Mariano Rivera Rumors & News
- New York Yankees
- #42 | RP BatsRThrowsR
- Height6-2
- Weight185
- Age42
- Experience 17 years
- Salary $14,911,700
- BirthplacePanama City, Panama
Mo saves 17th for Yankees after O’s closer flunks
New York Post — BALTIMORE — The Yankees didn’t need to see Orioles closer Jim Johnson implode for a third consecutive appearance to appreciate Mariano Rivera. “Believe me, I don’t take it for granted,” manager Joe Girardi said after Rivera picked up his 17th save in as many chances in last night’s...
New York Yankees 8 hours agoMariano Rivera continues to do the impossible
Newsday — Mariano Rivera wasn't around much last season, so instead you heard a lot about Orioles closer Jim Johnson, who had 51 saves as the anchor to one of the best bullpens in baseball.
New York Yankees 14 hours agoIt's all about Mo
Yankees Blog | ESPN New York — The miraculous 2013 Yankee formula displayed many of its unexplainable parts on Monday. But, on final analysis, what separated the Yankees and the Orioles is the same thing that has been the difference between the Yankees and everyone since the mid-90s. The Yankees have Mariano Rivera. Other teams don't. While Orioles closer Jim Johnson folded for the third straight time with a save on the line, the 43-year-old Rivera trotted out for his 17th save in 17 tries.
New York Yankees 18 hours agoBuck Showalter could use a lesson from Joe Girardi
Newsday — Before Monday night's game, Joe Girardi had to discuss how he planned to juggle four outfielders, whether or not Phil Hughes would bounce back from his previous disaster and also guesstimate the number of "bullets" left in Mariano Rivera's 43-year-old right arm.
New York Yankees 18 hours agoMariano Rivera earns 625th career save
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Yankees closer Mariano Rivera recorded his 17th save on Monday in Baltimore. The Yankees took a 6-4 lead in the top of the 10th inning and Rivera closed the books on the Orioles with a 1-2-3 inning with one strikeout. He earned his 625th career save.He lowered his ERA to 1.47 on the year and has recorded saves in six straight appearances. He's leading the American League in saves and is having a career year right now at 43 years of age.
20 hours agoBombers winning with solid pitching
New York Post — At 42, Darren Oliver is baseball’s second-oldest player, behind only 43-year-old Mariano Rivera. A 20-year big-leaguer, he has drifted in and out of the Yankees’ scope, with his many stops including the 1996 Rangers, the 2002 Red Sox, the 2006 Mets, the 2009 Angels, the 2010 Rangers and the...
New York Yankees May 19, 2013On deck: Dodgers at Brewers, Monday, 5 p.m.
Orange County Register — Where: Miller Park TV: KCAL/9 Did you know: Since the live-ball era began in 1921, Clayton Kershaw's career ERA of 2.70 is the lowest for any starting pitcher and third among all pitchers with 1,000 innings pitched behind Mariano Rivera (2.21) and...
Los Angeles Dodgers May 19, 2013Clay can’t say no to Mo
Boston Herald — MINNEAPOLIS — With eight weeks until the All-Star Game in New York, a campaign has begun on the Internet to get Yankees closer Mariano Rivera to start for the American League.Clay Buchholz wouldn’t object.
Boston Red Sox May 19, 2013Serby's Sunday Q & A with... Lyle Overbay
New York Post — Yankees fill-in first baseman Lyle Overbay took a swing at some questions from Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: Can you recall a memorable at bat against Mariano Rivera? A: I try to forget the bad ones, but I remember breaking half of my bats off of him. But I think...
New York Yankees May 18, 2013Mariano Rivera segment on 'E:60'
Yankees Blog | ESPN New York — "E:60" reporter Tom Rinaldi accompanies Mariano Rivera to the small fishing village in Panama where he grew up and gets the future Hall of Famer to open up about his final season, the injury that almost ended his career, and his place in baseball history.
New York Yankees May 18, 2013Wilhelmsen talks about Rivera, the king of closers
Mariners Insider | Tacoma News-Tribune — Tom Wilhelmsen continues to make the case for himself as one of the best closers in the American League. He’s probably among six closers — Mariano Rivera (a lock because of sentiment and skill), Baltimore’s Jim Johnson, Chicago’s Addison Reed, Texas’ Joe Nathan and Toronto’s Casey Janssen — who have a shot at the All-Star game. Had a quick chat with him in Yankee Stadium about Mariano Rivera: You are around 600 saves behind Mariano Rivera. Your thoughts?) (Laughs) “Cool.” When you look at Mariano as a fellow closer, what do you think?) “I’ve … Read more »
Seattle Mariners May 17, 2013Mariano Rivera not willing to start All-Star game
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Yankees closer Mariano Rivera was flattered when asked about an increasingly popular internet petition to get him to start the All-Star game, but told MLB.com Thursday he would prefer to stay in his comfort zone."It would mess up everything," said Rivera. "It would be the first time I've started, I think, since 1995. I don't think it would be right. I'd rather close the game than start the game."Rivera, a 12-time All-Star, has converted all 16 of his save opportunities in the final season of his career. The 43-year-old veteran is MLB's all-time leader in saves (624) and games finished (910). R...
May 16, 2013Yankees' amazing Rivera ‘closing’ his career in style
New York Post — The Replacements are doing a great job, but the reason the Yankees are in first place is the incredible work of the bullpen and the living masterpiece that is save artist Mariano Rivera. There is no one like Mo, who is 16 for 16 in saves and already is the...
New York Yankees May 16, 2013Mariano Rivera picks up save No. 16
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Yankees closer Mariano Rivera went 1-2-3 in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead Tuesday at home against the Mariners. Rivera earned his 16th save, and needed only 11 pitches to record three outs with a strikeout. His ERA stands at 1.56. Rivera has saved games in nine of his last 10 appearances and has gone a perfect 16 for 16 this year. He's given up just one run over his last 9 1/3 innings.
May 16, 2013Yankees | Mariano Rivera on record pace
KFFL — New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera recorded his 16th save of the season Tuesday, May ...
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