Michigan library says Chicago man can keep overdue baseball book
Fifty years later, a man who grew up in suburban Detroit tried to return a very overdue baseball book to his boyhood library.
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Fifty years later, a man who grew up in suburban Detroit tried to return a very overdue baseball book to his boyhood library.
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.
The Cleveland Guardians and the Detroit Tigers meet in Game 2 of the ALDS.
Andy Ibáñez hit a tiebreaking three-run double in Detroit's four-run eighth inning, and the Tigers swept the Houston Astros with a 5-2 victory in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series on Wednesday.
Tarik Skubal continued his stellar season with a sensational playoff debut and the Detroit Tigers got to Framber Valdez early in a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series Tuesday.
Gunnar Henderson tripled just past the glove of diving first baseman Spencer Torkelson with two outs in the ninth inning for Baltimore's first hit, and the Detroit Tigers held on for a 1-0 win over the Orioles.
The Detroit Tigers visit the San Diego Padres looking to continue a four-game road winning streak.
The community rallied around Gary Szalka, the cherished educator who's now in hospice after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
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 hasn't played in a Major League Baseball game in more than 50 years — but he just earned new stats.
Ángel Hernández unsuccessfully sued Major League Baseball for racial discrimination.
Friday will be the Detroit Tigers' 124th official Opening Day game.
The Detroit Tigers were on a roll after beating the New York Mets in the first game of a doubleheader Thursday, but that undefeated record was short-lived after losing the second game.
Tuesday's game between the Detroit Tigers and the New York Mets has been postponed due to weather, the teams announced.
The season opener for the Detroit Tigers is Thursday, and the team will be heading to Chicago to take on the White Sox.
The Detroit Tigers are less than two months away from its home opener against the Oakland Athletics, and fans can begin purchasing single-game tickets this week.
Two of the sports have never been included in the Olympics before.
The Detroit Tigers host the Kansas City Royals, leading the series 1-0.
Orchard Lake St. Mary's has fired Matt Petry, the school's longtime baseball coach and director of admissions, for violating the school's employee conduct policy.
The Detroit Tigers hit the road against the New York Yankees looking to continue a five-game road winning streak.
In March, Broder committed to playing college ball for Duke University in 2027.
The city of Troy is backing off an idea to allow the construction of a sports complex at an area of undeveloped parkland on John R Road just north of Big Beaver Road.
The city of Troy is considering an idea to transform several acres of undeveloped parkland on John R Road north of Big Beaver Road into a sports complex.
The Detroit Tigers released its 2024 schedule on Thursday, with the season opener set for March 28 against the Chicago White Sox.
From Delco to the big leagues? Kevin McGonigle, an Auburn commit, has to decide to go to college or sign with Detroit after being selected 37th overall in the 2023 MLB draft.
Detroit Tigers general manager Scott Harris insists he wasn't disappointed that Alex Bregman decided to sign with the Boston Red Sox.
A man and woman each face two felony charges after the St. Clair County Drug Task Force seized a "large quantity" of methamphetamine at a home, authorities say.
Snow is slowly starting to pile up in Southeast Michigan this weekend as multiple systems move through the area.
The meeting comes days after President Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Snow will begin to overspread Southeast Michigan around midnight and continue through Sunday afternoon.
Snow will begin to overspread Southeast Michigan around midnight and continue through Sunday afternoon.
A couple of rounds of snow moving through Southeast Michigan this weekend is creating slick road conditions.
Snow is slowly starting to pile up in Southeast Michigan this weekend as multiple systems move through the area.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann Fabrics filed for a second bankruptcy this week, announcing the closure of nearly 500 stores nationwide.
The Michigan Senate on Thursday approved a bill that amends the timeline of the minimum wage increase ahead of the new law going into effect next week.
President Trump announced a new 25% blanket tariff on all steel and aluminum imports. This tariff is part of a growing list of tariffs his administration has already threatened or imposed.
On Monday, the Trump Administration temporarily postponed a 25% tariff imposed on Mexico.
GM hourly employees who worked 1,850 compensated hours are expected to receive a profit-sharing check of $14,500.
The freezing temperatures have covered Metro Detroit all week. For one tow company, it's been a week full of callers needing help.
President Trump has slashed a slew of EV-related policies, which could affect many states that have received billions of dollars in investment for electrification, notably Michigan.
Bryan and Mayer will be joined by special guests Ryan Bingham and the Texas Gentlemen and Joshua Slone for the Sept. 27 show.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday unveiled their 2025 nominees for induction, which include Chubby Checker, OutKast and Mariah Carey.
Among the Westminster Dog Show finalists were a bichon frisé, a shih tzu, a whippet, a German shepherd, an English springer spaniel, a giant schnauzer and a Skye terrier.
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by an acclaimed opera singer who sued the University of Michigan over his firing for what the school deemed sexual misconduct.
Jon Batiste, a Louisiana native, sang the national anthem at the 2025 Super Bowl.
The requests by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission mark a major departure from its prior interpretation of civil rights law.
The bird flu case had respiratory symptoms and has since been released from the hospital.
Officials at DHS said they had fired hundreds of employees across several of its agencies.
OpenAI attorney William Savitt said the proposal "is not in the best interests of OAI's mission and is rejected."
Michigan solidified the right to an abortion in the state constitution back in 2022, but abortion rights advocates say there's still work to be done.
The bird flu case had respiratory symptoms and has since been released from the hospital.
Michigan solidified the right to an abortion in the state constitution back in 2022, but abortion rights advocates say there's still work to be done.
Records show a major Michigan insurance company is in talks to possibly settle more than 100 lawsuits by employees who were fired after declining to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
Two Michigan children recently died as a result of seasonal influenza A, state health officials said.
County officials said that people who deal with livestock need to be extra cautious to look out for signs of infection, which are similar to seasonal influenza.
Detroit Tigers general manager Scott Harris insists he wasn't disappointed that Alex Bregman decided to sign with the Boston Red Sox.
Bryan and Mayer will be joined by special guests Ryan Bingham and the Texas Gentlemen and Joshua Slone for the Sept. 27 show.
Relief pitcher John Brebbia and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $2.75 million, one-year contract, a deal that could be worth up to $14.25 million over two seasons.
The Pistons rolled into the All-Star break with their fourth straight win after blowing out the Bulls 132-92 in the same arena on Tuesday.
The Detroit Tigers are expecting Alex Cobb to miss the start of the season.
The robotics industry is big business with a growing imprint in southeast Michigan.
In 2026, Michigan will have a wide-open race for governor, secretary of state, attorney general, and now U.S. Senate seat.
The Motor City is the focus of CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters as the 2025 Detroit Auto Show and Michigan Central Station's imprint grow, which is discussed by an all-star lineup of leaders.
Detroit Auto Dealers Association co-directors Rod Alberts and Sam also appear on the show and share thoughts about Bill Ford and Roger Penske.
Duggan announced in late 2024 that he would not seek re-election as mayor in 2025 and would instead seek the top job in 2026.
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The rise in interest in raising chickens comes amid the ongoing avian flu outbreak.
Saturday's demonstration comes as the Trump administration continues to cut down the federal workforce.
A 33-year-old man is facing felony charges after a police chase in Warren ended in a crash that injured a police officer and the man's 12-year-old daughter.
Two Michigan children are confirmed to have died as a result of influenza infections during this winter flu season, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said Friday.