Yankees' Betances On A-Rod: 'We Welcome Him With Open Arms'
Yankees reliever Dellin Betances doesn't think A-Rod's return will be a distraction as New York looks to end its belly-to-belly postseason drought.
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Yankees reliever Dellin Betances doesn't think A-Rod's return will be a distraction as New York looks to end its belly-to-belly postseason drought.
The Yankees are thinking about not making a $6 million payment to Alex Rodriguez if he hits six home runs and ties Willie Mays at 660 for fourth place on the career list.
Think it was nasty before? Buckle up. The Yankees "are preparing for a battle" to void milestone bonuses for Alex Rodriguez, according to the Daily News.
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the all-time home-run king is working with Rodriguez on his hitting as the Yankee looks to regain his form for the 2015 season.
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman announced last month that Chase Headley would be New York's everyday third baseman in 2015. Apparently A-Rod didn't get that memo.
Our sports teams here in New York weren't all that good this past year -- except for the Rangers (and, OK, now the Islanders). Still, we found reasons -- both good and bad -- to keep tuning in.
In the spirit of George Carlin's "Things That P-ss Me Off," mixed with the holiday cheer made famous by Jerry Stiller, I want to air my grievances about sports (in no particular order).
Alex Rodriguez is like that stranger in a frontier town, swinging the saloon doors open for the first time, scanning the room for something or someone familiar, only to be met with scowls and empty gazes.
Paulo Berejuk, a 51-year-old Brazilian citizen with permanent U.S. residency, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute testosterone.
Sucart's lawyer is seeking at least a two-month delay due to health problems. Alex Rodriguez figures to be a witness if Sucart does go to trial on charges related to Biogenesis.
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said on Tuesday that Alex Rodriguez's days as an everyday fielder are over and he hopes A-Rod will be New York's full-time designated hitter.
And lets just say that Seth got a little more than he bargain for...
Alex Rodriguez is going to have to adjust his expectations. Especially now that the Yankees have handed $52 million to third baseman Chase Headley.
Chase Headley is staying with the Yankees, a sign that New York is not counting on Alex Rodriguez to play third base regularly.
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Matthew Krause, the team's strength and conditioning coordinator, visited A-Rod on Wednesday in Miami.
The word has been on my mind since Monday, when I read a story about which NFL teams are most hated in each state. Every once in a while we need a reality check.
Stanton is now 25 years old. At the end of his contract he will be 38. On the "average," will he be worth $25 million a year?
There is no shortage of reaction to Alex Rodriguez's situation returning to the Yankees, unless of course you're waiting to hear from A-Rod himself. That day will come.
Spring training is more than three months from now, and already the spotlight is on Alex Rodriguez. Third base? First base? Designated hitter? The bench?
To get things started today, the Dynamic Radio Duo felt the need to come to the defense of one Joe Girardi.
The events of last week indicated that signing veteran hole-fillers won't be as easy as the Bombers might have hoped. In fact, they may be faced with additional, internal issues sooner than later.
In an age where accountability and integrity has become ever more important, it has become ever scarcer. And the kids are taking notes.
There is no longer a debate here. We know who Alex Rodriguez was and who he is, and let's just leave it at that.
Blood is thicker than water. We're not sure where the pee comes in.
The Daily News' source also said reports of Rodriguez admitting he used performance-enhancing drugs to the DEA have "nothing to do with his future."
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
CJ McCollum's half-court shot at the buzzer was ruled no good after a review and the Knicks held off the Hawks 108-105 on Monday night.
Police in New Jersey are searching for a vandal who threw bricks through the windows of vehicles parked on streets in several Union County towns.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Police officers in Nassau County are being lauded for their quick thinking after saving a diner patron who went into cardiac arrest last month.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Police officers in Nassau County are being lauded for their quick thinking after saving a diner patron who went into cardiac arrest last month.
A fire broke out along a row of businesses on Rockaway Avenue at around 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Three people, including a firefighter, suffered minor injuries.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration released New York City's first Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan and True Cost of Living Measure.
A new security fence in Lower Manhattan's Battery Park is getting backlash from critics who say it blocks an iconic view of the Statue of Liberty.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Police in New Jersey are searching for a vandal who threw bricks through the windows of vehicles parked on streets in several Union County towns.
Early voting is underway in the New Jersey special election to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
The move would reduce the minimum uninsured motorist coverage for ride-share services from $1.5 million to as low as $35,000.
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a multi-alarm fire at a former chemical manufacturer in Paterson, New Jersey.
Police officers in Nassau County are being lauded for their quick thinking after saving a diner patron who went into cardiac arrest last month.
A fire broke out along a row of businesses on Rockaway Avenue at around 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Three people, including a firefighter, suffered minor injuries.
A Coast Guard crew rescued four people after they were stranded on a yacht off the coast of Long Island during bad weather over the weekend.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Patrick Roy has been abruptly fired as head coach of the New York Islanders.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration released New York City's first Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan and True Cost of Living Measure.
A new report is detailing just how much homelessness in New York City is negatively impacting students.
Early voting is underway in the New Jersey special election to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
CJ McCollum's half-court shot at the buzzer was ruled no good after a review and the Knicks held off the Hawks 108-105 on Monday night.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
Will Cuylle recorded his first NHL hat trick and the Rangers dealt the playoff-hopeful Capitals a blow with an 8-1 win on Sunday night.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
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 Lonnie Quinn says Wednesday will be just as chilly, but the temperature will be back up near 70 by the weekend.
As CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports, the vandalism happened in more than one town.
The boy, who was said to have crawled out of an apartment window, is in stable condition. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has the story.
The crew set a record for human travel from Earth and became the first to see the far side of the moon with the naked eye. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has the latest on the mission.
Video from social media shows heavy smoke pouring from a building on West 33rd Street and 10th Avenue on Monday night. There was no immediate word on any injuries. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
