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Mariano Rivera is unrivaled as the greatest closer of all-time. But is he deserving of a mention among the most legendary ballplayers? Judging by his ability to overpower steroid-era hitters with one pitch, a case can certainly be made.
Mariano Rivera became the first player in major league history to make 1,000 appearances with the same team, cleaning up the ninth inning of the Yankees' 7-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on a sun-splashed afternoon in the Bronx.
I'm glad I only have to imagine what it would be like for the Yankees and Mets to reverse roles. I don't have to actually deal with this problem because it's not real for me or other Yankees fans.
With the Mets coming to the Stadium this weekend, it's important for the Yankees to keep this three-game winning streak going. Sweeny Murti and Neil Keefe discuss the state of the Yankees with the suddenly-hot Bombers returning home.
Now that the Jorge Posada saga is dead and dissected, attention turns to his BFF, Derek Jeter. Posada is a precursor, the lead man in a conga line of players Girardi must assuage as they age.
Jorge Posada's days as a Yankee are numbered. The moment he told his manager he'd rather sit down than hit from the No. 9 hole sealed it. The real shame is that he's likely just the first in a long line headed out the door in New York.
With Derek Jeter and Jorge Posada struggling, and Mariano Rivera nearing age 42, the end is coming for the generation that restored the pinstripes to prominence.
Freddy Garcia pitched effectively into the seventh inning, Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter provided the offense and the Yankees' bullpen made it stand up in a 3-1 victory over the Royals on Tuesday night.
Curtis Granderson homered twice into the upper deck, rookie Ivan Nova limited the Texas Rangers to two singles while pitching into the eighth inning, and the New York Yankees rolled to a 4-1 victory Friday night.
I feel like I'm one of a few still supporting No. 2, still sticking by No. 2 and still believing in No. 2, mainly because I don't want to believe anything else.
A.J. Burnett leads the Yankees with four wins, and in a season where the Yankees need him to be the pitcher they gave $82.5 million to, he's stepping up in a big way.
I can't put a bow on bin Laden. None of us can. I won't be pretentious or presumptuous enough to think that I can tell you how to cheer, jeer, or mourn, how to rebury the beloved after the news stirred the stiff soil.
A day after Phillies fans shouted "USA! USA!" when the news spread during the Mets-Philadelphia game at Citizens Bank Park, fans and players echoed the sentiment across the sports world.
Because they play in New York, because they represented New York for so many in the weeks and months after 9/11, the Yankees are a part of the sports connection to that tragic day and time in our history.
Eric Chavez drove in a run and broke up a potential double play that helped lead to three more, making the most of a spot start and sending the New York Yankees to a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.
45 saves have an odd echo in a hollow dome in a football state. Not the same theater or theatrics of any 8th inning in New York. The cap can be a little tight when you don the "NY" on your dome.
It's frustrating to watch Rafael Soriano fail to pitch scoreless innings -- because of what he did with Tampa Bay last season, and what he's done in the past.
Russell Martin singled home the tiebreaking run in the 11th inning after Mariano Rivera gave up the lead in the ninth, and the Yankees beat the Orioles 6-3 Sunday for a two-game sweep.
Since the bullpen has been used more than it should be and is going to continue to be used like that, I thought now is as good a time as ever to look at which relievers can be the most and least trusted.
Travis Snider doubled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 6-5 on Tuesday night.
For 17 seasons Mariano Rivera has put together a body of work that is unrivaled yet has been done in such a distinguished manner you almost forget he's a New York sports icon.
Eric Chavez, filling in for an ailing Alex Rodriguez, singled home the tie-breaking run in the eighth inning and the Yankees hit three homers off previously untouchable Alexi Ogando to beat the Texas Rangers 6-5 on Sunday night.
Freddy Garcia allowed two hits over six innings in his first start of the season, Mark Teixeira drove in three runs and the New York Yankees held off the Texas Rangers 5-2 on a bone-chilling Saturday in the Bronx.
Nick Swisher hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees rallied from a five-run deficit for an 6-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles Thursday night to sweep the rain-shortened series.
Once upon a time, a closer would come in with two outs and the bases loaded in the seventh inning. He'd strike out the batter in dramatic fashion, shut down the opposition for the next two innings, and "save" the game for the winners.
The Senate passed a funding package that would end the shutdown in a 60-40 vote Monday night. Follow live updates here.
Tuesday is Veterans Day, and it's a First Alert Weather Day due to the cold and wind.
The Veterans Day Parade in New York City is getting underway Tuesday to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's military.
Most stores will remain open on Veterans Day, but services like the USPS and many banks will close.
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.
Tuesday is Veterans Day, and it's a First Alert Weather Day due to the cold and wind.
The Veterans Day Parade in New York City is getting underway Tuesday to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's military.
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.
Tuesday is Veterans Day, and it's a First Alert Weather Day due to the cold and wind.
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.
Tuesday is Veterans Day, and it's a First Alert Weather Day due to the cold and wind.
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.
Tuesday is Veterans Day, and it's a First Alert Weather Day due to the cold and wind.
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 Senate passed a funding package that would end the shutdown in a 60-40 vote Monday night. Follow live updates here.
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 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.
It's the first time a cast member from the original films has joined the stage production, which picks up 19 years after the final book.
NYPD officers arrested a suspect who was carrying two loaded illegal firearms in the Bronx.
The Intrepid Museum will honor Veterans Day with a wreath laying ceremony. Bruce Mosler, co-chair of the museum, spoke with CBS News New York's Chris Wragge.
New York City's annual Veterans Day Parade is marching through Manhattan on Tuesday to kick off the celebration of America's 250th anniversary. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
The Senate late Monday approved a long-sought funding package that would end the government shutdown, bringing Congress one step closer to ending an impasse that has gripped Washington for 41 days and sowed chaos across the country. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
