Final Season For Mariano Rivera? Yankees Great Keeping Decision Under Wraps -- For Now
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."
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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."
With the news that Mariano Rivera is likely going to hang-up his spikes following this season, Boomer & Craig briefly discussed the closers claim to the title of 'the greatest of all-time'.
When the dust settled, the storyline revolved around the point guard for the Nets.
Yankees' legendary closer Mariano Rivera hinted a retirement when he met with the media on February 20th when pitchers and catchers reported to Spring Training.
Brian Cashman said that he has no issues with CC Sabathia's weight and spoke about Michael Pineda and the Yankees' DH plans.
Sweeny Murti breaks down the 12 most important questions for the Yankees going into Spring Training.
Jorge Posada was watching television when he saw speculation on which teams were interested in signing him as a free agent. "They put my face on different uniforms," he said. "And it didn't look good."
Jorge Posada's heart is what fans loved on the field, but it was also on display off the field, especially today, during an emotional statement to a crowded Yankee Stadium press conference room.
Bombers fans knew this day was coming. Yankees star Jorge Posada will announce his retirement at a press conference Tuesday morning, the team said Monday.
The Yankees have a serious problem. But don't worry, it's a good problem to have. Neil Keefe and Sweeny Murti discuss who should make the rotation this season.
Neil Keefe knew he would eventually have to write about Jorge Posada's retirement and say goodbye to the longtime Yankees catcher, so here is his farewell to "Number 20 ... Jorge Posada ... Number 20."
Verbal bouquets are being airdropped on Posada's doorstep. And to call them overstated is an understatement of the highest order.
Well, 2011 is coming to an end. A lot has happened over this past year…and it might be well to look back and reflect on a few things. So, in no particular order, here are just a few "significant" events which occurred during this past baseball season:
Despite the big-name signings of Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson, the Los Angeles Angels haven't distanced themselves from the 2012 Yankees.
The 42-year-old now awaits biopsy results after undergoing surgery to remove polyps from his vocal chords.
Yankees closer Mariano Rivera says he will have surgery Friday to remove polyps from his vocal chords.
Tim Tebow's solemn, silent knee next to his helmet should be an oasis inside the savage and self-serving expressions we see on Sundays.
It's inevitable. Eventually, "the immortal" Mariano Rivera will have to call it quits.
The Yankees interest in Oakland Athletics' All-Star lefty Gio Gonzalez appears to be rising and they have the prospects required to meet Billy Beane's high demands.
By agreeing to an extension without opting out, CC Sabathia again demonstrated why he'll be remembered as a beloved Yankee and not a mercenary -- like Alex Rodriguez.
You aren't supposed to make announcements on game days during World Series, but Neil Keefe couldn't wait any longer to do his second annual "What Went Wrong And Right For The Yankees" piece.
But are the "Champions" necessarily the best team? I still have nightmares about Pittsburgh's Bill Mazeroski hitting that home run off Ralph Terry in Game Seven of the 1960 World Series. The Yankees were better, but the Pirates were the champs!
Sweeny Murti joined Neil Keefe for an epic email discussion one last time in the 2011 season to talk about what went wrong in the ALDS and what we can expect this winter as the team changes for 2012.
It's not that A-Rod can't or won't be a productive player in the future; it's just that his days as A-ROD, THE ALL-TIME GREAT are over.
In a somber locker room, Jorge Posada became emotional when asked about his future. "It's tough," he said. "I really have no words."
Mets first baseman Jared Young was carted off the field in the sixth inning of Thursday night's game against Philadelphia.
A Long Island man has been found competent to stand trial in his ex-girlfriend's 2025 shooting death.
When one Queens man recently spotted a mess near his commuter rail stop in Brooklyn, he took matters into his own hands.
Trauma doctors are warning parents who buy their kids e-bikes or electric scooters that injury numbers are surging, along with the severity of the injuries.
A second person has died in the Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
A Long Island man has been found competent to stand trial in his ex-girlfriend's 2025 shooting death.
When one Queens man recently spotted a mess near his commuter rail stop in Brooklyn, he took matters into his own hands.
Trauma doctors are warning parents who buy their kids e-bikes or electric scooters that injury numbers are surging, along with the severity of the injuries.
A carriage driver whose horse died in Central Park this summer is now suing the city, saying the horse was poisoned by a plant.
Residents claim their Flatlands, Brooklyn, building is deteriorating because they have an absentee landlord who is facing financial challenges.
Fire departments were hard at work in Paterson, New Jersey, and Fairfield County, Connecticut, due to flash flooding on Sunday morning.
Rainy weather makes a return to the New York City area this weekend.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Some people in Keyport, New Jersey, claim the site of a former aircraft manufacturing plant is to blame for a growing number of cancer diagnoses, but the state says otherwise.
A truck carrying a boom crane tipped over in River Vale, New Jersey, on Thursday, causing the crane to land on two houses, slicing one in half.
Family and the Bridgeton, N.J., community held a vigil Wednesday, marking seven years since Dulce Maria Alavez's disappearance.
A New Jersey Republican county chair has been charged with pointing a weapon at another driver in what state police call a road rage incident.
The missing person is a 64-year-old man from Southampton, Pennsylvania, who is set to be married in two months.
A Long Island man has been found competent to stand trial in his ex-girlfriend's 2025 shooting death.
A parent, an athletic trainer and security staff jumped into action Wednesday when a referee suddenly collapsed at a girl's junior varsity soccer game on Long Island.
A judge has ruled that a Long Island man is competent to stand trial for the 2025 shooting death of his ex-girlfriend.
Trauma doctors are warning parents who buy their kids e-bikes or electric scooters that injury numbers are surging, along with the severity of the injuries.
Trauma doctors are warning parents who buy their kids e-bikes or electric scooters that injury numbers are surging, along with the severity of the injuries. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A carriage driver whose horse died in Central Park this summer is now suing the city, saying the horse was poisoned by a plant.
The plan to redesign a stretch of Park Avenue has changed a bit based on community feedback.
Presidents, prime ministers and diplomats from around the world will be in town, making it a very high-profile event.
Seventeen new modular public bathrooms are being installed across New York City as part of a yearlong pilot program.
Lawmakers are targeting what are often called "e-motos," which are devices being sold as e-bikes and e-scooters but can go much faster than what's legal on city streets.
A second person has died in the Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
Some people in Keyport, New Jersey, claim the site of a former aircraft manufacturing plant is to blame for a growing number of cancer diagnoses, but the state says otherwise.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
One person has died and a total of five people have been sickened by Legionnaires' disease in the Bronx.
As of late August, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund has received 112,000 claims, awarding more than $18 billion.
The Feast of San Gennaro is filling New York City's Little Italy with faith, music, games and many treats starting Thursday.
The iconic Peanuts character Snoopy is getting a new look for the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Mets first baseman Jared Young was carted off the field in the sixth inning of Thursday night's game against Philadelphia.
Knicks fans were greeted with 2026-27 ticket price sticker shock earlier this week, only to have Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. later admit a mistake was made.
Pete Alonso homered against the Mets, a solo shot in the first inning that sent the Orioles to a 7-1 victory Wednesday night.
Luke Keaschall went 3 for 5 and scored from second base on Victor Caratini's game-ending single in the 13th inning to send the Minnesota Twins past the New York Yankees 5-4.
Coby Mayo's inside-the-park homer in the 11th inning sent the Orioles to a 7-5 victory over the Mets on Tuesday night.
The People's Theatre now has its first permanent home in more than 15 years, thanks to help from theater legends from the neighborhood, like Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Brooklyn Greenway Initiative's 1.8-acre native plant sanctuary marks 10 years at a site where historians believe hundreds of human remains still lie
At a Bay Ridge school, students who were born years after the attacks are learning about Sept. 11 through the stories of parents, teachers and first responders who lived through it.
Former Mets players from the 2001 season were at Ladder 25 on the Upper West Side on Tuesday.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
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.
New renderings show the future plan to transform 11 blocks of Midtown into a greener, more people-friendly space.
We're getting a first look at a soon-to-be-published book about Princess Diana, written by her brother. Holly Williams reports.
Patrick Clancy and his new wife will speak out for the first time in an exclusive "60 Minutes" interview Sunday. Shanelle Kaul has a preview.
A carriage driver whose horse died in Central Park this summer is now suing the city, saying the horse was poisoned by a plant. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
A parent, an athletic trainer and security staff jumped into action Wednesday when a referee suddenly collapsed at a girl's junior varsity soccer game on Long Island.
