Former Baseball Champ Darryl Strawberry Talks Of Rise And Fall Due To Addiction
Former Major League Baseball superstar Darryl Strawberry was in Detroit Wednesday as the keynote speaker at a luncheon on addiction and recovery.
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Former Major League Baseball superstar Darryl Strawberry was in Detroit Wednesday as the keynote speaker at a luncheon on addiction and recovery.
Cabrera was the first to break his good news, tweeting that he was thanking God because he can now begin his activities.
The team hoped to get clearance Tuesday for Cabrera to begin baseball activity.
A dispute between the family of Ernie Banks and the woman who cared for him during his final years intensified Monday with his twin sons asserting that the caretaker coerced the Chicago Cubs baseball great into signing a new will giving her all his assets.
Jason Giambi is retiring after 20 seasons in the majors.
The former owner of the South Florida clinic that supplied performance-enhancing substances to Major League Baseball players and other athletes is seeking a lenient prison sentence from a federal judge.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame is celebrating Black History month with special Presidents Week events highlighting the contributions of African-American ballplayers.
Nathan says he still has something to prove. That includes improving on last season's 4.81 ERA and getting a shot at a World Series ring with the Tigers.
Cabrera played 159 of 162 games in the 2014 season despite the injuries and still turned in a batting average of .313 and 25 homers.
Derek Jeter will have to wait another year to be inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame after air travel problems kept him from leaving New Jersey.
James Shields lives in an exclusive enclave in northern San Diego County in the offseason, so he followed with interest as Padres general manager A.J. Preller revamped the roster with big-name position players.
"I have a feeling that we may be looking to protect him a little bit," Rand said. "We'll see how rehab goes and see where it takes us."
The Tigers will face high expectations as always, but even Dave Dombrowski has admitted the team has more unknowns this season.
The Texas Rangers say slugger Prince Fielder is "full speed ahead" for spring training after neck surgery last summer.
The Los Angeles Angels and outfielder Matt Joyce have agreed to a $4.75 million, one-year contract, avoiding arbitration.
Let's take a look at five events in sports over the last year more surprising than Beck's shocking GRAMMYs Album of the Year win.
In his description, he says the ball went 340 yards, and I don't doubt it at all.
Justin Verlander may have a better looking girl than you, he may make more money than you, but he still has gripes.
With the start of spring training two weeks away, Dave Dombrowski took questions about the upcoming season on MLB Network's "Hot Stove."
Martinez nearly won the American League batting title in 2014 with a .335 average.
Seattle Seahawks' Richard Sherman is pretty arrogant in my opinion and rightfully so.
Veteran catcher Gerald Laird has agreed to a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The commissioner's office said Monday his suspension will start when he signs with another major league organization.
Bergman spent nine seasons with the Tigers, his first coming in 1984 when he helped the team to a World Series victory.
In the day and age where you can ask your favorite athlete to go to prom with you and get 10,000 retweets in a heartbeat, it makes this story that much more depressing for the Houston Astros.
Local leaders and state representatives in Dearborn called out DTE Energy Monday night, after thousands remained without power since Friday's storms.
The shooting happened at around 8:50 p.m. Tuesday in the 19900 block of Pinehurst Street.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Michigan State University president Kevin Guskiewicz has changed course and will stay in East Lansing.
A Virginia man has been charged with murder in a crash that killed a family of four on I-75 in Oakland County earlier this month.
A Virginia man has been charged with murder in a crash that killed a family of four on I-75 in Oakland County earlier this month.
Local leaders and state representatives in Dearborn called out DTE Energy Monday night, after thousands remained without power since Friday's storms.
The shooting happened at around 8:50 p.m. Tuesday in the 19900 block of Pinehurst Street.
Michigan utility customers who lost power for an extended period after Friday's storm are eligible for automatic bill credits of $42 per day — no application required.
A man was shot by an officer and taken into custody after a confrontation with law enforcement just outside a Sheetz gas station in Taylor.
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.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Three children who died when a boat capsized on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin amid a sudden storm last week were found inside the sunken vessel, police said.
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.
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.
Two children died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning in a garage in Sumpter Township, Michigan, police say.
Rescue efforts for over a dozen cats in a Redford Township, Michigan, home found with animal hoarding will now take even longer after police say people broke into the residence on Saturday night.
The number of reported cases of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis has risen to 572, up from 300-plus on Thursday, the state's Department of Health and Human Services said Saturday.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week and asked for a review of the red card suspension.
Riley Greene hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jack Flaherty pitched three-hit ball over 5 2/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday.
The Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits en route to their seventh victory in eight games.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
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.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Warm temperatures rebuild this week, but still improved compared to last week.
The Pontiac community held a fundraiser for a family of four killed in a crash on I-75 in Oakland County.
Local leaders and state representatives in Dearborn called out DTE Energy on Monday, after thousands still remain without power since Friday's storms.
Detroit police are investigating after a woman was critically injured in a shooting on the city's west side Monday night.
Michigan State University president Kevin Guskiewicz has declined Clemson University's top job and will stay in East Lansing.