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A strange scene at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa where a raccoon climbed to the top of the protective netting behind home plate.
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A strange scene at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa where a raccoon climbed to the top of the protective netting behind home plate.
Closer Aroldis Chapman rejoined the Yankees on Friday after missing two days of spring training this week while tending to a family matter.
General manager Brian Cashman said Gardner bruised a bone in his right wrist when he banged it into the fence in the 3-0 loss to the Houston Astros in October.
It's time once again to take a look at the best and worst stories on the NY/NJ sports landscape.
Mark Teixeira says he wants to play until he's 40. He probably won't get there with the Yankees.
"Oh man, it was tough," Headley responded. "It almost feels like you didn't make the playoffs when it's that quick."
Not even the morning downpour could dampen the spirits of the Bronx Bombers.
Last week, the Yankees announced they would not allow print-at-home tickets, a particular blow to StubHub and other similar sites who generate a large amount of business from last-minute buyers.
"My body feels so good. Why not play until I'm 40?" Teixeira told reporters Wednesday.
David Ortiz wants an ovation from Yankees fans as he winds down his historic career, one that was particularly venomous to the Yankees. No. No @#$%&! way.
This Yankees administration insults everyone with their premium seat layout. They even put in an extra wide walkway, a cement moat if you will, to separate patrician from plebian.
David Ortiz revealed to The New York Post that he wants a standing ovation in his final game at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 29.
Neither will be in camp this spring, but their presence is constantly felt in the organization.
Closer Aroldis Chapman rejoined the Yankees on Tuesday after missing one day of spring training while tending to a family matter in Miami.
There's nothing the Yankees brass has done lately to suggest their noses are any closer to regular folk.
MLB has been investigating Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman, Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig.
The Yankees reportedly showed video of the Carolina Panthers quarterback's post-Super Bowl interview as an example of what not to do when speaking to the media.
Masahiro Tanaka is making progress after arthroscopic surgery to remove a bone spur from his pitching elbow last October.
There are 33 pitchers in Yankees camp. You know many of them: CC Sabathia, Dellin Betances, Andrew Miller, Aroldis Chapman, Masahiro Tanaka, Ivan Nova, etc. Others you might need some help identifying.
The Yankees are utilizing a hill built during the offseason on a back field at Steinbrenner Field as a new conditioning tool.
Aroldis Chapman's first bullpen session with the New York Yankees quickly turned into quite an event.
I can't help but think this scenario has a chance to be "The Phantom Menace" or "The Godfather Part III" of bullpens – far too much hype to ever live up to.
"If I paid for a ticket, I should be able to watch the game anywhere I want to sit at," said Ben Aggray, of Brooklyn. "You should be mad about it. I'm a New Yorker. I'm mad about it."
"I felt like I needed to get some help and decided to do that, entered the rehab facility and it was a good experience," said Sabathia.
As pitchers and catchers arrived at the Yankees' spring training facility on Thursday, the buzz centered on a lean lefty with an extraordinary fastball.
A 9-year-old boy is recovering at a Brooklyn hospital after he was shot in the leg Thursday afternoon.
Nico Hischier scored two goals to lead the Devils to a 4-2 victory over the Predators on Thursday night.
The Charlotte Hornets snapped the New York Knicks' seven-game winning streak with a 114-103 victory Thursday night.
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves to help the Islanders beat the Stars 2-1 on Thursday night.
A New York City schools staffer was killed in Mount Vernon over the weekend, police say.
A 9-year-old boy is recovering at a Brooklyn hospital after he was shot in the leg Thursday afternoon.
A New York City schools staffer was killed in Mount Vernon over the weekend, police say.
Some students in New York City public schools say they feel like they're being spied on as they leave classes on bathroom breaks and other hall pass reasons.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
Just days before the start of Holy Week, the NYPD is investigating two recent incidents of vandalism at churches in Queens as hate crimes.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was stabbed Tuesday in Hackensack, New Jersey, his family told CBS News New York.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
ICE agents began patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC and Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday.
The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty airport in New Jersey was evacuated early Monday, after a report of smoke inside the tower.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
The New York City Council has passed legislation to allow the NYPD to set up buffer zones around schools and houses of worship.
President Trump said he would sign an executive order to "immediately" pay TSA officers, who have gone without pay for more than a month.
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared Thursday in federal court in Manhattan. Here's a look at his life behind bars.
A Trump administration official has made new criminal referrals against New York Attorney General Letitia James to federal prosecutors in Miami and Chicago for two cases of possible homeowner's insurance fraud, sources told CBS News.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
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.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Nico Hischier scored two goals to lead the Devils to a 4-2 victory over the Predators on Thursday night.
The Charlotte Hornets snapped the New York Knicks' seven-game winning streak with a 114-103 victory Thursday night.
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves to help the Islanders beat the Stars 2-1 on Thursday night.
The Mets chased Paul Skenes in the first inning of his worst major league start, beating the Pirates 11-7 on Thursday.
Aaron Judge went hitless on opening day for the first time and struck out four times for the first time since September 2024, but the New York Yankees still produced plenty of offense and beat San Francisco 7-0 in the debut of Giants manager Tony Vitello as the major league season began.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
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.
The New York City Department of Transportation is conducting another so-called "pothole blitz" for the third weekend in a row.
A child was shot in Brooklyn and rushed to the hospital Thursday afternoon. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Thursday was opening day at Citi Field, and the Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates in front of a sellout crowd. CBS News New York's Doug Williams and Larry Ridley report.
The five-alarm blaze started at around 5:30 a.m. on East 184th Street between Bassford and Bathgate avenues in the Belmont section. More than 300 firefighters and emergency personnel responded. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4swIGDL
