MLB Suspends Red Sox Starter Ryan Dempster Five Games For Intentionally Throwing At A-Rod
Red Sox starting pitcher Ryan Dempster has been suspended five games for throwing at Alex Rodriguez.
Watch CBS News
Red Sox starting pitcher Ryan Dempster has been suspended five games for throwing at Alex Rodriguez.
A-Rod should call a truce, pinky swear, wear a friendship ring, or whatever Hal, Hank, and Cash want him to do.
This ugly mess only appears to be getting uglier. According to ESPN, Alex Rodriguez's representatives are planning on filing a medical malpractice lawsuit against Yankees team doctor Chris Ahmad.
Yankees captain Derek Jeter has hit in his first simulated game since going on the disabled list.
"The letter was nothing more than a cheap publicity stunt," Rodriguez's lawyer, Joseph Tacopina said in a statement.
Alex Rodriguez's lawyer said Major League Baseball's evidence against the Yankees' slugger is so weak that he shouldn't serve even one inning of his 211-game suspension.
Despite all of his baggage, A-Rod has become a rallying figure for the Bombers on the field and in the dugout.
Only in the world of A-Rod can so many jaw-dropping stories keep coming at you like baseballs being fired from a pitching machine. Bigger stories every day? A-Rod was right for a change. What the heck is happening tomorrow?
It's tough to keep up with all the action in MLB. Here's your recap for the week ending August 19, 2013.
Cashman said when he does speak to A-Rod, it is very brief and doesn't have much to say to him.
A-Rod has sought the services of lawyer Joseph Tacopina in an attempt to fight back. Tacopina claims that the Yankees played Rodriguez last October without informing him that he was carrying a torn labrum.
John Lackey held down New York's resurgent offense as the Boston Red Sox broke a three-game skid by beating the Yankees 6-1 on Saturday.
The huge hits are even more than the Yankees hoped for when they got the good-natured Soriano in a trade with the Chicago Cubs in late July.
Alfonso Soriano drove in four more runs and Andy Pettitte avoided his first-inning troubles to lead New York to a 10-3 victory over the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
Alex Rodriguez's camp "obtained unredacted versions" of documents published in a bombshell Miami New Times report and leaked them to Yahoo! Sports, according to "60 Minutes."
It's only getting worse for Alex Rodriguez, and it's not likely to get better for a long time. Rodriguez's reputation is being destroyed further with every accusation that hits the news cycle.
"It was not difficult for me at all," Selig said. "I spent many, many hours thinking about it, trying to be fair, trying to be logical and rational. I wouldn't second-guess a thing at all. I thought it was eminently fair."
Adding to the intrigue: Lackey is scheduled to start Saturday's game against Rodriguez and the Yankees in Boston.
Chris Nelson hit his first two home runs of the season, including a grand slam against his former team, to send C.J. Wilson and the Los Angeles Angels past the New York Yankees, 8-4, on Thursday.
The Yankees do not appear to be content to have just Alfonso Soriano and Alex Rodriguez as their main right-handed power threats down the stretch.
Don't look now, but the Bombers are creeping up in the standings with Alex Rodriguez back in the middle of the lineup and Alfonso Soriano absolutely crushing the ball.
Soriano's mighty stick and megawatt smile have lifted the gloomy mood in the Bronx.
TMZ's report "was greeted with both skepticism and bemusement" at Wednesday's quarterly owners meetings, according to the New York Daily News.
Alfonso Soriano homered twice for the second straight night and drove in a career-high seven runs, giving him a staggering 13 RBIs in two games while powering the Yankees to an 11-3 win over the Angels on Wednesday.
There's no appealing this one. Rodriguez's role in "Henry & Me," an upcoming animated children's film, is going, going, gone, according to the New York Post.
All bets are off after lunchtime, when heavy rain and damaging winds threaten parts of the Tri-State Area.
Starbucks' overhaul will cost $1 billion as it shutters locations and cuts 900 nonretail employees.
Sean "Diddy" Combs will return to court Thursday, one week before he is scheduled to be sentenced for his July conviction on two prostitution-related charges.
Traffic delays stretch for miles on I-80 after the truck crashed into a divider and overturned in Paterson.
The Cubs took control with a five-run rally in the third off rookie Jonah Tong (2-3).
All bets are off after lunchtime, when heavy rain and damaging winds threaten parts of the Tri-State Area.
The federal DOE demanded that city schools stop adhering to a state law that allows transgender students to use bathrooms or facilities that align with their gender identity.
Two off-duty NYPD officers, who are in a relationship, were heading home on the LIRR when a man tried to rob one of them, police sources said.
On Thursday, MGM Empire City in Yonkers is expected to do what three Manhattan proposals could not -- hit the jackpot.
Tabitha Bundrick, 38, pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and also robbery, burglary and assault.
All bets are off after lunchtime, when heavy rain and damaging winds threaten parts of the Tri-State Area.
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.
All bets are off after lunchtime, when heavy rain and damaging winds threaten parts of the Tri-State Area.
Traffic delays stretch for miles on I-80 after the truck crashed into a divider and overturned in Paterson.
The deadly crash happened Wednesday afternoon at Mountain Avenue and Mountainview Avenue.
Investigators believe the master key or locks were somehow compromised, allowing the thief or thieves to get into the boxes.
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.
All bets are off after lunchtime, when heavy rain and damaging winds threaten parts of the Tri-State Area.
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.
On Thursday, MGM Empire City in Yonkers is expected to do what three Manhattan proposals could not -- hit the jackpot.
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.
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.
Rocki Irish Mayers was born on Sept. 13, according to Rihanna's caption on Instagram.
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.
The Cubs took control with a five-run rally in the third off rookie Jonah Tong (2-3).
Judge hit 52 homers as a rookie in 2017, an AL-record 62 in 2022 and 58 last year.
The Yankees regained a share of the AL East lead for the first time since July with an 8-1 win over the White Sox on Wednesday.
Messi became the first player in MLS history to record at least 35 goal contributions in consecutive seasons.
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.
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.
Delays stretch for miles after the truck crashed into a divider and overturned in Paterson.
A federal jury found the 55-year-old music mogul arranged interstate travel for sex workers. He was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges that carried a possible life sentence. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
ICE's acting director said the deceased shooter was 29-year-old Joshua Jahn and that preliminary information indicates he acted alone. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
The driver struck and killed a woman and severely injured her husband. The victims were visiting New York from Germany, police said. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Thursday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
