Robertson Or Soriano? Girardi Noncommittal On Yankees Closer
Yankees manager Joe Girardi will not commit to using David Robertson as his closer when the right-hander returns from a ribcage injury.
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Yankees manager Joe Girardi will not commit to using David Robertson as his closer when the right-hander returns from a ribcage injury.
Alex Rodriguez gave Will Smith a rude welcome to the major leagues Wednesday night, hitting two homers off the rookie to back another strong start for Andy Pettitte and lead the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals 8-3.
The longtime head athletic trainer of the New York Yankees once wrote that Roger Clemens "maintains complete confidence and respect" for strength coach Brian McNamee.
For former Yankees starter A.J. Burnett, it's all about location, location, location. And we're not talking about his pitches.
Talk about a triple-double. Sort of.
Robinson Cano homered, Phil Hughes beat Kansas City for the second time this month and the New York Yankees -- still looking to bust out with the bats -- eked out a 3-2 victory over the Royals on Tuesday night.
Losers in six of their last seven games, the Yankees are now tied for last place in the AL East.
Dropped as low as seventh in the batting order for the first time in eight years, Mark Teixeira didn't think it would make much a difference on what pitches he'll see.
The Rangers, Yankees and Mets all lost Monday night, so it was a pretty glum atmosphere around the Allstate Studio.
Felipe Paulino blanked New York for the second time in a month, and Mike Moustakas and Jeff Francoeur hit two-run homers to lead the Kansas City Royals over the reeling Yankees 6-0 on Monday night.
Just call him the sultan of the auction block. A baseball jersey worn by Babe Ruth has sold to Lelands.com for more than $4.4 million, a record for any item of sports memorabilia.
The offensively-challenged Yankees are just 8-11 since the beginning of May, a month which began with a three-game slide.
The Reds rallied late against CC Sabathia, sending the Yankees to their fifth loss in six games.
Reds overcame Ivan Nova's career-high 12 strikeouts, and held off a late Yankees rally to win 6-5.
Mark Teixeira is out of the New York Yankees' lineup again, given another day off to try and shake the nasty cough that's been bothering him all season.
Andy Pettitte pitched eight shutout innings for his first regular-season win since July 2010, leading the New York Yankees over the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 Friday night.
The Yankees – yes, I'm making it official – cannot win the World Series this year. In fact, they can't even reach the Fall Classic. Let's take the whining up an octave: they may not make the playoffs.
The Mets have been winning games by being opportunistic, a quality the Yanks appear to have suddenly forgotten.
If you listened to Thursday night's Yankees-Blue Jay game on WCBS 880, you may have been a little confused when Suzyn Waldman introduced the man doing the play-by-play as John Sterns, not John Sterling.
Boomer and Craig were pleased to open this Friday edition of the Morning Extravaganza by praising their beloved New York Mets
Jose Bautista and J.P. Arencibia each hit two-run home runs, Drew Hutchison won consecutive starts for the first time and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 4-1 Thursday night, sweeping their two-game series.
The Yankees claimed infielder Matt Antonelli off of waivers from the Baltimore Orioles, the club announced on Thursday. The 27-year-old will begin his Bombers career at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this weekend.
Edwin Encarnacion hit a three-run homer, J.P. Arencibia added a two-run drive and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-1 on Wednesday night.
First Mariano Rivera, now David Robertson. The Yankees are running out of healthy pitchers to put in the closer's role.
Fans who root for the Jets and Islanders won't admit it, but the big games this year certainly have to give them a moment of pause, a time to reflect and ask themselves: What did I do to deserve this?
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
In the livestream, which has since been taken down, Hilton appears to be bloodied and in a distressed mental state.
Neon green stickers will be placed on cars that ignore alternate-side parking in an effort to make it easier for sanitation workers to clean the New York City streets.
A CBS News New York Investigation finds New York City is on pace for the most manhole fires in 11 years.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Neon green stickers will be placed on cars that ignore alternate-side parking in an effort to make it easier for sanitation workers to clean the New York City streets.
A CBS News New York Investigation finds New York City is on pace for the most manhole fires in 11 years.
Doctors and other organizations say there's something women can do to help reduce their chances of developing ovarian cancer by 80%.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
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.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The power was restored Tuesday morning after going out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon.
Strong downpours have dumped rain on parts of New York and New Jersey that are still recovering from last week's severe weather.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Communities across New York City and Long Island came together Tuesday for National Night Out.
On Long Island, a farm is helping kids cope using therapy horses. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Suffolk County Police are trying to identify an Asian man whose body was discovered on Gilgo Beach in 2011.
A Columbia University medical student is recovering after being shot in the face by Nassau Police. Police say he charged at officers with a knife Monday night. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A Nassau County police officer shot a man in the face after he allegedly smashed a patrol car window with a knife in Westbury, Long Island, police said.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
Some 9/11 families are defending New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inclusion in this year's solemn remembrance ceremony after an online petition asked he not attend.
There has been so much confusion about the pied-à-terre tax and the way city notified homeowners, the City Council has scheduled a public hearing to demand answers.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
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.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
The New York Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the last-place New York Mets on Monday for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas.
José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.
The Miami Marlins beat the Mets 2-0 Sunday shortly after New York traded opening day starter Freddy Peralta to Tampa Bay.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
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.
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.
Department of Sanitation workers are putting large warning stickers on cars that block street sweepers for the first time since 2012. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Starting on Sept. 1, PATH customers can only enter the system by using TAPP or another contactless payment.
The SNL star will take over the lead role of "Mary Todd Lincoln" in the Tony Award-winning play.
The new project will include the use of AI, aerial imagery and climate forecasting to examine the city's tree canopy to create planting strategies.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin said 17 safety bills will be introduced over the next month. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
