Former Tiger Sean Casey Hits Line Drive Off Lauren Shehadi's Head [VIDEO]
When Sean Casey played for the Detroit Tigers he was known as "the Mayor."
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When Sean Casey played for the Detroit Tigers he was known as "the Mayor."
Saying that the MLB season is too long, is the same as saying the Pro Bowl is stupid. It's a widely held belief and opinion that, in the end, it doesn't mean much and won't change anything.
Adrian Beltre and the Texas Rangers offense is starting to show some pop.
Alex Avila, Detroit's regular catcher for the past few seasons, is dealing with a knee problem, and that means McCann will have to play a bigger role than expected at this early stage in his career.
The official MLB online shop briefly sold a plus sized woman's Astros t-shirt -- the Detroit Astros, which was very quickly taken down.
The Tigers had plenty of chances to win. The fact they lost does not come down to Ausmus's decision to pinch-run for Cabrera.
So far, the season series between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals has lived up to the hype.
Michael Pineda knew right after he threw his first slider he was going to have a great day.
The Minnesota Twins rolled through the first two games of their series against the Indians.
Price hurt himself Friday night when he stepped on a bat that had been tossed aside by an umpire in anticipation of a possible play at the plate.
"He's really good about helping with those nuances and kind of making that learning curve not as big of a learning curve," McCann said.
Anibal Sanchez allowed six runs and nine hits in six innings, his ERA rising to 5.44 on the young season. He came into the game with a 1.40 ERA in eight career starts against the Royals.
Martinez has been working with Tigers hitting coach Wally Joyner to get himself back to form, and those efforts have made a difference.
Price suffered the injury Friday against the Kansas City Royals, when he stepped on a bat while covering home plate.
A lot of fantasy baseball owners like to grab a rookie early and wait for him to pan out on the field. That can take all season, though. Sometimes, it's best to grab the non-flashy veterans with the steady statistics instead, because at least they're playing every day—and playing at a level you can rely on to win your league.
In a corresponding move, the Tigers are recalling the contract of catcher Bryan Holaday from Triple-A Toledo.
"My heel stepped on the bat, and then it rolled to the front of my foot," Price said. "It felt like it kind of hyperextended my leg."
Reliever Yohan Pino threw wildly to first base, allowing Anthony Gose to score the winning run in the ninth inning as the Tigers beat the Royals 6-5 on Friday night.
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.
A federal appeals panel has reversed a judge's order that forced unpaid attorneys to continue to represent former Major League Baseball player Chad Curtis.
Alex Rodriguez passed Willie Mays for fourth place on the career homer list, connecting for No. 661 Thursday night an at-bat after he was robbed of the milestone drive by a leaping catch.
With every game Verlander misses, however, Lobstein gets another start, and that experience could benefit the Tigers sooner than later.
Going into this week's series, Martinez was 4-for-24 in the last six games, with a batting average of .167 and on-base percentage of .200.
Danny Duffy offered no excuses for his poor performance. Nor did he try to blame anyone else.
Bryce Harper hit three home runs in a game for the first time and had five RBIs in his finest day with the Nationals, and Washington beat the Miami Marlins 7-5 Wednesday for their third straight series win.
A former DoorDash driver accused of attacking a 75-year-old Michigan man who later died after suffering catastrophic head injuries is facing new charges.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield walked alongside the chief and got up close and personal with her community.
Law enforcement is aware of the reported threats and is investigating the complaints.
Nathan Wakefield has bought Mystery Hill, a beloved roadside attraction along US 12 in Michigan's Irish Hills.
Democrats will choose between Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson.
Law enforcement is aware of the reported threats and is investigating the complaints.
A former DoorDash driver accused of attacking a 75-year-old Michigan man who later died after suffering catastrophic head injuries is facing new charges.
Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan released an independent law firm report about allegations of sexual misconduct against about 70 of its former students.
Michigan Democrats are reintroducing a package of nine bills covering corrections officer pensions, health care premiums, and nurse collective bargaining after the governor vetoed them following a state Supreme Court ruling.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield walked alongside the chief and got up close and personal with her community.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
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.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Michigan Democrats are reintroducing a package of nine bills covering corrections officer pensions, health care premiums, and nurse collective bargaining after the governor vetoed them following a state Supreme Court ruling.
A murder victim has been identified decades after his remains were discovered in a wooded area in Oregon in 1972, authorities said.
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Eduardo Valencia homered twice and drove in four runs, Gleyber Torres had a home run and five RBIs, and the Detroit Tigers scored in every inning they went to the plate in a 14-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
More than 10,000 people across 70 counties in Michigan have reported cases of cyclosporiasis during the past five weeks, state health officials said.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.
Authorities claim Yolanda Matthews submitted more than $539,000 in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare.
Trinity Health's new leadership council aims to improve engagement with the local residents who get care in Brighton.
Michigan officials are tracking over 1,000 new cases of cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to add up.
Colton Cowser hit a tiebreaking single in the 12th inning, capping the Baltimore Orioles' rally from a seven-run deficit to beat the Tigers 10-9 and spoil Tarik Skubal's possible farewell to Detroit.
CBS News Detroit asked patrons about their favorite memories at the Rocket Classic.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs reported to training camp but was not on the field with teammates for their first practice on Wednesday as his agent and the franchise work on negotiating a new deal.
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell says he addressed the franchise's decision to release cornerback Terrion Arnold with the team on the eve of training camp, calling it unfortunate.
Downtown Detroit turned into a golf course Tuesday evening for the par 3 in the d event promoting the final Rocket Classic.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former top infectious disease expert for the federal government, appeared before the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday.
A special guest joined Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison Wednesday for Walk a Mile Wednesday. Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield walked alongside the chief and got up close and personal with her community.
A former DoorDash driver accused of attacking a 75-year-old Michigan man who later died after suffering catastrophic head injuries is facing new charges.
The owner of a Highland, Michigan-based food truck said her business has been inundated with threats and boycott calls after catering a political event, prompting her to contact law enforcement.
Tracking showers for the weekend