Opinion: 'YER OUT!' Eric Adams' fashion faux pas
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, no stranger to controversy, has ignited another with a hat. NPR's Scott Simon explains.
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New York Yankee Hall Of Fame Pitcher Whitey Ford Dies At 91
The southpaw was dominant during his 16-year career, winning six World Series titles in the 1950s and 1960s. Nicknamed "Chairman of the Board," Ford holds the team record for most wins by a pitcher.
'The Big Fella' Highlights Babe Ruth's Spot As First Celebrity Sports Star
Jane Leavy tells the story of Ruth as the first baseball superstar — but also of his roles as movie star, vaudeville performer, barnstormer, pitchman for every conceivable product, and columnist.
No, Fidel Castro Wasn't Nearly A New York Yankee
The late Cuban dictator didn't try out for the New York team, says Adrian Burgos Jr., University of Illinois history professor. It's fun to contemplate this historical "What if?" but it's pure myth.
Yankees Release Alex Rodriguez, Announcing His Last Game Is Friday
The Yankees have announced they are releasing the controversial slugger. The club says Rodriguez will serve as a "special adviser and instructor" for the team through 2017.
Yankees' A-Rod Says He'll Retire After 2017 Season
Alex Rodriguez, 40, says it's time to "go home and be dad." But he's giving fans two years to get to the park to see the end of his playing career.
Yankees Pitcher CC Sabathia Will Enter Alcohol Rehab And Miss Post-Season
A day before the New York Yankees face the Houston Astros in the American League wild card game, CC Sabathia announces that he is entering rehab to get the help "needed to treat my disease."
A Rage For The Ages: The Unforgettable 'Pine Tar Game'
In the 1983 game, the Yankees were holding a trump card: an obscure rule that turned the Royals' game-winning home run into a game-loser, inspiring one of the most epic tantrums in baseball history.
Alex Rodriguez Is Back, For Better Or Worse
As Major League Baseball's exhibition season begins, commentator Frank Deford says the Yankees' Alex Rodriguez is unlikely to be able to overcome his fall from grace, at least in the eyes of the fans.