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Cliff Lee and the Phillies have finalized a $120 million, five-year contract that brings the star pitcher back to Philadelphia. Lee spurned more lucrative offers from the New York Yankees and Texas Rangers to return to the Phillies.
Time for Plan B. Actually, I prefer to call it Plan P. As in Pettitte.
Mariano Rivera and the New York Yankees have finalized their $30 million, two-year contract. The Yankees also agreed to a minor league contract with right-hander Mark Prior.
Cliff Lee could have had $150 million and a spot on the biggest stage in the game with its most successful team — the New York Yankees. Instead, the star pitcher got up from the table and left $30 million behind.
Roy Halladay, Roy Oswalt, Cole Hamels — and Cliff Lee. Yes, Cliff Lee. The Philadelphia Phillies have assembled quite an impressive starting rotation that could eventually go down as one of the best in baseball history.
I'm here to tell you fellow fans that Lee's signing with Philadelphia was a good thing for the Yankees. That's right, I did not want Cliff Lee.
The Yankees may have to go back to the drawing board... again. According to WFAN's Jon Heyman, the Phillies and Red Sox are close to having a deal in place that would send Philadelphia starting pitcher Joe Blanton to Boston.
Cliff Lee is returning to the Phillies, the team that traded him nearly one year ago, leaving the Yankees no choice but to turn to Plan B.
Cliff Lee wasn't Plan A. He was The Plan. There isn't another free agent pitcher even close to his abilities; in fact there isn't even another free agent pitcher I would want on the Yankees.
MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports that the Yankees have agreed to terms with free agent Russell Martin, and according to Martin's agent, New York views him as a "starting catcher."
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 U.S. Army intelligence officer from New Jersey says he has never felt like he needed to choose between his Muslim faith and his service.
An organization that started as a way for people to donate supplies to firefighters has become an essential source of mental health services for FDNY members.
Multiple pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in Manhattan's Chinatown Thursday morning.
A Delta Air Lines flight had to return to John F. Kennedy International Airport Thursday morning about two hours after it took off.
At this year's 9/11 ceremony, there will be a special seventh moment of silence for those who came to save lives and wound up being victims, too.
A U.S. Army intelligence officer from New Jersey says he has never felt like he needed to choose between his Muslim faith and his service.
An organization that started as a way for people to donate supplies to firefighters has become an essential source of mental health services for FDNY members.
Multiple pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in Manhattan's Chinatown Thursday morning.
A Delta Air Lines flight had to return to John F. Kennedy International Airport Thursday morning about two hours after it took off.
At this year's 9/11 ceremony, there will be a special seventh moment of silence for those who came to save lives and wound up being victims, too.
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.
A U.S. Army intelligence officer from New Jersey says he has never felt like he needed to choose between his Muslim faith and his service.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
More than 41,000 students are heading back to class across Newark, New Jersey, Tuesday following 11 weeks of summer vacation.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
Passaic's Mexican Independence Day Parade has been postponed, with officials citing concerns about recent arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Though none of them were even born in 2001, students at Commack High School continue to pass on memories of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Schools across the country, including one on Long Island, are embodying the promise to never forget and educating the next generation about the 9/11 attacks.
On a day defined by unimaginable loss, Janet Kask was given the greatest gift of her life – her son.
There has been a major escalation in the case of a driver accused of killing a construction worker on Long Island.
Thomas Lobianco of Lake Ronkonkoma originally faced a misdemeanor charge, but is now facing a 19-count indictment in the August death of a 38-year-old construction worker. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Ray Kelly, the longest-serving NYPD commissioner in history, is widely credited with driving down crime and ramping up the department's counterterrorism capacity.
Hundreds of thousands of New York City students are heading back to school Thursday with many new changes and programs in store.
New renderings show what stations might look like for the proposed Interborough Express light rail system that would connect Brooklyn and Queens.
New York City leaders unveiled their plan for security around events for 9/11 and the Jewish high holidays.
Newly released documents are raising tough questions about what first responders were told about the air they were breathing after the 9/11 attacks.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the health threat hasn't ended for many survivors.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
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.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
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.
Jude Terry and Armindo Sieb each scored a goal, Hugo Lloris had his MLS-leading 12th shutout this season, and Los Angeles FC beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 to snap a six-game winless streak.
Rookie George Lombard Jr. became the second-youngest player in Yankees' history to hit a grand slam as New York beat the Rockies 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Dániel Gazdag scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
The New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Tuesday night to clinch their 34th straight winning season.
Aaron Judge was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday night by the New York Yankees.
Former Mets players from the 2001 season were at Ladder 25 on the Upper West Side on Tuesday.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
A Bronx pizzeria is proving that kindness is contagious by giving slices to hungry New Yorkers.
Brooklyn Community Services says keeping its mobile shower program running is becoming increasingly difficult as the costs of fuel, hygiene products and other expenses rise.
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.
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 former commissioner spoke with CBS News New York's Mary Calvi and reflected on the bravery he witnessed that day and one person he always remembers when he returns to Ground Zero.
Friends of Firefighters was created to support FDNY members after 9/11 with clean socks, food and other necessities. It later became a hub for mental health services. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
Ray Kelly served two non-consecutive terms and is the longest-serving NYPD commissioner in history. CBS News New York's Chris Wragge sat down with him to talk about the 25 years since 9/11.
New Yorkers are going to remember 9/11 in many ways, some somber and others observing the resilience of the city. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Thirty-four local businesses were honored with a legacy business award, 25 years after they were unsure whether they would ever reopen post-9/11. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
