Best Of Mike & Mad Dog: A-Rod Talks In 2002 About Almost Becoming A Met
Alex Rodriguez made a surprise appearance on Mike & the Mad Dog's show in 2002 from Legends Field in Tampa, Florida.
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Alex Rodriguez made a surprise appearance on Mike & the Mad Dog's show in 2002 from Legends Field in Tampa, Florida.
We are two weeks into the 2016 Major League Baseball season, and already there are veteran positions players struggling to hit their weight. There also are experienced pitchers that can't find the strike zone at all. What do you do with these guys on your fantasy roster? It depends on the player and the situation, but in most leagues, there are always better alternatives on the waiver wire. The tough part is to decide if the short-term move will be better than long-term patience.
Father Time is polishing his unbeaten record with A-Rod's jersey. If his glacial start is indeed a precursor for this entire season, the Yankees are in trouble.
We all know Alex Rodriguez's story by now, but you may not have ever heard him tell it as honestly as he did recently to WFAN's Suzyn Waldman.
New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez says the team "has unfinished business" after last year's exit to the Houston Astros in the American League Wild Card game.
After two years as a scoundrel, Alex Rodriguez is once again a star in the minds' of many New York Yankees fans.
For all his faults -- and there are many -- uninteresting has never been part of Alex Rodriguez's character.
Alex Rodriguez announcing that he plans to retire after the 2017 season -- or did he say that? -- is a "non-story," WFAN's Mike Francesa said on his show Thursday.
If Alex Rodriguez hopes to have a career in broadcasting after baseball, he'd better make his points clearer than he did when discussing his retirement Wednesday.
Alex Rodriguez is going to call it quits after his contract ends.
Alex Rodriguez hit a two-run homer on the second pitch of his 2016 spring training debut as the Yankees lost 13-4 to a Phillies' spilt squad.
Of all the descriptions Alex Rodriguez has answered to throughout his career, mentor has never really been one of them.
Last year when the Yankees started spring training, there was a great deal of uncertainty surrounding Alex Rodriguez.
Not even the morning downpour could dampen the spirits of the Bronx Bombers.
"Our goal is to win the World Series, bottom line," Girardi said.
Despite serving a 162-game suspension for violating the sport's PED policy, A-Rod returned to a Caesar's ovation.
Their only major additions were second baseman Starlin Castro, closer Aroldis Chapman and outfielder Aaron Hicks, all acquired in trades.
Evan Roberts is wrong and here's why. And let me start by saying that lead is better than what Evan suggested to me in a text, which was "Evan Roberts is an idiot and here's why."
No, we didn't get to see any championships -- although we got pretty close -- but history was made and there was as much drama as ever.
Alex Rodriguez says he has started baseball activities in preparation for what he hopes will be another good season.
A lawyer says his firm has settled its lawsuit accusing New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez of failing to pay legal bills stemming from the Biogenesis scandal.
On Wednesday afternoon, Girardi joined WFAN host Mike Francesa for an exclusive interview at the Adorama Live Theater at CBS Radio headquarters.
Here we go again. It's time for the hot stove season to kick in as the GM Meetings wrap up and teams get ready for next month's Winter Meetings.
The Yankees' slugger, who is moonlighting this offseason as a Fox studio analyst, appeared as a guest Monday on Mike Francesa's WFAN show.
Unless something drastic happens between now and spring training, the 2016 Yanks are going to look way too much like the 2015 Yanks.
The destruction of homeless encampments across New York City, a hallmark policy of Mayor Eric Adams' administration, will be halted by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A Peekskill police officer is under investigation after video shows him kicking and cursing at a suspect on the ground.
A Catholic priest from Chicago's south suburbs took an interesting journey, walking from Dolton to New York, a trek of more than 50 days, as he sent a message to immigrant families.
The destruction of homeless encampments across New York City, a hallmark policy of Mayor Eric Adams' administration, will be halted by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
A Peekskill police officer is under investigation after video shows him kicking and cursing at a suspect on the ground.
A New York City woman was unlawfully held by ICE for nearly two weeks after being detained at LaGuardia Airport before Thanksgiving, a judge ruled.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition fundraising effort is paying off.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
The New York Rangers won for the league-leading 12th time on the road, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Thursday night.
The Utah Jazz used a huge fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-110 on Thursday night.
Doc Rivers said there have been no talks between team officials and Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding the two-time NBA MVP's potential exit from Milwaukee.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Prosecutors said Hiram Carrero ,18, threw a flaming piece of paper onto a 3 train and caused a 56-year-old man to catch fire.
Police said 18-year-old Emily Finn was fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend the day before Thanksgiving.
The New Jersey town is celebrating the start of the holiday season with its annual Christmas tree lighting. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
The destruction of homeless encampments across New York City, a hallmark policy of Mayor Eric Adams' administration, will be halted by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
A new survey lists the worst cities in the United States for driving.
