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.
Mookie Betts hit a game-winning, three-run homer in the 10th inning to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 8-5 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night, a few hours after Los Angeles received its 2024 World Series rings.
According to Oakland county officials, the man lured the girl into his vehicle, drover her to a house and tortured and assaulted her.
Detroit City FC finishes the month of March on the road this Saturday afternoon as they take on Louisville City FC.
Myanmar, also known as Burma, is in the throes of a prolonged and bloody civil war, which is already responsible for a massive humanitarian crisis.
The Michigan State men's basketball team will fight for a spot in the Final Four with its upcoming game against Auburn in Sunday's Elite Eight game.
An attorney representing a Michigan couple who are detained in Mexico disputes claims that the couple breached a contract agreement with Palace Resorts and committed fraud.
The Michigan State men's basketball team will fight for a spot in the Final Four with its upcoming game against Auburn in Sunday's Elite Eight game.
Temperatures remain mild over the weekend with the storm threat increasing Sunday.
Detroiters often make the mistake of accidentally driving onto the Ambassador Bridge. For Sarahi, a mother of two, that error turned her life upside down.
Mookie Betts hit a game-winning, three-run homer in the 10th inning to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 8-5 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night, a few hours after Los Angeles received its 2024 World Series rings.
The union said the tariffs could help bring back thousands of more automotive jobs across the U.S.
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.
Four North American river otter pups have made their debut at Toledo Zoo in northwest Ohio.
The Sex Pistols, the legendary English punk band, last went on a North American tour in 2003.
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.
Tim Hardaway Jr. scored a season-high 32 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers 133-122 on Friday night to guarantee their first winning season since 2016.
An attorney representing a Michigan couple who are detained in Mexico disputes claims that the couple breached a contract agreement with Palace Resorts and committed fraud.
Much of the federal government's efforts to buoy lagging childhood vaccination rates have been run through the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy.
Airlines are seeing lower demand from Canadians looking to travel to the U.S. amid a brewing U.S.-Canada trade war.
The Sex Pistols, the legendary English punk band, last went on a North American tour in 2003.
A Michigan resident died of rabies after an organ transplant in Ohio, health officials say.
A new business in Dearborn is capitalizing on the growing trend of women-only gyms.
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.
Detroit City FC finishes the month of March on the road this Saturday afternoon as they take on Louisville City FC.
The Michigan State men's basketball team will fight for a spot in the Final Four with its upcoming game against Auburn in Sunday's Elite Eight game.
Tim Hardaway Jr. scored a season-high 32 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers 133-122 on Friday night to guarantee their first winning season since 2016.
The Michigan men's basketball team wasn't successful in clinching a spot in the Elite Eight, falling to Auburn Friday night in Sweet 16.
The No. 2 seed Spartans (29-6) faced the No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels (24-11) in Atlanta, Georgia.
David Wasserman appears and talks about the two political parties.
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.
A sibling rivalry between Luke and Chase Every carries over into their fandom for Michigan and Michigan State. We talk to people about having a house divided.
The Michigan State men's basketball team will fight for a spot in the Final Four with its upcoming game against Auburn in Sunday's Elite Eight game.
Dr. Victoria Williams, owner and founder of Williams Eye Specialty Clinic, joined CBS News Detroit to discuss starting her business and breaking barriers as an oculoplastic surgeon.
Rain move through in separate rounds this weekend with a focus on strong storms Sunday evening.
An attorney representing a Michigan couple who is detained in Mexico disputes claims that the couple breached a contract agreement with a timeshare company.