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Hartnett: Why Grady Sizemore Makes Sense For Yankees
The Yankees should turn to oft-injured free agent Grady Sizemore to provide competition for corner outfielders Brett Gardner and Nick Swisher and to serve as a left-sided DH.
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The Yankees should turn to oft-injured free agent Grady Sizemore to provide competition for corner outfielders Brett Gardner and Nick Swisher and to serve as a left-sided DH.
The Marlins appear to be ready to do what it takes to bring Jose Reyes to South Beach. Do the Mets have a chance of retaining their superstar shortstop?
When Brian Cashman talks, people listen, especially Neil Keefe. It's not that often that the Yankees general manager talks about the team or the future of the team or gives a state of the Yankees address, but when he does, Neil's ready.
The more temperate fans – largely west of the Hudson – say we're spoiled, that any gripe after a 97-win season is specious, if not infantile. But you could say the Bronx made us that way.
By agreeing to an extension without opting out, CC Sabathia again demonstrated why he'll be remembered as a beloved Yankee and not a mercenary -- like Alex Rodriguez.
You aren't supposed to make announcements on game days during World Series, but Neil Keefe couldn't wait any longer to do his second annual "What Went Wrong And Right For The Yankees" piece.
Remember the old adage, "good pitching stops good hitting," is not "good pitching stops good hitting only in big ballparks."
It was a rough week in New York sports. From the Jets and Giants to the Yankees and Rangers, there wasn't a lot to be happy about.
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.
Say what you will about the dating practices of Alex Rodriguez - the Yankee slugger is consistent. A-Rod likes 'em hot, blonde, and hard-bodied. Just look at his track record: ex-wife Cynthia Rodriguez, Madonna, Kate Hudson, and Cameron Diaz.
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.
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.
It's not that A-Rod can't or won't be a productive player in the future; it's just that his days as A-ROD, THE ALL-TIME GREAT are over.
In a somber locker room, Jorge Posada became emotional when asked about his future. "It's tough," he said. "I really have no words."
The slice of the Big Apple that bleeds blue and orange is smiling, along with the world west of the Hudson.
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.
There was a lot going on during the Tigers 5-4 win over the Yankees Monday night in Detroit. We'll start with the inability of Alex Rodriguez (and others) to get a big hit and then get to the strike zone and bunting.
Joe Girardi and the Yankees are placing blind faith in A.J. Burnett to somehow, against all conventional wisdom, come through in Game 4 of the ALDS with elimination on the line.
Most Yankees fans see it as a worst-case scenario: New York needs embattled starter A.J. Burnett to help them avoid elimination.
The New York Daily News had a piece in Tuesday's paper documenting the recent struggles of Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez - and their time line suggests it went downhill for both bachelors when they split up with their significant others.
Here we go again: CC Sabathia vs. Justin Verlander. Take two.
Sensing a comeback, fans at Yankee Stadium were rocking on Sunday. Alex Rodriguez entered the batter's box to a swelling applause. He exited to Bronx cheers.
The Yankees and Detroit Tigers are set to open the playoffs the same way they began the regular season: Justin Verlander vs. CC Sabathia.
The outcome of 'Wild Card Wednesday' has made the Yankees' playoff match-ups the toughest possible. Verlander and the Tigers are no easy task and the Rays are built for playoff success.
Delta scratched about 400 flights early Tuesday after tech snafu, causing mounting frustrations for travelers.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle repeatedly refused to answer questions about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, enraging lawmakers.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Monmouth University's main campus was on lockdown overnight in West Long Branch, New Jersey, but has now been deemed safe, prosecutors say.
A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing the pilot and his passenger.
Queens resident Lou Harris is on a mission to make the sport of surfing more inclusive.
The parents of a New York City 17-year-old were charged and sentenced for a crime their son is accused of.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
City Parks Foundation's Coastal Classrooms is providing educational programs for middle school students.
Mayor Adams, the DOT and the FDNY on Monday announced a series of e-bike initiatives designed for safety.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
New York's weather calls for a cloudy day Monday, with rising humidity and increasing shower chances.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
Monmouth University's main campus was on lockdown overnight in West Long Branch, New Jersey, but has now been deemed safe, prosecutors say.
Route 3 is reopen in Clifton, New Jersey after Monday's deadly tractor-trailer explosion that sparked a large fire and shut down the highway.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
Part of Route 3 remains closed in Clifton, New Jersey after a tractor-trailer crashed and exploded, killing the driver, Monday morning.
New York's weather calls for a cloudy day Monday, with rising humidity and increasing shower chances.
A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing the pilot and his passenger.
Here's what New York leaders are saying about President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has lost a bid to dismiss some of the charges in the criminal case against him as he heads toward trial.
According to prosecutors, the alleged drunk driver who crashed into a Long Island nail salon in June, killing four people, had a blood alcohol level that was more than twice the legal limit.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle repeatedly refused to answer questions about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, enraging lawmakers.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers called the $454 million judgment "draconian" and complained that the "case violates centuries of New York case law."
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
Mayor Adams, the DOT and the FDNY on Monday announced a series of e-bike initiatives designed for safety.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
Prosecutors have been preparing to retry the disgraced movie mogul since the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Francisco Lindor hit two solo home runs and Jeff McNeil added a three-run shot in the Mets' 6-4 win over the Marlins on Monday.
The Yankees rolled to a 9-1 win over the Rays on Monday, thanks to two homers from Juan Soto.
LeBron James will be the third basketball player – and the first men's player – to carry the U.S. flag at the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
The Mets struck out 14 times in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Marlins.
The Rays built an early lead, overcame Aaron Judge's MLB-leading 35th homer, and beat the Yankees 6-4 on Sunday.
Queens resident Lou Harris is on a mission to make the sport of surfing more inclusive.
City Parks Foundation's Coastal Classrooms is providing educational programs for middle school students.
The situation for a NYCHA tenant has gone from bad to worse after ankle-deep water inundated her Brooklyn apartment during a storm.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
A legal battle is brewing between some New York City tenants and Mayor Eric Adams over rental assistance laws.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Monmouth University's main campus was on lockdown overnight in West Long Branch, New Jersey, but has now been deemed safe, prosecutors say.
It's a gathering for romance novel-loving readers, where you can gush about your favorite romantic couples and stories.
Our readers say "The Next Mrs. Parrish" by Liv Constantine, a cat-and-mouse story of revenge, reeled them in.
The main campus of Monmouth University in New Jersey is on lockdown due to some type of police activity.
The New York Jets and Giants open their respective training camps Tuesday before holding their first practices on Wednesday.