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Former Substitute Teacher and Uber Driver in Tears After Making New York Yankees Roster
Once living "paycheck to paycheck" and moonlighting as an Uber driver, J.C. Escarra is headed to the big leaguesYahoo Sports - 4d -
From Uber driver to the majors, JC Escarra earns his place on Yankees' Opening Day roster
JC Escarra played in independent leagues and took odd jobs to keep his dream alive of playing in the big leagues. At 29, he's made the Yankees' roster.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Former Yankees star Brett Gardner's 14-year-old son dies after unexpected illness on vacation
Former New York Yankees star Brett Gardner’s teenage son died unexpectedly after falling ill on vacation, the family said Sunday.NBC News - 5d -
Keider Montero's Detroit Tigers roster push takes hit in 4-0 loss to New York Yankees
Detroit Tigers score: Keider Montero got thumped early by the New York Yankees in a 4-0 loss, in his final start of the spring on Friday night.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
J.C. Escarra, Cody Bellinger, other newbies relish first Yankees Opening Day: ‘I was floating on a cloud’
As J.C. Escarra left his hotel in Manhattan on Thursday morning, he found an Uber black SUV waiting for him out front. A former Uber driver himself, the Bombers’ backup catcher hitched a ride to ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Once a ride-share driver, J.C. Escarra takes an Uber to Yankee Stadium for his first game in MLB
J.C. Escarra’s winding path through professional baseball included a detour to gig work as a ride-share driver. When it was time to head from his midtown Manhattan hotel to Yankee Stadium on ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Once a ride-share driver, J.C. Escarra takes an Uber to Yankee Stadium for his first game in MLB
J.C. Escarra’s winding path through professional baseball included a detour to gig work as a ride-share driver. When it was time to head from his midtown Manhattan hotel to Yankee Stadium on ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Former Yankees player's son didn't die from asphyxiation, police say
Costa Rican authorities have ruled out asphyxiation as the cause of death of the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner.ABC News - 2d -
Left-hander Ryan Yarbrough agrees to $2 million, 1-year contract with the New York Yankees
Ryan Yarbrough agreed to a $2 million, one-year contract with the New York Yankees on Monday, a day after he was released from a minor league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. A 33-year-old ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Teen son of ex-Yankees star Brett Gardner didn't die by asphyxia, Costa Rica officials now say
Costa Rica officials reversed a preliminary cause of death for the teen son of former New York Yankees star Brett Gardner, saying Miller Gardner did not die by asphyxia after eating something that ...NBC News - 3d -
Former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner announces 14-year-old son's death
The son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, Miller Gardner, died Friday, according to an announcement made by the family on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Nita Lowey, former New York congresswoman, dies at 87
Nita Lowey, the former 16-term congresswoman from New York, has died after a battle with breast cancer, her family says.CBS News - Mar. 16 -
Devin Williams saves first game with New York Yankees by a whisker
Devin Williams saved his first game with the New York Yankees by a whisker. Acquired from Milwaukee in December, the bearded All-Star closer drew his first boos from Yankees fans just 18 pitches ...Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Costa Rican officials suspect former Yankee's teen son died of 'food intoxication'
Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner and his wife, Jessica Gardner, has died, the couple announced.ABC News - 3d -
Eight former LSU baseball stars make MLB rosters for opening day
Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews headline eight former LSU baseball players to make opening day MLB rosters in 2025Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Eight former LSU baseball stars make MLB rosters for opening day
Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews headline eight former LSU baseball players to make opening day MLB rosters in 2025Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Yankees' Austin Wells hits leadoff home run in Opening Day win
Leading off the bottom of the first inning of the Yankees' season opener against the Milwaukee Brewers, Austin Wells hit a solo home run to give New York a quick 1-0 lead and make history at the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Yankees' Austin Wells hits leadoff home run in Opening Day win
Leading off the bottom of the first inning of the Yankees' season opener against the Milwaukee Brewers, Austin Wells hit a solo home run to give New York a quick 1-0 lead and make history at the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
NYY's Schmidt set for IL, Carrasco makes roster
Yankees GM Brian Cashman says right-hander Clarke Schmidt will begin the season on the injured list, paving the way for non-roster invitee Carlos Carrasco to make the team.ESPN - 6d -
Austin Wells makes history as Yankees beat Brewers 4-2 on opening day
Austin Wells became the first catcher to hit a leadoff homer on opening day, Anthony Volpe also went deep and the New York Yankees began their AL pennant defense by beating the Milwaukee Brewers ...Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Austin Wells makes history as Yankees beat Brewers 4-2 on opening day
Austin Wells became the first catcher to hit a leadoff homer on opening day, Anthony Volpe also went deep and the New York Yankees began their AL pennant defense by beating the Milwaukee Brewers ...Yahoo Sports - 22h -
One week out from Opening Day, a look at the Yankees' projected roster
It's our last, best guess at the 26 players going north for Yankees Opening Day, with Ben Rice, Pablo Reyes and Carlos Carrasco making strides.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Jameis Winston agrees to two-year, $8m contract with New York Giants
Former Heisman winner joins Giants in two-year contract Winston, 31, joins DeVito as only QBs on New York roster Jameis Winston is ready to take a bite out of the Big Apple. And maybe eat some ...The Guardian - 6d -
The Rays get 120 hours to make the Yankees' spring stadium their own. Here's how they'll do it
When Tampa Bay players leave Steinbrenner Field following the New York Yankees’ spring training home finale on March 23, their staff will launch a 120-hour transformation of the ballpark for the ...ABC News - Mar. 10 -
Uber offers 20 hours of free childcare in bid to lure female drivers
A union says it should instead pay drivers more so they can take time off with their families.BBC News - Mar. 21 -
Eye on America: Beyond the basic needs, substitutes in uniform, and more
A homeless assistance program in Miami is providing a partnership that goes beyond people's basic needs. Also, as COVID-19 sidelines teachers and staff, the New Mexico National Guard is stepping in ...CBS News - 2d -
Legendary New York coach Jim Zullo cited for harassment after hair-pulling incident
Former HS basketball coach Jim Zullo faces a court appearance for his actions at the end of New York state title loss.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Former MLB pitcher Art Schallock dies at 100
Art Schallock, former pitcher for the New York Yankees, has died at the age of 100. Before his death, he was the oldest surviving major leaguer. Maurice DuBois and John Dickerson have more.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Tennessee Titans sign former New York Giants QB Tim Boyle
The Tennessee Titans have signed former New York Giants quarterback Tim Boyle.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Dominic Smith’s surprise shot at Yankees’ roster follows years of pain
TAMPA — As Dominic Smith met with Dr. Steven Shin at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles early last year, all the pain he had experienced began to make sense. Smith, a non-roster ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Brewers at Yankees Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for March 27
Milwaukee Brewers at New York Yankees Opening Day Game PreviewYahoo Sports - 2d -
Nita Lowey, former New York representative, dies at 87
Former New York Rep. Nita Lowey (D) died on Saturday, her family confirmed in a statement sent to CBS News. “With great sadness, we announce that former Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey died peacefully ...The Hill - Mar. 16 -
Canadiens: Showdown In New York
Before embarking on a four-game road trip to close out the month, the Montreal Canadiens are making a short stop in New York to take on the Islanders for the third and final time this season, each ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Carlos Carrasco stellar again, Yankees' bats silent in loss to Braves
Carlos Carrasco strengthened his case to make the Opening Day roster but the Yankees' bats were silent as they fell to the Braves, 4-0, in split-squad action.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Bill Madden: Road to the World Series for Mets, Yankees goes through the bullpen
NEW YORK — Whether it’s Yankee Stadium or Citi Field, the baseball fans of New York should be prepared for a summer of “Bullpen Ball.” By that we mean the large majority of Yankee and Met games ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
MLB: Max Kranick makes Mets’ Opening Day roster
Max Kranick grew up a huge New York Mets fan, going to games at Shea Stadium and Citi Field with his family and rooting for his favorite player David Wright. Now, the Valley View graduate gets to ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Former Longhorn WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey signs one-year deal with New York Giants
Former Longhorns star WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey has a new home with the New York Giants.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to miss 2025 season following elbow surgery
Elbow surgery will sideline Yankees ace Gerrit Cole in 2025, an injury that presents an enormous challenge for his team as it attempts to return to the World Series.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Atlanta teacher's body found a month after he disappeared on a Georgia lake, sheriff says
The body of an Atlanta teacher and coach who vanished last month while boating on Georgia’s Lake Oconee has been recovered from waters not far from where his fiancee was found dead shortly after ...NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Germany and Real Madrid star Melanie Leupolz suffers ligament tear
Germany and Real Madrid Femenino star Melanie Leupolz has suffered a serious injury after a confirmed ligament tear against Arsenal.This news comes in the wake of Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Arsenal ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19
