Frank Howard, former Detroit Tigers player, home run champ and World Series winner, dies at 87
Former major leaguer Frank Howard has died at the age of 87.
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Former major leaguer Frank Howard has died at the age of 87.
The World Series moves to Game 6 in Houston, where the Astros, coming off of three strong wins, look to clinch over the Nationals.
The 2019 World Series features the AL champion Houston Astros and the NL champion Washington Nationals in a historic pitching matchup.
Scherzer (8-5) struck out his former teammate on four pitches, one of 14 on the afternoon as he pitched in Comerica Park for the first time since leaving Detroit as a free agent after the 2014 season, lifting the Washington Nationals over the Tigers 2-1 on Sunday.
Nationals GM Mike Rizzo waved the white flag Tuesday by trading two of the team's veteran players, despite still being firmly in the playoff race.
If Max Scherzer continues to perform like he has through the first few months of the season, it will be hard to argue against him taking home his first National League MVP Award.
Hump day had a more tangible meaning for the Washington Nationals.
The Chicago Cubs win whenever they need to, with whatever it takes, even a seven-out save by Wade Davis to preserve a shrinking lead and a "Did that really happen?" four-run inning against Washington's Max Scherzer in a thriller of a Game 5.
Washington Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg will start Game 4 of the NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs after all.
Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo says no decision has been made on when two-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer will start against the Chicago Cubs in the playoffs.
The Washington Nationals have had plenty of success in recent years—just not in the playoffs.
The others are all Hall of Famers: Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez and Fergie Jenkins.
"It felt really good," said Avila, who was acquired on Monday to back up Contreras. "I glad to get it over with and out of the way."
Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer hit his first career home run Tuesday night before a neck spasm cut short his outing against the Miami Marlins after he pitched only one inning.
Washington matched two major league records in a seven-run third inning: Most consecutive home runs (four) and most home runs in an inning (five).
Rodriguez threw five innings across three different minor league levels in the Nationals' organization, giving up one earned run, striking out two and walking three.
Nationals slugger Bryce Harper and San Francisco reliever Hunter Strickland both landed punches to the head during a wild brawl that erupted Monday after a hit by pitch.
Bryce Harper's $21 million contract for 2018 bodes well for the Nats and reflects an MLB that lets teams more fairly compete for players.
Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon said he'd never had a day like this one.
Veteran reliever Joe Nathan has been released by the Washington Nationals, ending his bid to make the team a week before opening day.
The Nationals now turn to a young player to man the shortstop position with Danny Espinosa going to the Angels in the offseason.
Neither Max Scherzer nor Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker is certain the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner will be ready to pitch when opening day rolls around.
NL Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer revealed Monday that he pitched at the end of last season with an injured finger on his throwing hand and now will skip the World Baseball Classic.
There are somethings in life that are just priceless.
Putting guys on base was easy for the Los Angeles Dodgers, especially early in the game. Getting them home, that was the problem.
On March 21, 62-year-old James Carter, formerly of Prescott, Michigan, was arraigned in a Hillsdale County court.
The chase continued into Detroit, where the driver lost control of his truck and crashed into an unoccupied house on Livernois and Davidson.
In January 2025, a jury convicted Larry Devere Middleton on multiple charges.
Privacy experts are urging consumers to protect their 23andMe data now that it has declared bankruptcy. Here's how to delete yours.
The Livingston County Jail has been hit with another lawsuit.
Weiss, 42, was charged on March 20 with 14 counts of unauthorized access to computers and 10 counts of aggravated identity theft. The lawsuit was filed in federal court on March 21.
On March 21, 62-year-old James Carter, formerly of Prescott, Michigan, was arraigned in a Hillsdale County court.
A teenage dirt bike rider and his parents were charged in an accident that killed an 87-year-old Michigan man.
The chase continued into Detroit, where the driver lost control of his truck and crashed into an unoccupied house on Livernois and Davidson.
It marks the third time in recent months investigators have uncovered illegal activity at local businesses.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's role in the White House has sparked protests nationwide, including in Southeast Michigan.
Automotive experts believe the buyouts are a cost-cutting move by reducing the workforce.
About 50 cars and trucks that are part of Ford's Heritage Fleet are on display in Dearborn, Michigan.
The Trump administration has imposed a 24% tariff on Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on China.
AAA says the most expensive gas prices in the state can be found in Ann Arbor ($3.13), Metro Detroit ($3.11) and Jackson ($3.08).
A lawyer for the two songwriters suing Mariah Carey said they will "make a decision shortly on whether to appeal."
Sterling State Park in Monroe County will not host a fireworks show on Michigan's Lake Erie shoreline this summer.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
A former employee of rapper and songwriter Eminem is accused of stealing and selling unreleased music from the artist's studio.
Detroit's Corktown welcomed more than 80,000 people for the 67th annual St. Patrick's Parade Sunday afternoon.
Privacy experts are urging consumers to protect their 23andMe data now that it has declared bankruptcy. Here's how to delete yours.
The National Security Council said the message thread "appears to be authentic" and the administration is "reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain."
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to pause a lower court decision requiring six agencies to reinstate more than 16,000 federal probationary workers.
23andMe, which helped popularize ancestry tracing through genetic testing, filed for bankruptcy protection and will seek a sale.
Organizers of Saturday's cross-border rally said their core message is to save democracy.
The Livingston County Health Department and Livingston County Mental Health reported six overdoses in the county in just three days.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
PepsiCo will acquire healthier soda brand Poppi as it strives to diversify into soda and snack offerings.
Dr. Celine Gounder explains how poor dental care can potentially increasing your risk of developing other health conditions.
Oakland has hired Keisha Newell as women's basketball coach after she reached three straight NCAA Tournaments at the Division II level with Lewis University.
The Spartans lost by more than 15 points for the only time this season.
Jaden Akins scored 16 points, including a 3-pointer that put Michigan State ahead to stay, and coach Tom Izzo took the Spartans to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time with a 71-63 victory over New Mexico.
Ron Holland II scored 14 of his season-high 26 points in the fourth quarter, and the Detroit Pistons beat CJ McCollum and the New Orleans Pelicans 136-130.
Manuel Margot and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $1.3 million, one-year contract, adding to the team's outfield depth.
It's a conversation about the first weeks of the Trump administration and its impact on Michigan.
Newly elected Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Curtis Hertel Jr. discussed his party and its future on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
A career path tied to EVs and clean energy is opening a little wider for some Metro Detroiters.
As the legalized cannabis industry surpassed the $10 billion sales mark in the state since 2019, it's a look at what's ahead for this booming sector.
Judge Keith, who died in 2019 at the age of 96, issued numerous landmark rulings that championed equality and civil rights.
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A man was arrested after crashing into a Detroit house following a chase with Warren police Saturday morning.
Michigan fishing licenses for 2025 are now available to purchase or renew. The 2024 fishing licenses will expire March 31.
Two former University of Michigan student-athletes have filed a federal lawsuit against former quarterbacks coach Matt Weiss, the university, its board of regents and Keffer Development Services after Weiss was indicted last week on federal charges accusing him of hacking the personal accounts of thousands of athletes across the country to steal "intimate" videos and photos.
The Livingston County Jail has been hit with another lawsuit. A former inmate who is a diabetic claims he lost his toes due to poor treatment at the facility in 2021.