Yankees Get Martin, Swisher Back For Stretch Run; A-Rod Friday?
Russell Martin was back in the Yankees' lineup on Tuesday night, Nick Swisher was back in the outfield and Alex Rodriguez may not be that far away.
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Russell Martin was back in the Yankees' lineup on Tuesday night, Nick Swisher was back in the outfield and Alex Rodriguez may not be that far away.
For the past couple of seasons, the one pitcher who could consistently stifle the Yankees was Seattle ace Felix Hernandez. That run came to an abrupt end Monday night.
The New York Yankees stars took a little time off from the pennant race to make guest appearances as themselves on the next-to-last episode of the HBO Comedy "Entourage," which aired for the first time Sunday night.
Derek Jeter tied a career high with five RBIs, CC Sabathia earned his 19th win and the New York Yankees polished off a three-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays with a 9-3 victory Sunday.
Robinson Cano gave the Yankees the lead for the second straight game against Toronto, this time hitting a two-run double in the seventh inning to exceed 100 RBIs, and New York rallied to beat the Blue Jays 6-4 on Saturday.
Brian Cashman deserves high praise for a number of intelligent, under-the-radar off-season signings that have each played a part in the Yankees' success in the regular season and possibly could make the difference in the playoffs.
Yankees fans want Ivan Nova to keep piling up victories for the Yankees -- and for himself. The rookie right-hander looks to continue his impressive run of success Friday night when the Bombers host the Blue Jays.
Coming off back-to-back horrendous outings, embattled starter A.J. Burnett could be pitching to stay in the Yankees' rotation. Little suggests that a start against the Red Sox will help his cause.
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is expected to sit out this week's entire series against the Red Sox at Fenway Park because of his sprained left thumb. And he's not happy about it.
If you listen carefully to Tuesday night's radio call - and we did - you can hear John Sterling's radio sidekick, Suzyn Waldman, expressing her concern for the Yankees backup catcher.
Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez's painful August is about to end -- just in time for September's stretch run.
With a few better performances against the Red Sox, CC Sabathia could be having a Cy Young Award-caliber season rather than just an outstanding one. He could also have the Yankees in first place.
The Yankees have the offense to be considered a serious threat to win the World Series, but their starting pitching has raised plenty of concerns. Perhaps Freddy Garcia's return will provide the boost they've desperately needed -- especially with two All-Stars suddenly ailing.
A rough outing against the Oakland A's last month made it seem like Phil Hughes' days in the Yankees' starting rotation might be numbered. With four strong showings under his belt since, he doesn't appear to be going anywhere.
A-Rod's comeback has hit a minor snag -- and no, it's not his knee. Alex Rodriguez was scratched from the Yankees lineup Tuesday night because of a sprained left thumb.
Lord knows there are a thousand reasons to dislike Alex Rodriguez, but gambling isn't one of them. What gets to me is A-Rod's half-hearted mea culpa over steroids.
A-Rod, under MLB's microscope for his alleged involvement in underground poker games, was spotted gambling last week at a high-stakes casino gaming room in the Poconos, reports the New York Post.
Granderson hit an inside-the-park home run to help the New York Yankees to a 3-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.
Alex Rodriguez finally returned to the New York Yankees lineup on Sunday, more than a month and a half after he hit the disabled list with a knee injury that sapped the power from his swing.
Joe Girardi said he plans to play Rodriguez on Sunday against the Twins if the three-time AL MVP feels all right in the morning.
It's been nearly two months since the last time Sweeny Murti joined me for an email discussion. Since then, the Yankees have taken over first place (barely) and have been rolling along in August.
Alex Rodriguez is back with the Bombers - but he's not quite ready to play.
A-Rod's return on Thursday appeared to be a given. Even Yankees manager Joe Girardi hinted about the date this week. Well, it will have to wait.
Alex Rodriguez singled and played six innings in the field Tuesday night, as the Yankees third baseman continues his minor-league rehabilitation following right knee surgery in July.
Rodriguez got 13 at-bats in a simulated game and did situational work at third base at the Yankees' minor league complex Sunday. He had right knee surgery July 11.
New York City police seized one of two vehicles in the hit-and-run death of former Nickelodeon child star Kianna Underwood in Brooklyn.
More than 100 people marched across the Brooklyn Bridge to support Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and speak out against federal immigration enforcement.
Valentino Garavani's high-glamour gowns were fashion show staples for nearly half a century.
Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich and the archbishops of Washington D.C. and Newark, New Jersey, released a joint statement on American foreign policy Monday, a rare move for leaders of the Catholic Church.
More than a dozen New York state landmarks will be illuminated Monday night in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
New York City police seized one of two vehicles in the hit-and-run death of former Nickelodeon child star Kianna Underwood in Brooklyn.
More than 100 people marched across the Brooklyn Bridge to support Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and speak out against federal immigration enforcement.
More than a dozen New York state landmarks will be illuminated Monday night in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a five-year contract to coach Big Blue.
New Jersey officials are warning residents to be careful after a resident reported their small dog was possibly attacked by a coyote.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a five-point plan to combat hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine said NYC faces a budget shortfall of $2.2 billion this fiscal year, and $10.4 billion in FY2027.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Chicago led 70-51 at the half and the advantage stayed above 20 points for most of the second half.
The Phoenix Suns beat the slumping New York Knicks 106-99 on Saturday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Adam Klapka had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Saturday.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
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.
Holy Apostles is one of New York City's largest emergency food programs, serving hundreds of meals every day. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
The event in Brooklyn includes a special live reading of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s sermon "The Drum Major Instinct."
More than 100 NYSNA nurses were back out in the brutal cold to picket for an 8th day since the strike started. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Dozens of anti-ICE protesters marched across the Brooklyn Bridge in a peaceful demonstration on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Newark's Cardinal Joseph Tobin and other Catholic cardinals issued a rare joint statement on the "morality of U.S. foreign policy."
