Chinese Pitcher Gong Agrees To Deal With Pirates
Chinese pitcher Hai-Cheng Gong has agreed to a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Chinese pitcher Hai-Cheng Gong has agreed to a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte has been suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.
This is amazing.
The series finale between the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates scheduled for Thursday has been rained out.
The Pirates are hoping the young first baseman can improve upon his debut late last season.
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang received a suspended two-year prison sentence for fleeing the scene after crashing a car into a guardrail while driving under the influence of alcohol.
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang appeared in a South Korean court on Wednesday as judges heard arguments in a trial over charges that he fled the scene after slamming a car into a guardrail while driving under the influence of alcohol.
Well, yes, there are ties in baseball.
There's just one more week to go in the 2016 Major League Baseball regular season, so pay attention very closely to what's going on in MLB this week.
Pirates rookie pitcher Jameson Taillon was struck in the head by a line drive but remained in the game on Tuesday night.
Chicago police said Tuesday that they are investigating an allegation of sexual assault against Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang.
Ian Kinsler is a four-time American League All-Star and is batting .290 (97x335) with 67 runs scored, 17 doubles, two triples, 16 home runs and 52 RBI prior to Tuesday's game.
Pirates pitcher Ryan Vogelsong was hit in the head by a pitch in the second inning and left the game against the Rockies.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Gerrit Cole watched from the front row next to the Washington bench and was caught on camera good-naturedly yelling at the Capitals before being chastised by an usher.
Jordan Zimmermann pitched six shutout innings, Nick Castellanos homered and drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers remained unbeaten on the road with a 7-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.
Jarrod Saltalamacchia hit a grand slam for his 100th career home run in the win.
Justin Upton had four hits, including a first-inning home run off a camera well above center field, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 Tuesday.
Nick Castellanos and J.D. Martinez homered for the Tigers, who have lost two straight after a 3-0 start.
The Pirates look to have another young pitcher ready to make an impact on their starting rotation.
Gerrit Cole served up wind-blown home runs to Anthony Gose and Casey McGehee in his Grapefruit League debut Sunday before the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Detroit Tigers for a 9-5 win at McKechnie Field.
"What a big thrill, just to be at a big league (spring training) park, being in the locker room, in the skipper's office," Harbaugh said.
Lobstein had been with the Tigers organization ever since signing his first professional contract.
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Former AL Rookie of the Year Neftali Feliz and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a $3.9 million, one-year contract.
The Detroit Tigers announced today that the club has traded lefthanded pitcher Kyle Lobstein to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin has introduced legislation aiming to set limits on how and when the Department of Defense can use AI.
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
Oaks Village in Monroe has been ordered to close its overnight homeless shelter as of Friday afternoon, city officials said.
A Canadian man was arrested after he walked across the not-yet-open Gordie Howe International Bridge, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said.
Communities across Michigan are reminding area residents how local emergency alert systems work in case of tornadoes and other severe weather.
Lindsay Kalt's work day as a reading specialist at Temple Israel ended at noon like usual last Thursday. But things ended differently when a man rammed his car into the building.
A Canadian man was arrested after he walked across the not-yet-open Gordie Howe International Bridge, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin has introduced legislation aiming to set limits on how and when the Department of Defense can use AI.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl says the situation will get worse the longer the agency and the Department of Homeland Security don't receive funding.
Jalen Duren had 36 points and 12 rebounds for the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, who lost fellow All-Star Cade Cunningham to back spasms in the first half of a 130-117 victory over the Washington Wizards.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization
China Reynolds' son, Auggie, could be waiting for the next 6 to 12 months in the hospital until a new heart is available.
A second resident of Washtenaw County is suspected to have measles, as health officials continue an investigation about potential cases and exposure sites.
A measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, with health officials investigating when and where others may have been exposed in Southeast Michigan.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
Eastern Michigan has hired Clemson assistant Billy Donlon to coach its basketball team, a week after parting ways with Stan Heath.
Jalen Duren had 36 points and 12 rebounds for the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, who lost fellow All-Star Cade Cunningham to back spasms in the first half of a 130-117 victory over the Washington Wizards.
Michigan's basketball program has a shot to win its first national title since 1989 thanks to a rebuild under Dusty May.
Patrick Kane scored twice for Detroit to move into sole possession of fourth place on the all-time goals list for NHL players born in the U.S. and lead the Red Wings to a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night.
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.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl says the agency is concerned about the growing number of sick calls among Transportation Security Administration officers, which is leading to long security lines at airports across the country.
U.S. diesel prices jumped above $5 a gallon on Tuesday, marking the highest level since December 2022, as the strain on global energy markets from the war with Iran continues to ripple through the American economy.
A 28-year-old Canadian man with a criminal history was taken into custody on March 6 after U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the man walked across the not-yet-opened Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor.
Detroit police have shut down a bar on the city's west side. Vice President JD Vance is expected to visit an Auburn Hills business. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.
The 2026 statewide tornado drill is scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday in keeping with Michigan Severe Weather Awareness Week. Participation by local communities in southeast Michigan through outdoor sirens or local emergency alerts will be on a case-by-case basis.