hiring across the U.S. last month shows the labor market remains on solid ground.
The House is set to vote Wednesday on the SAVE America Act, which would implement strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots.
The owner of the Ambassador Bridge met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick hours before President Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the New York Times reported.
The Federal Aviation Administration changed course and said flights would resume after halting all air traffic into and out of El Paso.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Ontario Premier Doug Ford say they expect the bridge to still open on time.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Two days after the confetti fell on Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, one Detroit native is still processing the weekend of a lifetime.
The GameAbove Sports Bowl, which is hosted annually by Ford Field, will be canceled ahead of the 2026 season, the venue announced on Tuesday.
The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that they signed Justin Verlander, a 42-year-old free agent, to a one-year, $13 million deal.
A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, and four players were ejected.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
Lake Erie was nearly frozen over - then a 100-mile crack developed in the ice. Here's a look at what residents and authorities in the Cleveland, Ohio, area are noticing.
The U.S. Department of Justice has allowed more names and details to be found in the Jeffrey Epstein files.
A frost quake resulted in property damage in St. Clair Shores. The search continues for a missing Wyandotte man. Other top stories and weather.
The investigation into the whereabouts of Nancy Guthrie in Arizona led to one person being detained in connection with the case - but he has since been released. CBS News has this report
Authorities say at least nine people are dead, with 25 others injured, after a shooting in the Canadian province of British Columbia.