Sweeny: Random Thoughts Ahead Of The World Series
Check out the managers in this year's Fall Classic. It shows you that the day-to-day grumbling about managers isn't that big a deal in the end.
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Check out the managers in this year's Fall Classic. It shows you that the day-to-day grumbling about managers isn't that big a deal in the end.
Carlos Beltran to the Bronx? It could happen this offseason. Somebody should keep the reports away from St. Louis teammate Adam Wainwright.
Neither the Mets nor the Yankees made the playoffs this season, but there's one thing that they can celebrate together: They're both worth a lot of money.
Joe Tacopina is disputing that Major League Baseball has any evidence otherwise in its effort to suspend Alex Rodriguez 211 games for his ties to Biogenesis.
My question to 40 major league executives, agents and players-turned-broadcasters was "What will Robinson Cano sign for?" So what is the magic number?
The Yankees are dropping the price on 9,000 seats next season, raising the cost of 2,000 and leaving the rest the same, while building a new lounge and 10 additional suites.
A-Rod's lawyers wants MLB to release testimony about whether Bud Selig knew Anthony Bosch distributed banned substances to teenagers.
The News reported Rodriguez and his surrogates spent the money to purchase evidence that included videotapes, documents and affidavits.
"He should step down immediately, today, right now," New York State Senator Adriano Espaillat said Thursday of Commissioner Bud Selig. "We shouldn't allow him to just exit in so-called glory and retire."
In a week where the Cardinals pushed the Dodgers to the brink of NLCS elimination and the Red Sox did the same in their ALCS matchup with the pitching-rich Tigers, this area's teams gave the hometown fans at least a good chuckle.
Though the Yankees fell well short of expectations this past season, the blame shouldn't fall at Larry Rothschild's feet. The Bombers appear to agree and are trying to bring him back.
Alex Rodriguez and his band of lawyers returned to 245 Park Avenue in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning to resume his arbitration appealing his 211-game suspension by Major League Baseball.
The new site, supportarod13.com, features a petition, an A-Rod photo gallery and a link to donate to HIspanics Across America.
A spokesman for Alex Rodriguez says steamy allegations of the Yankees star bringing prostitutes to his former Upper West Side condo are "defamatory" and "100 percent false."
His comments were captured on video for the upcoming documentary "Being: Mariano Rivera," a 90-minute behind-the-scenes feature on the future first-ballot Hall of Famer's final season with the Yankees.
Carlos Beltran heading back to the Big Apple? It could happen -- and no, we're not talking about a reunion with the New York Mets.
The Yankees could very well look East in their pursuit of a starting pitcher next season. The Far East. According to ESPN, the Bombers are interested in 24-year-old Masahiro Tanaka, a phenom right-hander from the Japan Pacific League.
As fictional President Jed Bartlet was fond of saying, "What's next?" Let's take a look, starting with the most obvious free agent -- Robinson Cano.
The New York Yankees are America's team. Or are they? The Evil Empire just doesn't feel so daunting anymore, winning just one title since the last year of the '90s dynasty.
Re-signing Joe Girardi to a four-year, $16 million deal was absolutely the right thing to do, even after a non-playoff season. With so many holes to fill during the winter, all the Yanks needed was instability at the top.
Saddled with the twin burdens of bulging expectations and a newfound frugality, Hal Steinbrenner is at a crossroads. His next few moves could decide the next decade for the New York Yankees.
Cincinnati Reds general manager Walt Jocketty says his organization hasn't reached out to Paul O'Neill, despite a report to the contrary.
Wouldn't it be nice to go out like Mo and Andy? Girardi, with a fresh four-year deal, hopes Robinson Cano will factor his Yankees legacy into the equation when weighing his options in free agency.
The guys had nothing but praise for the Girardi deal, citing what a good fit he is for the Yanks, New York and baseball.
Girardi was reportedly interested in exploring the Chicago Cubs' opening, but Yankees brass made it clear they wanted a speedy resolution.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Francisco Alvarez hit two of New York's five home runs Friday night, leading Nolan McLean and the Mets to a 10-6 win over the Giants.
Nashville SC goalkeeper Brian Schwake dueled New York City FC's Matt Freese to a scoreless draw at Yankee Stadium on Friday night.
NYC Mayor Mamdani is facing questions about the city's use of an encrypted messaging channel to send information to social media influencers.
A man on Staten Island survived a lightning strike last week, and Friday, the kind stranger who helped him was honored.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
NYC Mayor Mamdani is facing questions about the city's use of an encrypted messaging channel to send information to social media influencers.
A man on Staten Island survived a lightning strike last week, and Friday, the kind stranger who helped him was honored.
Tennis player Michael Zheng grew up playing at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Now, he's back on those same courts as one of the final 32 men at the U.S. Open.
An investigation is now underway after an MTA worker was killed on the job Thursday night after she was struck by a train.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Tennis player Michael Zheng grew up playing at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Now, he's back on those same courts as one of the final 32 men at the U.S. Open.
A passenger on a flight to Newark Airport in New Jersey was so disruptive, he had to be duct-taped to his seat.
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
Police in North Brunswick, New Jersey, say ICE agents detained a driver who crashed into another vehicle on Wednesday morning.
Police in Suffolk County, Long Island, say a woman found dead inside her home Thursday was murdered. Her body was found by a family member inside her Sayville home. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Sayville woman was found dead Thursday night, and police said they believe she was a victim of violence. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A 62-year-old woman was found dead inside her Sayville home Thursday night. Police say she was a victim of violence.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
NYC Mayor Mamdani is facing questions about the city's use of an encrypted messaging channel to send information to social media influencers.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Police in North Brunswick, New Jersey, say ICE agents detained a driver who crashed into another vehicle on Wednesday morning.
New York City Council members announced an investment in how future generations learn about 9/11 and hosted a wreath-laying ceremony to mark 25 years since the attack.
A GOP-proposed constitutional amendment to limit the Supreme Court to nine justices failed in the House, coming up well short of the two-thirds majority needed.
A new study from NYU shows that the number of American children taking GLP-1s for weight loss has increased 300-fold since 2019.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Francisco Alvarez hit two of New York's five home runs Friday night, leading Nolan McLean and the Mets to a 10-6 win over the Giants.
Nashville SC goalkeeper Brian Schwake dueled New York City FC's Matt Freese to a scoreless draw at Yankee Stadium on Friday night.
Tennis player Michael Zheng grew up playing at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Now, he's back on those same courts as one of the final 32 men at the U.S. Open.
Playing together at the U.S. Open in New York for the first time in four years, Serena and Venus Williams lost in a three-set thriller match in the first round of the women's doubles tournament.
Content creators and influencers at the U.S. Open are sparking a debate about fan etiquette.
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
An off-duty volunteer EMT was honored Wednesday for saving a man's life at the 2026 New York Knicks Championship parade.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
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.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for September 4 at 11 p.m.
The annual West Indian Day Parade promises to draw thousands to Brooklyn this weekend, and the city says it's ready. Some Brooklyn residents, however, say this year's security measures are causing a whole lot of headaches. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
After seven days of deliberations, Lindsay Clancy's murder case ended in a mistrial Friday. Tammy Mutasa reports.
Chaos onboard an American Airlines flight to Newark forced the pilot to divert the plane to Baltimore. A passenger was so disruptive, he was duct-taped to his seat. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo spoke to two men who helped get the situation under control.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared September 11th as a day of service and remembrance as he signed two 9/11-related executive orders Friday.
