How Willie Mays inspired generations, on the field and off
Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. said of Willie Mays: "He'll always be the godfather of all center fielders."
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Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. said of Willie Mays: "He'll always be the godfather of all center fielders."
Mays was a 24-time All-Star and his iconic over-the-shoulder catch is still considered one of the greatest in the history of the game.
Eric Haase hit a two-run homer to break a 1-all tie in the sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers held on to beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Wednesday.
The San Francisco Giants had high hopes for the 2018 season, but injuries to two key pitchers within the last week could derail their playoff hopes.
The San Francisco Giants acquired infielder Evan Longoria and cash from the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday for outfielder Denard Span, infielder Christian Arroyo and two minor league pitchers.
The Dodgers rallied once, twice and then a third time. Manager Dave Roberts thought his club would snap out of its long losing streak at last.
Sources tell Jon Morosi that the Giants are "interested" in trading for Justin Upton but won't make the move unless they are confident he won't opt-out after this season.
Infielder Eduardo Nunez was traded from the San Francisco Giants to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night for minor league right-handers Shaun Anderson and Gregory Santos.
Justin Upton added three hits and two RBIs, helping make up for the loss of Miguel Cabrera. The slugger left after six innings due to left hip tightness.
Jae-Gyun Hwang stepped out of his comfort zone and into a beer shower.
The Giants are relieved star catcher Buster Posey appears to be OK after getting hit in the helmet with a pitch.
The Giants hope to make another postseason run and a young third baseman could make an impact.
Two big swings from Madison Bumgarner were undone by another bullpen meltdown in a wild opener for the San Francisco Giants that looked an awful lot like last season.
In a ritual that began last season, the Giants award a golden urinal at the end of each regular season series to their most hydrated player.
The 33-year-old outfielder hit .224 with one home run and 18 RBIs, 10 doubles and four triples in 104 games with the Giants last season.
f the many teams J.D. Martinez has been linked to in trade rumors, the San Francisco Giants have popped up the most.
Kris Bryant tossed his glove high in the air, Jake Arrieta jumped over the dugout railing and the rest of the Chicago Cubs rushed to join the celebration.
Sure is hard to send these San Francisco Giants home in October.
Nobody takes to October like Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants.
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.
With September roster expansion in Major League Baseball, it's hard to keep track of which player is in the lineup on a day-to-day basis. Even if a team is in the hunt for a playoff spot, resting starters can hurt your fantasy baseball team. Every fantasy owner has to make sure the lineup is being maximized during these final weeks of the season.
After losing his no-hit bid with one out to go, Matt Moore just smiled.
Pence made a spectacular defensive play when he caught Josh Harrison's foul ball while on his back after stumbling on the mound in the visiting team's bullpen.
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is now charged with murder in New York City.
A jury found Hilary Ulp guilty of felony murder on Monday, more than eight years after she was found guilty of first-degree child abuse in the case.
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
Extreme weather and a smaller supply of tree has pushed up prices, but this year consumers are getting break.
The previous record for "Thursday Night Football on Prime" was 16.23 million for the Dallas Cowboys' 20-15 win over the New York Giants on Sept. 26.
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is now charged with murder in New York City.
A jury found Hilary Ulp guilty of felony murder on Monday, more than eight years after she was found guilty of first-degree child abuse in the case.
Police are questioning Luigi Mangione, 26, in connection with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City after he was arrested in Pennsylvania.
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
Extreme weather and a smaller supply of tree has pushed up prices, but this year consumers are getting break.
Troubled automaker Stellantis has decided that its Ram brand needs its own executive, so it is bringing back an executive who retired this year when CEO Carlos Tavares was still running the company.
In Metro Detroit, gas prices continue to fall. Motorists are filling up for an average of $2.96 per gallon.
As we prepare for the winter season, getting your car ready for its quick or long trek can make all the difference.
On Friday, the state announced that the dealership admitted all violations found during the state's investigation and has accepted financial and other penalties.
Company officials say a board committee is leading the search for a new CEO, and that the search is expected to be completed within the first half of 2025.
The previous record for "Thursday Night Football on Prime" was 16.23 million for the Dallas Cowboys' 20-15 win over the New York Giants on Sept. 26.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
A Michigan high school choir performs its annual holiday concert not near a Christmas tree, but rather in it.
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is now charged with murder in New York City.
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
Extreme weather and a smaller supply of tree has pushed up prices, but this year consumers are getting break.
The previous record for "Thursday Night Football on Prime" was 16.23 million for the Dallas Cowboys' 20-15 win over the New York Giants on Sept. 26.
Luigi Mangione, who has been charged in last week's murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, was taken into custody on unrelated charges in Pennsylvania earlier on Monday.
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.
Feds warn against eating recalled cucumbers and multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads and wraps.
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
At the end of 2025, Michigan Medicine will discontinue the University of Michigan Health Plan.
The previous record for "Thursday Night Football on Prime" was 16.23 million for the Dallas Cowboys' 20-15 win over the New York Giants on Sept. 26.
HopCat in Detroit hosted a competition to see who could embody the Detroit Lions head coach.
Juan Soto, the four-time MLB All-Star, has agreed to a record 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets, according to reports.
The New Year's Eve meeting is a rematch of last year's College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl.
Cade Cunningham had 29 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons beat the New York Knicks 120-111 on Saturday night.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker said his home was vandalized and his vehicle spray-painted with pro-Palestinian graffiti overnight Monday.
With Aidan Hutchinson still in recovery, many are wondering if he could return if the Lions make it through the playoffs. Dr. Christopher Cooke, chief of Sports Medicine at Detroit Medical Center, discusses what preparation could look like for Hutchinson.
A set of bills including ones introduced in the aftermath of the Oxford High School shooting more than three years are finally awaiting final approval from lawmakers.
After years of planning and several delays, a major revitalization project is set to begin in downtown Mount Clemens.
A new report from the Biden-Harris Administration details 18 of the most economically significant bridges that are being rebuilt or repaired.