Yankee Stadium Fixture, WFAN Caller 'Bill The Baker' Dies At 67
Bill Stimers, the fan befriended by George Steinbrenner who was also a frequent caller to WFAN, died Thursday at the Hebrew Home at Riverdale in the Bronx.
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Bill Stimers, the fan befriended by George Steinbrenner who was also a frequent caller to WFAN, died Thursday at the Hebrew Home at Riverdale in the Bronx.
There is no shortage of reaction to Alex Rodriguez's situation returning to the Yankees, unless of course you're waiting to hear from A-Rod himself. That day will come.
The right-handed hitter put up solid numbers in 2014, batting .293 with seven homers and 75 RBIs in 157 games. He also stole 14 bases and got on base at a .347 clip.
The $15.3 million qualifying offer rejected by Robertson would have made him the highest-paid closer in baseball. It appears he's still aiming for that distinction along with the security of a multi-year deal.
The emergence of young catcher John Ryan Murphy helped make Francisco Cervelli expendable, especially with Cervelli due for a big raise in arbitration to a seven-figure salary.
The Santo Domingo native spent seven years with the San Diego Padres organization, never reaching the majors, then was claimed off waivers by the Giants last Nov. 27.
Spring training is more than three months from now, and already the spotlight is on Alex Rodriguez. Third base? First base? Designated hitter? The bench?
To get things started today, the Dynamic Radio Duo felt the need to come to the defense of one Joe Girardi.
Yankees GM Brian Cashman isn't sure what kind of deal David Robertson is looking for this winter. He'll find out soon enough after the closer turned down a $15.3 million qualifying offer.
It's no secret the Yankees need a shortstop, now that legendary Derek Jeter has retired. According to a report, the Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus could be their offseason target.
The events of last week indicated that signing veteran hole-fillers won't be as easy as the Bombers might have hoped. In fact, they may be faced with additional, internal issues sooner than later.
The New York Yankees are bringing back outfielder Chris Young on a 1-year contract, according to WFAN's Sweeny Murti.
In an age where accountability and integrity has become ever more important, it has become ever scarcer. And the kids are taking notes.
Blood is thicker than water. We're not sure where the pee comes in.
The Daily News' source also said reports of Rodriguez admitting he used performance-enhancing drugs to the DEA have "nothing to do with his future."
Attorney Frank Quintero Jr., who represents Lazaro Collazo in his defense against charges of conspiracy to distribute PEDs, told the AP that the Yankees third baseman confessed to steroids use.
"It appeared that he had climbed up about a 100-foot cliff on a private property and was discovered in a little road going up into that property," a Texas judge told USA Today.
After reportedly admitting to PED use and paying big bucks with hopes of covering it up, Rodriguez is the sports talk radio gift that keeps on giving.
A day after we learned which players the Yankees reportedly won't target in free agency, we got a better of idea of who exactly is on their radar.
Mike Francesa says he's not "insulted" by Alex Rodriguez allegedly pulling a Pinocchio act on his show nearly one year ago.
Here we are, the final stretch. These are the best local athletes in history by jersey number, from 9-1.
The Yankees said Wednesday that outfielder Brett Gardner recently had surgery to repair a core muscle injury in his right abdomen.
Halsey debuted on June 19, 2004. Twelve days later, he got the start for the game made famous by Derek Jeter's dive into the stands against Boston.
Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom, Cincinnati outfielder Billy Hamilton and St. Louis second baseman Kolten Wong are competing for NL Rookie of the Year.
Seven-time All-Star Alfonso Soriano says he is retiring from the major leagues after a season in which he was released by the New York Yankees in July.
Runners are gearing up for the upcoming NYCRuns Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon set for Sunday.
Prince Owusu scored an early goal for CF Montreal and Thomas Gillier made it stand up for a 1-0 victory over New York City FC on Saturday.
A New Jersey man has been convicted in the 2015 murder of professional basketball player Michael Wright.
The Republican president did not attend during his first term or the first year of his second.
Britain's King Charles will be visiting the U.S. starting on Monday to mark America's 250th anniversary – his first trip since his coronation nearly three years ago.
Runners are gearing up for the upcoming NYCRuns Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon set for Sunday.
New York City police charged alleged gunman Zahir Davis, 18, with the murder of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre at a park in St. Albans, Queens.
A rainy weekend is in store for the New York City area.
A suspected gunman was injured in a shooting involving NYPD officers and second gunman in Harlem on Friday evening, the NYPD says.
There is a backlog of thousands of applicants who have been waiting years for approval to open legalized dispensaries in New York.
A rainy weekend is in store for the New York City area.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
A New Jersey man has been convicted in the 2015 murder of professional basketball player Michael Wright.
A woman is dead and two people are critically injured after the fire on Schley Street in Newark, New Jersey.
A rainy weekend is in store for the New York City area.
Lawmakers in New York are pushing for a ferry service from the West Harlem Piers to World Cup games, as transportation to and from the matches comes with a big price tag.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
Diana Kutateladze had nearly twice the legal limit of of alcohol in her system when she caused a deadly, high-speed six-car wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, prosecutors said.
We're in for a mild weather day in NYC Friday, but a First Alert Weather Day is right around the corner, with rounds of rain on tap for Saturday.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
The Republican president did not attend during his first term or the first year of his second.
The threat of losing a $6 billion economic development project will not make NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani apologize for making hedge fund owner Ken Griffin the poster boy for his tax-the-rich proposals.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched an Office of Deed Theft Prevention on Friday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is vetoing a bill that would have allowed police to create a security perimeter around educational facilities during protests.
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were expected to head to Islamabad Saturday, but President Trump said later that his "representatives" would not be going.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
Prince Owusu scored an early goal for CF Montreal and Thomas Gillier made it stand up for a 1-0 victory over New York City FC on Saturday.
The game between the Colorado Rockies and New York Mets at Citi Field was postponed more than eight hours before the scheduled first pitch.
The New York Yankees extended their winning streak to seven games with a 12-4 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
The Colorado Rockies held off the slumping New York Mets 4-3 on Friday night.
The Mets survived a ninth-inning bullpen mix-up, then hung on to beat the Twins 10-8 Thursday night behind Bo Bichette's tiebreaking, three-run double.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
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.
This is the last weekend for partial suspension of PATH train service.
The Metropolitan Opera is opening its doors to a new generation of fans this weekend for its 4th Annual Open House.
A new report shows weekend ridership on MTA buses and subways has yet to bounce back from the pandemic.
New York City Department of Correction Commissioner Stanley Richards recently visited his old cell on Riker's Island to reflect on his journey. He is the first formerly incarcerated person to hold the job.
President Trump pulled an about-face Saturday on a decision to have in-person talks with Iran. Taurean Small reports.
