First-Place Yankees Activate Smooth-Swinging Jose Pirela From Disabled List
After missing about six weeks with a concussion, Pirela was inserted Wednesday into the lineup for the rubber game of the Yankees' series in Toronto.
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After missing about six weeks with a concussion, Pirela was inserted Wednesday into the lineup for the rubber game of the Yankees' series in Toronto.
Mark Teixeira hit a two-run homer, Michael Pineda matched his career high with eight shutout innings and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 on Tuesday night.
"You talk about wanting to keep your starters on the field. Physically, it makes it really hard," Joe Girardi said Monday. "It's just really difficult sometimes with the schedule."
The Yankees have used a brilliant bullpen to climb to the top of the AL East. Things didn't work out so well for their relievers Monday night.
Now that he's played both sides of the Subway Series rivalry, the Mets center fielder says he sees a difference between fans of the Amazin's and those who back his former team, the Yankees.
On Sunday, Rodriguez kept his cool when asked about the bonus and didn't talk negatively about the Yankees' controversial decision.
Andrew Miller had a chance to seal New York's sweep by retiring the bottom of the Red Sox order. A pair of walks and a fielding error later, he was facing Boston slugger David Ortiz with two outs and the bases loaded.
Homer 660 was hit nearly five years after Rodriguez became the youngest player to reach 600 - on Aug. 4, 2010.
Alex Rodriguez tied Willie Mays for fourth place in major league history with his 660th home run, breaking an 8th-inning tie with a pinch-hit shot that sent the New York Yankees to a 3-2 win.
If there's a chance Sabathia can turn it around, it has to start on Friday night against a dangerous Red Sox lineup in their ballpark.
The phrase that must have reverberated through Alderson and Cashman's heads this week sounds like the same one heard outside any casino in Vegas: "You win some, you lose some."
James Loney hit a go-ahead infield single in the 13th inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays outlasted the New York Yankees 3-2 Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka is going to be out at least a month because of tendinitis in his right wrist and a mild right forearm strain.
On this episode of Robert Wulh's Ipso Facto podcast, contentious former pitcher Roger Clemens talks about his career highlights, the steroids scandal and his unapologetically aggressive style of pitching.
The Masahiro Tanaka story continues to unfold, with uncertainty and caution the prevailing themes.
The revelation that ace Masahiro Tanaka will be out at least a month because of a mild forearm strain and right wrist tendinitis overshadowed the New York Yankees' 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
It's a big deal because it's Willie Mays. And because it's Alex Rodriguez. And because it's never been done before. Not like this, anyway.
When Yankees fans give Didi Gregorius a shout out, it is not necessarily positive. Gregorius hears it after making an out or committing an error: not his name, but his predecessor's.
Brian McCann hit a tiebreaking home run and Adam Warren pitched effectively into the sixth inning as the New York Yankees ended the Tampa Bay Rays' five-game winning streak, 4-1 on Monday night.
New York Yankees right-hander Ivan Nova has thrown a simulated game and says he could pitch in an extended spring training game on Saturday.
De Blasio was taken aback by how well Brewers fans treated their city's mayor at the ballpark. He's not used to that in the Big Apple.
During his surprisingly powerful start to this season, the Yankees have virtually ignored the disgraced slugger's pursuit of Willie Mays.
The Bombers responded and the Amazin's came back with a haymaker. But the knockout punch went to NY (AL) -- er, the Yankees.
After a sensational start, the Mets made four errors Sunday night and reverted back to the shoddy brand of baseball that's led to six straight losing seasons.
Alex Rodriguez hit his 659th home run to move within one of Willie Mays for fourth place on the career list, and the New York Yankees took advantage of one mistake after another by the New York Mets.
Santiago's Beer Garden in East Harlem is bouncing back thanks to support from the community after a devastating fire in November.
One person is dead in a bicycle collision in Lower Manhattan. It happened at around 9 a.m. at Centre Street and Chambers Street.
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.
Severe storms in New Jersey brought lightning and heavy rain, with several towns experiencing flash flooding Tuesday.
Santiago's Beer Garden in East Harlem is bouncing back thanks to support from the community after a devastating fire in November.
One person is dead in a bicycle collision in Lower Manhattan. It happened at around 9 a.m. at Centre Street and Chambers Street.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
While New York City got the brunt of the bad weather Tuesday night, 51 schools will remain open as safe locations while dangerous conditions persist.
Jacob Freytes, 12, went to a bodega to buy a ball when a fight broke out, and he was killed by a stray bullet in the Mount Eden section of the Bronx.
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.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
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.
Severe storms in New Jersey brought lightning and heavy rain, with several towns experiencing flash flooding Tuesday.
Radar estimated rainfall totals in portions of Morris County were up to 6.4 inches at around 11 p.m. In Essex County, the same estimate found 4.7 inches of rain.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
Auto repair and detailing have long been a male-dominated world. On Long Island, a growing business run by women is helping to change that.
Auto repair and detailing have long been a male-dominated world. On Long Island, a growing business run by women is helping to change that. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
The big rats can be seen scurrying across backyards day and night in Seaford, and their numbers are exploding.
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.
Family members who lost loved ones on 9/11 have started an online petition calling for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to attend the 25th 9/11 remembrance ceremony.
A memorial tribute was held in Central Park on Monday afternoon for Romanch Mahajan, the teenage tourist who died last month in a runaway horse carriage accident.
Certain core groceries will cost 30% less at New York City-run stores, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday.
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 second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
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."
The New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series between playoff contenders.
Francisco Lindor homered twice and tripled off the top of the fence, driving in six runs as the Mets pulled away for a 14-3 victory over the Braves on Monday night.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Tyrone Taylor put the Mets ahead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, and New York beat the Dodgers 8-3 on Sunday to prevent a season sweep.
Cam Schlitter helped lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
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.
A flood watch is in effect for parts of New York and Connecticut, but the worst of the rainy weather is over. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
It happened at around 9 a.m. Wednesday at Centre Street and Chambers Street. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Four women said Leto sexually assaulted or acted inappropriately when they were teenagers. Leto has said the claims are not true.
The MTA's new preliminary budget calls for a 4% fare and toll increase starting in March, with another 4% increase planned for 2029. The budget will be voted in the fall.
Fauci said the release of his diary entries was an attempt to embarrass and intimidate him. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
