Sweeny: Pennant Race Doesn't Erase Fact Young Yankees Will Struggle
The ascent of major league prospects is a lot like the game Chutes and Ladders. You don't make it to the top without sliding back down a few times.
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The ascent of major league prospects is a lot like the game Chutes and Ladders. You don't make it to the top without sliding back down a few times.
Over his last four starts, Severino is 4-0 with a 0.70 ERA, including his latest, stellar start Sunday against the AL Central-leading Indians, which saved the four-game set for the Bombers, who left Cleveland with a split.
Don Baylor, an MVP player who went on to manage the Colorado Rockies and the Chicago Cubs, died from cancer Monday. He was 68.
The Yankees appear to have their rotation set for a challenging stretch of the schedule.
Luis Severino overpowered Cleveland's lineup into the seventh inning, Jacoby Ellsbury hit a three-run triple and rookie Aaron Judge hammered a three-run homer, sending the New York Yankees to a win over the Indians on Sunday.
The move with the designated hitter was expected after Holliday tweaked his back while swinging on Friday night.
Tthe New York Yankees hung on to beat the Cleveland Indians on Saturday night and stop a four-game losing streak.
Trevor Bauer won his third straight start, Jaime Garcia was chased in the fifth inning of his Yankees debut and the Cleveland Indians won 7-2 on Friday night to extend New York's losing streak to four.
Yankees manager Joe Girardi has made it clear he won't stick with a six-man rotation, but he said he hasn't decided which starting pitcher will be the odd man out.
The cases of Jose Reyes and Jordan Montgomery show that the definition of "odd man out" varies according to one's circumstance.
Cleveland's ace upstaged Sonny Gray's debut for New York by pitching a three-hitter and leading the Indians to a 5-1 win over the sloppy Yankees on Thursday night.
Sonny Gray says in an article he penned for The Players Tribune that his arrival to the Yankees is bittersweet.
Only a few hundred fans from the original crowd of 43,379 remained when play resumed after a three hour 11 minute rain delay.
The Yanks are going for it. It's the AL East or bust. The future, which was what this year was all about in the first place, can wait.
A 27-year-old rookie recalled Monday for his fifth major league stint this season, Hicks drove a slider over the right-center field wall in the second inning, capping a 10-pitch at-bat.
Now that the Yankees have added two starting pitchers, manager Joe Girardi has a big decision to make about his rotation.
If you paid close attention to the moves made at the trade deadline Monday, you heard many of the sport's insiders and experts applaud the Yankees for the acquisition of starting pitcher Sonny Gray from the Oakland A's.
Now, with this deal for Oakland ace Sonny Gray, the Yankees (57-47) are now likely the favorites to win the AL East, where they currently lead Boston by a half-game.
Here is the reality: The Yankees' "rebuild" is in the rearview mirror. They are contenders again. And this is the kind of deal that contenders make.
Luis Severino beat Michael Fulmer in a matchup of young All-Stars on the mound, though neither was at his best.
Sonny Gray will soon be wearing pinstripes.
The Yankees have turned the corner, which means this year could well become much more success than growing process.
The Tampa Bay Rays' bullpen allowed one hit over five scoreless innings in a win over the New York Yankees on Sunday that salvaged the finale of a four-game series.
Steiner Auctions conducted in the sale in online bidding that ended Saturday. The price includes commission, the company said Sunday.
The Bronx Bombers have acquired left-handed starting pitcher Jaime Garcia from the Minnesota Twins, the team announced Sunday morning.
The 89-year-old's heartbroken daughter spoke by phone to CBS News New York about the unspeakable tragedy her family is now dealing with.
David Bednar just held on to get the final three outs, and the New York Yankees held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 10-9 after nearly wasting a nine-run lead.
The Mets hit four home runs in their 8-3 victory over the visiting Padres on Tuesday night.
Incumbent Eric Adams insisted Tuesday he's not giving up on his quest to get reelected as mayor of New York City, despite his low standing in the polls.
Just about everyone who lives on Hopper Street tells a similar story. The smell has been around for a while and nobody seems to know why.
The 89-year-old's heartbroken daughter spoke by phone to CBS News New York about the unspeakable tragedy her family is now dealing with.
Incumbent Eric Adams insisted Tuesday he's not giving up on his quest to get reelected as mayor of New York City, despite his low standing in the polls.
There is a warning about a powerful and potentially new group of synthetic opioids now on New York City's streets.
A new bug in New York that is small in size is causing serious damage to certain trees.
The boy's emergency cellphone helped locate him.
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.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Just about everyone who lives on Hopper Street tells a similar story. The smell has been around for a while and nobody seems to know why.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Day for Wednesday.
The honor comes five years after her 20-year-old son, Daniel, was killed by a disgruntled attorney at her home.
According to officials, air quality testing did not detect pollutants or anything corrosive or hazardous.
PSE&G said it increased its rate by 17% in June.
A new bug in New York that is small in size is causing serious damage to certain trees.
The boy's emergency cellphone helped locate him.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Day for Wednesday.
It turns out, the 92-year-old never told the utility she converted from oil to gas. Lawmakers say more customers could have made the same, costly mistake.
The LIRR's largest union has voted to authorize a potential strike, but officials say it will not start later this week as planned.
Incumbent Eric Adams insisted Tuesday he's not giving up on his quest to get reelected as mayor of New York City, despite his low standing in the polls.
There is a warning about a powerful and potentially new group of synthetic opioids now on New York City's streets.
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, was charged with aggravated murder.
The poll of more than 800 voters found New York Gov. Kathy Hochul with 52% over Stefanik with 27% in next year's governor election.
President Trump is suing The New York Times for $15 billion for what he says is a yearslong pattern of defamation and libel by the paper against him.
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.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Pictures show Robert Redford in classic films including "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "Three Days of the Condor."
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
Don't miss a moment of the 2025 Emmys. Here's how to watch the action live, from the red carpet to the awards show.
The rapper announced she would be appearing at Cloud Deli on West 159th Street for what she called a "Bodega Baddie" pop-up.
David Bednar just held on to get the final three outs, and the New York Yankees held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 10-9 after nearly wasting a nine-run lead.
The Mets hit four home runs in their 8-3 victory over the visiting Padres on Tuesday night.
Simeon Woods Richardson struck out a career-high 11 over six innings and Austin Martin drove in four runs to lead the Minnesota Twins over the New York Yankees 7-0.
Known for puck-handling and leaving the crease before it was common practice for netminders, Giacomin won the Vezina Trophy in 1970-71.
The Boston Red Sox held off the New York Yankees for a 6-4 victory on Sunday night to avoid a three-game sweep.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your seven-day forecast, including what looks like a great early fall weekend.
A unique program at the school has long been celebrated for helping local students become doctors, but reporter Mahsa Saeidi has uncovered questions about that legacy and how the program is run.
Tyler Robinson made his first court appearance on Tuesday evening, where text messages were revealed. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has more.
On Tuesday, the 89-year-old victim's heartbroken daughter spoke by phone to CBS News New York about the unspeakable tragedy her family is now dealing with. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
The gunfire erupted at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday at East Broadway and Clinton Street, police said. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest.
