Somers' Monologue: Yankees Fans, It's Safe Again To Utter A.J. Burnett's Name
It had gotten to the point where women and children would shudder, and scream, and run and hide for cover at the mere mention of his name.
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It had gotten to the point where women and children would shudder, and scream, and run and hide for cover at the mere mention of his name.
Craig, the Yankees fan, is very confident in "his" team's chances against the Tigers Thursday night in a decisive Game 5.
Jerry Recco began his first update of the day offering a preview of Thursday night's Game 5 between the Tigers and the Yankees at the Stadium.
With the Yankees preparing for the first ever elimination game at the new Yankee Stadium, Boomer & Craig were all about setting the stage for a Game 5 Thursday night in the Bronx.
All the months of preparation, all the millions of dollars, all the hopes of the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers come down to this: Ivan Nova vs. Doug Fister for a berth in the AL championship series.
With the season on the line, the Yankees sent A.J. Burnett to the mound and hoped for the best. New York's $82.5 million enigma came through when his team needed him most.
Derek Jeter, yeah, he knows a little about playing under the October lights. So when Rick Porcello pitched a couple balls over the middle of the plate, he and the Yankees took advantage.
Joe D burned his bridge with the show awhile back when he went on another show and took shots at both Boomer & Craig. The Dynamic Duo have not forgotten.
Craig was so confident that the Yanks would win Tuesday night, he suggested placing a wager. He convinced Boomer, Jerry, Al, Eddie & Dominique to go in with him.
Curtis Granderson made two spectacular catches against his former team and A.J. Burnett came through when the Yankees needed him most, leading New York past the Detroit Tigers 10-1 Tuesday night in Game 4 of the ALDS.
CC Sabathia's wild -- or was it? -- night has the Yankees on the brink of elimination.
Joe Girardi and the Yankees are placing blind faith in A.J. Burnett to somehow, against all conventional wisdom, come through in Game 4 of the ALDS with elimination on the line.
Most Yankees fans see it as a worst-case scenario: New York needs embattled starter A.J. Burnett to help them avoid elimination.
With the Mets' season having come to an end, Ron Darling has been freed from his SNY duties, which has allowed him to work as an analyst on TBS for the playoffs.
Justin Verlander struck out 11 in eight gritty innings and Jose Valverde stopped a New York Yankees rally for the second straight night, whiffing Derek Jeter with two on to close out the Detroit Tigers' 5-4 victory Monday.
The New York Daily News had a piece in Tuesday's paper documenting the recent struggles of Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez - and their time line suggests it went downhill for both bachelors when they split up with their significant others.
A fella named Joe called Boomer & Craig Tuesday morning and told them how he has been a FAN listener for as long as he can remember.
Jerry Recco's first update Tuesday was very Yankee heavy -- and for good reason.
This is not A.J-oke. After winning 97 games and an AL East crown during the regular season, tonight in Detroit the Yankees' entire season comes down to a start by A.J. Burnett
Here we go again: CC Sabathia vs. Justin Verlander. Take two.
Sensing a comeback, fans at Yankee Stadium were rocking on Sunday. Alex Rodriguez entered the batter's box to a swelling applause. He exited to Bronx cheers.
With the Yankees-Tigers series tied at 1 game apiece and A.J. Burnett lurking as the starter for Game 4, Bombers fans are starting to get antsy.
Before hearing from Boomer & Craig following an eventful weekend in New York sports, we listened to a package courtesy of 'the' Eddie Scozzare, highlighting Craig's predictions regarding the Giants and Jets from Friday that did not come to fruition.
CC Sabathia is scheduled to start Monday for the New York Yankees against Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander in Game 3 of their American League playoff in Detroit.
British conservationist Jane Goodall spent her life researching and educating others about chimpanzees and the natural world.
Dramatic video captured the moment a high-rise building partially collapsed Wednesday in the Bronx, crumbling into a pile of bricks.
A 17-year-old boy from Garwood, N.J. has been charged with two counts of first degree murder in connection with a deadly hit and run that killed two teenage girls.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over 2025 funding. Follow live updates here.
The Trump administration announced $18 billion in federal funds will be frozen for key New York City projects amid the government shutdown.
Dramatic video captured the moment a high-rise building partially collapsed Wednesday in the Bronx, crumbling into a pile of bricks.
An explosion rocked a NYCHA building Wednesday morning in the Bronx, causing an entire corner of the high-rise on Alexander Ave. to collapse.
Rents are going up today for the more than one million NYC residents who live in rent stabilized apartments citywide.
Jewish students at Stuyvesant High School organized the event as part of a larger movement to strengthen Jewish pride and encourage dialogue.
Samuel's heart, liver, kidneys, lungs and pancreas were donated in his passing and recovered by LiveOnNY.
Rubin's personal assistant, who was arrested in a Dallas-Fort Worth area suburb, allegedly arranged for the women to fly to New York for the encounters.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in Sullivan County, New York, amid storms in the Tri-State Area.
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.
A 17-year-old boy from Garwood, N.J. has been charged with two counts of first degree murder in connection with a deadly hit and run that killed two teenage girls.
Documents say Malika Brittingham made a false report of an active shooter at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst due to feeling ostracized from her coworkers.
Two drivers were killed and four passengers were injured in the collision on Tonnelle Avenue.
A suspect is in custody after an active shooter hoax at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Burlington County prompted a lockdown, officials said.
Two girls in Cranford, New Jersey, were struck and killed while riding an e-bike Monday on Burnside Avenue.
While not legal under federal law, some states, like Oregon and Colorado, allow supervised psilocybin treatment for adults 21 and over.
It will soon cost more to get around New York. The MTA has approved fare and toll increases set to take effect in January.
Prosecutors said Monday they never gave up on seeking justice for the family of victim Philip Mastropolo.
About 8.2 million New York households are automatically receiving up to $400 back from the state.
Rory McIlroy helped Europe win the Ryder Cup and then called out the hostile New York crowd for "unacceptable and abusive behavior."
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over 2025 funding. Follow live updates here.
The Trump administration announced $18 billion in federal funds will be frozen for key New York City projects amid the government shutdown.
With just 35 days to go until Election Day, the Queens assemblyman and the former governor are looking to capitalize on the mayor's exit from the race.
While not legal under federal law, some states, like Oregon and Colorado, allow supervised psilocybin treatment for adults 21 and over.
Last week, U.S. Secret Service investigators found SIM servers in the Tri-State area that were capable of disabling cell towers and launching cyber attacks.
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
In handwritten notes he left behind, the gunman repeatedly referenced CTE and asked for his brain to be studied.
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.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been married since 2006 and have two daughters together.
Prosecutors are urging a New York federal judge to send Sean "Diddy" Combs to prison for over 11 years following his conviction on prostitution-related charges.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
The 2025 Global Citizen Festival featured performances by Shakira, Cardi B, Tyla and others on the Great Lawn in Central Park.
Game 2 in the best-of-three series is Wednesday night.
The Red Sox and Yankees open the postseason in The Bronx on Tuesday, but Boston fans may have trouble getting tickets.
The Dolphins lost star receiver Tyreek Hill to what appeared to be a serious knee injury in the third quarter.
New York Giants co-owner John Mara has cancer, the team announced in a statement Monday.
The Giants' No. 1 wide receiver was carted off the field in the 2nd quarter against the Chargers at MetLife Stadium.
The beloved Coney Island landmark was recognized for its role in shaping Brooklyn's heritage and identity.
The Delivering Together program offers repair kits, restrooms, language classes, and much more to support app-based delivery workers.
Neighbors along Newtown Creek say the acrid smog it regularly pumps out looks anything but clean.
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.
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.
A 17-year-old boy from Garwood, N.J. has been charged with two counts of first degree murder in connection with a deadly hit and run that killed two teenage girls. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The collapse left a gaping hole in the side of the 20-story building and extensive damage all along Alexander Avenue in Mott Haven.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku says the sun will stick around and we'll see temperatures near 80 over the weekend.
An explosion rocked a NYCHA building Wednesday in the Bronx, causing the entire corner of the 20-story high-rise to collapse. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge and Dan Rice have a look at the damage.
As the government suffers its first lapse in funding in nearly seven years, Republican and Democratic leaders are at a stalemate over how to move forward. CBS News New York's Natalie Brand reports.
