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Karsch And Anderson Champ And Chump Of The Weekend 5-28-14
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The baseball season is revving up and things are starting to get interesting and not just on the field. In this week's That Thing You Missed a baseball announcer makes a Royal Mistake, Justin Verlander can't keep his eye on the ball, one fan blows it big time with this date and a Casanova is conceived.
The lovebirds are at it again.
You'd think a team losing the defending American League ERA champ, Anibal Sanchez, would be in trouble, but the Tigers' starting pitching is extraordinary.
In the new commercial, Verlander talks about how he is always working -- even after the season is over.
Justin Verlander could easily be considered the luckiest man alive.
"I'm quite a ways away," Leyland said, "but at the same time pretty close."
Phil Hughes pitched seven scoreless innings, and the Minnesota Twins beat Justin Verlander for the first time in over four years, 2-1 on Friday night.
Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander isn't thrilled that he got Sunday off, but he had no choice.
The weather is gorgeous, the sun is shining and Kate Upton is in Detroit to watch the Tigers.
Ian Kinsler homered and drove in four runs, and the Detroit Tigers held on for a 7-5 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday.
Verlander must have eaten his Wheaties on the road trip out to California, not only did he get his first major league hit, he got two.
Cue the wooooo track anytime now.
Alex Gonzalez drove in the winning run in his Detroit debut, lining a single to left off Greg Holland in the ninth inning that gave the Tigers a 4-3 opening-day victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday.
From the tweets of Christie and Kate, it appears that the birthday was not the first time Christie has met her famous sister's new boyfriend.
In his last start of the spring, Justin Verlander outdueled Cliff Lee, shutting out the Phillies over 6 1-3 innings in the Tigers' 1-0 win.
Opening Day for the Detroit Tigers is a holiday here in Detroit and it looks like Justin Verlander's "lady" wants to take part in the festivities.
Justin Verlander will be first out on the mound in 2014, and it will be his seventh straight Opening Day start.
Justin Verlander was dominant over five innings and Washington's Jordan Zimmermann gave up his first run of the spring as the Tigers defeated a Nationals split squad 2-1 on Sunday.
CBS Local Sports breaks down the top starting pitchers for your fantasy baseball draft.
The spring training game between the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies has been canceled because of rain.
I would imagine Holaday won't be rocking this suit when he greets Verlander at the mound.
Is supermodel Kate Upton already over Detroit Tigers star pitcher Justin Verlander?
In 2012 Justin Verlander had his very own cereal called Fastball Flakes.
A Chevelle, GTO or Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda -- which one would you pick?
Kamala Harris' campaign appears to be casting a wide net to find a VP, vetting a large number of potential running mates.
A man who served nearly 40 years in prison for a Highland Park murder won't face another trial.
Wondering if it's time for a new pair of hearing aids? Here are three things to look out for.
Campaign finance records show Donald Trump donated twice to reelect Kamala Harris as attorney general of California more than a decade ago.
These will be President Biden's first on-camera remarks since he decided to end his reelection campaign.
Kamala Harris' campaign appears to be casting a wide net to find a VP, vetting a large number of potential running mates.
Penelope "Penny" Wise was found safe on Sunday after a community member spotted her, according to the Kent County Sheriff's Office.
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy filed a lawsuit against its former CFO William Smith, along with his wife, mother, sister and a friend in an effort to reclaim the $40 million that was stolen.
WWE legend Hulk Hogan is scheduled to visit Metro Detroit this week to launch his Real American Beer brand in Michigan.
A man who served nearly 40 years in prison for a Highland Park murder won't face another trial.
Ford will make its F-Series Super Duty pickups at a plant in Ontario, Canada beginning in 2026 in order to keep up with customer demand for the vehicle.
The Biden administration is awarding $1.7 billion to 11 "shuttered or at-risk" facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland and Virginia, to bolster electric vehicle production.
Throughout the next year, dozens of new zero-emission buses will be hitting the pavement in the city of Detroit, all thanks to a $30.8 million federal grant.
The company said the temporary layoffs will impact about 1,600 workers for the month of July.
American automakers are pushing back against a federal safety ruling that involves automatic emergency braking technology in new cars.
The last surviving original member of the Four Tops has died.
Connor Stalions is set to share his side of the story from an alleged sign-stealing scheme within Michigan's football team before the Wolverines went on to win the national championship.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Kamala Harris' campaign appears to be casting a wide net to find a VP, vetting a large number of potential running mates.
Campaign finance records show Donald Trump donated twice to reelect Kamala Harris as attorney general of California more than a decade ago.
These will be President Biden's first on-camera remarks since he decided to end his reelection campaign.
A U.S. Army employee was sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing almost $109 million in military grant money to fund a lavish lifestyle.
It is the second recent recall for BMW, which earlier this month recalled nearly 400,000 vehicles over potentially dangerous airbags.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a law that would make it easier for people to be released from Michigan prisons if they're in debilitating health.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
The study showed that inulin administered as gel-based immunotherapy prevented allergic reactions in mice for common peanut, egg white and milk allergies.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
WWE legend Hulk Hogan is scheduled to visit Metro Detroit this week to launch his Real American Beer brand in Michigan.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
Michigan colleges are recruiting top sports talent, and it's not just for the athletic fields. The world of video games is rapidly changing. Competitive gaming is drawing more and more people around the world, even at the collegiate level. College signing day isn't just for the football stars anymore.
An obituary out of Pennsylvania caught the attention of many Michigan residents due to its reference of the Detroit Lions.
A Southeast Michigan farm has created a Detroit Lions-inspired corn maze, getting fans excited for football season.
With a red-hot election season on and 2024 past the halfway point, the focus is on business.
Gardner-White is a 112-year-old family-owned furniture retailer, and Stewart is the first female to serve as CEO of the company.
It's a focus on our physical well-being as we talk about the importance of oral health and its impact, particularly among children.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday.
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
Scattered rain is coming to an end, but cloudy skies remain. Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your NEXT Weather forecast.
Delta Air Lines is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Transportation as the airline continues to scrap hundreds of flights after last week's Microsoft outage.
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has filed a lawsuit against its former CFO William Smith – along with his wife, mother, sister and a friend – to reclaim $40 million that was stolen.
WDET's "What's So Funny About Detroit" kicks off July 25 at the Old Miami in Detroit.
For those planning to celebrate National Dog Photography Day on July 26, Michigan pet photographers will be booked all over the area.