Cespedes, Mets Complete $75M, 3-Year Deal With Opt Out
Yoenis Cespedes is back with the New York Mets to beef up their offense — for one full season, at least.
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Yoenis Cespedes is back with the New York Mets to beef up their offense — for one full season, at least.
Slugging outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is returning to the New York Mets. How long he stays, he'll decide.
Yoenis Cespedes took the New York Mets on a thrilling, three-month ride last season that ended with a trip to the World Series.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
The Royals came from behind eight times in their playoff campaign to win their first MLB World Series in 30 years.
They worked all season to take one more step in the World Series.
The Kansas City Royals won their second World Series title on Sunday with a 7-2 win in 12 innings at Citi Field in New York.
The Kansas City Royals are one win away from a World Series title after beating the New York Mets 5-3 on Saturday. The Royals trailed 2-0 and 3-1, but scored one in the sixth and three in the eighth to win. They can claim the trophy Sunday night in New York.
The New York Mets defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-3 in Game 3 of the World Series. The Royals lead the series 2-1 and will look to rebound Saturday night.
My faith in Pat Narduzzi was misplaced as his Pitt Panthers were beaten by North Carolina 26-19.
Following the final out, after Johnny Cueto completed his two-hitter, several hundred fans remained in Kauffman Stadium, wanting one more look at the Kansas City Royals.
Thanks to Wednesday's 7-1 drubbing, the Royals have a 2-0 lead as the World Series moves to Citi Field in New York.
An inside-the-park home run. A power failure that blacked out the TV audience. Crazy bounces, great plays and key errors.
Game 1 of the 2015 World Series started on the same date as the most recent championships for both participants: the Royals in 1985 and the Mets the following year.
Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes says he'll be ready to play in Game 1 despite an ailing left shoulder.
Lucas Duda. A streaky slugger with a good eye when he's going well, the quiet Duda was given an everyday job early last season over Ike Davis in a wise evaluation by the Mets.
The New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals are set to face off in the 111th World Series starting on Tuesday. But who should baseball fans in Detroit root for?
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
Two sweet swings by Lucas Duda put New York in position for a playoff sweep of the Chicago Cubs, and Daniel Murphy finished the job for the Mets.
Daniel Murphy is a contact hitter known for shaky fielding and occasionally getting lost on the bases.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
Baseball's final four is set: Blue Jays and Royals in the American League and Mets and Cubs in the National League. The fun continues tonight in Kansas City.
Chase Utley joined the ranks of John Rocker and Pete Rose as the object of Mets' fans ire, the focal point of boos and profane chants.
Yoenis Cespedes and the New York Mets felt they'd caught a lucky break — no broken bones for the slugger.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
Detroit police say the officer was at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center when the firearm went off.
A Flint, Michigan, man accused of killing a 67-year-old man in 2019 was convicted of murder for a second time after a new trial.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team has made its way to the Final Four on Saturday for the first time since 2018.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
A man walked into the Livonia police station lobby with a knife and threatened to kill everyone before stabbing an officer during a struggle, police say.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick accuses federal prosecutors of "bullying" in their attempt to collect money following his 2013 conviction.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
Prosecutors allege the dentist billed Medicaid for large numbers of unnecessary dental crown work on patients that was not provided.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there have been eight confirmed measles cases in the state in 2026.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team has made its way to the Final Four on Saturday for the first time since 2018.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 home schedule on Friday, April 3, against the St. Louis Cardinals with a three-game series.
Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau has rejoined his teammates for the Final Four and said his allergic reaction that required hospitalization a day earlier was due to an accidental exposure to nuts.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Some of Michigan's biggest fans are heading to Indianapolis to cheer on the Michigan Wolverines in the Final Four this weekend. However, no one will be cheering louder than the athletes' parents. CBS News Detroit spoke with the father of freshman Trey McKenney to learn about what led him to the Wolverines and the Final Four.
Dozens participate in the annual Walk for Hope to take a stand against gun violence.
While many Michigan Wolverine fans traveled to Indianapolis for the Final Four, many stayed in Ann Arbor. Police are now preparing for any planned celebrations in the area.
The Michigan Wolverines are less than 24 hours from competing in the Final Four against Arizona. It is the team's first time in the Final Four since 2018.
Detroit police made their presence Friday night as large crowds gathered around the downtown area. Police say it was in response after dozens of teens flooded the area Monday night.