A-Rod On Turning 40: 'I'm Happy And Healthy And In A Good Place'
Hardly anyone thought Alex Rodriguez would be celebrating his 40th birthday as a member of the Yankees. But he's pulled off the improbable.
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Hardly anyone thought Alex Rodriguez would be celebrating his 40th birthday as a member of the Yankees. But he's pulled off the improbable.
Alex Rodriguez hit the 20th homer of his renaissance season, Mark Teixeira connected for an early two-run shot and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 Wednesday night.
Alex Rodriguez returned from the All-Star break with a boom, hitting a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning as the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 Friday night.
Alex Rodriguez hit his 17th home run in the first inning, Michael Pineda had another impressive start and the New York Yankees took advantage of Clay Buchholz's early exit.
What is lost on the A-Rod Apologist, shrieking in indignity over the All-Star snub, is that he's blown past the point of total forgiveness.
Unlike the Astros, the Cubs are not in first place. But they have a legitimate chance at winning a wild-card spot.
Alex Rodriguez says he is "obviously disappointed" to be left off the American League All-Star team, but considered himself "a long shot" to get selected.
"It's an amazing year," he said. "The bad hips, all the other stuff, the more than a year off at his age. To come back and do what he's done is pretty amazing."
Hank Steinbrenner says Alex Rodriguez is having "one of the greatest comeback years any player has ever had." But it's not enough to earn him a place on the AL's All-Star team.
Less than three months after making his major league debut, Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant is an All-Star, one of two rookies selected along with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson.
Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees settled their dispute over a marketing payment with a deal announced Friday that gives $3.5 million to charitable groups.
The dispute over Alex Rodriguez's milestone bonus for hitting home run No. 660 may soon come to an end. And plenty of good may come out of it.
Stop comparing him to Jeter -- even for a day, for an inning. Even for a hit. Especially the 3,000th hit.
After talking to the Yankees, Hample posted that he "told the Yankees I'm keeping it.''
Alex Rodriguez homered for his 3,000th career hit and smiled all the way around the bases as the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 7-2 Friday night.
New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez recorded his 3,000th hit on Friday in the 1st inning of the Bombers' game against the Tigers.
I get that people love a redemption story. Man screws up, apologizes, reforms himself, and does well. But that's not what A-Rod's story is.
Alex Rodriguez reached 2,999 hits with a pair of singles, and Carlos Beltran and Brett Gardner each had two-run homers, leading the New York Yankees to a 9-4 victory over the Miami Marlins on Thursday night.
Alex Rodriguez is now three hits from 3,000 after going 2-for-2 in the Yankees' 2-1 victory over the Marlins on Wednesday.
Alex Rodriguez singled twice to raise his career hits total to 2,997, Michael Pineda carried a no-hit bid into the seventh inning before allowing Christian Yelich's home run, and the Yankees beat the Miami Marlins.
Rodriguez tied Willie Mays for fourth place on the career home run list on May 1, and baseball's labor contract sets a 45-day deadline to file a grievance.
Rodriguez pinch-hit with two out and a runner on first in the ninth inning and flied out, and the Yankees lost 2-1. Even so, he was happy to be in the city where he grew up and still lives in the offseason.
Alex Rodriguez pinch-hit and flied out to end the game in his homecoming Monday night, and the Miami Marlins beat the New York Yankees 2-1.
A-Rod's journey from messiah to pariah is amply archived, his crimes and misdemeanors laid across every sports desk and chopped into microscopic bits.
A cheater can assault the record books, but he will never inspire. The cheated can finish last and light up the darkness.
A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.
A Mount Vernon police officer shot an armed man after he barricaded himself inside his apartment, police said.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
New York City regulators are reviewing complaints after Sail4th 250 canceled some customers' tickets without offering refunds, citing weather damage.
Three children were swept into the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and a young girl is still missing.
A Mount Vernon police officer shot an armed man after he barricaded himself inside his apartment, police said.
New York City regulators are reviewing complaints after Sail4th 250 canceled some customers' tickets without offering refunds, citing weather damage.
Loved ones and community members are saying their final goodbyes to Staff Sgt. Angel Rampersad, a Queens resident who was killed overseas during the war with Iran.
A Bronx mother and grandmother have been charged in the death of a teenage family member. The medical examiner ruled the boy died by homicide, noting he was malnourished and dehydrated.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
Three children were swept into the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and a young girl is still missing.
Three kids entered the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and investigators are still searching for one of the girls.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
One child was found dead Wednesday night after going missing in the Passaic River in New Jersey, officials say.
As the Tri-State Area prepares to mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks, families have a last chance to permanently honor those killed that day and those who later died from 9/11-related illnesses.
Nassau lawmakers have unanimously approved a new program aimed at supporting neurodivergent drivers if they're pulled over by police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said Wednesday.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
A Brooklyn grandmother went to the dentist hoping to fix her smile. Instead, her daughter says she lost her teeth, her health, and her independence.
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Luis Robert Jr. had a two-run single to cap an eighth-inning rally in the Mets' 4-2 victory over the Marlins on Thursday night.
Tristan Peters drew a bases-loaded walk in the 11th inning to force in automatic runner Chase Meidroth and the Chicago White Sox edged the Yankees 2-1.
The White Sox stayed 1 1/2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.
The Atlanta Braves beat the Mets 1-0 on Wednesday to split a day/night doubleheader.
Carson Benge hit a tie-breaking RBI double in the seventh inning Wednesday, lifting the Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Braves.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
"New York Gritty" host Sal Bono sits down with CBS News New York's Mary Calvi to discuss this week's episode digging deeper into the deaths of Prince Teddy Khedker and his wife Nenescha in the 1990s.
Amanda Stone, Vice President of Public Affairs at the New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association, talks with CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu about new efforts to cut down on waste and help businesses' bottom lines.
An officer in Dunellen was out in the streets disguised as a shrub, holding binoculars to try to catch drivers on their phones.
President Trump is threatening to pull the nomination rather than give in to the demands of two Republican senators. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
The reported Bigfoot encounter took place in Voluntown near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
