Mariano Rivera

  1. Best All-Time Closers: Top Ten Closers in Major League History

    Closers shut the door. The best closers usually psyche out batters even before they step in the batter’s box. The ninth inning is their battleground and they normally come out on top...

    Scott Burns Written by Scott Burns about 1 day ago 102 reads 2 comments

  2. Mariano Rivera: Blood Clot Still Delaying Yankees Closer's Surgery

    The surgery of New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera continues to be delayed and the date when he goes under the knife remains unknown...

    Eric Ball Written by Eric Ball about 11 days ago 281 reads 0 comments

  3. New York Yankees: Brian Cashman and Joe Girardi Need to Do Something

    The New York Yankees have hit some pretty big bumps since the start of the 2012 season, and even though I hate to admit it, I'm concerned about the rest of the season...

    Bill Ford Written by Bill Ford about 13 days ago 1,839 reads 10 comments

  4. Reintroducing Joe Girardi's Binder Could Be Key to Yankees Bullpen

    With the devastating loss of Mariano Rivera now sinking in, which not only physically but also mentally handicaps the Yankees , skipper Joe Girardi’s job just got much harder...

    Kate Conroy Written by Kate Conroy about 21 days ago 217 reads 0 comments

  5. Mariano Rivera Blood Clot: Yankees Lack Late-Game Invincibility Without Closer

    The news has gotten worse for Mariano Rivera , when it was discovered that, along with a torn ACL , he had a blood clot in his calf...

    Timothy Rapp Written by Timothy Rapp about 24 days ago 360 reads 3 comments

  6. Will Mariano Rivera Become the Yankees' Version of Peyton Manning?

    While both are exceptional athletes, there would appear to be little that Mariano Rivera and Peyton Manning have in common...

    Peter Alfano Written by Peter Alfano about 25 days ago 357 reads 8 comments

  7. Mariano Rivera Injury Update: Yankees Star Runs into Complications at Doctor

    New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera was hoping to get his torn ACL repaired sooner rather than later in order to begin rehabilitation and prepare for the 2013 season. Unfortunately, things are not going as planned for the future Hall of Famer...

    Adam Wells Written by Adam Wells about 26 days ago 5,647 reads 2 comments

  8. Neftali Feliz: Why the Rangers Should Move Him Back to the Pen for Good

    Taking one of the top closers in the American League over the past two seasons and moving him into the rotation is a move that will always come with risks and Neftali Feliz is no different...

    Brandon Tripp Written by Brandon Tripp about 26 days ago 1,239 reads 10 comments

  9. Mariano Rivera: 10 Greatest Moments of Yankees Closer's Career

    The legend that is Mariano Rivera was born and raised in the postseason and the 10 greatest moments of his career speak to his incredible dominance in that...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 26 days ago 1,617 reads 3 comments

  10. Mariano Rivera: Why He's the Most Irreplaceable Reliever in MLB History

    On November 15, 2001, American Airlines Flight 587 crashed to the ground in the Belle Harbor neighborhood in Queens, New York killing all 261 people aboard and three on the ground...

    Brian Buckley Written by Brian Buckley about 26 days ago 259 reads 3 comments

  11. Fill Your 401k: The 15 MLB All-Stars Who Really Ought to Retire. Now.

    30 games into the 2012 MLB season, a number of storylines have begun to crystallize across the league. The St. Louis Cardinals remain strong, even without Albert Pujols...

    Eric Brach Written by Eric Brach about 26 days ago 126 reads 0 comments

  12. Mariano Rivera: 3 Trade Options Should the Yankees Choose to Replace Rivera

    Mariano Rivera is now on the shelf for the rest of the season with a torn ACL, and the Yankees are left with a vacancy in the closer's role for the first time in recent memory...

    Kenny DeJohn Written by Kenny DeJohn about 28 days ago 2,443 reads 10 comments

  13. New York Yankees: Why Mariano Rivera Should Not Return to Pitching After Surgery

    Headlines can be a writer's best friend, and a writer's worst nightmare. Sometimes they can attract attention to a story in a positive way and up the reads and feedback on a story...

    Brett Hudson Written by Brett Hudson about 29 days ago 855 reads 6 comments

  14. New York Yankees: Team Must Move on Without Mariano Rivera as Closer

    It was the injury heard around the world. Well, at least the baseball world. Mariano Rivera tore his right ACL and meniscus while shagging foul balls before the game Thursday night...

    Bill Pivetz Written by Bill Pivetz about 30 days ago 226 reads 0 comments

  15. Yankees Fans in NYC React to Mariano Rivera's Injury

    It is a turbulent time for Pinstripe Nation. Legendary closer Mariano Rivera suffered a season-ending knee injury in Kansas City Thursday and the Yankees —and Yankee fans all over—are dealing with the aftermath...

    Why We Watch Written by Why We Watch about 30 days ago 1,553 reads 3 comments

  16. New York Yankees: Farewell to Mariano Rivera, the Greatest Closer Ever

    If Mariano Rivera has truly thrown his last pitch, May 3, 2012 will be remembered as a truly sad day for all baseball fans...

    Sal Cacciatore Written by Sal Cacciatore about 30 days ago 174 reads 3 comments

  17. Mariano Rivera: Yankees Legend Proclaims He Will Return from ACL Injury

    Shame on all of us for thinking otherwise, because Yankees legend Mariano Rivera is vowing to return to the mound after suffering a devastating injury...

    Gabe Zaldivar Written by Gabe Zaldivar about 30 days ago 5,363 reads 24 comments

  18. Mariano Rivera's Vow to Return No Surprise to New York Yankees Fans

    In about the best news I've heard over the span of the past 24 hours, Mariano Rivera has decided that he will indeed come back next season ( h/t SI.com ) and pitch for the New York Yankees , according to MLB 's twitter page...

    Michael Moraitis Written by Michael Moraitis about 30 days ago 166 reads 2 comments

  19. Report: Mariano Rivera Will Come Back from Torn ACL

    When Mariano Rivera went down on Thursday night in Kansas City with what seemed to be a career-ending injury, the Yankee community went into a state of shock...

    Kenny DeJohn Written by Kenny DeJohn about 30 days ago 86 reads 0 comments

  20. New York Yankees: Why David Robertson Will Do Just Fine as Yankees Closer

    We've all had 24 hours to process the Mariano Rivera injury. The bottom line is: it sucks. It sucks for the Yankees . It sucks for the fans. It sucks for baseball. And it sucks for Rivera, who is as classy of a human being you can get in the sport...

    Doug Rush Written by Doug Rush about 30 days ago 1,008 reads 13 comments

  21. Yankees Trade Speculation: 7 Deals the Yanks Can Make to Replace Mariano Rivera

    The New York Yankees have a problem on their hands, the likes of which they haven't had to deal with in many years. For the rest of the season, the Bombers will not have Mariano Rivera around to close games in the ninth...

    Zachary D. Rymer Written by Zachary D. Rymer about 30 days ago 5,716 reads 18 comments

  22. Mariano Rivera's Injury Is Not as Big of a Deal as You Think

    Mariano Rivera tore his ACL shagging fly balls during batting practice on Thursday night in Kansas City , and while the loss of the Yankees ' top relief pitcher will certainly ...

    Jordan Schwartz Written by Jordan Schwartz about 30 days ago 343 reads 2 comments

  23. Mariano Rivera Injury Won't Affect the New York Yankees in the Slightest

    Everyone in Yankee Nation is fretting right now over the knee injury sustained by Mariano Rivera . What will New York do? Who will replace the best closer of all time? Can the ...

    Jim Flannery Written by Jim Flannery about 30 days ago 114 reads 0 comments

  24. Mariano Rivera: Greatness, Respect, Desire and Future Saves

    Marty Appel, in Pinstripe Empire, makes an understatement that sadly will never be more appreciated than it is today...

    Harold Friend Written by Harold Friend about 30 days ago 74 reads 0 comments

  25. Rafael Soriano: Mariano Rivera's Injury Gives Expensive Pitcher Chance To Shine

    The New York Yankees signed Rafael Soriano to a three-year, $35 million deal after he turned in a 45-save, 1.73 ERA and 0.80 WHIP-season in 2010 with the Tampa Bay Rays . At the time it was a "if we can't beat him, sign him" type deal for New York...

    Wes O'Donnell Written by Wes O'Donnell about 30 days ago 732 reads 1 comments