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How Willie Mays inspired generations, on the field and off
Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. said of Willie Mays: "He'll always be the godfather of all center fielders."
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Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. said of Willie Mays: "He'll always be the godfather of all center fielders."
Mays was a 24-time All-Star and his iconic over-the-shoulder catch is still considered one of the greatest in the history of the game.
Eric Haase hit a two-run homer to break a 1-all tie in the sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers held on to beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Wednesday.
The San Francisco Giants had high hopes for the 2018 season, but injuries to two key pitchers within the last week could derail their playoff hopes.
The San Francisco Giants acquired infielder Evan Longoria and cash from the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday for outfielder Denard Span, infielder Christian Arroyo and two minor league pitchers.
The Dodgers rallied once, twice and then a third time. Manager Dave Roberts thought his club would snap out of its long losing streak at last.
Sources tell Jon Morosi that the Giants are "interested" in trading for Justin Upton but won't make the move unless they are confident he won't opt-out after this season.
Infielder Eduardo Nunez was traded from the San Francisco Giants to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night for minor league right-handers Shaun Anderson and Gregory Santos.
Justin Upton added three hits and two RBIs, helping make up for the loss of Miguel Cabrera. The slugger left after six innings due to left hip tightness.
Jae-Gyun Hwang stepped out of his comfort zone and into a beer shower.
The Giants are relieved star catcher Buster Posey appears to be OK after getting hit in the helmet with a pitch.
The Giants hope to make another postseason run and a young third baseman could make an impact.
Two big swings from Madison Bumgarner were undone by another bullpen meltdown in a wild opener for the San Francisco Giants that looked an awful lot like last season.
In a ritual that began last season, the Giants award a golden urinal at the end of each regular season series to their most hydrated player.
The 33-year-old outfielder hit .224 with one home run and 18 RBIs, 10 doubles and four triples in 104 games with the Giants last season.
f the many teams J.D. Martinez has been linked to in trade rumors, the San Francisco Giants have popped up the most.
Kris Bryant tossed his glove high in the air, Jake Arrieta jumped over the dugout railing and the rest of the Chicago Cubs rushed to join the celebration.
Sure is hard to send these San Francisco Giants home in October.
Nobody takes to October like Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants.
There's just one more week to go in the 2016 Major League Baseball regular season, so pay attention very closely to what's going on in MLB this week.
With September roster expansion in Major League Baseball, it's hard to keep track of which player is in the lineup on a day-to-day basis. Even if a team is in the hunt for a playoff spot, resting starters can hurt your fantasy baseball team. Every fantasy owner has to make sure the lineup is being maximized during these final weeks of the season.
After losing his no-hit bid with one out to go, Matt Moore just smiled.
Pence made a spectacular defensive play when he caught Josh Harrison's foul ball while on his back after stumbling on the mound in the visiting team's bullpen.
With Fourth of July travel in full swing, consumers should know what's changed since the last big travel season in December 2023.
The Fourth of July is another time for families to hit the water, but officials say a fun day of swimming can turn into a nightmare if not careful.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man's body was recovered Tuesday from Harris Lake in Pontiac.
The law firm tracks the number of car crashes at intersections throughout the state. Data shows that 18 of those intersections are in Southeast Michigan, and five of them are roundabouts.
The violent impact killed the Jeep's passenger, 42-year-old Katrina Michael, who worked as a receptionist for Samaritas in Troy to provide for her two kids.
With Fourth of July travel in full swing, consumers should know what's changed since the last big travel season in December 2023.
Sports analyst and former Detroit Tiger Craig Monroe is under investigation following sex abuse allegations in Florida, according to redacted police records from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.
The Fourth of July is another time for families to hit the water, but officials say a fun day of swimming can turn into a nightmare if not careful.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man's body was recovered Tuesday from Harris Lake in Pontiac.
An expert tells CBS News Detroit that the notion that Democrats could have a contested or open convention in August is unlikely.
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.
Dearborn Village Ford general sales manager Jay Sturtz says they're resorting to good old-fashioned pen and paper while they wait for CDK to come back online.
The board of General Motors approved another $6 billion share repurchase as the Detroit automaker continues to build momentum in 2024.
United Auto Workers union President Shawn Fain and other union leaders are under investigation by a federal court-appointed monitor, according to a court filing.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
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Alec Baldwin's attorneys say the involuntary manslaughter charge against him for the "Rust" shooting that killed Halyna Hutchins should be dismissed.
If you're a car enthusiast, the M1 Concourse in Pontiac is gearing up for a jam-packed season.
About half of Americans believe anyone can achieve success in the United States through hard work and determination.
Budget carrier Spirit is eliminating some fees amid growing pushback against hidden airline industry charges.
Gas prices are even lower in some states, like Washington. Here are ways for drivers to save on gas.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The first Democratic lawmakers called on Biden to drop out of the race after his rocky debate performance last week.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Diamond Shruumz-brand cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide now linked to 48 illnesses in 24 states.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Sports analyst and former Detroit Tiger Craig Monroe is under investigation following sex abuse allegations in Florida, according to redacted police records from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.
The 2024-25 Detroit Red Wings schedule has been released, detailing the 82 games the team will play this season.
Patrick Kane re-signed with the Detroit Red Wings on a one-year deal.
The Netherlands Volleyball Federation says Steven van de Velde has shown "self-insight and reflection" since his 2016 conviction for raping a 12-year-old.
Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics along with Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Hezley Rivera and Suni Lee.
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.
The three top elected county leaders essentially run the Metro Detroit region.
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar appears on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters and talks about the mental health crisis impacting the nation, the fallout of the war in Gaza and his re-election campaign.
Lisa Ford appears on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters and talks about Michigan Central Station, which her husband, Bill Ford, Executive Chair of Ford Motor Co., decided to bring back to life in 2018.
With Fourth of July travel in full swing, consumers should know what's changed since the last big travel season in December 2023.
The Fourth of July is another time for families to hit the water, but officials say a fun day of swimming can turn into a nightmare if not careful.
A Pontiac man is charged with killing a mother of two kids during a police chase in Warren.
U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell, Rashida Tlaib and Haley Stevens are seeking answers from the National Weather Service on why there was no warning before the deadly tornado in Livonia last month.
As Metro Detroiters gear up to celebrate Independence Day, local law enforcement, including the Sterling Heights Police Department, are stepping up patrols on the roads.