Yankees Add Positional Depth, Acquire Dustin Ackley From Mariners
Ackley, 27, came up a second baseman in 2011, but had been used almost exclusively as an outfielder this season in Seattle, playing 63 games in left, 21 in center and two in right.
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Ackley, 27, came up a second baseman in 2011, but had been used almost exclusively as an outfielder this season in Seattle, playing 63 games in left, 21 in center and two in right.
A starting pitcher that could have made the Yankees the team to beat in the AL is now going to one of their rivals.
The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are on opposite ends of the spectrum as they prepare for a huge clash starting August 4.
Cotham made his major league debut on Wednesday night in Texas, allowing no runs on two hits and striking out four in 1 2/3 innings pitched.
Colby Lewis went six innings for his 11th victory and the Texas Rangers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the AL East-leading New York Yankees on Wednesday night.
Three New York Yankees pitchers in the Dominican Summer League have been suspended 72 games each for positive tests under baseball's minor league drug program.
Brian Cashman is still sticking to his guns.
The Obama administration has a message for Yogi Berra and those who petitioned for the Yankees legend to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Yankees manager Joe Girardi figures he will never see another game like this one, especially after trailing 5-0 in the first inning.
Let's take a look at who's hot and who's not on the local sports landscape.
Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira was furious during New York's 6-2 victory over the Rangers on Monday night, and he didn't hide his frustration.
Are the Yankees looking to build an unbeatable bullpen? Or is this much ado about nothing?
Alex Rodriguez marked his 40th birthday Monday night by homering against Texas, the team that gave him his first huge contract.
Is Sandy Alderson going to make another move or two? Might Jose Reyes make a return to Flushing?
Hardly anyone thought Alex Rodriguez would be celebrating his 40th birthday as a member of the Yankees. But he's pulled off the improbable.
The Yankees are one good stretch -- or one big splash -- from running away with the division. But so far GM Brian Cashman has been unwilling to unload blue-chip talent in a trade.
Yankees great Reggie Jackson says he's sorry for using profanity in public after a confrontation with an autograph-seeking fan in Cooperstown.
There's something happening here. What it is ain't exactly clear.
Jacoby Ellsbury finished a triple shy of the cycle and drove in four runs as the AL East-leading Yankees completed a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 Thursday.
And while a sportswriter -- specifically a New York sportswriter -- shouldn't admit this, I assumed George Steinbrenner was in the Hall of Fame.
Commissioner Rob Manfred thinks baseball may need to consider moving the trade deadline back to give teams in the hunt for a wild card more time.
Many thought Mark Teixeira wouldn't be the same after season-ending wrist surgery two years ago. They were wrong.
He will keep all of his options open, literally. That was the message Wednesday from general manager Brian Cashman as the Yankees consider ways to improve themselves prior to the July 31 trade deadline.
Let's see where the current Mets staff ranks among the five best pitching rotations of the past 20 years.
The Yankees can afford to keep starting Stephen Drew at second base because they have other people to get the job done.
Alonso Martínez scored two penalty-kick goals and goalkeeper Matt Freese made a penalty-kick save as New York City beat Charlotte at Yankee Stadium.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers are urging a judge to bar federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
On Sept. 2, there was a chemical reaction and fire at the same warehouse.
Trevor Rogers threw six one-hit innings, and Baltimore dealt New York a setback in its attempt to catch the Blue Jays atop the AL East.
The Department of Homeland Security is escalating its clash with so-called sanctuary states, warning multiple states they could face legal action, CBS News has learned.
On Sept. 2, there was a chemical reaction and fire at the same warehouse.
The independent mayoral candidate had been criticized by Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani for not campaigning at mosques.
The grandmother on a fixed income said she dropped three checks into a mailbox outside the North Babylon Post Office, but none made it to the payees.
Security was stepped up at Benjamin Cardozo High School the day after a student was found with a loaded gun and arrested after allegedly threatening a shooting.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
A coastal flood advisory is in effect today for parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as rain and cool temperatures take over.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is underway.
The New Jersey native spoke at a Manhattan gala supporting the Israel Defense Forces after spending more than a year in Hamas custody.
The mysterious crack on Smith Street, a major thoroughfare near the border of Woodbridge Township and Perth Amboy, formed on Sept. 8 and it has been shut down since.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
His doctors put him on a combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
The bear was euthanized after it bit a woman. Witnesses said it had been acting strange before the attack.
The grandmother on a fixed income said she dropped three checks into a mailbox outside the North Babylon Post Office, but none made it to the payees.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
More than 250,000 spectators will be in Farmingdale next week. Volunteers will be tasked with everything from giving directions to keeping Bethpage State Park shining.
The state comptroller's office says a new law is helping New Yorkers get faster returns.
The KPMG Women's PGA will be played on the Black Course at Bethpage Black in 2028, while the PGA Championship will go to Bethpage Black for the second time in 2033.
The Department of Homeland Security is escalating its clash with so-called sanctuary states, warning multiple states they could face legal action, CBS News has learned.
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas sharply criticized FCC Chair Brendan Carr for his comments on Jimmy Kimmel, calling them "dangerous as hell" and likening his move to a mafia shakedown.
The independent mayoral candidate had been criticized by Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani for not campaigning at mosques.
In April, a Trump ally referred New York Attorney General Letitia James for federal criminal prosecution for alleged mortgage fraud.
A federal judge in Florida has thrown out President Trump's defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, citing its excessive length, but gave his attorneys a chance to refile.
His doctors put him on a combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
The agency said it is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
This year marks 35 years of Koman's annual event raising money for breast cancer research, advocacy and support.
British artist Morrissey has canceled two New England concerts, including Saturday's in Boston, after he received a death threat.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is pregnant and having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
Pictures show Robert Redford in classic films including "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "Three Days of the Condor."
Alonso Martínez scored two penalty-kick goals and goalkeeper Matt Freese made a penalty-kick save as New York City beat Charlotte at Yankee Stadium.
Trevor Rogers threw six one-hit innings, and Baltimore dealt New York a setback in its attempt to catch the Blue Jays atop the AL East.
Mercury play at top-seeded Minnesota on Sunday to start the best-of-five semifinal round.
Juan Soto hit a three-run homer that vaulted the Mets to a pivotal 12-6 win over the Nationals on Friday night.
Max Fried struck out 13 over seven innings while earning his major league-leading 18th victory, and the surging New York Yankees blanked the Baltimore Orioles 7-0 Thursday night.
Christopher Burke estimates he's covered almost the entire western half of the borough, and is more than halfway through.
Neighbors in Queens are baffled by the sudden disappearance of their quirky local landmark.
New York City expects the World's Fair monument to reopen for limited tours by the end of 2026.
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
The 17th Avenue pedestrian bridge reconstruction is now at least two years behind schedule.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
Police are asking for the public's help locating a missing Long Island teenager.
Heavy smoke filled the sky in Yonkers after a warehouse went up in flames Saturday morning. Some families who live nearby were forced from their homes. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Digital Producer Maggie Cole takes us behind the curtain to see how the cast of "Exorcistic The Rock Musical" brings this spooky show to life.
Fans of the Dunder Mifflin crew can see props and other items from the show at the Paley Center for Media.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
