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.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
Several lawsuits are expected to be announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
New York City is activating its heat and flash flood emergency plans for Thursday and Friday due to dangerous heat and storms in the forecast.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
Several lawsuits are expected to be announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
New York City is activating its heat and flash flood emergency plans for Thursday and Friday due to dangerous heat and storms in the forecast.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Questions are growing within the law enforcement community about how one of the Mount Vernon Police Department's top leaders was vetted.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The power was restored Tuesday morning after going out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Long Island Aquarium is asking the public to help name its newest resident – a Giant Pacific octopus.
Dangerous rip currents have been reported across New York area beaches in recent weeks, causing dozens of ocean rescues. As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, officials in the Town of Hempstead began a safety campaign Wednesday to educate swimmers on how to break the grip of a rip.
Communities across New York City and Long Island came together Tuesday for National Night Out.
On Long Island, a farm is helping kids cope using therapy horses. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The Medical Aid in Dying law allows terminally ill adults to request a doctor to prescribe them lethal medication.
Former state health official Abdul El-Sayed faced Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan in a closely watched contest that represented the latest test of the party's divisions.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
Several lawsuits are expected to be announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
The New York Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
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.
Mikey Klenk and Millie Dulan Thompson, both 10 years old, died after police say they were swept into the Passaic River.
A deli employee was grazed after a shooting during an attempted robbery in the Lower East Side, according to the NYPD.
Family, friends and fans will gather in New York to say goodbye to beloved "Sopranos" star Vincent Pastore.
Fourteen people were hurt, and one person died in a huge fire that engulfed an apartment building in the Norwood section of the Bronx. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Most of the Tri-State Area will be under a heat advisory starting at 11 a.m. due to the hot and humid weather. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
