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Rickey Henderson, one of the greatest players to don an Oakland Athletics jersey, and a Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, has died at age 65. Nicknamed "The Man of Steal," Henderson played 25 seasons and is the league's all-time leader in stolen bases.
Baseball fans are still processing the bombshell news that slugger Juan Soto is leaving the New York Yankees for their crosstown rival, the Mets. His new contract, reportedly for $765 million dollars over 15 years, is the biggest in any professional sport in the U.S.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
The Yankees, Guardians, Phillies and Dodgers punched their tickets to the post season in their respective leagues while two wild card spots remain up for grabs heading into the final weekend of the regular season. CBS Sports MLB writer Matt Snyder breaks it all down.
Shohei Ohtani becomes first player in major league history to hit 50 homers and steal 50 bases in a season.
"CBS Mornings" co-hosts Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson explore baseball's mass appeal that has captivated Americans for generations, sharing personal stories and experiences at Citi Field with the New York Mets coaches.
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman and Giants great nicknamed "Baby Bull," has died at 86.
Major League Baseball is holding a tribute Thursday night to one of America's most historic ballparks, Rickwood Field, where the Negro Leagues' Birmingham Black Barons hosted some of the 20th century's most iconic talents. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has the details.
Major League Baseball's St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants will pay homage to Willie Mays and baseball's Negro Leagues Thursday night with a game at Alabama's Rickwood Field, the oldest ballpark in America still in use and the former home of the Negro League Birmingham Black Barons. Mays, an Alabama native, played for the Black Barons in 1948. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more on the significance of the game, coincidentally being played just a few days after Mays' death.
Willie Mays began his professional baseball career with the Birmingham Black Barons, who barnstormed the Jim Crow South as a member of the Negro Southern League.
Willie Mays, who died Tuesday at the age of 93, began his professional baseball career in 1948 at Rickwood Field with the Birmingham Black Barons, who barnstormed the Jim Crow South as a member of the Negro Southern League. The St. Louis Cardinals will play the San Francisco Giants at Rickwood Field Thursday in a game that will pay tribute to both Mays and the legacy of the Negro Leagues. Major Garrett has more.
Baseball fans around the world are mourning the passing of Willie Mays, one of the greatest to ever play the game. He died Tuesday at the age of 93. Grant Brisbee, a staff writer for The Athletic who covers the San Francisco Giants, joined CBS News to discuss Mays' legacy.
Willie Mays hasn't played in a Major League Baseball game in more than 50 years — but he just earned new stats.
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Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, admitted he's guilty of stealing nearly $17 million from the Dodgers superstar to pay gambling debts. Major League Baseball also announced disciplinary action against several other players, including a permanent ban for San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano, for gambling violations. Carter Evans reports.
San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano, a former Pittsburgh Pirate, is permanently banned from the MLB for violating the league's gambling policy.
Major League Baseball is incorporating statistics from the Negro Leagues into its record books, a major move that will factor into baseball history the impact of Black players from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. Bob Kendrick, the president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, joins CBS News to discuss the milestone.
The immediate impact will see Josh Gibson, one of the baseball's greatest players, take multiple records from the likes of Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth.
Under Herzog, the Cards won pennants in 1982, 1985 and 1987, and the World Series in 1982.
In Game 3 of the 1953 World Series, Erskine struck out 14 hitters for a record that stood until Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax got 15 a decade later.
Monday marks the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's debut in Major League Baseball. When he took first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Robinson ended 80 years of segregation in baseball. Decades earlier, a team of Black players were making a name for themselves in the independent leagues of the Midwest. Now, nearly 100 years later, those players and their contributions to baseball are getting their just due and inspiring a new generation of players.
"The legacy of Hank Aaron has always been about so much more than just his incredible baseball achievements," said Jane Forbes Clark, chairman of the Hall of Fame board, in a statement.
All 30 teams will play on Opening Day, but you'll need to know how and when to watch your favorite MLB team play.
Thursday is opening day for most of Major League Baseball, but the alleged gambling scandal involving the interpreter of LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is drawing attention away from the diamond. Ohtani denied ever placing any bets on sporting events and said he was a victim of theft. Keith O'Brien, author of "Charlie Hustle," joins CBS News to unpack baseball's biggest gambling scandal since Pete Rose's.
Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
President Trump traveled to Los Angeles Friday to view the destruction from the deadly Palisades Fire.
D.C. Judge Amit Mehta ordered Oath Keeper members who were convicted of Jan. 6 crimes but whose sentences were commuted by President Trump.
Hundreds of "illegal immigrant criminals" in the U.S. were arrested and hundreds more flown out of the country on military aircraft, the White House said.
Madison Keys upset Aryna Sabalenka to win her first grand slam title in the 2025 Australian Open.
The secretary of state's order made exceptions for military aid to Israel and Egypt.
President Trump signed an order reinstating what's known as the Mexico City Policy. Critics say it will cut funding essential for health care in developing nations.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rayshaun Smith thought his knee pain was caused by his active lifestyle. It was an early sign of a rare cancer.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Paul McCartney told the BBC that would make it harder for artists to retain control of their work and undermine Britain's creative industries.
The affected vehicles are the Kia Niro from 2023-2025, Niro EV from 2023-2025 and the Niro plug-in hybrid from 2023-2025.
Financial disclosures show that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary nominee, is saddled with millions in debt, but is positioned to earn millions from book deals.
Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
While the Gulf of America will be applied to federal references, other nations will not be required to recognize the name.
The affected vehicles are the Kia Niro from 2023-2025, Niro EV from 2023-2025 and the Niro plug-in hybrid from 2023-2025.
Can't download TikTok on your phone? You can buy a phone that already has the app on it.
Republican lawmakers are floating a range of ideas to pay for an extension of President Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Economic toll from hurricanes and other natural disasters soared in U.S. last year and were above average globally.
Financial disclosures show that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary nominee, is saddled with millions in debt, but is positioned to earn millions from book deals.
Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
While the Gulf of America will be applied to federal references, other nations will not be required to recognize the name.
President Trump signed an order reinstating what's known as the Mexico City Policy. Critics say it will cut funding essential for health care in developing nations.
The secretary of state's order made exceptions for military aid to Israel and Egypt.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rayshaun Smith thought his knee pain was caused by his active lifestyle. It was an early sign of a rare cancer.
Food noise, the constant thought or internal chatter about food, is gaining visibility amid increased understanding and interest in weight loss and management.
Financial disclosures show that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary nominee, is saddled with millions in debt, but is positioned to earn millions from book deals.
By withdrawing from the World Health Organization and overhauling aid, Trump's new executive orders endanger Americans and the globe, researchers warn. The move also cedes U.S. power to other nations.
As severe winter weather affects Americans across the country, experts are warning about the health and safety dangers to look out for, from falls to frostbite.
Madison Keys upset Aryna Sabalenka to win her first grand slam title in the 2025 Australian Open.
After the release of four female Israeli soldiers, Israeli authorities released 200 Palestinian prisoners.
President Trump signed an order reinstating what's known as the Mexico City Policy. Critics say it will cut funding essential for health care in developing nations.
The secretary of state's order made exceptions for military aid to Israel and Egypt.
By withdrawing from the World Health Organization and overhauling aid, Trump's new executive orders endanger Americans and the globe, researchers warn. The move also cedes U.S. power to other nations.
Paul McCartney told the BBC that would make it harder for artists to retain control of their work and undermine Britain's creative industries.
The average American spends nearly half their waking life looking at a screen. Cable host Chris Hayes is exploring the impact of this trend in his new book “The Sirens' Call.”
Elliot Zimet's performances blend mind-bending magic with concert-like energy, earning praise from stars like Beyoncé and Justin Timberlake. Zimet joins Nate Burleson to showcase his incredible illusions.
Opening statements are expected today in the trial of Grammy-nominated rapper A$AP Rocky, who faces two felony charges for allegedly shooting at a friend in 2021. The life partner of Rihanna has pleaded not guilty to the charges. "CBS Mornings Plus" co-anchor Adriana Diaz is following the case.
Nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced Thursday. "Emilia Pérez" had the most with 13, while "Wicked" and "The Brutalist" each scored 10 Oscar nominations.
Can't download TikTok on your phone? You can buy a phone that already has the app on it.
New York could soon join a growing list of states limiting cell phones in schools. If approved, the restrictions would go into effect at the start of next school year. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Some social media users have been questioning why it appears they are suddenly following President Trump on platforms like Facebook or Instagram. This and other questions and conspiracy theories have been flooding the internet in recent days. CBS News confirmed executive editor Rhonna Tarrant breaks them down.
The company also said it was working to resolve an issue where some words, including "Democrats" and "Republican," were blocked from Instagram search.
Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires spread towards the L.A. County community of Altadena.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
If the weather cooperates, the Starship launch will follow the maiden flight of Jeff Bezos' already weather-delayed New Glenn rocket.
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.
Brood XIV, the second-largest group of periodical cicadas, known for their noisy mass emergence from the ground, will arrive this spring.
The Trump administration on Friday began flying detained undocumented immigrants out of the U.S. aboard military cargo planes. Several flights carrying dozens of migrants out of Texas and Arizona arrived in Guatemala. The White House called it the official start of Mr. Trump's long-promised mass deportation campaign. Nicole Sganga has the latest.
The FBI says it arrested a 21-year-old Washington state woman in the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont.
Drug traffickers, especially from Colombia, have been caught using submarines to transport cocaine into Mexico, and from there into the U.S.
Newly engaged Yale graduate student Kevin Jiang was gunned down in New Haven, Connecticut after a minor fender bender in February 2021. But what appeared to be a possible case of road rage soon uncovered a complex plan to kill. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
No one could imagine why Kevin Jiang, 26, was the target of a shooting. But for months, someone Jiang never met had a secret plan to kill him.
Researchers said this was the fastest wind ever measured in a jetstream that goes around a planet.
A fire in the aft section of SpaceX's Starship trigged the apparent explosion that destroyed the spacecraft, the company says.
SpaceX completed its seventh launch of the Starship rocket, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket into orbit and a NASA astronaut stuck in space went on her first spacewalk in seven months. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the latest stories.
Telemetry from the Starship froze just more than 8 minutes after launch from Texas, moments after engines began shutting down.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was launched Thursday morning in Florida following a three-day delay. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer from the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the launch.
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Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Two new giant pandas from China made their debut in Washington D.C.'s National Zoo on Friday. The bears arrived in the nation's capital in October, but spent several months acclimating before being introduced to crowds. It's the latest in the "panda diplomacy" between China and the U.S.
The world's biggest annual migration of humans is underway as mass travel in China reaches a peak this weekend ahead of Lunar New Year. An estimated 9 billion trips are expected across the 40-day travel period as families gather for celebrations and traditional fireworks displays.
The average American spends nearly half their waking life looking at a screen. Cable host Chris Hayes is exploring the impact of this trend in his new book “The Sirens' Call.”
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On a visit to Los Angeles, Michelle Miller reconnected with a family who built a medical practice that served residents in Altadena, devastated by the Eaton Fire, and neighboring Pasadena for over 50 years. The business is destroyed, but the family is still looking toward the future.