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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.
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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.
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Best Baseball Relief Pitchers Ever
Satchel Paige once said that anybody could be a relief pitcher, so long as he had a thick skin, a short memory, and at least one great pitch.
best baseball relief pitchers • best baseball closers • best relief pitchers • cy young award winners • rolaids relief man award
Satchel Paige once said that anybody could be a relief pitcher, so long as he had a thick skin, a short memory, and at least one great pitch.
best baseball relief pitchers • best baseball closers • best relief pitchers • cy young award winners • rolaids relief man award
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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
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
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
2007 Major League Baseball Season
The Phillies will win the NL East, Chase Utley will take the NL MVP, Mariano Rivera will finally get the AL Cy Young Award, and the Yankees will win the World Series.
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The Phillies will win the NL East, Chase Utley will take the NL MVP, Mariano Rivera will finally get the AL Cy Young Award, and the Yankees will win the World Series.
2007 major league baseball • major league baseball season • major league baseball predictions • 2007 mlb predictions • 2007 mlb preview
2007 MLB Fantasy Preview: 2nd Team
The 2007 MLB Fantasy Season is right around the corner. Here is Baseball's Second Team All-Fantasy squad.
2007 mlb fantasy projection • season • prediction • rankings • ratings
The 2007 MLB Fantasy Season is right around the corner. Here is Baseball's Second Team All-Fantasy squad.
2007 mlb fantasy projection • season • prediction • rankings • ratings
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.
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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.
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2008 MLB Fantasy Closers Rankings
Here are the best closers for this year's upcoming fantasy baseball drafts and auctions.
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Here are the best closers for this year's upcoming fantasy baseball drafts and auctions.
best fantasy closers • 2008 best fantasy closers • 2008 top 10 closers • fantasy baseball closers 2008 • mlb best fabntasy closers
A Colossal Red Sox Collapse
The Yankees scored six runs in the eighth inning against two of baseball's best relief pitchers, trimming Boston's lead over the Tigers to 8 games in the wild card chase.
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The Yankees scored six runs in the eighth inning against two of baseball's best relief pitchers, trimming Boston's lead over the Tigers to 8 games in the wild card chase.
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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.
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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
Bill Skowron and Team Loyalty
Was there more team loyalty before free agency? Not according to former Yankees' first base star Bill "Moose" Skowron, who played in the 1950s and 1960s.
bill skowron yankees first baseman • team loyalty • done same thing • autograph show • played for yankees
Was there more team loyalty before free agency? Not according to former Yankees' first base star Bill "Moose" Skowron, who played in the 1950s and 1960s.
bill skowron yankees first baseman • team loyalty • done same thing • autograph show • played for yankees
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New York Yankees Retired Numbers
With so many retired numbers, the New York Yankees may someday be the first team to have a player wear number 100.
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With so many retired numbers, the New York Yankees may someday be the first team to have a player wear number 100.
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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.”
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The 1985 Yankees Came Close
The Yankees had to beat Toronto five consecutive times to win the Division title. They didn't.
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The Yankees had to beat Toronto five consecutive times to win the Division title. They didn't.
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The All-Time Yankees All-Star Team
The greatest New York Yankees of all time, position by position.
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The greatest New York Yankees of all time, position by position.
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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
Torre Did Not Overuse Proctor
Joe has been criticized for the demise of Scott Proctor, who had been an effective Yankees' relief pitcher during the first half of 2006 but not the second half.
torre did not overuse proctor • joe torre • scott proctor • today's pitchers pitched more • yankees relief pitcher
Joe has been criticized for the demise of Scott Proctor, who had been an effective Yankees' relief pitcher during the first half of 2006 but not the second half.
torre did not overuse proctor • joe torre • scott proctor • today's pitchers pitched more • yankees relief pitcher
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
New York, Boston, maybe Toronto
The American League East race is one of Major League Baseball's best divisions. Newcomers to the league, like Boston's Diasuke Matsuzaka, could define the season.
new york yankees • boston red sox • toronto blue jays • tampa bay devil rays • baltimore orioles
The American League East race is one of Major League Baseball's best divisions. Newcomers to the league, like Boston's Diasuke Matsuzaka, could define the season.
new york yankees • boston red sox • toronto blue jays • tampa bay devil rays • baltimore orioles
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