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Re-signing Joe Girardi to a four-year, $16 million deal was absolutely the right thing to do, even after a non-playoff season. With so many holes to fill during the winter, all the Yanks needed was instability at the top.
Saddled with the twin burdens of bulging expectations and a newfound frugality, Hal Steinbrenner is at a crossroads. His next few moves could decide the next decade for the New York Yankees.
Cincinnati Reds general manager Walt Jocketty says his organization hasn't reached out to Paul O'Neill, despite a report to the contrary.
Wouldn't it be nice to go out like Mo and Andy? Girardi, with a fresh four-year deal, hopes Robinson Cano will factor his Yankees legacy into the equation when weighing his options in free agency.
The guys had nothing but praise for the Girardi deal, citing what a good fit he is for the Yanks, New York and baseball.
Girardi was reportedly interested in exploring the Chicago Cubs' opening, but Yankees brass made it clear they wanted a speedy resolution.
Former Mets slugger Carlos Delgado will be questioned on Wednesday about his relationship with Anthony Galea, according to the New York Daily News.
"I talked to Joe on two different occasions," Steinbrenner said. "I made it clear to him that we do want him back. My family thinks he did a great job this season given everything that happened. We're gonna try to work something out."
Alex Rodriguez's lawsuit claiming Major League Baseball and Commissioner Bud Selig went on a "witch hunt" to force him from the sport has been moved from state to federal court.
Say it ain't so, Joe! The Yankees manager "wants to formally explore the Cubs' opening after weeks of back-channel feelers," according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Curtis Granderson is coming off a nightmarish season, but it appears he will have his fair share of suitors when he files for unrestricted free agency.
Girardi has strong Chicago roots. He grew up in East Peoria, Illinois, attended Northwestern University and played for the Cubs from 1989-1992, and then again from 2000-2002.
The Hall of Famer alleges that he wasn't selected No. 1 overall in the 1966 draft because the Mets thought he'd be a "social problem" due to his relationship with a Mexican woman, according to the New York Post.
Former Yankees manager Joe Torre doesn't see himself becoming the next commissioner of Major League Baseball. But he'd think about it.
At the end of it, he may be suspended for 0 games, 211 games or somewhere in between. But contractually, right now, he simply hasn't been damaged.
The suit said that Yankees physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad of New York Presbyterian Hospital did not inform him of the tear.
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman met with Girardi on Monday and with the manager's agent, Steve Mandell, on Wednesday.
The suit claims that Bud Selig and MLB have tried to smear Rodriguez's reputation to "gloss over" Selig's past inaction and tacit approval of the use of performance-enhancing substances in baseball.
Baseball star Albert Pujols is suing former Cardinals slugger Jack Clark for saying on his radio show that Pujols used steroids.
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez returned to Park Avenue on Thursday night to thank supporters participating in a candlelight vigil outside MLB headquarters -- after some prodding from the matriarch.
"Though I can't talk about it, that other guy in New York is going to get paid -- not by us," the Dodgers owner said Thursday, according to CBSSports.com. "But he's going to get paid."
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Granderson, 32, will be an unrestricted free agent after the playoffs, but his agent told the NY Post on Wednesday the veteran outfielder doesn't want to go anywhere.
Hispanics Across America president Fernando Mateo joined WFAN's "Boomer & Carton" program on Thursday to put the Yankees and MLB on blast for what he calls an "injustice" against Alex Rodriguez.
The "Boomer & Carton" show decided to put a few supporters to the test. Show staffer Tommy Lugauer headed to the MLB offices on Wednesday, delivering his results Thursday morning.
According to police, the victims are tourists from Germany.
Sanjay Samuel was shot Monday morning near a Dunkin' Donuts in Cambria Heights.
Officers responded to a call about a man with a gun at 50 Ball St., and were met with gunfire when they arrived, police said.
The NYPD says it has saved more than 200 people with a program that uses drones to canvass moving trains for subway surfers.
A federal judge said Wednesday that multiple Department of Justice employees may have violated a rule regarding Luigi Mangione's right to a fair trial.
According to police, the victims are tourists from Germany.
Sanjay Samuel was shot Monday morning near a Dunkin' Donuts in Cambria Heights.
A federal judge said Wednesday that multiple Department of Justice employees may have violated a rule regarding Luigi Mangione's right to a fair trial.
New York City's 15 mph speed limit for e-bikes and scooters will take effect in October, Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday.
An off-duty police officer has been hospitalized after he was attacked at a subway station Tuesday night, police sources said.
The bulk of the rain looks to be Thursday, which is why we have declared a First Alert Weather Day.
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.
Officers responded to a call about a man with a gun at 50 Ball St., and were met with gunfire when they arrived, police said.
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The bulk of the rain looks to be Thursday, which is why we have declared a First Alert Weather Day.
Three people were killed in a storm on July 3, and two more died when another severe storm hit the area just 11 days later.
It comes in response to law enforcement saying e-bikes are causing havoc in communities all over the state.
Holding the ceremony a day early due to concerns about Thursday's weather, organizers pulled off a grand welcome to kick off one of golf's biggest international events.
The bulk of the rain looks to be Thursday, which is why we have declared a First Alert Weather Day.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann appeared in court for a hearing Tuesday.
The first night of the Jewish New Year means families are gathering for feasts around the table. The dishes are often passed down through generations.
In a first on Long Island, the East Meadow Fire Department is using new virtual reality training to simulate life or death situations.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
It comes in response to law enforcement saying e-bikes are causing havoc in communities all over the state.
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
Health organizations from around the globe are joining the chorus of experts rejecting the Trump administration's claim that acetaminophen during pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of autism.
The White House's autism announcement exaggerates links to Tylenol, misleads on vaccines, and sets back the field by ignoring decades of research, scientists say.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
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.
A former stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs, who testified against the disgraced music mogul in his criminal trial, has filed a lawsuit accusing Combs of sexual abuse and violence.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his conviction by a Manhattan jury on two charges that outlaw interstate commerce related to prostitution.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Miles Mykkanen has come a long way since his musical theater dreams shifted to opera at the Juilliard School at Lincoln Center.
Holding the ceremony a day early due to concerns about Thursday's weather, organizers pulled off a grand welcome to kick off one of golf's biggest international events.
The wild-card leading Cubs lost their fifth in a row after dropping all four games at Cincinnati.
The Yankees rallied to beat the White Sox 3-2 Tuesday night, securing their eighth playoff appearance in nine seasons.
New York is looking to jump-start an offense that struggled mightily in last week's loss to the Chiefs.
Brondello led the Liberty to its first WNBA championship in 2024, but injuries this season led to first-round playoffs ouster.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
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.
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.
The 38-year-old allegedly drugged and robbed four men, three of whom died, dating to April 2023. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer has more on the Manhattan district attorney's case
Another teenager has died from gun violence in New York City. Sanjay Samuel, 13, was shot in the head on his way to school, and the person who pulled the trigger is still on the run. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Law enforcement sources said someone was being held inside the Gallery Holiday Motel against their will when gunfire erupted on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
CBS kicks off its fall season Wednesday night with the premiere of "Survivor 49." Three of the contestants have ties to the Tri-State Area.
Neighbors say they're choking on fumes as a foul stench blankets their Queens community. Now, they're calling for an asphalt recycling plant to clean up its act. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan has new details in the push for accountability.
