Rating For World Series Opener Drops To Record Low
The Giants' 8-3 win over the Detroit Tigers set a record low television rating for a World Series opener.
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The Giants' 8-3 win over the Detroit Tigers set a record low television rating for a World Series opener.
Detroit Tigers starter Doug Fister stayed in the game despite getting hit in the head by a hard line drive off the bat of San Francisco's Gregor Blanco.
Great start for Madison Bumgarner, who really struggled during the NL playoffs.
Pablo Sandoval had more than 300 text messages on his phone when he woke up Thursday morning. Players from around major league baseball, including the rival Dodgers' Matt Kemp, acknowledged his accomplishment on social media.
While the Fall Classic between the San Francisco Giants and Detroit Tigers pits clubs from two very different cities, the distinctive style and taste of each team's partisans also pours through the beer taps at their ball yards.
Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland has changed his team's lineup for game 2 of the World Series.
It's amazing what a difference a day makes.
While Pablo Sandoval didn't play a big part in the San Francisco Giants' World Series run two years ago, he's already left his mark on this one.
I understand that the prevailing wisdom is that the Tigers' layoff after their sweep of the Yankees led to their lackluster performance in game one of the World Series.
Jose Valverde started the postseason with a scoreless inning and a save against Oakland. Since then, his ERA is 48.60.
Check out these five facts from Game 1 of the World Series that you may not have known.
Justin Verlander saw his string of brilliant postseason outings end with his first loss of the playoffs.
The way the Giants are scoring runs this postseason has been typical San Francisco style: unconventional.
As the Tigers and Giants square off in the World Series -- some key question come to mind. Who has the best hair? Who has the best beard / facial hair? It's time to Pick-A-Side!
Barry Zito is playing his part in this World Series, all right.
Those postseason struggles that plagued Justin Verlander his first two trips to the postseason looked to be a thing of the past this year.
Despite the Tigers' 8-3 loss to the Giants in Game 1 of the World Series Wednesday, it is far from over.
Detroit Tiger fans are in the doldrums Thursday morning after their team got pummeled 8-3 Wednesday night in San Francisco in the first game of the World Series.
If you watch ESPN, you've seen the promos for the "30-for30" film series. They all start the same way. "What if I told you?"
Pablo Sandoval stepped up and crushed a high fastball to center field for a home run and the first run of the game to give the Giants a 1-0 lead.
Jim Leyland and the Detroit Tigers found out the hard way that rest means rust in the World Series.
The San Francisco Giants are sticking with the roster that got them to the World Series.
Mayor Dave Bing trash talks with San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee and made a bet based off which team wins.
This is going to be a very hairy World Series.
Deputies in West Virginia investigated a report of a drone flying near a federal prison and found three men in a nearby parked car.
An additional 35 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
The Michigan attorney general's office charged six people with election law violations, alleging that five voted while not being U.S. citizens and alleging that a sixth registered a non-citizen spouse to vote.
Federal authorities say a federal fraud investigation that dates back several years has led to a man being added to the FBI Most Wanted Fraudsters List.
Hershey said the Halloween-shaped candy, which had sparked a lawsuit over the product's lack of detail, will return in its familiar oval shape.
Federal authorities say a federal fraud investigation that dates back several years has led to a man added to the FBI Most Wanted Fraudsters List.
The Michigan attorney general's office charged six people with election law violations, alleging that five voted while not being U.S. citizens and alleging that a sixth registered a non-citizen spouse to vote.
John James, who won the Republican primary on Aug. 4 for the Michigan gubernatorial seat, has named his running mate.
An additional 35 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
As anti-Islam protesters allegedly plan to come to next week's city council meeting in Dearborn, police are telling residents that it's best to just avoid them.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Hershey said the Halloween-shaped candy, which had sparked a lawsuit over the product's lack of detail, will return in its familiar oval shape.
Jo Adell homered and Angel Martínez had three hits as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-4 to snap a three-game skid.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
A single ticket sold in Illinois won the biggest Powerball jackpot of the year, $1.04 billion, in Wednesday night's drawing, the game says.
The CPI report was in line with economists' expectations, marking the second consecutive month with cooler price pressures.
An additional 35 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The fungus can live on surfaces, move from person to person and, in some cases, resist the drugs used to treat it. For people who are already sick, the fungus can become life-threatening and, in some cases, fatal.
State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
Jo Adell homered and Angel Martínez had three hits as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-4 to snap a three-game skid.
Kevin McGonigle drove in three runs, Drew Anderson tossed four innings of one-run ball in his fourth start of the year, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-4.
The Detroit Lions will be without starting center Cade Mays for a "significant" amount of time after the free agent addition suffered a wrist injury.
Hao-Yu Lee drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning with a pinch-hit single and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 in the rubber game of their series.
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs, according to NFL media. The move comes after the team placed QB Teddy Bridgewater on the reserved/retired list on Sunday.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Muddy floodwaters seeped into the homes of Indiana and Ohio residents this week, as severe storms struck the Midwest.
A single ticket sold in Illinois won the biggest Powerball jackpot of the year, $1.04 billion, in Wednesday night's drawing.
A motorcycle rider died in the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash in Oakland County, Michigan. The crash happened about 5 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Southfield Road and Sunset Boulevard in Lathrup Village.
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners is voting on a $1.5 million Planned Parenthood contract.
Morning fog will give way to some afternoon sunshine, but cloud cover returns. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter explains if we'll see any rain.