Granderson Leads Yanks To 4-3 Win Over Cubs
Curtis Granderson hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the sixth inning and Brett Gardner made a terrific play in the outfield to lead the New York Yankees to a 4-3 victory.
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Curtis Granderson hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the sixth inning and Brett Gardner made a terrific play in the outfield to lead the New York Yankees to a 4-3 victory.
ichette has agreed to a contract with the New York Yankees, who assigned their top draft pick and former Florida prep star to the club's rookie-level team in Tampa.
The right-hander, out since April 15 because of inflammation in his right shoulder, is scheduled to throw around 65 pitches Sunday for Class-A Staten Island.
Doug Davis pitched into the eighth inning in easily his best start of the season and the Chicago Cubs began a rare series against the New York Yankees with a 3-1 victory on Friday.
For Yankees manager Joe Girardi, there couldn't be a more fitting weekend for a trip home. It is special, see a lot of family and friends the next few days and try to sneak down and see my father Sunday morning is my plan," he said.
With Jerry "Rello" Recco taking the day off to spend the day with his family, the one and only John Minko filled in this morning and provided his brand of sports updates all morning long, beginning just before 6:30 Friday morning.
The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry has moved into neutral ground. According to an annual Quinnipiac poll, there are more Yankees fans in Connecticut than members of Red Sox nation.
32-year-old journeyman Brian Gordon is set to make his debut appearance for the Yankees on Thursday. After spending fifteen seasons in the minors aside from three appearances for the Rangers in 2008, his climb back to the majors is an unbelievable story of determination and improbable circumstances.
Coach, how do you feel about Plaxico Burress burying the way you lead the Giants? "Maybe he's sending me along a badge of honor," Tom Coughlin told the New York Post Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.
Derek Jeter's injury is forcing Yankees manager Joe Girardi to get creative with his lineup. Wednesday night marked Nick Swisher's first start in the leadoff spot since 2008, when he was with the White Sox.
Mark Teixeira hit two-run homers from each side of the plate and Curtis Granderson homered for the fifth time in seven games, powering the New York Yankees past the Texas Rangers 12-4 Wednesday night.
Brett Gardner must continue as the Yankees' lead-off man even after Derek Jeter returns from the disabled list. Joe Girardi must continue playing the 'hot hand' and allow the new one-two punch of Gardner and Curtis Granderson to flourish at the top of the order.
LeBron James' fourth-quarter struggles in the NBA finals are still a talking point, even with the series now over. Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez knows a little something about under performing in the postseason. A-Rod told The Post on Tuesday that fans should cool off on King James.
Calf strains can be nagging injuries that create ongoing vulnerability, but with proper precaution and the mildest grade of strain, hopefully Derek Jeter will be back in the lineup when his stint on the DL is up.
Just before Jerry "Rello" Recco's first update of the morning, Boomer & Craig played a little game we like to call, "You Make the Call," as a way of paying tribute to the Yankees' radio broadcast team.
As the baseball world waited with baited breath last night, just prior to the start of the Yankees-Rangers game, the announcement finally came down. Derek Jeter was going to be placed on the 15-day disabled list because of his ailing right calf.
Curtis Granderson homered and drove in four runs, Eduardo Nunez -- filling in for an injured Derek Jeter -- sparked a six-run second inning with an RBI single and the New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 12-4 on Tuesday night.
Derek Jeter will need at least a week to recover from his strained right calf, and the New York Yankees waited Tuesday to decide to put him on the disabled list and delay his pursuit of 3,000 hits.
There's a new #1 this week, I think you know who it is. Here's a hint: they've won nine straight games.
Yankees catcher Russell Martin was back in the lineup on Sunday after missing four straight games from a stiff back. "Feeling good," he said. Well, Martin must have felt something not-so-good on Monday.
A few months ago, former Mets ballplayer, Rico Brogna, graciously agreed to address students taking my course on sabermetrics.
Ronnie from New Rochelle called in with a serious concern regarding Derek Jeter's pursuit of hit No. 3,000 He asked the guys if the Yankees captain would have special balls for his at-bats as the milestone gets closer.
To begin his first update of the morning, Jerry "Rello" Recco played a cut from a familiar voice as we listened to Suzyn Waldman describe Derek Jeter's early exit from last night's 1-0 Yankees loss to the Indians.
Derek Jeter collected the 2,994th hit of his career last night in the bottom of the 1st inning and all seemed well in Yankee Land...
Derek Jeter limped off the field with a sore right calf four innings after getting his 2,994th hit, and Carlos Carrasco escaped early trouble to pitch the Cleveland Indians past the New York Yankees 1-0 Monday night.
An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River.
A woman is suing the New York Yankees for $10 million after she was hit by a flying bat during a game.
It's a trashy triumph for New York City leaders in their war on rats. There have been fewer complaints about rats to 311, which appears to show trash container efforts are working.
A New York City police officer and mother of three died after undergoing surgery in the Dominican Republic.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
A woman is suing the New York Yankees for $10 million after she was hit by a flying bat during a game.
It's a trashy triumph for New York City leaders in their war on rats. There have been fewer complaints about rats to 311, which appears to show trash container efforts are working.
A New York City police officer and mother of three died after undergoing surgery in the Dominican Republic.
A retired NYPD officer is facing two felony charges after allegedly killing a dog that belonged to a homeless man.
Suffolk County health officials confirmed a fourth case of tularemia this year.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
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.
An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
A busy road in North Haledon, New Jersey, is still closed after it buckled during a storm two weeks ago.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
There's been a fourth case of tularemia in Suffolk County this year, Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott confirmed Thursday. The rare tick-borne disease is also known as rabbit fever.
A Long Island man is walking the final miles of what has been a remarkable summer journey. He's covered the entire length of New York state, including Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff introduces us to the man behind the miles. To learn more, visit empirestatewalk.org.
Suffolk County health officials confirmed a fourth case of tularemia this year.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Long Island Aquarium is asking the public to help name its newest resident – a Giant Pacific octopus.
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats — as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
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.
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.
It was the third series sweep for the Mets this season and first on the road.
Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
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.
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 August 6 at 11 p.m.
A Ted Lasso lookalike contest was held at the Apple Store on Fifth Avenue in New York City on Thursday. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo caught up with the contestants.
New video shows the powerful explosion that blew out windows before a deadly apartment building fire in the Bronx. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
There's a desperate search to find a missing Harlem man who has autism. Isaac Wilkie, 20, was last seen by his mom Monday evening at their home.
An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River last week. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
