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So Cashman went to work on changing the story. Now, as we wait for word on what we all assume will be a new contract to bring Cashman back as Yankee GM, here are some of the key moves he made over the last three seasons:
The Yankees are better off without the services of free agent slugger David Ortiz. A mix of controversy, age and lineup inflexibility are reasons why he shouldn't don pinstripes.
Big Papi in the Big Apple? Sick of the "drama" unfolding in Boston, soon-to-be free agent David Ortiz admitted on Wednesday that he'd consider jumping ship from the Red Sox to the Yankees.
Assuming he exercises his opt-out clause, can the Yankees afford to re-sign CC Sabathia? The better question is: can they afford not to?
With Yankees general manager Brian Cashman's contract expiring -- and Theo Epstein reportedly jumping ship from Boston to Chicago -- another will-he-or-won't-he discussion is about to heat up.
Craig has been known to be very 'touchy-feely.' So it came as no surprise when he expressed a desire to wrap his arms around David Ortiz and give him a big bear-hug to welcome him to New York.
Craig had plenty to talk about on Thursday, beginning with the prospect of 'Yankees killer' David Ortiz (who will become a free-agent this offseason) donning the pinstripes.
Revelations following the Red Sox's famous 2011 collapse paints an image of a ballclub that betrayed their manager and their own professional pride.
While people are falling all over themselves to add more wild-card teams to the MLB postseason mix, how about assessing what currently exists?
Guess what, Yankees fans? The brain behind nearly a decade of Boston teams won't be in the same division. Heck, he won't even be in the same league.
Five days after the season ended too soon for an organization determined to win the World Series every year, Girardi cited "luck" 10 times as one of the reasons the offense repeatedly failed to get big hits from sluggers Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira and Nick Swisher.
Will he opt out or won't he? CC Sabathia has said repeatedly how much he loves New York -- but is that enough?
Sweeny Murti joined Neil Keefe for an epic email discussion one last time in the 2011 season to talk about what went wrong in the ALDS and what we can expect this winter as the team changes for 2012.
In a somber locker room, Jorge Posada became emotional when asked about his future. "It's tough," he said. "I really have no words."
Jorge Posada's relationship with the Yankees that began in 1990 may have finally come to an end. Yankee fans will miss the passion and fire he played with that helped catapult the modern day Bombers to many postseason triumphs.
The slice of the Big Apple that bleeds blue and orange is smiling, along with the world west of the Hudson.
The Yankees' season is over. And so could be CC Sabathia's career in the Bronx.
There was Derek Jeter's 3,000th hit and Mariano Rivera's record-setting save. Another division title and the best record in the American League. In the end, however, the Yankees went down with a whimper.
AL Divisional Series: Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees
While breaking down the Ivan Nova-Doug Fister matchup, Steve was rudely interrupted by back-to-back jacks off the bats of Detroit.
With the Yankees' early exit from the postseason, Craig was looking forward to hearing a sobbing Suzyn Waldman, who admittingly cries at Cinderella.
Following Thursday night's Yankees loss in the Bronx, Jerry Recco had all sorts of post-game audio to share during his first update of the morning.
It's all over now. The Yankees hosted their first ever elimination game at the new Yankee Stadium and the result was not how many fans had it scripted.
The Detroit Tigers survived a tense trip back to Bronx, with Jose Valverde and the bullpen holding on time and time again to beat the New York Yankees 3-2 Thursday night to win the deciding Game 5 of their AL playoff series.
Here we go: Thursday night. Game 5. It's all on the line for the Yankees, and all eyes in the Bronx will be on rookie sensation Ivan Nova.
Dramatic video captured the moment a high-rise building partially collapsed Wednesday in the Bronx, crumbling into a pile of bricks.
A 17-year-old boy from Garwood, N.J. has been charged with two counts of first degree murder in connection with a deadly hit and run that killed two teenage girls.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over 2025 funding. Follow live updates here.
The Trump administration announced $18 billion in federal funds will be frozen for key New York City projects amid the government shutdown.
Documents say Malika Brittingham made a false report of an active shooter at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst due to feeling ostracized from her coworkers.
Dramatic video captured the moment a high-rise building partially collapsed Wednesday in the Bronx, crumbling into a pile of bricks.
An explosion rocked a NYCHA building Wednesday morning in the Bronx, causing an entire corner of the high-rise on Alexander Ave. to collapse.
Rents are going up today for the more than one million NYC residents who live in rent stabilized apartments citywide.
Jewish students at Stuyvesant High School organized the event as part of a larger movement to strengthen Jewish pride and encourage dialogue.
Samuel's heart, liver, kidneys, lungs and pancreas were donated in his passing and recovered by LiveOnNY.
Rubin's personal assistant, who was arrested in a Dallas-Fort Worth area suburb, allegedly arranged for the women to fly to New York for the encounters.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in Sullivan County, New York, amid storms in 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.
A 17-year-old boy from Garwood, N.J. has been charged with two counts of first degree murder in connection with a deadly hit and run that killed two teenage girls.
Documents say Malika Brittingham made a false report of an active shooter at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst due to feeling ostracized from her coworkers.
Two drivers were killed and four passengers were injured in the collision on Tonnelle Avenue.
A suspect is in custody after an active shooter hoax at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Burlington County prompted a lockdown, officials said.
Two girls in Cranford, New Jersey, were struck and killed while riding an e-bike Monday on Burnside Avenue.
While not legal under federal law, some states, like Oregon and Colorado, allow supervised psilocybin treatment for adults 21 and over.
It will soon cost more to get around New York. The MTA has approved fare and toll increases set to take effect in January.
Prosecutors said Monday they never gave up on seeking justice for the family of victim Philip Mastropolo.
About 8.2 million New York households are automatically receiving up to $400 back from the state.
Rory McIlroy helped Europe win the Ryder Cup and then called out the hostile New York crowd for "unacceptable and abusive behavior."
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over 2025 funding. Follow live updates here.
The Trump administration announced $18 billion in federal funds will be frozen for key New York City projects amid the government shutdown.
With just 35 days to go until Election Day, the Queens assemblyman and the former governor are looking to capitalize on the mayor's exit from the race.
While not legal under federal law, some states, like Oregon and Colorado, allow supervised psilocybin treatment for adults 21 and over.
Last week, U.S. Secret Service investigators found SIM servers in the Tri-State area that were capable of disabling cell towers and launching cyber attacks.
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
In handwritten notes he left behind, the gunman repeatedly referenced CTE and asked for his brain to be studied.
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.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been married since 2006 and have two daughters together.
Prosecutors are urging a New York federal judge to send Sean "Diddy" Combs to prison for over 11 years following his conviction on prostitution-related charges.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
The 2025 Global Citizen Festival featured performances by Shakira, Cardi B, Tyla and others on the Great Lawn in Central Park.
Game 2 in the best-of-three series is Wednesday night.
The Red Sox and Yankees open the postseason in The Bronx on Tuesday, but Boston fans may have trouble getting tickets.
The Dolphins lost star receiver Tyreek Hill to what appeared to be a serious knee injury in the third quarter.
New York Giants co-owner John Mara has cancer, the team announced in a statement Monday.
The Giants' No. 1 wide receiver was carted off the field in the 2nd quarter against the Chargers at MetLife Stadium.
The beloved Coney Island landmark was recognized for its role in shaping Brooklyn's heritage and identity.
The Delivering Together program offers repair kits, restrooms, language classes, and much more to support app-based delivery workers.
Neighbors along Newtown Creek say the acrid smog it regularly pumps out looks anything but clean.
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.
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.
A 17-year-old boy from Garwood, N.J. has been charged with two counts of first degree murder in connection with a deadly hit and run that killed two teenage girls. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The collapse left a gaping hole in the side of the 20-story building and extensive damage all along Alexander Avenue in Mott Haven.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku says the sun will stick around and we'll see temperatures near 80 over the weekend.
An explosion rocked a NYCHA building Wednesday in the Bronx, causing the entire corner of the 20-story high-rise to collapse. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge and Dan Rice have a look at the damage.
As the government suffers its first lapse in funding in nearly seven years, Republican and Democratic leaders are at a stalemate over how to move forward. CBS News New York's Natalie Brand reports.
