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David Robertson got the save as Mariano Rivera looked on, and the New York Yankees got a glimpse of their future in a 3-2 win over Houston on Friday night that sent the Astros to their team-record 13th consecutive loss.
His 652 regular-season saves are a record, as are his 42 in the postseason. But Rivera isn't defined by numbers.
Rivera put his head on Andy Pettitte's right shoulder and sobbed. The end had arrived, at least for his career in the Yankees' home pinstripes.
This week we have looked back at memorable games and achievements during Rivera's career. Today we look at two moments where the fans had the chance to express their feelings and how deeply it affected him.
Robinson Cano, for one thing, might be gone next year. In truth, they overachieved in a 2013 filled with injury and PED scandal. Most teams wouldn't have hit .500 if they lost a key player seemingly every week.
Regardless of what team you root for, there is no denying that a very special moment occurred Thursday night in the Bronx, when Mariano Rivera made his final appearance wearing the famous Yankee pinstripes.
Joe Girardi told WFAN's Mike Francesa on Thursday that he expects the Yankees to look a lot different next season, but is not considering himself one of the changes that will be made.
Cano's got a savant's swing, dancer's feet, and a pitcher's arm. He plays a game for a living and is living large. His game is pristine and his personality is perfect for New York City. And the Yankees need to say goodbye.
Yankees manager Joe Girardi says he's thinking about allowing Rivera to do it this weekend, when the Yankees finish their season with a three-game series at the Houston Astros.
Bud Selig said he plans to retire as baseball commissioner in January 2015 after a term of more than 22 years marked by robust growth in attendance and revenue along with a canceled World Series and a drug scandal.
It seems that literally everyone wants a piece of saying goodbye to Mariano Rivera.
There's no question that the Yankees would love to bring the five-time All-Star back, but it all comes down to how much money he will command. It could get out of hand, even for the Yankees.
"It's a pit," Selig said. "It reminds me of old County Stadium and Shea Stadium. We need to deal with that. I've had a committee working on it for two or three years, and there's no question we're going to have to solve that problem."
Despite baseball's highest opening-day payroll at $230 million, the Yankees failed to claim one of the 10 playoff berths. "It hurts," manager Joe Girardi said after it was over.
On Wednesday, we looked at two of the most emotional nights at the old Yankee Stadium. Today we take a look at memories made in the first year of New York's current baseball stadiums.
For the first time since 2008, the Yankees are officially eliminated from the playoff picture, which means it's time to start looking ahead.
Thousands of Yankees fans were angered Tuesday night when a late shipment of Mariano Rivera bobbleheads led to confusion and long, long lines to redeem vouchers for the tardy giveaway.
It's been an extremely frustrating season for the 2007 AL Cy Young Award winner, one that ended a week early when he sustained a Grade 2 left hamstring strain.
"Being able to throw the last pitch in that stadium ... it was good, it was good," Rivera tells WFAN's Sweeny Murti.
The Yankees wasted several opportunities against the wild Matt Moore in a 7-0 loss to Tampa Bay on Tuesday night that pushed them to the brink of missing out on the postseason for the second time in 19 years.
Haters have waited a decade for the day to come, when the money, the love, and the luck run dry on the Yankees. The rest have wrestled with the pristine precedent, whether this is finally 1965 redux.
Looking ahead with the realization that Rivera and Pettitte will be gone, that other key players are well past their primes and that the team will be mired in medical and/or legal issues, it brings a certain amount of trepidation for Bombers fans.
"Sometimes your best is not enough," Rivera told WFAN's Sweeny Murti of the 2001 World Series. "And that's what I took from that. It wasn't (meant) for us."
It ain't over 'til it's over. With their playoff hopes on life support, the Yankees will wrap up the season's final homestand with a three-game set against the Rays.
The Beatles never got back together. And nobody else ever really took their place, did they? The Yankees will be the Yankees again one day. But they won't ever be the same as the group you saw assembled one last time on Sunday.
The deadly crash happened Wednesday afternoon at Mountain Avenue and Mountainview Avenue.
The federal DOE demanded that city schools stop adhering to a state law that allows transgender students to use bathrooms or facilities that align with their gender identity.
According to police, two off-duty NYPD officers were waiting for a train when a man tried to rob them.
On Thursday, MGM Empire City in Yonkers is expected to do what three Manhattan proposals could not -- hit the jackpot.
Investigators believe the master key or locks were somehow compromised, allowing the thief or thieves to get into the boxes.
The federal DOE demanded that city schools stop adhering to a state law that allows transgender students to use bathrooms or facilities that align with their gender identity.
According to police, two off-duty NYPD officers were waiting for a train when a man tried to rob them.
On Thursday, MGM Empire City in Yonkers is expected to do what three Manhattan proposals could not -- hit the jackpot.
Tabitha Bundrick, 38, pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and also robbery, burglary and assault.
According to police, the victims are tourists from Germany.
The bulk of the rain looks to be Thursday, which is why we have declared a First Alert Weather Day.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
A coastal flood advisory is in effect today for parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as rain and cool temperatures take over.
The deadly crash happened Wednesday afternoon at Mountain Avenue and Mountainview Avenue.
Investigators believe the master key or locks were somehow compromised, allowing the thief or thieves to get into the boxes.
Officers responded to a call about a man with a gun at 50 Ball St., and were met with gunfire when they arrived, police said.
For the past 14 years, NJ PBS has been run by WNET, channel 13 in New York, which is licensed by New Jersey.
The bulk of the rain looks to be Thursday, which is why we have declared a First Alert Weather Day.
Holding the ceremony a day early due to concerns about Thursday's weather, organizers pulled off a grand welcome to kick off one of golf's biggest international events.
The bulk of the rain looks to be Thursday, which is why we have declared a First Alert Weather Day.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann appeared in court for a hearing Tuesday.
The first night of the Jewish New Year means families are gathering for feasts around the table. The dishes are often passed down through generations.
In a first on Long Island, the East Meadow Fire Department is using new virtual reality training to simulate life or death situations.
On Thursday, MGM Empire City in Yonkers is expected to do what three Manhattan proposals could not -- hit the jackpot.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
It comes in response to law enforcement saying e-bikes are causing havoc in communities all over the state.
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
Health organizations from around the globe are joining the chorus of experts rejecting the Trump administration's claim that acetaminophen during pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of autism.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
His doctors put him on a combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
The agency said it is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
A former stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs, who testified against the disgraced music mogul in his criminal trial, has filed a lawsuit accusing Combs of sexual abuse and violence.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his conviction by a Manhattan jury on two charges that outlaw interstate commerce related to prostitution.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Miles Mykkanen has come a long way since his musical theater dreams shifted to opera at the Juilliard School at Lincoln Center.
Holding the ceremony a day early due to concerns about Thursday's weather, organizers pulled off a grand welcome to kick off one of golf's biggest international events.
The wild-card leading Cubs lost their fifth in a row after dropping all four games at Cincinnati.
The Yankees rallied to beat the White Sox 3-2 Tuesday night, securing their eighth playoff appearance in nine seasons.
New York is looking to jump-start an offense that struggled mightily in last week's loss to the Chiefs.
Brondello led the Liberty to its first WNBA championship in 2024, but injuries this season led to first-round playoffs ouster.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
Christopher Burke estimates he's covered almost the entire western half of the borough, and is more than halfway through.
Neighbors in Queens are baffled by the sudden disappearance of their quirky local landmark.
New York City expects the World's Fair monument to reopen for limited tours by the end of 2026.
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
We're one week away from a possible government shutdown. With the clock ticking, can Democrats and Republicans strike a deal on a temporary plan to keep government running? Erica Brown reports from Capitol Hill.
An off-duty NYPD officer shot a man during an attempted robbery inside Penn Station on Wednesday evening, police say.
At least one person was injured in a shooting inside New York City's Penn Station transit terminal Wednesday.
Rookie Jaxson Dart is the new starting quarterback for the New York Giants. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado speaks with the owner, who not only runs the store but has been writing songs for Latin legends since the 1950s.
