Hot Topic: December 14
In an overnight shocker, Cliff Lee spurned both the New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers, opting instead to return to his old stomping grounds with the Philadelphia Phillies.
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In an overnight shocker, Cliff Lee spurned both the New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers, opting instead to return to his old stomping grounds with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Why is Cliff Lee taking so long to decide which bazillion dollar offer he will accept? Probably because he can.
The New York Yankees and Texas Rangers are waiting for a decision on which offer Cliff Lee will accept. They are the two known bidders for the $100 million-plus pitcher, although according to WFAN's Jon Heyman, there may a "mystery team" in the mix.
Rangers manager Ron Washington has a gut feeling that Cliff Lee will be staying in Texas.
Looking at how well Andy pitched up until this year and so forth, and he's a lefty, the same kind of pitcher as Andy, I don't really see a problem
The balance of power in the AL East has shifted back in favor of the Red Sox for the first time in three years, and the Yankees have no choice but to make sure Cliff Lee wears pinstripes in 2011 and beyond.
Texas Rangers owner Chuck Greenberg traveled to Arkansas on Thursday and presented Cliff Lee with a "menu of multiple offers" in an attempt to persuade the prized pitcher to remain with the team he helped reach the World Series.
The Yankees have made an offer to free-agent Russell Martin, and according to his agent, New York views Martin as a "starting catcher."
With news of Rex Ryan's 1-on-1 man-date with Mark Sanchez, it seems as though the Jets are starting to push the panic button. According to Boomer & Carton, for the Jets to win, Rex needs to just be Rex.
With the winter meetings coming to a close and the Mets checking out the bargain bin and the baseball equivalent of the local dollar store, Ed Coleman joined me to try and make sense of Sandy Alderson's plan.
A night after Carl Crawford enjoyed a steak dinner with the New York Yankees, he served up a meaty surprise: He's going to play for the rival Boston Red Sox.
How hungry are the New York Yankees to sign Cliff Lee? According to WFAN's Jon Heyman, the Yankees have added a seventh year to their initial six-year, $137-140 million offer for the prized free agent.
Brian Cashman left Orlando this morning as the Winter Meetings concluded. Here are some of his parting thoughts on Boston's signing of Carl Crawford and the Yankees stepping up their pursuit of Cliff Lee.
Pay attention to what Brian Cashman says. He's tired after a long week in Orlando and the beat reporters caught him in a moment of weakness.
Yankees Manager Joe Girardi met with reporters Wednesday at the Winter Meetings, discussing among other topics the pursuits of Cliff Lee and Carl Crawford.
A judge on Wednesday postponed the trial of ex-Yankee Roger Clemens for three months until July so his attorneys can review the voluminous evidence generated during a 2½-year investigation into whether he lied about using performance enhancing drugs.
The Cliff Lee sweepstakes continue to heat up. WFAN's Jon Heyman reports the Yankees will make a "very strong" six-year offer on Wednesday.
Derek Jeter was definitely steamed at the New York Yankees over his contract negotiations, and he let that be known at his press conference Tuesday.
Every marriage has a few bumps in the road, a few arguments that turn a little more heated than you hoped they would. Welcome to Derek Jeter and the Yankees, married since 1992.
Two people familiar with the negotiations tell The Associated Press that right-hander Dustin Moseley is nearing agreement on a one-year deal with the San Diego Padres.
The Washington Nationals figure it was worth asking: Hey, Cliff Lee, want to play in the nation's capital? Most every team is a player this week, it seems.
Derek Jeter can admit it now: He was definitely getting steamed at the New York Yankees.
Darek Braunecker arrived at the Winter Meetings. If you don't know his name yet, where have you been hiding? He is the agent for Cliff Lee and is therefore more popular than Mickey Mouse this week at Disney.
The Red Sox have introduced All-Star first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, who wasted no time Monday injecting himself into Boston's rivalry with the New York Yankees.
The man who built World Championship teams in Toronto and Philadelphia is the newest member of Baseball's Hall of Fame. Pat Gillick was announced today as the lone person elected by the Expansion Era Veteran's Committee.
The Boston Celtics outlasted the lottery-bound Brooklyn Nets 130-126 in double overtime on Friday night.
New Jersey auto body shops may be expecting to see more business after this weekend's winter storm.
An all-electric air taxi was on display for the public to check out at New York City's Pier 76 on Friday.
Can they plow the snow? It's a question that every New Yorker uses to judge their mayors, and many have failed the test.
The Connetquot Central School District has been threatened with funding cuts unless it reinstates its old mascot name.
An all-electric air taxi was on display for the public to check out at New York City's Pier 76 on Friday.
Can they plow the snow? It's a question that every New Yorker uses to judge their mayors, and many have failed the test.
The Connetquot Central School District has been threatened with funding cuts unless it reinstates its old mascot name.
An off-duty New York City police sergeant driving the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway crashed into an oncoming car and killed the driver, New York State Police said.
New York City subways and buses will keep running throughout the weekend snowstorm, the MTA said. NJ Transit, however, warned of possible suspensions.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
New Jersey auto body shops may be expecting to see more business after this weekend's winter storm.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
As officials across New Jersey prepare for this weekend's expected snowstorm, Piscataway says it hasn't received a salt shipment in weeks.
People filled the New Jersey State House rotunda to pay their respects to former Gov. Richard Codey.
The Connetquot Central School District has been threatened with funding cuts unless it reinstates its old mascot name.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
The gang held a Huntington Station neighborhood under siege for years by funding violence through prostitution and sex trafficking, prosecutors said.
Dramatic video from Suffolk County police shows a deer smashing through a bank window and running around as officers try to wrangle it.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
Can they plow the snow? It's a question that every New Yorker uses to judge their mayors, and many have failed the test.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
Staten Island Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is vowing to fight a court finding that says the lines of her 11th District are unconstitutional.
New York City is expected to employ remote learning on Monday due to the impending snowstorm.
As officials across New Jersey prepare for this weekend's expected snowstorm, Piscataway says it hasn't received a salt shipment in weeks.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
The Boston Celtics outlasted the lottery-bound Brooklyn Nets 130-126 in double overtime on Friday night.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
The active New York Mets have acquired ace pitcher Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in a trade that sent two top prospects to the Brewers.
The Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night.
The Yankees have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 23 at 11 p.m.
After resuming negotiations, striking New York City nurses say they're not any closer to reaching a deal.
New York City Public School students have to wait until Sunday to find out if classes will be remote for the storm on Monday. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman went to Staten Island, where many parents are waiting with baited breath.
This weekend's winter storm will cause problems for drivers who normally park on the street. Streets need to be clear so plows can get through. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim went to Edison, New Jersey, where folks are already making alternative parking plans.
Some stores across the Tri-State Area are running low on supplies after many made a mad dash Friday night to stock up on essentials. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
