Torn ACL Could End Mariano Rivera's Career; Yankees Fans In Shock
You couldn't think of a worse way for a Hall of Fame career to potentially end. Yankees fans could only hope Rivera's torn ACL won't force him to limp into retirement.
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You couldn't think of a worse way for a Hall of Fame career to potentially end. Yankees fans could only hope Rivera's torn ACL won't force him to limp into retirement.
Mike Moustakas matched a career high with three RBIs and made a defensive gem in the ninth for Kansas City Royals in their 4-3 win over the Yankees, backing a strong start by Danny Duffy.
Mariano Rivera is down, for how long remains to be seem. After the 42-year-old legendary closer found out he had suffered a torn ACL in his right knee he told reporters he had to get it fixed and then would reassess whether his career is indeed over.
Rather than receiving the ceremonial first pitch at the Bombers' home opener, Posada was the one toeing the rubber.
After getting swept at Tampa Bay and starting 0-3 for the first time since 1998, the Yankees are back to .500 heading into their home opener against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday.
Raul Ibanez doubled in the tiebreaking run in the 12th inning, and the New York Yankees overcame a three-run deficit and a wild performance by starter Freddy Garcia in a 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
Neil Keefe brings back "The Joe Girardi Show" for a third season after the Yankees' manager made a series of questionable decision in the opening weekend.
0-3. Panic in the streets? Maybe. Panic in the clubhouse? Not quite.
Carlos Pena hit an early grand slam off CC Sabathia, then completed a ninth-inning comeback with an RBI single off Mariano Rivera that lifted the Tampa Bay Rays to a season-opening 7-6 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday.
Stacked across the board, the Bombers have their eye on World Series championship No. 28.
Since so much has changed for the Yankees in the last year, Neil Keefe thought it was necessary to revisit and update the "Order Of Importance" and adjust things to fit 2012.
Andy Pettitte threw a scoreless inning in his first game since ending a one-year retirement and the New York Yankees beat the New York Mets 8-3 on Wednesday.
The Yankees are finishing their tune-up ahead of Opening Day, with a 10-8 win over the Miami Marlins at the new Marlins Park.
If it weren't Joba Chamberlain's ankle it would have been his back, brain, knee or neck. Nature abhors a vacuum, precisely where the Yankees plopped Joba for the last five years.
Neil Keefe is joined by Joe Auriemma of YESNetwork.com joined me to talk about Andy Pettitte's return and what to expect from the Yankees in 2012.
Derek Jeter and Yankee teammates sensed that Andy Pettitte could make a return from retirement.
Hiroki Kuroda pitched four strong innings in the Yankees' 6-3 spring training victory over the Houston Astros.
Andy Pettitte's return could produce a fitting championship farewell for him and fellow Yankee icon Mariano Rivera who are likely going to retire at the end of the 2012 season.
Here's the great thing about Mariano Rivera—he's just as smooth, dominant and efficient in spring training as he is when the games count.
Yankees closer Mariano Rivera threw a perfect inning during his first spring training appearance of the year, which came in New York's 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies
Is Phil Hughes's second start of the spring important? It's important enough for Joe Girardi to take a 2½-hour ride to see it.
Alex Rodriguez hit a home run and collected three hits in his spring debut as the Yankees defeated the Phillies, 7-4 on Sunday.
Joba Chamberlain took a big step Tuesday in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Chamberlain stepped all the way to the top of a bullpen mound and cut loose 16 fastballs. It's the first time he has done that since injuring his elbow last June.
Yankees fans might be pleased to know that David Robertson feels exactly the same way about Mariano Rivera's presumed impending retirement as you do—hoping it's not really true.
The 42-year-old closer says he has reached a decision about whether he will retire or return in 2013 but said he won't reveal it until "maybe October."
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill Tuesday rolled out a new plan to tackle some of the most common complaints about NJ Transit.
A plan to bring a large luxury resort to a small Catskills town is temporarily on hold. Residents argued the environmental review was inadequate, and a judge agreed.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
A 1-year-old boy was killed and 6-year-old twins are in critical condition after a fast-moving fire ripped through a Bronx apartment building Monday afternoon.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
A plan to bring a large luxury resort to a small Catskills town is temporarily on hold. Residents argued the environmental review was inadequate, and a judge agreed.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
A 1-year-old boy was killed and 6-year-old twins are in critical condition after a fast-moving fire ripped through a Bronx apartment building Monday afternoon.
Talks to avert an LIRR strike are set to continue Wednesday. The strike, if it happens, could begin as soon as midnight on Saturday.
More than 100 EMTs and firefighters responded to the two-alarm blaze in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx on April 6.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill Tuesday rolled out a new plan to tackle some of the most common complaints about NJ Transit.
Incumbent Mayor Ras Baraka will face seven challengers and 19 candidates will vie for four at-large council seats when voters go to the polls on Tuesday.
Police are investigating after six people were shot at Rosa Parks Boulevard and Godwin Avenue in Paterson, New Jersey.
A man was arrested after a police standoff forced Bridgewater, New Jersey, residents to shelter in place for over 24 hours, officials say.
A woman has been charged with theft for taking a dog outside a Clifton, New Jersey, home in April, police say.
Talks to avert an LIRR strike are set to continue Wednesday. The strike, if it happens, could begin as soon as midnight on Saturday.
Southampton Police shot and killed a 28-year-old man who was stabbing and slashing his mom with a knife on Mother's Day, police said.
Steven Schwally was allegedly drunk when his car slammed into a Deer Park nail salon in 2024. The crash killed four people, including an off-duty NYPD officer.
The threat of an LIRR strike is hanging over nearly 300,000 daily riders and could start as soon as Saturday.
The fatal fire erupted just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday at a boarded-up house on Sycamore Avenue in Hempstead, Nassau County fire officials said.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill Tuesday rolled out a new plan to tackle some of the most common complaints about NJ Transit.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday his team has balanced the budget, closing a gap of more than $12 billion that he says he inherited.
Incumbent Mayor Ras Baraka will face seven challengers and 19 candidates will vie for four at-large council seats when voters go to the polls on Tuesday.
The Democratic primary in the 10th Congressional District is an intense fight where former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is trying to unseat Rep. Dan Goldman.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
Three New Yorkers are among the 18 people being quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta due to hantavirus concerns.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Ryan Weathers took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, then gave up a single before Coby Mayo hit a three-run homer off reliever Brent Headrick to lift the Baltimore Orioles over the New York Yankees 3-2 on Monday night.
Queens officials say Jackson Heights is considered one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the city.
The New York Knicks are headed back to the Eastern Conference finals -- and their fans are loving every minute of it.
Hannes Wolf scored three goals for his first hat trick and Nicolás Fernández assisted on all the scores to help lead NYCFC to a 3-0 victory over the Columbus Crew on Sunday.
Eduardo Rodriguez came within two outs of his first complete game, Ryan Waldschmidt had his first three big league RBIs and the Diamondbacks beat the Mets 5-1 on Sunday.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
As we honor those we lost 25 years later, the new moment of silence will be unveiled for those who have died from health effects of the terror attacks and their aftermath. CBS News York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
As the daughter of immigrants from India, she says she took the flavors she grew up with and churned them into ice cream. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The Hempstead Town Board voted unanimously to reduce the size of houses that can be built. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan has more on the new zoning code in America's first suburb.
CBS News New York's Ali Bauman spoke with a father who lost one son in the blaze and has two others in critical condition. Police sources say the mother was not in the apartment Monday when the flames broke out.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill Tuesday rolled out a new plan to tackle some of the most common complaints about NJ Transit. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
