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Yankees best setup man last season, he was one of the best setup men in all of baseball. Truth be told, you could throw closers into the discussion and Robertson would still have ranked near the top. You could argue he was the best relief pitcher in New...
Harvick enjoyed a variety of activities. He started the New Year off by serving as an honorary coach for the Virginia Tech Hokies wrestling team as they took on the University of Maryland Terrapins in Blacksburg, Va. , on January 8. A couple weeks later...
New York Yankees baseball player Jorge Posada, center, is flanked by teammates Mariano Rivera, left, and Derek Jeter, while standing behind five World Series trophies during a news conference to announce his retirement at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday,... View Photo »
When you are talking about surgery, there is nothing simple
For years, we’ve grown accustomed to Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Andy Pettitte, and Mariano Rivera as the faces of the franchise. In recent years, Robinson Cano has captivated us, and looks to be next in line to carry the torch (some may argue he...
If you're a fan of a Major League ballclub, your relationship with individual relievers is rarely long-lasting (though the Mariano Rivera exception obviously applies), and you are quite often quick to curse them out when they blow a lead. It can be a...
That won’t make those of us in sabermetric-land happy, but it’s going to happen. The 1981 Dodgers are the only team from this period who may not get an eventual Hall of Famer. OK, so what about the 15 most recent champions? Currently, none have anyone...
New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera walks in the dugout during the ninth inning of the Yankees 3-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of baseball's American League division series Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 in New York. View Photo »
Every time I talk it gets worse and worse
Pineda will have to keep his ground-ball and home run rate down in order to not become a victim of the short porches in Yankee Stadium. A bullpen led by Mariano Rivera and David Robertson can only help a pitcher. Pineda can now exit close games knowing...
“Everyone always tries to compare people,’’ Jeter said. “Let Eli be Eli. He’s very successful being himself. He’s done great. It’s not easy to play in New York with the expectations that come along with it. He’s handled himself well.’’ The Core Four is...
Mariano Rivera (born November 29, 1969 in Panama City, Panama) is a Major League Baseball player. He is a relief pitcher for the New York Yankees. He throws and bats right-handed. Nicknamed "Mo," Rivera originally began his Major League career as a starting pitcher in 1995, but it was after he was moved to the bullpen that he found success. ... Full Article
New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera walks in the dugout during the ninth inning of the Yankees 3-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of baseball's American League division series Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 in New York.
View Photo »New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, left, and Derek Jeter leave the field after the top of the ninth inning of the Yankees' 3-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of baseball's American League division series Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, in New York.
View Photo »New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera shakes hands with catcher Russell Martin as Detroit Tigers' Jhonny Peralta leaves the field after the Yankees defeated the Tigers 9-3 in Game 1 of baseball's American League division series on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York.
View Photo »New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers in the conclusion of Game 1 of baseball's American League division series Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Yankees won 9-3.
View Photo »New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera throws in the ninth inning with Detroit Tigers' Jhonny Peralta (27) at first base in Game 1 of baseball's American League division series, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Yankees won 9-3.
View Photo »NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 30: Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game One of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on September 30, 2011 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
View Photo »New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera (L) shakes hands with teammate Jorge Posada prior to Game 1 of their MLB American League Division Series baseball playoffs in New York, September 30, 2011.
View Photo »New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera throws out the first ceremonial pitch during pregame introductions for Game 1 of baseball's American League division series against the Detroit Tigers on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York.
View Photo »New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera high-fives with teammates during pregame introductions for Game 1 of baseball's American League division series against the Detroit Tigers on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York.
View Photo »New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera, left, gestures before Game 1 of baseball's American League division series against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York.
View Photo »New York Yankees' Jorge Posada, right, presents teammate Mariano Rivera, right, with a fireman's helmet to commemorate his record 602 saves before the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York.
View Photo »New York Yankees players present Mariano Rivera, right, with a photo to commemorate his record 602 saves before the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York.
View Photo »NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 21: Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees celebrates after clinching the American League East division against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 21, 2011 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
View Photo »New York Yankees players Mariano Rivera (L) and Jorge Posada celebrate with champagne in the locker room after the Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 in their MLB American League baseball game in New York September 21, 2011 to clinch the American League East Division title.
View Photo »NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 21: Mariano Rivera #42 and Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees celebrate after clinching the American League East division against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 21, 2011 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
View Photo »New York Yankees' Jorge Posada, left, celebrates with Mariano Rivera, right, after the Yankees clinched the AL East title with a 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in the second game of a baseball doubleheader Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, in New York.
View Photo »New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera throws in the ninth inning of the Yankees' 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in their MLB American League baseball game in New York, September 21, 2011.
View Photo »NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 19: Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees enters the game during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium on September 19, 2011 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
View Photo »New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera (C) celebrates with teammates after recording his career record 602nd save after their MLB American League baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium in New York September 19, 2011.
View Photo »New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York September 19, 2011. Rivera recorded his career record 602nd save.
View Photo »New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera smiles after recording his career record 602nd save against the Minnesota Twins after their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York September 19, 2011.
View Photo »New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera waves to fans after recording his career record 602nd save against the Minnesota Twins after their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York September 19, 2011.
View Photo »New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera is greeted by his son after recording his 602nd save as the Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 in a baseball game on Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York.
View Photo »New York Yankees surround Mariano Rivera on the field after he recorded his 602nd career save in the Yankees' 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in a baseball game Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Rivera passed Trevor Hoffman to become the career saves leader.
View Photo »New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera acknowledges the cheers of the crowd after recording his 602nd career save, after the Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 in a baseball game Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Rivera pitched a perfect ninth as he broke the...
View Photo »New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera walks in the dugout during the ninth inning of the Yankees 3-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of baseball's American League division series Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 in New York.
View Photo »When you are talking about surgery, there is nothing simple
Every time I talk it gets worse and worse
It's been a month. Every time I talk it gets worse and worse
