Peacock to stream Royals-Tigers game without announcers
Guardians Tigers Baseball The Comerica Park infield is covered prior to the baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Guardians was postponed because of rain, Friday, May 27, 2022, in Detroit. He is hoping the July 3 game between the Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers on Peacock will reverse that trend. Peacock will not have any announcers in the booth for its streaming coverage of the AL Central matchup from Detroit's Comerica Park. “One of our goals for the Peacock game has been to celebrate the game and the players and everything that makes the sport special. So for this game that kind of gives us an opportunity to celebrate everything that makes baseball special off the field,” Fareed said.
wftv.com3-year-old found dead in freezer
Child found in freezer FILE PHOTO: A child's body was found in a freezer inside the basement of a home in Detroit. (Supersmario/Getty Images/iStockphoto)DETROIT — Police in Detroit said a 3-year-old boy has been found dead in a freezer. >> Read more trending newsThe boy, whose identity has not been released, was found inside a freezer after they were called to perform a welfare check at a home in the city’s west side, WJBK reported. The cause of death was not released, but a woman has been taken into custody, WDIV reported. Police didn’t say how long the child had been in the freezer, which was in the basement, according to WDIV.
wftv.comAP source: Jerami Grant to be traded to Portland by Detroit
Pistons Trail Blazers Trade Basketball FILE - Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant brings the ball up against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit, Feb. 3, 2022. A person with knowledge of the move said the Pistons agreed Wednesday, June 22, to trade Grant to the Portland Trail Blazers. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) (Paul Sancya)A person with knowledge of the situation said the Detroit Pistons have agreed to trade Olympic gold medalist Jerami Grant to the Portland Trail Blazers, with the biggest part of the return being a first-round pick in 2025. But in his two seasons with the Pistons, Grant averaged 20.9 points. Grant was born in 1994 when his father, Harvey Grant, was in the first of his three seasons as a member of the Trail Blazers.
wftv.com17-year sentence sticks for man who killed woman on porch
DETROIT — (AP) — A Detroit-area man who said he feared for his life when he fatally shot a young woman on his porch in 2013 was given the same 17-year prison sentence Wednesday at a new hearing ordered by the Michigan Supreme Court. Ted Wafer was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in the death of Renisha McBride in Dearborn Heights. But about halfway through Wafer's prison term, the Supreme Court in February unanimously threw out the manslaughter conviction, saying he couldn't be punished twice for the same homicide. Wayne County Judge Dana Hathaway said the prison sentence won't change: 15 years for second-degree murder, plus two years for using a gun during a crime, which Wafer has already served. She noted that the murder sentence still was within the scoring guidelines.
wftv.comDetroit police search for gunman seen on video threatening man holding baby
Detroit police search for gunman seen on video threatening man holding baby Police said that the father holding his baby managed to hit the gun, which may have jammed the firearm. (Detroit Police Department)DETROIT — Shocking video from inside a gas station in Detroit shows a man pointing a gun at a man holding a baby before backing out of the store. The video, which begins outside the gas station, shows the man walking up to the business and opening the door. The video then switches to show the inside of the store, where a man with long hair is holding a baby while smoking a cigarette. The man in the tan hat reveals a gun and points it at the man holding the child.
wftv.comDetroit honors Vincent Chin, Asian American killed in 1982
Vincent Chin Asian Americans Violence Vincent Chin’s headstone at Forest Lawn Cemetery, on May 9, 2022, in Detroit. The commemoration comes as hate crimes against Asian Americans are on the rise in the U.S. The Vincent Chin 40th Remembrance & Rededication begins Thursday, June 16, and focuses on civil rights efforts that started with his 1982 death. The suspect's girlfriend later told investigators he has delusions that Asian Americans are trying to harm him. President Joe Biden last year signed the bipartisan COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which expedited Justice Department reviews of anti-Asian hate crimes.
wftv.comDetroit honors Vincent Chin, Asian American killed in 1982
Vincent Chin Asian Americans Violence FILE - In this Nov. 2, 1983, photo, Lily Chin holds a photograph of her son Vincent, 27, who was beaten to death on June 23, 1982. The Vincent Chin 40th Remembrance & Rededication begins Thursday, June 16, 2022, and focuses on civil rights efforts that started with his 1982 death. The Vincent Chin 40th Remembrance & Rededication commemoration starts Thursday. The suspect's girlfriend later told investigators he has delusions that Asian Americans are trying to harm him. President Joe Biden last year signed the bipartisan COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which expedited Justice Department reviews of anti-Asian hate crimes.
wftv.comMoncada's five hits, five RBIs lead White Sox past Tigers
White Sox Tigers Baseball Chicago White Sox's Yoan Moncada reacts to his single against the Detroit Tigers in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Wednesday, June 15, 2022. The White Sox finished with 22 hits, compared to four for the Tigers. The White Sox grabbed a 3-0 lead on Moncada's third homer with two out in the first. White Sox right-hander Vince Velasquez pitched 2 2/3 innings before Martin came in. Zavala's two-run homer made it 9-0 in the fifth, and Adam Engel's triple got the White Sox to double digits in the sixth.
wftv.comMichigan man charged with torture after allegedly strangling, sexually assaulting girlfriend
Michigan man charged with torture A Michigan man is facing a host of felony charges after allegedly sexually assaulting and torturing his girlfriend for hours in the Detroit home they shared, prosecutors said. (BrianAJackson/Getty Images/iStockphoto)DETROIT — A Michigan man is facing a host of felony charges after allegedly sexually assaulting and torturing his girlfriend for hours in the Detroit home they shared, prosecutors said. “The alleged horrific torture that our survivor suffered at the hands of the defendant will stop you in your tracks,” Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said in the statement. According to the news outlet, the victim alleged that she awoke to Welch sexually assaulting her at around 3 a.m. and refused to give him her cellphone password, enraging him and setting the alleged hours-long torture in motion. The victim escaped the home while Welch was distracted and ran to a neighbor’s home for help.
wftv.com‘Top Chef’ finalist Sarah Welch discusses her incredible run
Chef Sarah Welch was eliminated from Bravo’s long-time cooking competition “Top Chef” pretty early, but thanks to the show’s side competition, “Last Chance Kitchen,” Chef Welch was able to cook her way back into the competition and made it all the way to the final three.
Power gives Penske, Chevrolet win in final Belle Isle race
IndyCar Detroit Auto Racing Will Power (12) races during the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto race on Belle Isle in Detroit, Sunday, June 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (Paul Sancya)DETROIT — (AP) — Will Power closed the Belle Isle era with a Team Penske victory Sunday, taking the final Detroit Grand Prix on the island park to reclaim the IndyCar points lead. The win for the Australian was redemption from a year ago when Power controlled the first race of the Belle Isle doubleheader. This year's Belle Isle finale was only one IndyCar race as the event will return to its original downtown street course layout in 2023. The victory was a celebration for Chevrolet, the race sponsor, and its headquarters loom over the Belle Isle course.
wftv.comIndyCar looks to close out Belle Isle's run with a bang
IndyCar Detroit Auto Racing Josef Newgarden drives during qualifying for the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto race on Belle Isle in Detroit, Saturday, June 4, 2022. The Spider-Man climb became his signature and Castroneves has scaled the fencing at the Detroit Grand Prix three different times. As the Detroit Grand Prix prepares to exit Belle Isle following Sunday's race, Castroneves wants to replicate that inaugural 2000 fence climb one final time. That three-year run ended in 1991 and the event shifted the next year to the 2.35-mile temporary course called Belle Isle Raceway. Chevrolet is the title sponsor for the Detroit Grand Prix and the race is run in the shadow of its offices inside GM's Detroit Renaissance Center Global HQ.
wftv.com‘Top Chef’ Houston finalist Sarah Welch discusses her incredible run
Chef Sarah Welch was eliminated from Bravo’s long-time cooking competition “Top Chef” pretty early, but thanks to the show’s side competition, “Last Chance Kitchen,” Chef Welch was able to cook her way back into the competition and made it all the way to the final three.
Exactly how I’d spend 24 hours in Metro Detroit
I love Detroit. As someone who no longer has the pleasure of living in the area, people are sometimes surprised to hear that -- how much I love the region, that is; but it’s one of those “IYKYK” things. Anyone who has spent substantial time in the Detroit area knows, this area is such a gem.
California regulators approve state's 1st robotic taxi fleet
Driverless Rides FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2019, file photo, Cruise AV, General Motor's autonomous electric Bolt EV is displayed in Detroit. The California Public Utilities Commission unanimously granted Cruise, a company controlled by automaker General Motors, approval to launch its driverless ride-hailing service. The driverless vehicles have been hailed as a way to make taxi rides less expensive while reducing the traffic accidents and deaths caused by reckless human drivers. That’s one of the reasons Cruise’s newly approved driverless service in San Francisco is being so tightly controlled. And Tesla CEO Elon Musk promised his electric car company would be running robotic taxi fleet by the end of 2020.
wftv.comEx-Detroit top cop loses bid to get on ballot for governor
Election 2022 Michigan Governor FILE - James Craig, a former Detroit police chief, announces he is a Republican candidate for governor of Michigan, on Sept. 14, 2021, in Detroit. Two leading contenders for the GOP nomination for Michigan governor could be ruled ineligible for the primary ballot on Thursday, after the state's elections bureau said they didn't file enough valid petition signatures to qualify for the August contest. There appears to be no dispute that fraudulent signatures were turned in by paid circulators, though there’s no evidence that the candidates were aware of the scam. State election staff said Johnson, Craig, Markey and two others didn’t meet the 15,000-signature threshold because of fraudulent signatures. In Craig's case, election staff said he appeared to have only about 10,200 valid signatures after subtracting 9,879.
wftv.comFamous dad watches as Tigers' Kody Clemens makes MLB debut
Not many of them had him as fired up as the second game of Tuesday’s doubleheader between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins. With the seven-time Cy Young Award winner watching from a suite at Comerica Park, 26-year-old Kody Clemens made his major league debut for the Tigers. Drafted as a second baseman, he has played first, second, third and in left field this season. He’s a good pitcher and I put a good swing on the ball, so I was super happy with that, and then the walk. The versatile Clemens was told he'd be starting in left field Wednesday night against the Twins.
wftv.comRoger Clemens fired up to see son make major-league debut
Twins Tigers Baseball Roger Clemens, seven-time Cy Young Award winning pitcher, talks about his son Kody Clemens, who is to make his debut with the Detroit Tigers in the major leagues against the Minnesota Twins in Detroit, Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (Paul Sancya)DETROIT — (AP) — Roger Clemens has had some big baseball moments in the city of Detroit. Not many of them had him as fired up as the second game of Tuesday’s doubleheader between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins. Clemens flew into town from Texas to see his son, Kody, make his major league debut for the Tigers. Kody Clemens doesn’t have worry about any comparisons to his father’s hitting.
wftv.comArizona Cardinals defensive back Jeff Gladney dies in crash
Obit Gladney Football FILE - Minnesota Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. Gladney, a defensive back for the Arizona Cardinals, has died in a car crash in Dallas. Gladney’s death was confirmed by the Cardinals and his agent, Brian Overstreet. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File) (Duane Burleson)DALLAS — (AP) — Jeff Gladney, a defensive back for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, died Monday in a car crash in Dallas. “We are devastated to learn of Jeff Gladney's passing.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Yankees banged up, Twins and Red Sox rolling
White Sox Yankees Baseball New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton reacts after striking out against Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in New York. The 26-year-old has dominated Triple-A this season and pitched two scoreless innings in two relief appearances for the big club. They send Rich Hill (1-1, 3.90 ERA) to the mound against Lucas Giolito (2-1, 2.84) and the White Sox in Chicago. Castillo makes his fourth start since beginning the season on the injured list with a right shoulder strain. THAT HURTSMilwaukee will be without Hunter Renfroe for a while after the outfielder was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hamstring Tuesday.
wftv.comAt least 1 dead, 23 hurt in northern Michigan tornado
Tornado-Michigan This image provided by Steven Bischer, shows an upended vehicle following an apparent tornado, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Gaylord,Mich. (Steven Bischer via AP) (Steven Bischer)GAYLORD, Mich. — (AP) — A tornado that hammered a northern Michigan town has injured at least 23 people and killed at least one person. The Michigan State Patrol said earlier that some people had been hurt in the tornado but no known deaths had occurred. GAYLORD, Mich. (AP) — A rare tornado tore through a small northern Michigan community on Friday, inflicting injuries, flipping vehicles, tearing the roofs off buildings and causing other damage. AP reporters Corey Williams in Detroit, Ken Kusmer in Indianapolis, Sara Burnett in Chicago and Steve Karnowski in Minneapolis contributed.
wftv.comTornado causes major damage in northern Michigan city
Tornadoes: What you need to know (NCD)GAYLORD, Mich. — A tornado ripped through a small northern Michigan city on Friday, causing damage to buildings, vehicles and causing injuries, authorities said. >> Read more trending newsThe tornado struck Gaylord, a city of approximately 4,200 people located about 230 miles northwest of Detroit, The Associated Press reported. An employee with the weather service observed the tornado about a mile west of Gaylord at about 3:53 p.m., MLive.com reported. Eddie Thrasher, 55, told the AP he was sitting in his vehicle outside an auto parts store when the tornado suddenly appeared. My heart goes out to the families and small businesses impacted by the tornado and severe weather in Gaylord.
wftv.comTornado wreaks havoc in northern Michigan community
Tornado-Michigan This image provided by Steven Bischer, shows an upended vehicle following an apparent tornado, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Gaylord,Mich. (Steven Bischer via AP) (Steven Bischer)GAYLORD, Mich. — (AP) — A tornado tore through a small community in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula on Friday, flipping vehicles, tearing the roofs off buildings and causing other damage. There were no immediate reports of injuries or deaths caused by the tornado that hit Gaylord, a community of roughly 4,200 people about 230 miles (370 kilometers) northwest of Detroit. Eddie Thrasher, 55, said he was sitting in his car outside an auto parts store when the twister seemed to appear above him. The community also holds the annual Alpenfest in July, an Alpine-inspired celebration honoring the city’s heritage and a partnership with a sister city in Switzerland.
wftv.comTornado strikes northern Michigan; damage yet unknown
GAYLORD, Mich. — (AP) — A tornado struck Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula on Friday, the National Weather Service said. There were reports of damage in Gaylord, a community of roughly 4,200 people about 230 miles (370 kilometers) northwest of Detroit, meteorologist Sean Christensen said. No other details were immediately available. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
wftv.comRare tornado batters northern Michigan town, injuring some
A rare tornado tore through a small northern Michigan community on Friday, inflicting injuries, flipping vehicles, tearing the roofs off buildings and causing other damage. Ambulances were taking injured people to hospitals, though no deaths were confirmed, the State Police said. The tornado struck Gaylord, a community of roughly 4,200 people about 230 miles (370 kilometers) northwest of Detroit.
news.yahoo.comMoth species not seen in more than 100 years found in bag at Detroit Metro Airport
Moth species not seen for over 100 years found in luggage in Detroit airport The species hasn't been encountered since 1912. (NCD)DETROIT — Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol said that unusual seeds in a passenger’s bag resulted in the first encounter with a specific moth species since 1912. Moth species not seen in more than 100 years found in bag at Detroit Metro Airport Seed pods seized by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, which officers said had apparent insect exit holes. Officials sent the insects to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where a Smithsonian Institution etymologist determined it was the first encounter of the moth family Pyralidae since it was first described in 1912. Moth species not seen in more than 100 years found in bag at Detroit Metro Airport Moth identified as part of family Pyralidae, first described in 1912.
wftv.comTigers find road to success at home, beat A's 6-0, end skid
Tigers Athletics Baseball Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Drew Hutchison throws against the Oakland Athletics in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Under MLB's original schedule announced last year, Detroit was to have played three games at Oakland from April 4-6 in its second series of the season. The Tigers reverted to the home team in the second game. Derek Hill's sacrifice fly ended Detroit's scoreless streak, and Robbie Grossman beat out a potential double-play grounder as Castro scored. Oakland's RHP Adrian Martinez was to make his major league debut against Detroit's Alex Faedo (0-0, 3.60), making his second big league start.
wftv.comTigers find road to success at home, beat A's 6-0, end skid
The Detroit Tigers were the visiting team in their own ballpark in the opener of a unique doubleheader caused by Major League Baseball’s lockout, ending a 27-inning scoreless streak and a six-game skid with a 6-0 victory over the reeling Oakland Athletics.
Federal prosecutors: Detroit man had vending machine to sell marijuana and pills
Federal prosecutors: Detroit man had vending machine to sell marijuana and pills File photo. The suspect allegedly admitted to running the vending machine to federal agents, saying he makes approximately $2,000 per day from it. (BlakeDavidTaylor/Getty Images/iStockphoto)DETROIT — A Detroit man is facing a list of charges after investigators said he had 18 guns illegally and was running a vending machine for drugs out of his home. When agents interviewed Cornwell, he allegedly told them that had “owned and operated the marijuana vending machine attached to his residence for four (4) years, making approximately $2,000 per day,” according to the criminal complaint. Agents said they determined that three of the guns recovered in the house had been reported stolen in November 2021.
wftv.comYzerman fires Blashill to shake up Red Wings' rebuild
The Detroit Red Wings celebrated the return of Steve Yzerman three years ago, expecting one of their all-time greats to turn around the franchise as general manager. Looking to shake up the rebuild, Yzerman fired coach Jeff Blashill after on Saturday. Blashill had a .447 points percentage, the second-worst in the league over his seven seasons — not counting the debut season of the expansion Seattle Kraken.
news.yahoo.comDefense 1st, then offense at top of NFL draft, no early QBs
NFL Draft Football Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson celebrates after being selected by the Detroit Lions as the second pick in the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. It's the first time in 31 years that no player on offense went in the opening five picks. But no quarterbacks, hardly a surprise in a draft rich with linemen, receivers and defensive backs. “He’s an athletic freak,” Georgia defensive coordinator Will Muschamp told The Associated Press. Another Georgia standout, defensive tackle Jordan Davis, was taken by Philadelphia at 13 after yet another deal, getting matters back to the defensive side.
wftv.comLions take Hutchinson at No. 2, trade up to take Williams
NFL Draft Football Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson stands next to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Detroit Lions as the second pick in the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong ) (Jae C. Hong)ALLEN PARK, Mich. — (AP) — Aidan Hutchinson surprised his mother with a gift on draft day before the Detroit Lions made his wish come true. The Lions grabbed the talented Michigan defensive end with the No. That gave second-year general manager Brad Holmes a chance to draft Hutchinson, the best player on the team's board. “He’s going to change the dynamic of this team just by his presence and how he plays," Detroit defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn said.
wftv.comLions draft Michigan DE Aidan Hutchinson with No. 2 pick
NFL Draft Football Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson stands next to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Detroit Lions as the second pick in the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. The Lions grabbed Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson with the No. 2 pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, barely using its allotted five minutes to address a desperate need with a hometown star from suburban Detroit. He is the highest-drafted defensive player in Michigan history. Jacksonville took Georgia defensive end Travon Walker No.
wftv.com5 reasons we might not see another 3,000-hitter in baseball for a while, if ever
The camera phones were raised high and the anticipation was buzzing through the stadium. When it finally happened, nearly 40,000 fans in Detroit cheered, got goosebumps, and even cried tears of joy that they got to be part of baseball history on Saturday.
LEADING OFF: Miggy still after 3,000, Sasaki's perfect roll
Yankees Tigers Baseball Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera gestures to the crowd in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Detroit, Thursday, April 21, 2022. The 20-year-old Japanese pitcher with the 100 mph fastball and devastating splitter has thrown 17 straight perfect innings. Sasaki pitched a perfect game against Orix on April 10, the first in Japan in 28 years. He followed up with eight more perfect innings on April 17 before he was pulled by manager Tadahito Iguchi after 102 pitches. Anderson had three errors in the first two innings of Chicago’s 11-1 loss Wednesday in the opener of a doubleheader.
wftv.comHistory on hold: Cabrera's chase for 3,000th hit washed out
Yankees Tigers Baseball Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera reacts to hitting a single against the New York Yankees in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (Paul Sancya)DETROIT — (AP) — Miguel Cabrera's quest for his 3,000th hit was delayed for at least one more day when the game between the Detroit Tigers and Colorado Rockies scheduled for Friday night was rained out. The game was called about an hour before it was supposed to begin at Comerica Park. The 39-year-old Cabrera is a hit away from becoming the 33rd major leaguer to reach 3,000 hits and the first Venezuelan to pull off the feat. He is also a hit away from becoming the seventh player with 500 home runs and 3,000 hits.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Cabrera aims at 3,000 in all-Venezuelan matchup
Yankees Tigers Baseball Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera reacts to being called out on strikes against the New York Yankees in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Thursday, April 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (Paul Sancya)A look at what's happening around the majors on Friday:___VERY VENEZUELANMiguel Cabrera tries again for his 3,000th career hit when the Detroit Tigers take on Colorado at Comerica Park. Cabrera went 0 for 3, striking out twice, and stayed at 2,999 hits in a 3-0 win over the Yankees on Thursday. “That’s the beautiful game of baseball,” Cabrera said. POWER OUTAGEDespite the likes of Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge and other All-Stars, the New York Yankees have already been shut out three times this season.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Cabrera needs 1 hit for 3,000, Hicks' 1st start
Yankees Tigers Baseball Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera singles against the New York Yankees in the second inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Cabrera added three more hits to his total Wednesday night in a 5-3 loss to the Yankees. Cabrera is on deck to become the 33rd major leaguer with 3,000 hits, and the first player from Venezuela to achieve the feat. The 39-year-old Cabrera gets his next chance when Yankees lefty Jordan Montgomery faces Detroit in an afternoon matchup. START HIM UPHard-throwing Jordan Hicks is set to make his first big league start after 114 relief appearances for the Cardinals.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Cabrera needs 1 hit for 3,000, Hicks' 1st start
Yankees Tigers Baseball Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera singles against the New York Yankees in the second inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Cabrera is on deck to become the 33rd major leaguer with 3,000 hits, and the first player from Venezuela to achieve the feat. The 39-year-old Cabrera gets his next chance when Yankees lefty Jordan Montgomery faces Detroit in an afternoon matchup. START HIM UPHard-throwing Jordan Hicks is set to make his first big league start after 114 relief appearances for the Cardinals. Hicks initially will have limited innings and pitches as he adapts to his new role, beginning with this start at Miami.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Rodríguez faces former team, Kwan keeps going – WFTV
White Sox Tigers Baseball Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, April 8, 2022, in Detroit. The 29-year-old Rodriguez gave up three runs and four hits in four innings against the White Sox in his Detroit debut. Ray now takes on José Abreu, Tim Anderson and the White Sox in Chicago. Dallas Keuchel starts for the White Sox, trying for his 100th career win. Walker threw two perfect innings Monday night at Philadelphia in his season debut, then was pulled after 30 pitches.
wftv.comDetroit school bus driver charged in 13-year-old’s death
Detroit school bus driver charged for 13-year-old’s death Booking photo of Debra White, who is facing charges of second-degree child abuse and failure to stop at a scene resulting in death. (Detroit Police Department)DETROIT — A school bus driver in Detroit is facing charges after a student she let off the bus was hit by a car and killed. Worthy said White failed to activate the bus’s stop sign and lights to allow the victim to cross the street safely. Zyiar Harris, who had autism, was hit by a car after he got off the bus driven by White, and died several days later. Jones told WJBK the bus driver pulled across the street without the sign and lights, and as soon as her son got off the bus, he was hit by a car speeding by.
wftv.comTesla fans complain Biden ignores company's EV leadership
Some of Tesla’s loyal band of devotees and CEO Elon Musk say the White House has been unfairly snubbing America’s top-selling electric vehicle brand in its support for EVs as a way to help fight climate change — and they’re making their discontent known.