MLB Steroid Scandal Continues To Grow, Spreads To Motor City
The PED scandal that began as a pebble of a rumor is now starting to look more like the boulder that chased Indiana Jones.
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The PED scandal that began as a pebble of a rumor is now starting to look more like the boulder that chased Indiana Jones.
Dombrowski said those kinds of salaries are very common because revenue has increased dramatically in the last 20 years in the MLB.
The dynamic duo who own Burn Rubber, Rick Williams and Roland "Ro" Coit, put out a call to the owner of Eminem's record label to try to procure the phantom kicks.
One of the oldest trick plays in baseball is now a balk.
"They're the face of the city and they represent the citizens or the people of Detroit, so it's very good to socialize with your neighbors," he said.
Talking line-up, will Andy Dirks become an everyday player in the upcoming season? Despite the "free Dirks" campaign, it didn't sound like it.
Hunter said he learned a lesson from the backlash.
"That's a loaded question there," Tigers ace pitcher Justin Verlander said.
Stan Musial, the Hall of Fame outfielder who spent his entire 22-year career in a St. Louis Cardinals uniform, has died at the age of 92.
Major League Baseball is set to announce unprecedented measures against HGH (human growth hormone), reports Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com.
Is 2013 the year of Miguel Cabrera?
"Biblically, it's not right," the Tigers' Torii Hunter said about gay players, according to a Times' article featuring homophobia in pro sports.
Again and again, it seemed, the sports world in 2012 saw the end of long tales with tragic or, at best, bittersweet endings.
From dialysis units to twitter tiffs, sports traveled to some pretty odd spots in 2012.
Joe Paterno and Marvin Miller, a couple of New Yorkers, were bookends to the year's losses in sports - the football coach dying at 85 in January, the union leader at 95 a few days shy of December.
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Detroit has seen some incredible years in the sports world and 2012 was no exception. Take a trip back through the year and review some of the most talked about, most clicked and just plain huge news.
In what's likely the most significant step yet toward protective headgear for pitchers, 12 or more major-league hurlers will soon begin testing padded caps.
His Tweet came following news the Angels offered Josh Hamilton a five-year $125 million deal.
Porcello said he would give up the number to his new teammate if he donated to victims of Superstorm Sandy on the East Coast -- and it was a done deal.
Price beat out 2011 winner Justin Verlander by only four points in balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Louisville Slugger®, the number-one bat in Major League Baseball®, proudly announced the 2012 Silver Slugger™ Award winners tonight in a special hour-long telecast exclusively on MLB Network, hosted by Greg Amsinger and Bill Ripken.
Baseball is considering a broader expansion of video review for umpires than first discussed.
Game 4 was the most exciting game of the World Series – a back-and-forth affair that took 10 innings to decide. In the end, though, the result was the same: a Giants victory. Here are five things you didn't know about the game.
Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson homered and the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight game, beating the Athletics 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Phil Regan, who pitched for four major league teams over 13 years before spending five more decades in the game as a coach, manager and scout, has died.
A former University of Michigan assistant whose relationship with ex-coach Sherrone Moore was under investigation is accusing university officials of refusing to provide records related to the probe.
The city's electricity is provided by Wyandotte Municipal Services, a utility company created in the late 1800's that provides public power to the community, unlike private utilities like DTE.
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to nearly 1,000 cases in just over two weeks.
The U.S. Department of Justice intends to place federal election monitors in East Lansing, Detroit and Lansing. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel say the DOJ's letters to three Michigan cities are based on unfounded accusations about the November 2024 election.
Kaizer, 5, is expected to make a full recovery after a stray bullet struck him while he rode his bicycle near his west side Detroit home Tuesday evening, his family said.
Police say there was work being done inside the home when the suspected remains were found.
Detroit police are investigating after a man was found shot inside a crashed vehicle on the city's west side early Wednesday morning.
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.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
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.
Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson homered and the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight game, beating the Athletics 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled unanimously that trial courts cannot prohibit marijuana use that complies with state law as a probation condition simply because it remains illegal under federal law.
The Freedom Fuel Network is offering gasoline for more than 30 cents a gallon below the national average.
The National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., has expanded during the country's 250th anniversary of independence celebrations, with troops from Democratic-led states joining the effort.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to nearly 1,000 cases in just over two weeks.
A growing dispute between healthcare workers and DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is drawing the attention of Detroit leaders, with union members alleging ongoing safety and facility issues affecting employees and patients.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it has received "more than 700 reports" of cyclosporiasis since late June, with 38 patients needing hospital treatment.
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.
Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson homered and the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight game, beating the Athletics 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Phil Regan, who pitched for four major league teams over 13 years before spending five more decades in the game as a coach, manager and scout, has died.
Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year.
Detroit Tigers third base coach Joey Cora has left the club in the middle of his third season on the job.
Tarik Skubal struck out nine over five innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run homer to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night.
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.
Last week's storm caused widespread outages across Metro Detroit, leaving many in the dark for days. In Wyandotte, however, power was restored within one day for most residents.
The primaries for the 2026 Michigan midterm election are next month. Don Ufford, candidate in the Michigan 11th congressional race, joined CBS News Detroit to talk about his campaign. The seat is currently held by Congresswoman Haley Stevens, who is running for the U.S. Senate seat.
Small business owners in Metro Detroit are frustrated in the aftermath of the power outage that impacted services for several days.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to nearly 1,000 cases in just over two weeks.
Police say there was work being done inside the home when the suspected remains were found.