Mariano Rivera

  1. New York Yankees 2012 Season Outlook: Mariano Rivera

    The Yankees are the most successful American sports franchise of all time. They have won five championships in the past 17 years, including three in a row in 1998, 1999 and 2000...

    John Nizinski Written by John Nizinski about 1 day ago 296 reads 0 comments

  2. New York Yankees: 10 Pitchers Who Could Replace Mariano Rivera After 2012

    One of the most difficult topics for Yankee fans to discuss is the probable retirement announcement that we will hear from Mariano Rivera after the 2012 season comes to a close...

    Bill Ford Written by Bill Ford about 3 days ago 4,067 reads 27 comments

  3. First Impressions: The 10 Best Intros in Sports

    Before a friend's wedding recently, I was asked what song I wanted to cut a rug to, during wedding party introductions...

    Drew LaMar Written by Drew LaMar about 7 days ago 327 reads 1 comments

  4. New York Yankees: The 5 Most Important Moments for the Yankees Since 1962

    Over the past 50 years, the New York Yankees have experienced many highs and lows. Through it all they have won eight world championships, more than any other team in Major League Baseball...

    Stephen Skinner Written by Stephen Skinner about 8 days ago 529 reads 2 comments

  5. Manny Ramirez, Carlos Zambrano and Baseball's 7 Most Frustrating Players

    Frustrating can take on different meanings. Who is frustrated? Why? This list will attempt to hit on some of the most frustrating players in history, from various perspectives...

    Nathan Palatsky Written by Nathan Palatsky about 11 days ago 217 reads 0 comments

  6. New York Yankees: Should Mariano Rivera Announce Retirement Before the Season?

    It seems, by all indications—from different news outlets and even Mariano Rivera himself—that 2012 could be the last season of the New York Yankees closer's illustrious career...

    Michael Moraitis Written by Michael Moraitis about 12 days ago 1,135 reads 1 comments

  7. New York Yankees: 5 Reasons the Bronx Boys Will Walk Away with AL East Crown

    The New York Yankees are gearing up for yet another run at the World Series this upcoming season. After beginning the offseason at a slow pace, General Manager Brian Cashman has assembled another championship caliber team...

    Colton Kokrda Written by Colton Kokrda about 12 days ago 4,575 reads 5 comments

  8. New York Yankees: The Greatest Players of the Greatest Team

    In the 111-year history of the New York Yankees , no other team has won more World Championships (27 - an average of one every four to five years). In fact, no other franchise in any sport has been as successful as the Bronx Bombers...

    Stephen Skinner Written by Stephen Skinner about 15 days ago 1,151 reads 26 comments

  9. New York Yankees 1997: Trade Mariano Rivera for Randy Johnson or Pedro Martinez

    This is difficult to imagine but it almost happened. After being eliminated in the 1997 ALDS, the New York Yankees considered adding Randy Johnson to their pitching staff...

    Harold Friend Written by Harold Friend about 18 days ago 829 reads 3 comments

  10. Super Bowl XLVI: What a Fourth Ring Would Mean for the New York Giants

    As the country inches closer to Super Bowl Sunday, the flurry of story lines that accompany such a monumental football game continues to pick up force...

    Steven Goldstein Written by Steven Goldstein about 21 days ago 62 reads 0 comments

  11. MLB Free Agent Relievers: Brad Lidge and Company Are Overrated

    Brad Lidge was signed by the Washington Nationals this week for a million dollars over one season. A bargain compared to what some closers have picked up during this offseason...

    Jim Flannery Written by Jim Flannery about 21 days ago 96 reads 0 comments

  12. New York Yankees Great Mariano Rivera: "You Have It in Your Heart"

    The 1995 New York Yankees had lost the first five straight games of a western swing. It was only May 28, but Mr. Steinbrenner needed a victory. Manager Buck Showalter started 25-year-old Mariano Rivera against the Oakland A's...

    Harold Friend Written by Harold Friend about 24 days ago 483 reads 0 comments

  13. Mariano Rivera Could Have Been Hall of Fame Starter for the New York Yankees

    In his last start at Columbus against the Rochester Red Wings. Mariano Rivera pitched a five-inning no-hitter. On July 4, 1995, he was the New York Yankees starter against the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park...

    Harold Friend Written by Harold Friend about 24 days ago 468 reads 2 comments