Pirates Call It Sickening To See 'Jihadi John' In Team Hat
The Pittsburgh Pirates say it's "absolutely sickening" to see a photo of the Islamic State militant known as "Jihadi John" wearing a Pirates hat.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates say it's "absolutely sickening" to see a photo of the Islamic State militant known as "Jihadi John" wearing a Pirates hat.
"I think Detroit, in this moment, is one of the best teams in the league," Cespedes said. "I think not only me, but what player wouldn't want to be on this team?"
Last season Detroit's bullpen had an ERA of 4.29, ranked 27th in the major leagues.
Ausmus said the power Castellanos shows in practice should eventually manifest more in games, but he needs to work on his pitch selection.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton was on the minds of his teammates Thursday, a day after he was in New York to meet with Major League Baseball officials about an unspecified disciplinary issue.
A sixth-grader making his first visit to spring training stood along a fence outside George M. Steinbrenner Field waiting to get a glimpse of his favorite player.
"You can tell just by watching hitters' reactions on certain pitches how nasty he's going to be," pitching coach Jeff Jones said.
Dombrowski told reporters about the transaction after he, Al Avila, Jeff Jones and Brad Ausmus brought Smith in to give him the news.
Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus gave an update Thursday on first baseman Miguel Cabrera.
"When you set goals like that and ... remind yourself of them constantly, it opens your eyes to see how many goals you can actually reach."
McCann starts spring training with a new perspective. Essentially, he knows now more than ever that he belongs.
In the first season with Ausmus at the helm, the Tigers ranked seventh in the majors in stolen bases, up from 30th the previous season.
While the concept of pitch framing is nothing new, what is more recent is the quantification of it, and the Tigers have taken notice.
While the Tigers have high hopes for McCann, they also like what they have seen over a span of time with Avila and Holaday.
Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus joined the public Twitter world Wednesday, posting about his Tuesday message to the team.
he Detroit Tigers held their first full squad workout of spring training Tuesday.
"Sometimes with guys it takes a little bit of time to get good feel on a changeup," Jeff Jones said, "and hopefully he's gotten that feel."
Joba Chamberlain could have made more money elsewhere, Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said Tuesday.
Prince Fielder got an earful from Texas Rangers teammate Adrian Beltre during batting practice Monday.
Manager Paul Molitor said Monday that Hughes has been "penciled in" to take the mound on April 6 when the Twins play at Detroit.
Cabrera had offseason ankle surgery, but he says he hopes the hardest part of his recovery is over. He's been hitting in the cage, and he says every day he feels his ankle getting stronger.
Alex Rodriguez reported to the New York Yankees following a season-long suspension, arriving three days ahead of schedule.
Avila is now wearing a hockey-style mask while catching, but no matter what's on his head, the more palatable solution is to avoid getting hit in the first place.
Pitchers and catchers report today for 13 of the MLB teams, with 5 teams reporting yesterday to their various spring training locations.
Former Major League Baseball superstar Darryl Strawberry was in Detroit Wednesday as the keynote speaker at a luncheon on addiction and recovery.
The below-freezing temperatures in Metro Detroit are especially hard on people who are homeless. It's also led to shelters' phones ringing off the hook.
Dozens of schools in Southeast Michigan are canceling classes on Tuesday, Jan. 27, with another round of arctic air expected to arrive this week.
A review of the season's statistics reveals that our region is running well ahead of schedule for snowfall and notably behind on temperatures.
Police in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, released bodycam video of one of its K9s helping officers locate a missing teen on Monday.
USA Today Co., the newspaper publisher formerly named Gannett, says it plans to acquire the Detroit News.
Michigan State University, alongside Northern Michigan, Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan universities are all part of a new cohort within the Education Preparation Provider Collaborative.
Dozens of schools in Southeast Michigan are canceling classes on Tuesday, Jan. 27, with another round of arctic air expected to arrive this week.
Both of Michigan's senators say that they will not vote for a federal budget package that includes funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
It's another week of arctic air taking over Southeast Michigan.
The below-freezing temperatures in Metro Detroit are especially hard on people who are homeless. It's also led to shelters' phones ringing off the hook.
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.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who stopped at the Detroit Auto Show, claimed that efforts by the administration to reverse the Biden-era electric vehicle policies will make cars more affordable again, including rolling back fuel efficiency standards.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Country artist Luke Bryan is scheduled to perform at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston on July 11.
The brutal temperatures and sub-zero wind chills are forcing many communities to cancel events this weekend, except here in Detroit.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2026 semifinalist list, which includes chefs and venues from Michigan.
The IRS started accepting tax returns on Jan. 26. Here's everything you need to know about getting your tax refund.
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
Apple users report receiving about $8 per eligible device from the settlement, based on the amount landing in their accounts.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
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.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
At certain temperatures and especially with wind chill, health experts said it can take minutes for frostbite or hypothermia to set in.
Officials in Oakland County, Michigan, say they will establish a committee in an effort to strengthen long-term water safety after Legionella bacteria were detected at two different area facilities last month.
While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 11 assists and the Detroit Pistons routed the Sacramento Kings 139-116 on Sunday for their fifth victory in six games.
J.T. Compher scored twice as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 in front of a sold-out crowd of 15,225 on Saturday night.
Kevin Durant scored 32 points as the Houston Rockets ended the Detroit Pistons' four-game winning streak with a 111-104 victory.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
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.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
Two ice skater from Metro Detroit can already call themselves world champions, and now they're going for something even bigger.
The Trump administration is making some changes on the ground in Minneapolis after a second deadly shooting by a federal agent over the weekend.
Wind chills well below zero continue this week, with the coldest air expected Friday morning.
As the temperatures continue to drop in Metro Detroit, the need for warming shelters goes up. But many of them are at capacity.
Consumers Energy is stepping in to help during the winter weather on Monday, Jan. 26.