Rivera: Red Sox Were Option
Mariano Rivera admitted the unthinkable had been a possibility. The Boston Red Sox offered him a chance to turn in his pinstripes and switch sides in baseball's fiercest rivalry.
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Mariano Rivera admitted the unthinkable had been a possibility. The Boston Red Sox offered him a chance to turn in his pinstripes and switch sides in baseball's fiercest rivalry.
Catcher Russell Martin has finalized a $4 million, one-year contract with the Yankees. Martin will become the primary catcher, with Jorge Posada shifting to designated hitter.
33-year-old Kerry Wood, who struck out 49 in 46 innings this past season with the Indians and Yankees, is close to signing a two-year deal with his former team, the Chicago Cubs.
The Yankees have finalized their minor league contract with right-hander Mark Prior, who is trying to make it back to the major leagues for the first time since 2006.
As much as we New Yorkers know that this is the greatest city in the world, it's not for everyone and apparently, it's not where Cliff Lee and his family wanted to be.
Mike Hurley of NESN.com joined WFAN's Neil Keefe to talk about the direction of the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry following one of the most depressing days for Yankees fans in a while.
Cliff Lee and the Phillies have finalized a $120 million, five-year contract that brings the star pitcher back to Philadelphia. Lee spurned more lucrative offers from the New York Yankees and Texas Rangers to return to the Phillies.
Time for Plan B. Actually, I prefer to call it Plan P. As in Pettitte.
Mariano Rivera and the New York Yankees have finalized their $30 million, two-year contract. The Yankees also agreed to a minor league contract with right-hander Mark Prior.
Cliff Lee could have had $150 million and a spot on the biggest stage in the game with its most successful team — the New York Yankees. Instead, the star pitcher got up from the table and left $30 million behind.
I'm here to tell you fellow fans that Lee's signing with Philadelphia was a good thing for the Yankees. That's right, I did not want Cliff Lee.
The Yankees may have to go back to the drawing board... again. According to WFAN's Jon Heyman, the Phillies and Red Sox are close to having a deal in place that would send Philadelphia starting pitcher Joe Blanton to Boston.
Cliff Lee is returning to the Phillies, the team that traded him nearly one year ago, leaving the Yankees no choice but to turn to Plan B.
Cliff Lee wasn't Plan A. He was The Plan. There isn't another free agent pitcher even close to his abilities; in fact there isn't even another free agent pitcher I would want on the Yankees.
MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports that the Yankees have agreed to terms with free agent Russell Martin, and according to Martin's agent, New York views him as a "starting catcher."
New head coach John Harbaugh will in the spotlight tonight when the New York Giants make their picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Jets will look to find some building blocks for the present and future tonight in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Savannah Bananas will play against the Party Animals on Friday and Sunday in sold-out games at Yankee Stadium.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
The 2026 NFL Draft is Thursday night. Here is the order of picks for Round 1.
The Mets snapped their 12-game losing streak Wednesday night, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-2.
D.C. United played the New York Red Bulls to a 4-4 tie on Wednesday night.
Kevin Denkey scored two goals for Cincinnati FC in a 4-4 tie with New York City FC on Wednesday night.
Boston has scored two runs or fewer in six of its last eight games, losing five.
Dozens of members of the New York State Public Safety Alliance gathered at New York City Hall to push for a 15-foot safety buffer zone around first responders.
Three people were stabbed in Queens when a dispute about a dog escalated wildly.
New head coach John Harbaugh will in the spotlight tonight when the New York Giants make their picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Jets will look to find some building blocks for the present and future tonight in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
New head coach John Harbaugh will in the spotlight tonight when the New York Giants make their picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Jets will look to find some building blocks for the present and future tonight in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
A minor earthquake rattled parts of New Jersey just after 2 a.m. Thursday.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
A crackdown on gang violence in Nassau County is delivering results with nearly three dozen arrests in the last week, police said.
Rex Heuermann admitted in court earlier this month that he strangled all his victims to death, but his ex-wife Asa Ellerup heard his confession prior to his plea.
Dozens of members of the New York State Public Safety Alliance gathered at New York City Hall to push for a 15-foot safety buffer zone around first responders.
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is asking a judge to kick a Democrat off the ballot in the 17th Congressional District, due to alleged fraud.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced thousands of New York City Housing Authority apartments will get upgraded utilities.
New York City Council member Chi Ossé was arrested in Brooklyn Wednesday morning, the NYPD confirmed.
What is New York City doing to keep day cares safe, and how will safety play into the mayor's plans for universal child care across the city?
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
New head coach John Harbaugh will in the spotlight tonight when the New York Giants make their picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Jets will look to find some building blocks for the present and future tonight in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Savannah Bananas will play against the Party Animals on Friday and Sunday in sold-out games at Yankee Stadium.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
The 2026 NFL Draft is Thursday night. Here is the order of picks for Round 1.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
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.
The NTSB has released its preliminary report on the deadly runway crash at LaGuardia Airport, including a detailed timeline of what occurred before an Air Canada jet collided with a firefighting vehicle, killing two pilots. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Author T Kira Madden spoke to Club Calvi about her debut novel, "Whidbey," which is about three women linked by the violence of one man.
The annual Macy's Flower Show is back at the flagship store in Herald Square with more than 50,000 live flowers on display through May 10.
Peanut is a one-year-old husky mix who is looking for her forever home. She's incredibly playful, well-trained and great with kids and other dogs.
Thursday is the pick of the week with high temperatures and sunny skies. But, it's going to be a soggy Saturday. CBS news New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
