MARIANO RIVERA NEWS
Fox Replay Operator Contacts SbB About Rivera
October 20, 2009 by
SPORTS by BROOKS
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Today I was contacted by a Fox-TV replay operator who worked the Angels-Yankees game yesterday, and has examined every possible angle of the Mariano Rivera spitting episode.
(Notice how Rivera held the ball at the precise moment he spit? Why so?)
Because he didn’t want to speak...
Ichiro Stuns Rivera, Yankees With Walk-off Blast
SEATTLE(AP) Ichiro Suzuki hit a two-out, two-run homer off New York closer Mariano Rivera and the Seattle Mariners stunned the Yankees 3-2 on Friday night.
From Japan to Panama and Beyond, World Series a Ratings Hit
6 days ago by
Biz of Baseball
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And you thought talk of the 2009 World Series was over with? Broadcast news continues to arrive, this time on the international front.
The World Series between the Phillies and Yankees wound up being a ratings hit in the U.S.; the highest since the Red Sox won the Fall Classic in...
Rivera Puts His Money Where His Spit Is
by Jeff FletcherFiled under: Angels, Yankees, American League Championship SeriesANAHEIM, Calif. - Mariano Rivera said he was amused by the supposed video proof that he had spit on the baseball, so much so that he offered to buy dinner for all the media in attendance if anything otherwise...
Mariano Rivera spitball?
October 20, 2009 by
The World of Isaac
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Our friends at Not Qualified to Comment found this video from last night’s ALCS. At the start of the 10th innning, the Yankees called on closer Mariano Rivera…
And well, I’m not sure what else to say here….because that screen cap is about as damning as you...
Mariano Rivera Breaks Out The Ol' Spitball
October 20, 2009 by
No Guts, No Glory
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Gather round old school baseball fans. We just may have found the last pitcher left in the game that throws spitballs. Those of you that were alive in the 1920's remember the spitballs. They were nasty (so I've heard).
Looks like Mariano Rivera has mastered the art...
2010 Projections
4 days ago by
The Evil Empire
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2010 projections are being released from various sources, so here are three sets along with some highlights for you to check out:Baseball Projections has the 2010 CHONE hitter projections.Cano: .304/.341/.489, 19 HR, 83 RBITex: 34 HR, 112 RBIA-Rod: 34 HR, 106 RBIJeter: .295/.367/.425Fangraphs...
Mariano Rivera Spitball Controversy: What’s Wrong With Spitting on the Baseball?
October 20, 2009 by
The Big Lead
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Mariano Rivera spit on a baseball yesterday. Spitballs are illegal. So by spitting on a baseball, Mariano Rivera cheated. Rivera’s spit is quickly becoming the most-dissected loogie in baseball since Keith Hernandez hocked one in the general direction of Newman. Rivera’...
Old Boss To Attend Game 1
October 26, 2009 by
The Evil Empire
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From Bryan Hoch:George M. Steinbrenner watched from his Tampa, Fla., home as Mariano Rivera threw the final pitch of the American League Championship Series, sending the Yankees on to their first World Series in six years.The Yankees principal owner's first action was likely to...
Video: Mariano Rivera Spits On Baseball In ALCS
October 20, 2009 by
SPORTS by BROOKS
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Screengrab, via HalosHeaven.com, of Mariano Rivera spitting on a baseball before he delivered it to the plate yesterday in Game 3 of the ALCS against the Angels.
Some will argue optical illusion, but what makes it clear to me is the way Rivera is holding the ball. Why else would he...
Internet controversy of the day! Does Rivera throw a spitter?
October 20, 2009 by
Big League Stew
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Just weeks after the "Joe Mauer stealing signs" story momentarily shut down the Internet, it looks like baseball has another Zapruder film poised to make headlines — no matter if it's just a case of a weird camera angles and some strange transition trickery. According...
I Hate Mariano Rivera
October 26, 2009 by
Josh Q. Public
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Love ‘n’ hate tattooed across the knuckles of his hands. Hands that slap his kids around ’cause they don’t understand how death or glory becomes just another story. -The Clash
Public Service Announcement: Ok, here we go! Hatred or hate is an intense...
Fun Facts From the 2009 Season.
While I was reflecting on the 2009 season, I discovered these little interesting tidbits.
Mariano Rivera is a career .667 hitter.
JJ Putz posted a 2.67 FIP in 2007. David Aardsma posted a 4.29 FIP in 2007. JJ Putz posted a 4.19 FIP in 2009. David Aardsma posted a 3.01 FIP...
Yankees Sweep Baltimore; Rivera out with Tight Groin (Postgame Notes 2 September 2009)
September 02, 2009 by
This Purist Bleeds Pinstripes
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View my complete recap at The Yankees UniverseMarc Carig and Pete Abraham are reporting that Mariano Rivera has tightness in his groin and will miss a few days but could be back by the weekend.Sabathia struggled early--five hits in two--but picked it up afterwards and held Baltimore...
Yep Mariano Throws a Spitter, or Not
October 20, 2009 by
Simon On Sports
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Time to FJM a ******* Angel Fan...Personally, the video you are about to watch is pretty amazing: I would say this is pretty conclusive evidence of why Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera is able to throw only one pitch that has unpredictable, yet precise movement.Mariano doesn't just...
Yankees' Rivera ready to return to closer's role
September 06, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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All-Star closer Mariano Rivera is ready to return to the New York Yankees after experiencing soreness in his left groin.
Manager Joe Girardi said he wasn't sure how he would work Rivera back into the mix, but said he could give him the ninth inning when the Yankees wrap up a...
Mariano Rivera and the....Spitball of Doom?
October 20, 2009 by
This Purist Bleeds Pinstripes
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SERIOUSLY?I know thinks are whack in California, but SERIOUSLY?The Greatest Closer of All Time, and not-quite-mortal, and you think the Panamanian is throwing a spitball?Sheesh, dude, if you forgot, you won the game yesterday. Yeah, I know, you won in spite of Rivera's 1st-and...
Yanks' Rivera has groin injury, may miss games
September 03, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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New York Yankees closing pitcher Mariano Rivera of Panama has soreness in his left groin, an injury that could sideline him into the weekend.
Rivera said he first began to feel sore on Aug. 15 in Seattle. The right-hander has pitched in five games since then, including Monday and...
Going the Distance
22 days ago by
Baseball Musings
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Mariano Rivera is ready to pitch as long as needed for a championship:
Rivera has already pitched two or more innings three times this postseason, most recently during a 3-1 win in Game 2 of the World Series. But would he be able to pitch three if needed?
“Hopefully we don’...
Injury Status: Latest On Mo
September 06, 2009 by
The Evil Empire
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From The AP:Yankees closer Mariano Rivera threw "almost 20 pitches" in a bullpen session Saturday and reported no pain in his sore left groin, meaning he might be able to return to the mound Sunday."I wasn't expecting to feel anything," Rivera said before the...
Yanks' Rivera throws, might return Sunday
September 05, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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Yankees closer Mariano Rivera threw "almost 20 pitches" in a bullpen session Saturday and reported no pain in his sore left groin, meaning he might be able to return to the mound Sunday.
"I wasn't expecting to feel anything," Rivera said before the Yankees...
There should be no criticism at all of Mariano Rivera. He is just not the greatest pitcher in the...
25 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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There should be no criticism at all of Mariano Rivera. He is just not the greatest pitcher in the history of baseball. Cy Young, Johnson, Mathewson, Feller, Koufax, Gibson, Nolan Ryan -- any of those might be.
Sigh.
Yanks' Rivera could return to bullpen Sunday
September 04, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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Yankees closer Mariano Rivera will throw in the bullpen Saturday and could be ready to return to the mound Sunday, manager Joe Girardi said.
Rivera, who has a sore left groin, has not pitched since Tuesday at Baltimore. He threw in the outfield Thursday and was expected to play...
Cuts on Rivera, Manuel and A-Rod's swing
27 days ago by
Sports Illustrated
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Game 2 will not go into the Charlie Manuel highlight reel, writes Tom Verducci. At least the Phillies made Mariano Rivera work, which could pay dividends when the Series shifts to Philly.
Mariano Rivera: Been There Done That
27 days ago by
Josh Q. Public
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Its been a long time since I rock and rolled. Its been a long time since I did the stroll. Ooh, let me get it back, let me get it back. Let me get it back, baby, where I come from. -Led Zeppelin
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