MARIANO RIVERA NEWS
Close call? Yankees say Rivera ready good to go
September 06, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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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.
New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera ready to return to closer's role
All-Star closer Mariano Rivera is ready to return to the New York Yankees after experiencing soreness in his left groin.
Yankees closer Mariano Rivera doesn't miss a beat in return
September 08, 2009 by
NY Daily News
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Taking the mound for the first time in nearly a week, Mariano Rivera raised a few eyebrows by issuing a leadoff walk in the ninth inning of Monday's day game, but the Yankees' closer ultimately erased any doubt about his left groin.
Rivera on the shelf with groin tightness
September 03, 2009 by
NY Daily News
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Mariano Rivera's incredible season came upon its first injury Wednesday, as the Yankees revealed that the closer is battling a minor groin trouble. Rivera first experienced tightness in his left groin on Aug. 15 in Seattle.
NY Yankees notes: Closer Mariano Rivera available out of bullpen
TORONTO -- A few quick notes on this getaway Sunday at the Rogers Centre... - Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Mariano Rivera will be available out of the bullpen on Sunday. Rivera, who is second in the American League with...
Luis Gonzalez Discusses Front Office Job in Arizona
by Tom FornelliFiled under: Diamondbacks, NL West, MLB RumorsWhen Luis Gonzalez hit a bloop single off of Mariano Rivera in game seven of the 2001 World Series to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a title, he reached a hero status in Arizona that will likely never dissolve. Eight years...
New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera has groin injury, could miss several days
New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera has soreness in his left groin, an injury that could sideline the pitcher through the weekend.
NY Yankees notes: Good signs for Mariano Rivera after bullpen session
TORONTO -- A few quick notes from the Rogers Centre, where jets participating in the nearby Canadian International Air Show are periodically buzzing the ballpark. - Yankees closer Mariano Rivera can be ready to pitch as early as Sunday after...
Yankees 2002, 2005 and 2009 edition.
October 16, 2009 by
Sliding Into Home
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Since the Yankees and Angels clinched and confirmed their date in the 2009 ALCS all I’ve heard about what a great team the Angels are. People are entitled to their opinions so I can’t bash anyone for that, but it did get me thinking about the Yankee teams that previously faced...
NY Yankees notes: Mariano Rivera could be back as early as Friday
TORONTO -- A few quick notes from the Rogers Centre, where the Yankees are preparing to open a four-game series against the Blue Jays.... - Closer Mariano Rivera will throw a short bullpen session on Friday to test the soreness...
C.C. Sabathia Pitches Yankees Past Angels
October 16, 2009 by
Knuckle Curve
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The New York Yankees gave C.C. Sabathia a truck load of money to convince him to come to the Big Apple. On Friday, Sabathia showed the world why the Yankees wanted him so much as New York beat the Los Angeles Angels by a final count of 4-1.
In eight innings of work, Sabathia gave up...
CC Brilliant As Yanks Take Opener
October 17, 2009 by
Sliding Into Home
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(REUTERS/Mike Segar) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E LAA 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 3 NYY 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 X 4 10 0WP - CC Sabathia (1-0) LP - John Lackey (0-1) SV - Mariano Rivera (1) Who said this guy can't pitch in the...
Mo Nabs DHL Delivery Award For 3rd Time
October 14, 2009 by
The Evil Empire
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It was announced today that Mo went on to win the DHL delivery man of the year award for the third time.Looking back to struggles of closers in the postseason such as Nathan, Frankin, Street and Papelbon makes you appreciate Mariano Rivera even more.
On Bullpens and Nostalgia
October 12, 2009 by
This Purist Bleeds Pinstripes
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Although the Yankees have played just three games in the postseason thus far, a clear pattern seems to be emerging in Joe Girardi's managerial style.Girardi, as many Yankee fans will remember, was a member of the 1996 Yankee team and had, perhaps, one of the biggest hits in the...
NY Yankees notes: Mariano Rivera to return Sunday, at earliest
TORONTO -- A few quick notes from the Rogers Centre, which is a pleasant place when the roof is open (as it is now), but an unbearable sauna when the roof is closed (as it will be when we're writing...
Yankees-Phillies Pitching Comparison: Part Two
October 28, 2009 by
Sliding Into Home
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So here's the second, and final part of this series.The Bullpens- This has been really the only dissapointment so far for the Yankees. What was supposed to be a huge strength has turned out to not really be all that great after all. Phil Hughes has not been nearly as good as he...
Mariano Rivera's groin and the importance of a little extra rest for the NY Yankees
BALTIMORE -- On my Twitter feed during Wednesday night's game, I asked: With the Yankees enjoying a comfortable cushion entering the final month of the season, what are your biggest concerns about the team? The majority of you said your...
Mariano Rivera – Delivery Man of the Year
October 14, 2009 by
Sports Blog Net
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For just the third season in his career, Mariano Rivera was the best closer in baseball. Are you kidding me? He’s been the best closer in baseball for the past 13 years, hands down. But, he won the DHL Delivery Man of the Year Award for the third time in the award’s five-year existence...
Groin trouble means Bombers won't go to Mo
September 03, 2009 by
NY Daily News
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Mariano Rivera is optimistic about his groin injury, but the closer realizes that the Yankees aren't about to take any chances with him as they enter the stretch run. On Thursday, Rivera reported no problems with his sore left groin.
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