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CC Sabathia threw 128 pitches over six innings on Tuesday night. For that effort, he finally got a win over the Red Sox.
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CC Sabathia threw 128 pitches over six innings on Tuesday night. For that effort, he finally got a win over the Red Sox.
The Yankees handed the Red Sox a 5-2 loss up in Beantown last night, but the win did not come without incident.
CC Sabathia snapped out of his Red Sox funk, striking out 10 in six innings to beat Boston for the first time in five tries this season.
Evan Roberts' rankings are mostly steady this week, with one notable exception toward the top: Boston over New York. But then again, maybe the Yankees can do something about that in Fenway this week.
Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez's painful August is about to end -- just in time for September's stretch run.
With a few better performances against the Red Sox, CC Sabathia could be having a Cy Young Award-caliber season rather than just an outstanding one. He could also have the Yankees in first place.
Garcia returned to pitch six innings of two-hit ball. Nick Swisher homered and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 Monday night earn a split of the four-game series.
By the end of Thursday's game against the Boston Red Sox, Joe Girardi will be able to say he had one last good, hard look at all his starters.
Thanks to a disagreement over when to play Saturday's Irene-postponed doubleheader, the Yankees have once again found themselves on Buck Showalter's bad side.
The Yankees have the offense to be considered a serious threat to win the World Series, but their starting pitching has raised plenty of concerns. Perhaps Freddy Garcia's return will provide the boost they've desperately needed -- especially with two All-Stars suddenly ailing.
Curtis Granderson slugged two home runs as the Yankees defeated the Orioles 8-3 in the second part of their Sunday doubleheader.
Bartolo Colon matched the Orioles' Zach Britton but the Yankees' offense failed to back Colon's superb effort as they lost 2-0 in the first game of today's doubleheader.
The Boston Red Sox increased their divisional lead Saturday to 1.5 games while the New York Yankees were rained out in Baltimore by Hurricane Irene.
As Hurricane Irene bears down on the Eastern seaboard, officials are scrambling to reschedule events. That's right, Irene is already leaving her mark on Tri-State sports even before coming ashore.
A.J. Burnett yielded nine runs over five innings Friday night, and the Yankees lost to the Baltimore Orioles 12-5 despite hitting three home runs.
Jessica Alba. Mariah Carey. Jessica Biel. Add actress Minka Kelly to the list of Derek Jeter's famous ex-girlfriends.
Robinson Cano's grand slam gave the Yankees a chance. Russell Martin's slam gave them the lead. Curtis Granderson's slam gave them the record.
On a dreary afternoon, some fans headed home with the Yankees trailing 7-1 after three innings and rain still falling in a game that began after an 89-minute delay. Turns out they missed the Yankees coming home -- over and over and over.
A rough outing against the Oakland A's last month made it seem like Phil Hughes' days in the Yankees' starting rotation might be numbered. With four strong showings under his belt since, he doesn't appear to be going anywhere.
Coco Crisp homered twice and drove in five runs, going 4 for 4 with a three-run shot in the 10th inning that sent the Oakland Athletics to a 6-4 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night.
Statistically, Mark Teixeira hasn't lived up to the hype since joining the New York Yankees. With the rival Red Sox possessing MVP candidate Adrian Gonzalez, questions about Teixeira will become more frequent the longer he fails to produce.
Did A.J. Burnett flip the bird at Yankees manager Joe Girardi? WFAN's Boomer & Carton think there just might be photographic evidence.
Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum was sitting at his desk when the team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., shook for a few seconds. "Usually when the building shakes, Rex is laughing, so that was my first instinct," Tannenbaum joked later.
Yankees right-hander Mark Prior has struggled with shoulder injuries and his last major league appearance came in August 2006. The 30-year-old went 18-6 with a 2.43 ERA in 30 starts for the NL Central champion Chicago Cubs in 2003.
A-Rod's comeback has hit a minor snag -- and no, it's not his knee. Alex Rodriguez was scratched from the Yankees lineup Tuesday night because of a sprained left thumb.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
A fired off-duty FDNY firefighter accused of killing a Queens man in a deadly crash last year changed his plea to guilty on Wednesday.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
A fired off-duty FDNY firefighter accused of killing a Queens man in a deadly crash last year changed his plea to guilty on Wednesday.
The moment the Empire State Building climbers were taken into custody Wednesday afternoon was captured on NYPD bodycam video.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will give a major speech in front of the George Washington desk at City Hall on Friday morning to mark America's 250th birthday, sources say.
The two people taken into custody for climbing New York City's Empire State Building where they apparently got engaged have been identified as Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angelina Nikolau, 33.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire region through Friday. Temperatures could feel like 110 degrees or more.
The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire region through Friday. Temperatures could feel like 110 degrees or more.
A breakthrough treatment for debilitating tremors is changing lives. It can stop shaking caused by essential tremors and, in some patients, tremors caused by Parkinson's disease. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A breakthrough treatment for debilitating tremors is changing lives. It can stop shaking caused by essential tremors and, in some patients, tremors caused by Parkinson's disease.
A coach bus slammed into a car, flipped over and hit two other cars on Monday night near the Greenpoint Avenue exit on the Long Island Expressway.
Prosecutors described how 36-year-old Olivia Bithorn's long history of alcohol abuse allegedly led to her 18-month-old son's death.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
Investigations are underway into possible fraudulent activity at some of these kinds of facilities across New York, CBS News has learned.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will give a major speech in front of the George Washington desk at City Hall on Friday morning to mark America's 250th birthday, sources say.
As many as 300,000 Haitians face removal from the United States, as the Trump administration moves to end their temporary protected status.
The mother of a Loyola University freshman who was shot and killed in March delivered tearful testimony on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Legendary music executive Clive Davis was laid to rest Monday at a private funeral. Davis helped the careers of generations of artists.
The comic icon behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" brings his own perspective to America's storied past in a new HBO sketch comedy series – finally making use of his history major from college.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
Sean Keys hit his first career home run, Myles Straw added a pinch-hit shot and the Blue Jays beat the Mets 9-3 in a Canada Day matinee Wednesday.
The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed NBA free agents Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
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.
The Americans, despite playing with only 10 men during most of the second half, defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday night at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer has the story.
CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo breaks down the plans expected to play out at Madison Square Garden.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says the excessive heat will continue through the Fourth of July on Saturday, but odds of a thunderstorm rolling through to cool things off somewhat get greater as we approach the weekend.
As CBS New New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, officials are urging New Yorkers to stay hydrated, avoid excessive time outside, and use cooling centers if they need relief.
CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has more on the daring stunt that landed both of them in jail.
