Articles related to "Mariano Rivera"
Mariano Rivera Will Retire
The Yankees have not offered a contract extension to Mariano Rivera. They will. They are not dumb. But Yankee fans must accept that Mo will call it a career very soon.
mariano rivera will retire • mariano rivera contract extension • mariano rivera yankee contract • mariano rivera career saves • mariano rivera saves
The Yankees have not offered a contract extension to Mariano Rivera. They will. They are not dumb. But Yankee fans must accept that Mo will call it a career very soon.
mariano rivera will retire • mariano rivera contract extension • mariano rivera yankee contract • mariano rivera career saves • mariano rivera saves
Rivera and Posada Deserve the Same
The Yankees are willing to bend their own rules in order to keep Alex Rodriguez in pinstripes. Mariano Rivera and Jorge Posada must be treated the same way.
new york yankees • scott boras • alex rodriguez • mariano rivera • jorge posada
The Yankees are willing to bend their own rules in order to keep Alex Rodriguez in pinstripes. Mariano Rivera and Jorge Posada must be treated the same way.
new york yankees • scott boras • alex rodriguez • mariano rivera • jorge posada
Relief
Closers are in the game approximately 1/18 of the time their team plays. A team plays 162 games, the closer appears in about one half of those games, and he pitches one inning.
mariano rivera • yankees • closer • bruce sutter • relief pitchers
Closers are in the game approximately 1/18 of the time their team plays. A team plays 162 games, the closer appears in about one half of those games, and he pitches one inning.
mariano rivera • yankees • closer • bruce sutter • relief pitchers
Game 7 of the 2001 World Series
The final game of the 2001 Fall Classic marked the end of an era in the Bronx.
game 7 2001 world series • 2001 world series • schilling world series mvp • randy johnson world series mvp • randy johnson curt schilling
The final game of the 2001 Fall Classic marked the end of an era in the Bronx.
game 7 2001 world series • 2001 world series • schilling world series mvp • randy johnson world series mvp • randy johnson curt schilling
Seven Active Hall of Fame Pitchers
Roger Clemens, Greg Maddux, Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, Tom Glavine, John Smoltz and Mariano Rivera will make Baseball's Hall of Fame in their first eligible year.
baseball hall of fame • active hall of fame pitchers • future hall of fame pitchers • hall of fame pitchers • future hall of famers
Roger Clemens, Greg Maddux, Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, Tom Glavine, John Smoltz and Mariano Rivera will make Baseball's Hall of Fame in their first eligible year.
baseball hall of fame • active hall of fame pitchers • future hall of fame pitchers • hall of fame pitchers • future hall of famers
Insider Information
Providing or using "insider information" can create problems. Read "Inside Information."
mariano rivera • yankees • closer • luis arroyo • sparky lyle.
Providing or using "insider information" can create problems. Read "Inside Information."
mariano rivera • yankees • closer • luis arroyo • sparky lyle.
MLB Career Postseason Records
With the addition of two more playoff rounds in 1969 and 1995, respectively, the postseason greatly expanded, and so did baseball's October record books.
mlb postseason records • career pitching postseason records • most postseason career wins • postseason career pitching wins • career hitting postseason records
With the addition of two more playoff rounds in 1969 and 1995, respectively, the postseason greatly expanded, and so did baseball's October record books.
mlb postseason records • career pitching postseason records • most postseason career wins • postseason career pitching wins • career hitting postseason records
No Shortcuts to Cooperstown, NY
How the modern save statistic has skewered the way a game is played, and why it should not impact Hall of Fame Balloting.
closer • lee smith • bruce sutter • mariano rivera • joe torre
How the modern save statistic has skewered the way a game is played, and why it should not impact Hall of Fame Balloting.
closer • lee smith • bruce sutter • mariano rivera • joe torre
Ozzie, Clark, and Pujols
There have been a few pitchers who have given up key home runs in critical situations. Most do not recover for a while, if ever. A few, such as Mariano Rivera, become stronger. How will Brad Lidge, the great young Astros closer who gave up Pujols’ home run, react?
albert pujols • cardinals • playoffs • ozzie smith • smith
There have been a few pitchers who have given up key home runs in critical situations. Most do not recover for a while, if ever. A few, such as Mariano Rivera, become stronger. How will Brad Lidge, the great young Astros closer who gave up Pujols’ home run, react?
albert pujols • cardinals • playoffs • ozzie smith • smith
The Rise of The Relief Pitcher
Relief pitchers were once failed starters. Now they're acclaimed specialists and "closers" are most valuable player candidates.
relief pitchers • closers • "firemen • " pitching heros • baseball history
Relief pitchers were once failed starters. Now they're acclaimed specialists and "closers" are most valuable player candidates.
relief pitchers • closers • "firemen • " pitching heros • baseball history
Why Offense Has Increased: Part 1--The Lowered Pitching Mound
Baseball today is quite different from the game that existed fifty years ago but because baseball’s basic structure, with the exception of the designated hitter rule, has seemingly remained the same and the changes have occurred over many decades, most of us don't realize what has happened.
pitching mound • yankees • sporting news • mariano rivera • roger clemens
Baseball today is quite different from the game that existed fifty years ago but because baseball’s basic structure, with the exception of the designated hitter rule, has seemingly remained the same and the changes have occurred over many decades, most of us don't realize what has happened.
pitching mound • yankees • sporting news • mariano rivera • roger clemens
Yankees Still Need Work On Their Everyday Lineup
The Yankees enhanced their pitching staff by signing free agents CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett but their offense is stale and their defense is lacking
everyday lineup • free agents • cc sabathia • aj burnett • world series
The Yankees enhanced their pitching staff by signing free agents CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett but their offense is stale and their defense is lacking
everyday lineup • free agents • cc sabathia • aj burnett • world series
Tali Still Believes
This is the second article relating my friend Tali’s optimistic view and my more realistic view of the Yankees’ prospects for this season.
yankees • rivera • boston • san francisco • arizona.
This is the second article relating my friend Tali’s optimistic view and my more realistic view of the Yankees’ prospects for this season.
yankees • rivera • boston • san francisco • arizona.
2007 MLB Fantasy Relief Pitchers
While some fantasy stalwarts have been disappointing this first quarter, there have been plenty of nice surprises among MLB closers in 2007 season so far.
2007 fantasy mlb season • top 10 fantasy relievers2007 • 2007 top 10 fantasy closers • best 2007 fantasy relief pitchers • best fantasy closers
While some fantasy stalwarts have been disappointing this first quarter, there have been plenty of nice surprises among MLB closers in 2007 season so far.
2007 fantasy mlb season • top 10 fantasy relievers2007 • 2007 top 10 fantasy closers • best 2007 fantasy relief pitchers • best fantasy closers
2008 American League Midseason Awards
With the All Star Game coming up on Tuesday, July 15, it's time to hand out the midseason awards to the best American League baseball players, managers and executives.
2008 baseball midseason awards • 2008 baseball midseason grades • 2008 best pitchers • 2008 best hitter • josh hamilton mvp
With the All Star Game coming up on Tuesday, July 15, it's time to hand out the midseason awards to the best American League baseball players, managers and executives.
2008 baseball midseason awards • 2008 baseball midseason grades • 2008 best pitchers • 2008 best hitter • josh hamilton mvp
2009 World Baseball Classic Roster: Panama
Manager Hector Lopez hopes to lead Panama to their first ever World Baseball Classic victory but faces a stiff challenge in the 2009 edition.
panama 2009 world baseball classic preview • 24 man roster • panama failed to get out of first round at 2006 wb • panama roster 2009 • panama underdogs at wbc
Manager Hector Lopez hopes to lead Panama to their first ever World Baseball Classic victory but faces a stiff challenge in the 2009 edition.
panama 2009 world baseball classic preview • 24 man roster • panama failed to get out of first round at 2006 wb • panama roster 2009 • panama underdogs at wbc
Available Fantasy Baseball Studs
This list contains a lot of veterans who have underperformed for large chunks of the 2007 MLB season. But, each of these guys seems poised for a brilliant second half.
2007 mlb fantasy baseball season • mlb fantasy baseball studs • fantasy baseball pitching leaders • fantasy baseball hitting leaders • mlb fantasy baseball players
This list contains a lot of veterans who have underperformed for large chunks of the 2007 MLB season. But, each of these guys seems poised for a brilliant second half.
2007 mlb fantasy baseball season • mlb fantasy baseball studs • fantasy baseball pitching leaders • fantasy baseball hitting leaders • mlb fantasy baseball players
Detroit and Cleveland Can't Win
It is unconceivable that the Tigers will go with Todd Jones and that the Indians will go with Joe Borowski if they hope to be taken seriously.
detroit tigers • cleveland indians • american league • todd jones • joe borowski
It is unconceivable that the Tigers will go with Todd Jones and that the Indians will go with Joe Borowski if they hope to be taken seriously.
detroit tigers • cleveland indians • american league • todd jones • joe borowski
Jackie Robinson's Enduring Legacy
Jackie Robinson's life after baseball was marked by great efforts and great honors. He and Babe Ruth are the most important ballplayers of all time.
jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson day • civil rights movement • april 15
Jackie Robinson's life after baseball was marked by great efforts and great honors. He and Babe Ruth are the most important ballplayers of all time.
jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson day • civil rights movement • april 15
MLB Career World Series Records
It's been said that truly great baseball players excel in the World Series. These players are the real cream of the crop among Fall Classic participants.
career world series records • world series hitting records • world series pitching records • world series most wins • world series most rbi
It's been said that truly great baseball players excel in the World Series. These players are the real cream of the crop among Fall Classic participants.
career world series records • world series hitting records • world series pitching records • world series most wins • world series most rbi
MLB Hot Trade Deadline Rumors
With just eleven days to go until the trading deadline, teams must decide if they are buyers or sellers. Welcome to the eBAY of Major League Baseball.
major league trade rumors • mariano rivera • mlb trade rumors • deadline trade rumors • mlb trade deadline rumors
With just eleven days to go until the trading deadline, teams must decide if they are buyers or sellers. Welcome to the eBAY of Major League Baseball.
major league trade rumors • mariano rivera • mlb trade rumors • deadline trade rumors • mlb trade deadline rumors
MLB's Top 20 Career Save Leaders
The Top 20 MLB relief pitchers are led by Trevor Hoffman, Lee Smith, John Franco and The Sandman, Mariano Rivera. This bunch knows how to shut that ninth inning door.
mlb save leaders • the 300 save club • 300 save club • top 20 relief pitchers • top 20 career save leaders
The Top 20 MLB relief pitchers are led by Trevor Hoffman, Lee Smith, John Franco and The Sandman, Mariano Rivera. This bunch knows how to shut that ninth inning door.
mlb save leaders • the 300 save club • 300 save club • top 20 relief pitchers • top 20 career save leaders
Red Sox Miss Manny Ramirez
The Red Sox felt they became a better team after trading Manny Ramirez. Boston is eating those words.
red sox • manny ramirez • run production • tampa bay rays • david ortiz
The Red Sox felt they became a better team after trading Manny Ramirez. Boston is eating those words.
red sox • manny ramirez • run production • tampa bay rays • david ortiz
Short-Lived Happiness
Rawly Eastwick, whom the Yankees signed as a free agent to a five year deal for $1.1 million, told reporters “I’ve never been happier in my life. It’s been a wonderful experience. Everything’s been fabulous. There is no aspect of this spring that I haven’t enjoyed.”
yankees • new york • new york yankees • reds • world champions
Rawly Eastwick, whom the Yankees signed as a free agent to a five year deal for $1.1 million, told reporters “I’ve never been happier in my life. It’s been a wonderful experience. Everything’s been fabulous. There is no aspect of this spring that I haven’t enjoyed.”
yankees • new york • new york yankees • reds • world champions
The 1985 Yankees Came Close
The Yankees had to beat Toronto five consecutive times to win the Division title. They didn't.
toronto led new york • yankees beat toronto • five consecutive • american league eastern division • yankees won american league eastern division
The Yankees had to beat Toronto five consecutive times to win the Division title. They didn't.
toronto led new york • yankees beat toronto • five consecutive • american league eastern division • yankees won american league eastern division
The American League Cy Young Award
The race for the American league Cy Young Award could come to one head to head matchup between front runners Chien-Ming Wang and Josh Beckett.
2007 cy young candidates • 2007 al cy young • american league cy young 2007 • 2007 cy young contenders • johan sanatana
The race for the American league Cy Young Award could come to one head to head matchup between front runners Chien-Ming Wang and Josh Beckett.
2007 cy young candidates • 2007 al cy young • american league cy young 2007 • 2007 cy young contenders • johan sanatana
Vicious and Fear
Gossage’s new teammates said that his stuff was “vicious.” The man who hit three home runs his last three at bats in last year’s World Series and is known to fear no mortal, not even George Steinbrenner, said that “He puts fear in hitters. Hitters just fear him physically.”
yankees • new york • new york yankees • mariano rivera • rivera
Gossage’s new teammates said that his stuff was “vicious.” The man who hit three home runs his last three at bats in last year’s World Series and is known to fear no mortal, not even George Steinbrenner, said that “He puts fear in hitters. Hitters just fear him physically.”
yankees • new york • new york yankees • mariano rivera • rivera
Why the Yankees Are (Not?) Better
The 2002 New York Yankees are a changed team that has the potential to approach the achievements of the 1998 team. However, a number of factors could make 2002 a disaster.
yankees • 2002 season • giambi • white • vander wal
The 2002 New York Yankees are a changed team that has the potential to approach the achievements of the 1998 team. However, a number of factors could make 2002 a disaster.
yankees • 2002 season • giambi • white • vander wal
Yankees Still With Questions
Even though the New York Yankees spent more than 420 million dollars on three players this off-season, there are still holes that need addressing.
new york yankees sign cc sabathia a.j. burnett and • questions still haunt yankees despite spending big • are joba chamberlain and chien-ming wang healthy • what happens if mariano rivera gets hurt • yankees have trading chips
Even though the New York Yankees spent more than 420 million dollars on three players this off-season, there are still holes that need addressing.
new york yankees sign cc sabathia a.j. burnett and • questions still haunt yankees despite spending big • are joba chamberlain and chien-ming wang healthy • what happens if mariano rivera gets hurt • yankees have trading chips
Yankees Being Smart About Pitching
The New York Yankees have spent almost $400 million to secure a potent offense for 2008 and beyond, but have they paid emough attention to their pitching needs?
yankees pitching in 2008 • yankees startin rotation 2008 • yankees johan santana trade • johan santana melky carbrera • johan santana ian kennedy
The New York Yankees have spent almost $400 million to secure a potent offense for 2008 and beyond, but have they paid emough attention to their pitching needs?
yankees pitching in 2008 • yankees startin rotation 2008 • yankees johan santana trade • johan santana melky carbrera • johan santana ian kennedy
Changes
The New York Yankees had one of the greatest of all seasons in 1998. Three seasons later, it is an almost completely different team.
yankees • 1998 season • player changes
The New York Yankees had one of the greatest of all seasons in 1998. Three seasons later, it is an almost completely different team.
yankees • 1998 season • player changes
New York Yankees Sign Jorge Posada
The Yankees signed their five-time All Star catcher Jorge Posada to a deal that will pay him more than $13 million per season for the next four years.
yankees sign jorge posada • jorge posada yankee contract • jorge posada $52 million contract • jorge posada yankees free agency • jorge posada joe girardi catcher
The Yankees signed their five-time All Star catcher Jorge Posada to a deal that will pay him more than $13 million per season for the next four years.
yankees sign jorge posada • jorge posada yankee contract • jorge posada $52 million contract • jorge posada yankees free agency • jorge posada joe girardi catcher
2007 New York Yankees Baseball
The 2007 New York Yankees have the best hitting in baseball. The additions of Andy Pettitte, Kei Igawa and (maybe) Roger Clemens will give them a top rotation as well.
new york yankees • 2007 mlb preview • yankees andy pettitte • japanese pitcher kei igawa • american league east
The 2007 New York Yankees have the best hitting in baseball. The additions of Andy Pettitte, Kei Igawa and (maybe) Roger Clemens will give them a top rotation as well.
new york yankees • 2007 mlb preview • yankees andy pettitte • japanese pitcher kei igawa • american league east
Joe Torre's Yankee Manager Career
When he was hired to manage the Yankees in 1996, no one could have predicted that Joe Torre would enjoy such longevity and success as skipper of the Bronx Zoo.
joe torre yankee manager • joe torre fired • joe torre retires • joe torre's yankee record • joe torre career wins
When he was hired to manage the Yankees in 1996, no one could have predicted that Joe Torre would enjoy such longevity and success as skipper of the Bronx Zoo.
joe torre yankee manager • joe torre fired • joe torre retires • joe torre's yankee record • joe torre career wins
Magic
They are wrong. They are all wrong. The magic has not left the Stadium. The magic has not left the Yankees. The magic has never been stronger nor has the magic ever worked harder.
yankees • red sox • world series • magic • playoffs
They are wrong. They are all wrong. The magic has not left the Stadium. The magic has not left the Yankees. The magic has never been stronger nor has the magic ever worked harder.
yankees • red sox • world series • magic • playoffs
Now is NOT the Time
The Yankees should emulate some of the things the Minnesota Twins have done and then George Steinbrenner might be happier.
minnestota • twins • yankees • steinbrenner • world series.
The Yankees should emulate some of the things the Minnesota Twins have done and then George Steinbrenner might be happier.
minnestota • twins • yankees • steinbrenner • world series.
One More Chance?
“And teammates say Tom Gordon was so unnerved by the series' pressure, he was throwing up in the bullpen before failing to hold a two-run lead in Game 5.”
tom gordon • flash gordon • world series • yankees • red sox
“And teammates say Tom Gordon was so unnerved by the series' pressure, he was throwing up in the bullpen before failing to hold a two-run lead in Game 5.”
tom gordon • flash gordon • world series • yankees • red sox
Is It As Bad As It Seems?
Perranoski was on the mound 8.8% of the time for the Dodgers. This past season, Mariano was on the mound 4.8% of the time for the Yankees.
yankees • giambi • pettitte • rivera • perranoski
Perranoski was on the mound 8.8% of the time for the Dodgers. This past season, Mariano was on the mound 4.8% of the time for the Yankees.
yankees • giambi • pettitte • rivera • perranoski
Sam
Sam sat down as Mariano Rivera entered the game even though it wasn’t a save situation. After Bernie retired and Posada was sent to Arizona as part of the package that brought Randy Johnson to New York, only Rivera and Jeter remained from the last championship team. Rivera retired four straight batters to preserve the win.
new york yankees • steinbrenner • world series • yankee stadium • roger clemens
Sam sat down as Mariano Rivera entered the game even though it wasn’t a save situation. After Bernie retired and Posada was sent to Arizona as part of the package that brought Randy Johnson to New York, only Rivera and Jeter remained from the last championship team. Rivera retired four straight batters to preserve the win.
new york yankees • steinbrenner • world series • yankee stadium • roger clemens
A Whole Team that Belongs in the Hall
Why the New York Yankees deserve their own wing in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
a whole team that belongs in the hall • halls of fame are reserved for individuals and the • setting records warrant consideration for inductio • new york yankees • rizzuto
Why the New York Yankees deserve their own wing in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
a whole team that belongs in the hall • halls of fame are reserved for individuals and the • setting records warrant consideration for inductio • new york yankees • rizzuto
Dump the Cash Man
Subtle events speak volumes. Getting Jesse Orosco and NOT getting Graeme Lloyd reveals so much about Brian Cashman.
graeme lloyd • yankees • jesse orosco • brian cashman
Subtle events speak volumes. Getting Jesse Orosco and NOT getting Graeme Lloyd reveals so much about Brian Cashman.
graeme lloyd • yankees • jesse orosco • brian cashman
Orioles Nolan Reimold Staying in the Lineup
The Baltimore Orioles called up outfielder Nolan Reimold in mid-May to try and plug a gaping hole in their lineup. The result is an everyday player not named Wieters
baltimore orioles • nolan reimold • matt wieters • felix pie • norfolk tides
The Baltimore Orioles called up outfielder Nolan Reimold in mid-May to try and plug a gaping hole in their lineup. The result is an everyday player not named Wieters
baltimore orioles • nolan reimold • matt wieters • felix pie • norfolk tides
2007 Chicago Cubs Baseball
The off-season additions of Alfonso Soriano, Lou Piniella, Ted Lilly and Jason Marquis will lift the Cubs out of the basement in the 2007 NL Central Division.
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The off-season additions of Alfonso Soriano, Lou Piniella, Ted Lilly and Jason Marquis will lift the Cubs out of the basement in the 2007 NL Central Division.
2007 mlb preview • 2007 mlb preview cubs • mlb preview 2007 cubs • 2007 chicago cubs preview • 2007 chicago cubs
2009's Best Fantasy Baseball Closers
Getting a top notch closer (or two) can really define a fantasy baseball team, and making sure to have reliable closers is more important than a lot of owners realize.
the best closers in fantasy baseball • 2009's best fantasy baseball closers • jonathan papelbon • best sleeper in 2009 fantasy drafts • best closers available
Getting a top notch closer (or two) can really define a fantasy baseball team, and making sure to have reliable closers is more important than a lot of owners realize.
the best closers in fantasy baseball • 2009's best fantasy baseball closers • jonathan papelbon • best sleeper in 2009 fantasy drafts • best closers available
And They Finished 17 Games Out
Many years ago, a Yankees team had four Hall of Famers. Their main rival that season was the Boston Red Sox, a team that had not four but FIVE Hall of Famers, but it was the Yankees who won the pennant and swept the Reds in the World Series while Boston finished a distant second, 17 games out of first place.
yankees • new york yankees • world series • baseball • hall of fame
Many years ago, a Yankees team had four Hall of Famers. Their main rival that season was the Boston Red Sox, a team that had not four but FIVE Hall of Famers, but it was the Yankees who won the pennant and swept the Reds in the World Series while Boston finished a distant second, 17 games out of first place.
yankees • new york yankees • world series • baseball • hall of fame
Give The D-Backs Their Due
After a terrific World Series, the 'Team of Destiny' falls a miracle short.
world series • rivera • jeter • yankees • diamondbacks
After a terrific World Series, the 'Team of Destiny' falls a miracle short.
world series • rivera • jeter • yankees • diamondbacks
I Demand A Re-count
Favourtism and ballot stuffing are tainting the best all-star game in professional sports.
baseball • all-star • ballot • stuffing • favourtism
Favourtism and ballot stuffing are tainting the best all-star game in professional sports.
baseball • all-star • ballot • stuffing • favourtism
Pitchers Demand Trade
The Yankees' offensive production has been less than great this season. It is believed that opposing pitchers look forward to facing the Yankees lineup, and the Yankees own pitchers feel they would like the same opportunity.
yankees • pitchers • clemens • mussina • el duque
The Yankees' offensive production has been less than great this season. It is believed that opposing pitchers look forward to facing the Yankees lineup, and the Yankees own pitchers feel they would like the same opportunity.
yankees • pitchers • clemens • mussina • el duque
THE DEAL ON THE DIAMOND : COFFEE IS FOR CLOSERS
<img src="/files/mysites/theycallmethecloser/red%20sox%20logo.bmp"><img src="/files/topics/18058/files/mets%20logo%20logo.bmp"><img src="/files/topics/18058/files/cardinals%20logo.bmp"><img src="/files/topics/18058/files/yankees%20logo.bmp"><img src="/files/topics/18058/files/giants%20logo.bmp"><br> "Put that coffee down!" "Coffee is for closers!" What do the Red Sox, Cardinals, and Giants have in common? They are all looking for closers.
sports • baseball • players • casey • stern
<img src="/files/mysites/theycallmethecloser/red%20sox%20logo.bmp"><img src="/files/topics/18058/files/mets%20logo%20logo.bmp"><img src="/files/topics/18058/files/cardinals%20logo.bmp"><img src="/files/topics/18058/files/yankees%20logo.bmp"><img src="/files/topics/18058/files/giants%20logo.bmp"><br> "Put that coffee down!" "Coffee is for closers!" What do the Red Sox, Cardinals, and Giants have in common? They are all looking for closers.
sports • baseball • players • casey • stern
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