Shields Keeps Deal With White Sox Rather Than Go Free
James Shields is keeping his contract with the Chicago White Sox rather than become a free agent after tying for the big league lead in losses.
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James Shields is keeping his contract with the Chicago White Sox rather than become a free agent after tying for the big league lead in losses.
General manager Al Avila spoke after the season ended, saying that the team was going to look to cut costs from the MLB's third-highest payroll.
Verlander regained his elite status in 2016, after struggling over the two previous season due to nagging injuries.
Joining Fulmer are Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin and New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez.
"We all want to hoist that World Series trophy," team president Chris Antonetti said Friday, "so it hurt when we lost."
City officials said an estimated 5 million people attended the celebration — a count that included everyone who lined the parade route and the crowd at Grant Park.
Entering 2016, Maybin was a career .251 hitter over 2,500+ plate appearances.
A man who shot and paralyzed a St. Louis Cardinals fan after a 2015 game, heightening concerns about the safety of fans leaving the ballpark, was sentenced Friday to 35 years in prison.
Cubs fans are packing downtown Chicago to celebrate the team's first World Series title in 108 years, but one infamous fan won't be among them.
The Tigers have traded outfielder Cameron Maybin to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for right-handed pitcher Victor Alcantara.
The Chicago Cubs' curse-breaking victory over the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 reached 40 million viewers, making it the most-watched World Series game since 1991.
The Tigers (10/3) are tied for second with the Philadelphia Phillies as the team whose payroll is likely to decrease the most from 2016 Opening Day to 2017 Opening Day.
President Barack Obama has invited the World Series champion Chicago Cubs to visit him at the White House.
The Anheuser-Busch video with Caray calling the final out of this year's World Series, was conceived of only about 10 days ago and spliced together with audio from Caray's days as a Cubs broadcaster, said Ricardo Marques, a vice president at Budweiser.
Holding the World Series trophy in his right hand, Theo Epstein grinned: "We don't need a plane to fly home."
Talk about a sore loser.
Murray tells ESPN that Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel will give the city's school kids the rest of the week off "if he's as good a mayor as he wants to be."
The 108 year drought is over. The Chicago Cubs are champions once again.
Earlier in the day, Sheen tweeted: "FEAR NOT, "BELIEVE"LAND!! My bag is packed, and help is on the way!!"
Tens of thousands of fans flocked to downtown Cleveland for a celebration.
They conquered injuries, adversity and doubts all season. The little team that could.
A boisterous sellout crowd - nearly half of them rooting for Chicago - packed Progressive Field an hour before the first pitch.
A New York Mets pitcher featured in a new anti-domestic violence ad campaign is now facing a domestic violence charge in New Jersey.
Bill Murray has come to the rescue of a fellow Chicago Cubs fan by providing a ticket to Game 6 of the World Series.
Most fans around the country can sit back and savor Game 7.
Iran says it's considering the latest U.S. peace offer, as President Trump says he's willing to wait "a couple of days" for a response.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
While the legislation targets schools in the state's northern region, it also includes any county added under a state of emergency during the 2025-2026 school year.
Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2.
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to divert to Montreal due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
Detroit police say a man and woman were killed in a double shooting that appeared to be targeted on Wednesday afternoon.
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit, Michigan, was forced to divert to Montreal, Canada, on Wednesday due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens says Canada should delay the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge rather than accept unfavorable terms pushed by President Trump.
Police identified the victim as 65-year-old Richard Alan Harris of Farmington Hills.
About seven acres in Southeast Michigan, known as the unincorporated community of Hell, has been listed for sale.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
The three commemorative posters are designed by a featured artist representing one of the three distinct art fairs that come together as one.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2.
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to divert to Montreal due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
Michigan State University's board approved a new ethics policy 5-3 that lays out consequences for trustees who do not comply, with at least one trustee refusing to sign it and calling it a potential tool for retaliation.
Officials say 21 cases were reported in the state, with 29% of those cases among children.
Michigan has $176 million in opioid settlement funds sitting unused in local government accounts.
Two Michigan health systems and Detroit Public Schools are getting $86.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for costs that were needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency said.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Teen tobacco use in Michigan is rising again, prompting calls for increased prevention spending.
Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2.
Eastern Michigan University's Esports program is bringing back its summer camps for students, which run through August.
Tarik Skubal's multi-million dollar pitching arm feels better than it has all season.
José Ramírez homered and hit a two-run double on a 3-for-4 night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 8-2.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
A brother and sister were kiilled amid a double shooting in Detroit. Memorial Day weekend travel begins with busy highways and busy airports. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
The Transportation Security Administration expects to conduct 18 million passenger screenings during Memorial Day weekend. Here's how to make sure your security gate check goes smoothly.
Wildfires fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions are affecting Southern California, with thousands forced to evacuate. CBS News has this report.
Those who are planning road trips for Memorial Day weekend will notice higher gas prices and heavy traffic. CBS News Detroit has this preview of what to expect.
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to divert to Montreal on Wednesday due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak as one of the passengers was from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Here's what we know as of Thursday morning.