Mets Considering Bobby Abreu For Outfield Insurance
If the Mets decide to bring him in, Abreu could sit in wait at Triple-A or serve as a left-handed bat off the bench, WFAN and CBSSports.com baseball insider Jon Heyman reports.
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If the Mets decide to bring him in, Abreu could sit in wait at Triple-A or serve as a left-handed bat off the bench, WFAN and CBSSports.com baseball insider Jon Heyman reports.
Until they start throwing around the old hardball for real, everybody's even despite the obvious baggage the Mets bring against the Nationals on Monday or the improvements the Yanks take to Houston on Tuesday.
Melky Cabrera's two-run homer in the eighth inning gave the Toronto Blue Jays a 2-0 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday and a sweep of their two-game exhibition series at an Olympic Stadium packed with former Montreal Expos fans.
Yankees captain Derek Jeter had his final spring training game rained out.
Masahiro Tanaka struck out 10 and allowed three hits over six innings Friday night in the New York Yankees' 3-0 win over the Miami Marlins.
Detroit is doubling down on Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera. The team has agreed to pay him a baseball-record $292 million over the next decade, according to the AP.
There are different kinds of leaders, after all. And the Yankees captain did his thing as well as any of the others on Fortune Magazine's list did theirs.
Forbes said it estimates the Yankees are worth $2.5 billion, up nine percent from last year. The Dodgers are next at $2 billion, a 24 percent hike and matching their actual sale price in 2012.
The third baseman agreed to accept a season-long suspension, but he is continuing to pursue his medical-malpractice case against orthopedic surgeon Dr. Christopher Ahmad and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
"It's a big honor," Gee said. "I'm very thankful for that opportunity, but really I've just got to take it like any other game. It's just one of 30-something starts I hope to get this year."
Prepare to be unspoiled. Though D-Rob has shown a solid, "go get 'em" attitude on his six Grapefruit League outings, nobody knows how he'll handle closer duties.
Rodriguez "has ignored repeated attempts" at collection and is in danger of his spurned dream team spilling the beans if they're forced to recoup the money in court, the Daily News reported.
Many have taken note of the epidemic of Tommy John surgeries in baseball of late, and the reason for it is both straightforward and enigmatic.
Davis wasn't supposed to be the problem. He was supposed to be part of the solution. And the fact that he hasn't been -- and likely never will be -- is nothing short of crippling.
Spring training is in full swing. So get ready for opening day with the E.S.P. Spring Training Guide, full of the tools, trappings and tickets you need to keep your hitting streak going straight until fall.
Syndergaard's major league debut will have to wait. The Mets pitching prospect was optioned to minor league camp on Tuesday and is expected to start the season at Triple-A Las Vegas.
Jon Niese received a cortisone shot for inflammation in the back of his left elbow and may be cleared to resume throwing as early as Wednesday.
This probably isn't the perfect comparison, but Masahiro Tanaka seems to have an array of pitches somewhat like Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez. And he throws harder.
It turns out the Miami Marlins had their own way of honoring Mariano Rivera in his home country.
Chris Young hit his first homerun this spring and also singled as a split squad of New York Mets tied the Minnesota Twins 3-all Saturday.
South Korean right-hander Suk-min Yoon threw one shutout inning in his debut with the Baltimore Orioles, who got a home run from Chris Davis in a 2-1 victory over a New York Yankees' split-squad Saturday.
Michael Pineda, who missed the past two seasons after right shoulder surgery, has nine strikeouts in 4 2-3 scoreless innings overall. He's bidding to become the Yankees' fifth starter.
General manager Sandy Alderson also apologized for Warthen's "insensitive remarks" -- the slur was once commonly used to disparage Chinese immigrants -- on behalf of the franchise.
Nope, not a typo. The Yankees outfielder wins the Internet with this video uploaded to his Instagram page on Tuesday.
While CC Sabathia gave up three runs in three innings testing a new pitch, Jordan Zimmermann had everything working just the way he wanted for the Nationals.
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.
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.
Shark sightings are becoming all too common on some New York City beaches, and the NYPD is turning to technology to help keep swimmers safe.
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.
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.
Shark sightings are becoming all too common on some New York City beaches, and the NYPD is turning to technology to help keep swimmers safe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A utility pole came toppling down and dragged power lines down with it, sparking a fire that spread to several cars on Wednesday morning.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
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.
After a severe overnight storm, the premium viewing area paid for was on Governors Island was canceled, even as much of the celebration went on elsewhere. CBS News New York Investigates Mahsa Saeidi reports,
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett says both days will feature a good amount of sunshine and temperatures in the mid-80s.
David Cifaldi, 34, said one of his 44-inch trekking poles went in below his arm and came out through his back. He said the pole missed vital organs. He then started the 10-mile hike back down. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
As CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports, neighborhood residents had previously complained about the building.
Three kids went into the water on Wednesday, but just one came out. The body of 10-year-old boy was recovered later that night. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
