Keidel: Count The Yankees Out Of October
The Yankees – yes, I'm making it official – cannot win the World Series this year. In fact, they can't even reach the Fall Classic. Let's take the whining up an octave: they may not make the playoffs.
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The Yankees – yes, I'm making it official – cannot win the World Series this year. In fact, they can't even reach the Fall Classic. Let's take the whining up an octave: they may not make the playoffs.
First Mariano Rivera, now David Robertson. The Yankees are running out of healthy pitchers to put in the closer's role.
The 27-year-old -- who took over for Mariano Rivera when he tore his ACL and was lost for the season -- has been unavailable since Saturday with soreness in his left side, and received an MRI on Tuesday.
It's amazing the Yankees could even field a team at this point.
Andy Pettitte's comeback effort wasn't a one-shot deal, obviously, so not a big deal that he didn't get a "W" next to his name Sunday. Those will come, assuming he continues to feel this good.
Andy Pettitte lasted 6.1 innings in his return but surrendered four runs as the Yankees lost 6-2 to the Mariners on Sunday.
Dave Robertson blew a save the other night, and the city sighed. Not because we dislike Dave Robertson, who has the electric arm and the elastic memory of a big-time reliever, but because he's not Mariano Rivera.
Neil Keefe says David Robertson is the right choice to close for the Yankees, calls out Mark Teixeira and praises Henrik Lundqvist in this week's Thursday Thoughts.
Matt Joyce hit a three-run homer off fill-in closer David Robertson in the ninth inning, falling down on a twisted ankle as he finished his swing, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat the New York Yankees 4-1 on Wednesday night.
The treatment for the blood clot was the reliever's "complication" that doctors revealed they encountered when examining Mariano Rivera on Monday, WFAN's Sweeny Murti reported.
What Yankees GM Brian Cashman said Tuesday should calm the worst-case fears of the Bronx faithful.
While most of the talk around Yankee Stadium still revolved around Mariano Rivera and Andy Pettitte's imminent return, Michael Pineda sat in the dugout Tuesday afternoon, his right arm in a sling.
David Robertson struck out Carlos Pena with the bases loaded to end a rocky ninth inning in his first save chance since Mariano Rivera's season-ending knee injury, helping the New York Yankees end a seven-game skid against the Tampa Bay Rays with a 5-3 victory Tuesday night.
The word coming out of the Rivera's examinations Monday won't do much to assuage the fears of Yankees fans.
Well, isn't this a fortuitous turn of events? Phil Hughes, on the firing line, turned in 6 2/3 innings of a great start for the Yankees.
The Yankees' offense erupted on Sunday as they tagged the Royals for 10 runs and won 10-4.
The reaction generated by Mariano Rivera's injury--and subsuquent declaration that he will return--was a 24-hour period perhaps unlike any other in recent times regarding an athlete and an injury.
If Cashman goes against his better judgment and starts to look for a closer, he is only going to hurt his team.
Derek Jeter belted a two-run homer, CC Sabathia went eight innings for the third straight time and the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on an encouraging Friday night.
I went to bed last night thinking I had seen Mariano Rivera pitch for the last time. Boy, am I glad I was wrong.
"I'm coming back. Write it down in big letters. I'm not going out like this," the Yankees' closer told reporters on Friday. If it takes two, three, four, five, seven more (seasons), whatever it takes."
It's easy to list the numbers and stats that detail Mariano Rivera's greatness. It's quite another to have witnessed it firsthand as cutter after cutter broke bat after bat and made the best hitters look helpless for 15 years.
Mariano Rivera's career is now in doubt after suffering a torn ACL and meniscus while shagging fly balls during his pregame routine.
David Robertson is faced with the unenviable task of filling Mariano Rivera's shoes but is ready to take on the challenge.
Neil Keefe isn't ready to say goodbye to Mariano Rivera and hopes that the Greatest of All Time will return to the Yankees in 2013.
California health officials now confirm 15 cases of infant botulism have been reported in 12 states, linked to baby formula that has since been recalled.
Zohran Mamdani's promise to make buses fast and free during his tenure as New York City mayor has hit a bit of a speed bump.
Mathew Barzal scored in overtime, Ilya Sorokin stopped 32 of the 34 shots he faced and the Islanders edged the Devils 3-2 on Monday night.
The Rangers used an offensive outburst to defeat the Predators 6-3 on Monday night for their first victory at Madison Square Garden this season.
National Urban League opens a new 17-story headquarters and affordable housing program in Harlem.
California health officials now confirm 15 cases of infant botulism have been reported in 12 states, linked to baby formula that has since been recalled.
Zohran Mamdani's promise to make buses fast and free during his tenure as New York City mayor has hit a bit of a speed bump.
National Urban League opens a new 17-story headquarters and affordable housing program in Harlem.
A woman, who neighbors say was a mother of young children, was stabbed to death inside her Harlem apartment building early Monday morning, police say.
The rape and murder of a beloved Northport grandmother has finally been solved after 30 years. Ann Lustig's family has been praying for answers since her 1997 murder.
A freeze warning goes into effect Monday across the New York City area as the coldest weather of the season so far arrives.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
California health officials now confirm 15 cases of infant botulism have been reported in 12 states, linked to baby formula that has since been recalled.
Police rescued more than 100 animals, including rabbits, chickens, dogs and pigeons, from a home in Edison, New Jersey, on Sunday.
CBS News New York is teaming up with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey for the 25th Annual Turkey Drive.
More than 300 flights have been canceled today at New York City's three major airports amid the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history.
A freeze warning goes into effect Monday across the New York City area as the coldest weather of the season so far arrives.
California health officials now confirm 15 cases of infant botulism have been reported in 12 states, linked to baby formula that has since been recalled.
The rape and murder of a beloved Northport grandmother has finally been solved after 30 years. Ann Lustig's family has been praying for answers since her 1997 murder.
A Syosset teenager was charged with second degree murder in connection with 15-year-old Liam Delemo's death in West Babylon, police said.
A freeze warning goes into effect Monday across the New York City area as the coldest weather of the season so far arrives.
The New York Jets honored the late Nick Mangold with an on-field tribute before their Week 10 game against the Cleveland Browns.
Zohran Mamdani's promise to make buses fast and free during his tenure as New York City mayor has hit a bit of a speed bump.
Food pantry organizers in the Bronx say even though demand has doubled, the amount of food they are getting has not.
Congressman Mike Lawler, who represents most of New York City's northern suburbs, is reintroducing a bill giving tax credits of up to $40,000 for IVF treatments.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Dean Fuleihan as his first deputy mayor and Elle Bisgaard-Church as his chief of staff.
The Senate approved a long-sought funding package that would end the government shutdown late Monday, bringing Congress one step closer to ending a 41-day impasse.
The major medical office chain Optum will be closing nearly 90 clinics across New Jersey.
The NYC Department of Correction and the Caribbean Women's Health Association are helping expectant mothers prepare for childbirth with dignity, even while in custody.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The Radio City Rockettes celebrated their 100th anniversary with a street renaming ceremony outside Radio City Music Hall.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Mathew Barzal scored in overtime, Ilya Sorokin stopped 32 of the 34 shots he faced and the Islanders edged the Devils 3-2 on Monday night.
The Rangers used an offensive outburst to defeat the Predators 6-3 on Monday night for their first victory at Madison Square Garden this season.
The New York Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll one day after losing to the Chicago Bears.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the Knicks routed the Nets 134-98 on Sunday night to win their fourth straight overall.
The Jets got touchdowns on a kickoff return and a punt return in the same game for the first time in franchise history in a 27-20 win over the Browns on Sunday.
National Urban League opens a new 17-story headquarters and affordable housing program in Harlem.
The NYC Department of Correction and the Caribbean Women's Health Association are helping expectant mothers prepare for childbirth with dignity, even while in custody.
Studio Museum in Harlem is reopening after more than 7 years, welcoming visitors back at low-cost. Since 1968, the museum has featured the work of artists of African descent.
A slow but hopeful recovery effort is continuing with the planting native vegetation and restoration of damaged woodlands.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says the downturn in temperatures will be brief as the mercury should get back up near 50 on Wednesday.
Experts say despite rising costs, inflation and the government shutdown, holiday spending could hit $1 trillion this season. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram went to the fair and spoke to shoppers and business owners.
While speaking in Puerto Rico over the weekend, the governor said she cannot "set forth a plan right now that takes money out of a system that relies on the fares of the buses and the subways." CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
The N.J. Department of Health confirmed one of the cases involves a 1-month-old in the northeastern part of the state. On Monday, Nassau County said they are monitoring a suspected case. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The Senate approved a funding bill on Monday night. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on what happens next.
