Cubs' Davis Mesmerizes Yankees In Opener
Doug Davis pitched into the eighth inning in easily his best start of the season and the Chicago Cubs began a rare series against the New York Yankees with a 3-1 victory on Friday.
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Doug Davis pitched into the eighth inning in easily his best start of the season and the Chicago Cubs began a rare series against the New York Yankees with a 3-1 victory on Friday.
For Yankees manager Joe Girardi, there couldn't be a more fitting weekend for a trip home. It is special, see a lot of family and friends the next few days and try to sneak down and see my father Sunday morning is my plan," he said.
With Jerry "Rello" Recco taking the day off to spend the day with his family, the one and only John Minko filled in this morning and provided his brand of sports updates all morning long, beginning just before 6:30 Friday morning.
Journeyman Brian Gordon kept the Yankees close in a most unlikely start, then Brett Gardner hit a winning single in the 12th inning that sent New York past the Texas Rangers 3-2 Thursday for a three-game sweep.
For all the talk we've heard about the pitching depth the Yankees have in the minor leagues, how is it that they needed to pull a 32-year old rookie out of the Phillies minor league system to take Thursday's start against the Rangers?
Yankees draft pick Matt Duran joined Neil to talk about his unique draft story, what it means to be selected by his favorite team and the ins and outs of his game.
The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry has moved into neutral ground. According to an annual Quinnipiac poll, there are more Yankees fans in Connecticut than members of Red Sox nation.
32-year-old journeyman Brian Gordon is set to make his debut appearance for the Yankees on Thursday. After spending fifteen seasons in the minors aside from three appearances for the Rangers in 2008, his climb back to the majors is an unbelievable story of determination and improbable circumstances.
Derek Jeter's injury is forcing Yankees manager Joe Girardi to get creative with his lineup. Wednesday night marked Nick Swisher's first start in the leadoff spot since 2008, when he was with the White Sox.
With Carl Banks filling in admirably for Boomer, Jerry "Rello" Recco decided to reward Carl's hard work and include him in a little fun activity known around the world as "You Make the Call," the wildly popular game that focuses on the countless errors by Yankees radio play-by-play man John Sterling.
When listening to Mets radio play-by-play man Wayne Hagin call Angel Pagan's 4th inning, 2-run home run in last night's 4-0 win over the Braves, Craig deduced that it may have been the longest home run call of all time.
Mark Teixeira hit two-run homers from each side of the plate and Curtis Granderson homered for the fifth time in seven games, powering the New York Yankees past the Texas Rangers 12-4 Wednesday night.
Brett Gardner must continue as the Yankees' lead-off man even after Derek Jeter returns from the disabled list. Joe Girardi must continue playing the 'hot hand' and allow the new one-two punch of Gardner and Curtis Granderson to flourish at the top of the order.
LeBron James' fourth-quarter struggles in the NBA finals are still a talking point, even with the series now over. Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez knows a little something about under performing in the postseason. A-Rod told The Post on Tuesday that fans should cool off on King James.
Derek Jeter and his teammates had hoped he would get the milestone hit - No. 3,000 -- at Yankee Stadium this week. That's not happening now that he's on the disabled list. But there's still a chance Jeter could get No. 3,000 at home -- or at least in New York.
FIFA is selling the grass that will be used for the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at $450 per piece.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Yankees over the Nationals 5-3 on Friday night.
Sonny Gray shook off travel woes that led to the Red Sox making a late arrival to New York, pitching six strong innings as Boston beat the Mets 6-2 on Friday night.
Rice hit his 28th homer, a towering three-run shot to right-center, off Casey Legumina in the sixth to extend New York's lead to 10-3.
Sean Manaea had his longest start in 21 months for the Mets, who won a series for just the third time since June 1.
Christian Pulisic was diagnosed with a fractured right leg, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Thursday.
Jalen Brunson's jersey that he wore during Game 1 of the NBA Finals sold for more than $1 million at an auction Wednesday.
Jared Young was plunked with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, sparking a five-run rally that lifted the Mets to a 6-2 win over the Royals.
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 3-0 on Wednesday night to extend their AL East lead to five games.
Manhattanhenge, a phenomenon when the sunset aligns with the Manhattan street grid, is happening Saturday and Sunday night.
Two men and a woman were shot at a basketball court late Friday night in Harlem, according to New York City police.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Healthcare leaders in New York are warning of a potential caregiver crisis if TPS is permanently revoked from immigrant healthcare workers.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
Thursday's flood warnings have been canceled for New York City and New Jersey, but storms are expected to return Friday.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York and New Jersey on Saturday night, causing damage amid Fourth of July festivities.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
FIFA is selling the grass that will be used for the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at $450 per piece.
Three New Jersey beaches were shut down after state environmental officials discovered high levels of fecal bacteria in the water.
Nadine Menendez is starting her 54-month sentence for her role in a federal bribery scheme with her husband.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
Lightning apparently struck a home and sparked a fire in New Jersey amid torrential storms Thursday.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
The Smithtown Library on Long Island opened all of its doors Thursday, nearly two years after a wave of water flowed through the building during catastrophic flooding. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Some people who watched the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach over the weekend are claiming the colorful smoke from the performing planes damaged their boats.
Thursday's flood warnings have been canceled for New York City and New Jersey, but storms are expected to return Friday.
Three arrests have been made in a large-scale mail-theft scheme that struck over and over again right outside of Long Island post offices.
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
Nadine Menendez is starting her 54-month sentence for her role in a federal bribery scheme with her husband.
President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either.
New York City has tested about 150 cooling towers for Legionella bacteria and detected it in at least one on Manhattan's Upper East side.
Healthcare leaders in New York are warning of a potential caregiver crisis if TPS is permanently revoked from immigrant healthcare workers.
New York state health officials said Friday there are now approximately 470 cases statewide of the intestinal disease cyclosporiasis since May 1.
New York City's Health Department says it identified 31 buildings where Legionella bacteria has been detected on the Upper East Side.
New York City has tested about 150 cooling towers for Legionella bacteria and detected it in at least one on Manhattan's Upper East side.
Cooling tower testing continues on New York City's Upper East Side as the number of Legionnaires' disease cases continues to grow.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a place that generates plenty of garbage, and one man figured out there is a market for it if you package it just right.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
"Dolly: A True Original Musical" will take viewers on a journey of the singer's life at the St. James Theatre on West 44th Street.
FIFA is selling the grass that will be used for the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at $450 per piece.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Yankees over the Nationals 5-3 on Friday night.
Sonny Gray shook off travel woes that led to the Red Sox making a late arrival to New York, pitching six strong innings as Boston beat the Mets 6-2 on Friday night.
Rice hit his 28th homer, a towering three-run shot to right-center, off Casey Legumina in the sixth to extend New York's lead to 10-3.
Sean Manaea had his longest start in 21 months for the Mets, who won a series for just the third time since June 1.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spends the morning at The Hermitage Museum in Ho-Ho-Kus for Revolutionary Day 2026.
Chef Greg Baxtrom is bringing approachable Heartland flavors to New York City with 5 Acres, a Midwestern restaurant in the iconic Rockefeller Center. Baxtrom talks about creativity with vegetables and shares his struggle with sobriety.
Neighbors said a family with children and possibly seniors lived in the house that went up in flames. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The annual charity race took runners on a 4-mile journey through Central Park to raise funds for the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.
President Trump issued a new threat to Iran before saying the ceasefire was over and that peace talks would continue. CBS News' Wendy Gillette reports.
