MLB Turns To Internet To Celebrate Jackie Robinson Day
Robinson broke baseball's color barrier on April 15, 1947, for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Robinson broke baseball's color barrier on April 15, 1947, for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation is launching a virtual learning hub to coincide with the 73rd anniversary Wednesday of Robinson breaking the major league color barrier.
Mark Hamilton was a 9-year pro and won a World Series ring with the St. Louis Cardinals, but his new career has a different purpose: As a doctor.
Otis Livingston speaks with WFAN host Mike Francesa about MLB's plan to have teams play in Arizona.
President Donald Trump held a conference call with 13 major sports commissioners Saturday to talk about the coronavirus in the sports world.
The Wall Street Journal's national MLB writer discusses his new book which details how a few players' desperation to stay in the game led to a hitting revolution.
MLB.com has Alex Santos ranked as the 14th best high school prospect eligible for the MLB Draft, but the coronavirus pandemic has interrupted his senior season, his showcase for the scouts.
Major League Baseball is stepping up in a major way in the battle against the spread of the coronavirus.
The former Mets manager spoke with CBS2's Otis Livingston about the suspension of the MLB season.
Today would have been Opening Day for MLB. What is the best Opening Day moment in your organization's history?
The Mets will reportedly be without one of the aces of their pitching staff until 2021.
The Yankees have informed their organization that a second minor league player has tested positive for coronavirus.
Major League Baseball will suspend operations for the next four weeks, including spring training and the first two weeks of the regular season in response to the spread of coronavirus, the league announced Thursday.
The NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer are closing access to locker rooms and clubhouses to all nonessential personnel, including media, in response to the coronavirus crisis.
Rachel Balkovec is the first woman to become a full-time hitting coach with a major league team.
Fantasy baseball season is here and this is when we need to dive deeper into the trends and how that should affect your rankings.
The first-ballot Hall-of-Famer wore the jersey during his debut game in 1995 against the Seattle Mariners.
The Mets said Thursday night in a statement they intend to find another buyer, although it's unclear if a future transaction would involve a controlling share of the franchise.
Rojas was introduced by the Mets on Friday as the replacement for Carlos Beltrán.
Jeter, a first-round draft pick, came within one vote of becoming the second unanimous pick.
Derek Jeter came within one vote of being a unanimous pick for the Hall of Fame while Larry Walker also earned baseball's highest honor on Tuesday.
Alex Cora is no longer the manager of the Boston Red Sox.
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane has fired manager A.J. Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow In the wake of Major League Baseball's investigation into electronic sign-stealing.
The mind-boggling injury – which left him multiple right ankle fractures – took place in May while Céspedes was recovering from double heel surgery at his ranch in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
The right-hander pitched for the Yankees for five seasons. His career in the Bronx was respectable -- a 45-24 record with a 3.50 ERA -- but what he achieved on Oct. 8, 1956 made him immortal.
NYC high school admissions start this week, and there are some changes families need to know as they navigate the application process.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is back in court for a status conference, following last week's indictment on federal charges.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to retaliate for Iran's missile attack, saying Tehran will "pay for it."
The 2024 vice presidential nominees, Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz, sparred over a wide range of issues in the VP debate, hosted by CBS News.
Read the full transcript of the vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News between Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz.
NYC high school admissions start this week, and there are some changes families need to know as they navigate the application process.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is back in court for a status conference, following last week's indictment on federal charges.
Residents in Glen Oaks, Queens say squirrels are wreaking havoc on their cars.
Sumner Redstone, the former executive chairman of CBS, was honored with a street renaming in Midtown on Tuesday.
Mayor Eric Adams' legal team filed suit Tuesday seeking sanctions on federal prosecutors for leaking details of their investigation to the media.
A port strike has thousands of dockworkers on the picket lines along the East and Gulf coasts, including New York and New Jersey.
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
New York and New Jersey could see the first significant rainfall in weeks over the next couple days. See the maps.
The U.S. News and World Report college rankings list New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's Ivy League schools among the best for 2025.
A port strike has thousands of dockworkers on the picket lines along the East and Gulf coasts, including New York and New Jersey.
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
New Jersey police found over 100 illegal weapons and ammo stashed inside a home in Totowa after a man shared a picture of himself pointing a gun on social media.
Couples desperate to find a new place to get married after a wedding venue in New Jersey abruptly closed are getting some help.
Nassau County public and private schools have been dealing with dozens of false threats this year.
A 70-year-old box turtle with an unusual beak now has a forever home at a Long Island animal rescue.
Earlier this year, Gianna and Kimberly Gotti were involved in an altercation at Locust Valley High School. Tuesday, the assault charges they faced were dismissed.
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
The organs of one of the teens who died after a weekend crash in West Babylon have saved three lives, an organ donation organization announced Friday.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is back in court for a status conference, following last week's indictment on federal charges.
The 2024 vice presidential nominees, Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz, sparred over a wide range of issues in the VP debate, hosted by CBS News.
Read the full transcript of the vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News between Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz.
CBS News poll finds Walz and Vance improved their standing in what debate watchers said was a positive debate.
CBS News fact checked the biggest claims made by Tim Walz and JD Vance during the vice presidential debate.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
New York state announced Monday that someone in Ulster County has died from eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE.
Parents of kids injured at birth due to medical malpractice say New York is denying their claims under the state's Medical Indemnity Fund, which promises lifelong health care.
New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan is resigning and will step down in January.
The New York resident who tested positive for the mosquito-borne EEE virus has died, prompting state health officials to declare an "imminent threat to the public for EEE."
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
Broadway is mourning the death of actor Gavin Creel, a star who shined on stage for more than 20 years.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
Thousands gathered at Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday for the annual Global Citizen Festival.
The indefatigable Mets continued their thrilling week by beating the Brewers in an NL Wild Card Series opener.
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
Mets rally, give it all away, and then ride Francisco Lindor homer in the 9th to an 8-7 win over Braves and a playoff spot.
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.
The New York Yankees ended the regular season with a victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
Residents in Glen Oaks, Queens say squirrels are wreaking havoc on their cars.
A partnership between one of the commissioners of the Department of City Planning and the Brooklyn Public Library looks to educate people about issues around housing.
The B&B Carousell on the famous Coney Island Boardwalk is the oldest of the antique amusement park rides in Brooklyn.
Despite being billed as a popular initiative aimed to create vibrant public spaces, some NYC business owners are pushing back against Open Streets.
Curators of Harlem Sculpture Gardens are revealing their research into climate change on Uptown parks.
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.
Vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz faced off in their first and only debate Tuesday night on CBS. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has a recap.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is due in court for a status conference Wednesday, following last week's indictment on federal charges. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku and John Elliott have the latest weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for October 1 at 11 p.m.
There was a show of support for New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday evening. Dozens of members of the clergy, NYPD Guardians and community advocates held a prayer vigil on the steps of City Hall.