Column: Baseball's Power Surge Raises Some Troubling Issues
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Fans presumably gushing over the tape-measure spectacle (because, you know, chicks dig the long ball). Sorry, we'll take a pass on this bandwagon.
Jeimer Candelario helped turn Detroit's first triple play in 16 years, Nicholas Castellanos slugged his third career grand slam and the Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Friday night.
It was the first time the Tigers completed a triple play since Aug. 1, 2001 against the Seattle Mariners.
Hailey Dawson has a 3-D printed hand and she wants to use it to throw out the first pitch at every park. MLB teams immediately reached out to bring her in.
A beautiful day at the ballpark is still enjoyable, even if the two teams stink.
It was 4:30 p.m. when Red Sox manager John Farrell walked into his pregame meeting with reporters on Wednesday, a little later than usual because of the 19-inning game the night before.
On a tough night for hitters in both lineups, Alex Avila didn't need to hit the ball hard to get the Cubs on the board.
Cameron Maybin would be hard-pressed to find a better way to cap his first week with a new team.
The Kansas City Royals broke open a close game to rout the Detroit Tigers 13-2 on Wednesday night.
The only comparison Justin Verlander could come up with for his Houston Astros debut was opening day.
JaCoby Jones and John Hicks hit two home runs and the Detroit Tigers had six homers in all in a 13-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
Justin Verlander on the mound for the Houston Astros the first time since leaving the Detroit Tigers.
This isn't an across-the-board case of the Tigers misjudging talent, although a couple such incidents stand out.
Giancarlo Stanton's latest home run did some damage — to a television camera.
Hall of Famers Willie Mays, Lou Gehrig and Mike Schmidt did it. So did All-Star sluggers Josh Hamilton, Carlos Delgado and Gil Hodges.
He is 14-4 with a 3.38 ERA in 25 starts between Double-A Erie and Triple-A Toledo this year.
Asked what's 'new' with the Tigers, General Manager Al Avila said, "preparing for the future."
Sporting a wide smile and new cap -- Verlander embraces new home.
Cleveland has outscored Detroit 18-4 in the first three games of the series.
Buck Farmer (3-2) allowed five runs on three hits and three walks in three-plus innings.
"We're going to have him see Dr. James Andrews in about a week, and he won't start again until after that," manager Brad Ausmus said.
Down by one run, Miguel Cabrera lined out with the bases load in the bottom of the 9th to end the game.
Kinsler's contract includes a $10 million club option for next season. The Tigers could pick it up and keep him around or buy him out at the cost of $5 million.
A new reality is about to take hold for Tigers' fans.
Verlander knew the Cubs were pursuing him as well, and he preferred Chicago to Houston as the next stop in his career.
As intense debate continues throughout the country regarding the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, some Metro Detroit communities are informing each other about what to do if they interact with ICE agents.
The recording, obtained by CBS News Detroit, was believed to have been made minutes before the shooting and fire near the church on Sept. 28, 2025.
The Waterford Police Department says it is still investigating the 2018 murder of 24-year-old Samantha Oriana Cosway, and is hoping someone will come forward with information.
A preliminary hearing in the fatal hyperbaric chamber explosion in Metro Detroit is wrapping up for the four people charged in the death of a five-year-old boy.
The extreme cold is expected to persist in Southeast Michigan for the next several days. That's why animal shelters and rescues have put out an emergency call to action.
A winter weather advisory has been issued for Wednesday across Southeast Michigan. Falling snow is expected to impact the morning commute.
As intense debate continues throughout the country regarding the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, some Metro Detroit communities are informing each other about what to do if they interact with ICE agents.
Some Southeast Michigan communities have invoked warming shelter procedures, giving a chance for people to get a break from cold weather.
The recording, obtained by CBS News Detroit, was believed to have been made minutes before the shooting and fire near the church on Sept. 28, 2025.
A statewide shortage of salt is prompting the road commission in Monroe County to make changes to its supply with local partners.
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.
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show opened to the public on Saturday. Some people at the show think the Trump administration is doing a good job of making cars more affordable. Others disagree.
The Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview is Friday night, and CBS News Detroit is taking you there.
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
Milford Independent Cinema has been a staple in its southeast Michigan community for decades.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
As intense debate continues throughout the country regarding the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, some Metro Detroit communities are informing each other about what to do if they interact with ICE agents.
Hawaii enacted a rule that bars people from bringing guns onto private property that is open to the public, like shops or gas stations, unless the owner gives express authorization.
The streaming service is sweetening its offer amid Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid for the Hollywood studio.
What's a "peanut butter" raise? Here's what it means, and why this is the type of pay hike you should expect this year.
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
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 U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
Michigan health officials say only 23% of Michigan residents have received this year's influenza vaccine.
The CDC took six previously routine vaccinations off its recommendation list, but Michigan health officials suggest parents consider those immunizations anyway.
Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference.
With Cooper Schoenberg and Carter Lutz's respective schools, Indiana and Miami, playing on Monday for the College Football Playoff title, it is putting that bond to the test.
The Lions are set to hire Arizona Cardinals' offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as Detroit's next OC, a source told CBS Sports.
Alex DeBrincat scored 36 seconds into overtime to give the surging Detroit Red Wings a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators.
From being treated like "cattle" as a young girl to sleeping in her car off a Polish highway, Allison Reed has taken a long, hard road to follow her Olympic ice dance dream.
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.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
As intense debate continues throughout the country regarding the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, some Metro Detroit communities are doing what they can to inform each other about what to do if they come in contact with ICE agents.
The Grand Blanc Township Police Department on Tuesday, Jan. 20, released a recording of a 911 call believed to be of the gunman of the deadly attack on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan.
Snow arrives late tonight with 2-4 inches of snow possible through the morning on Wednesday.
Tuesday was Racing Day at the Detroit Auto Show, previewing the upcoming Grand Prix.
A statewide shortage of salt is prompting the Monroe County Road Commission to make changes to its supply with local partners.