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Mariano Rivera, RP, New York YankeesHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsYankees | Rivera earns save Friday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera earned his 21st save in 22 chances Friday, July 3. It was the 503rd save of his career. Yankees | Rivera earns save Wednesday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera earned his third straight save Wednesday, July 1, and now has 502 in his career. He has recorded 20 saves in 21 chances this season. Yankees | Rivera earns share of AL Player of the Week honors The Sports Network reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera earned a share of the American League Player of the Week Award for the period ending Sunday, June 28. Rivera earned three saves in three chances and did not allow a run while striking out six. Yankees | 500 saves for Rivera The Associated Press reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera became the second reliever in major league history with 500 saves, joining Milwaukee Brewers CL Trevor Hoffman (571). He picked up the milestone save Sunday, June 28, in a 4-2 win over the New York Mets. Yankees | Rivera picks up save Thursday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera picked up his 499th career save Thursday, June 25. He has converted 17 of 18 saves this year. Yankees | Rivera earns save Wednesday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera earned his 498th career save and 16th this season Wednesday, June 24. Yankees | Rivera earns win Friday New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera allowed one run on one hit over 1 1/3 innings Friday, June 12, against the New York Mets, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out two, improving to 1-2 on the season. Yankees | Rivera doesn't want day off The Journal News' Ernie Palladino reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera has pitched in three straight games but said he'll try to talk manager Joe Girardi out of giving him a day off if a save situation arises Tuesday, June 9. Yankees | Rivera struggles Saturday Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera allowed four runs on three hits in two-thirds of an inning Saturday, June 6, to suffer his second loss of the season. Yankees | Rivera earns save Thursday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera earned his 12th save in 13 chances Thursday, June 4. Yankees | Rivera records save Friday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera recorded his 10th save in 11 chances Friday, May 29. Yankees | Rivera continues near-perfect relief run The Associated Press reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera tossed a perfect ninth inning Thursday, May 21, for his 57th save against the Baltimore Orioles, his most against any team. It also was his 491st career save, his second in two days and his ninth in 10 opportunities this season. Yankees | Rivera records save Wednesday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera recorded his eighth save in nine chances Wednesday, May 20. However, Rivera gave up a solo home run in the ninth. Yankees | Rivera pitches two innings Saturday Jay Cohen, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera pitched two scoreless innings Saturday, May 16. It was his longest outing since Aug. 16, 2008. Yankees | Rivera back to normal Anthony Rieber, of Newsday, reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera (shoulder) looked like his old self during a scoreless ninth inning Sunday, May 10. His velocity was back in the 91-94 mph range. "I looked at his stuff today and it seemed much better than what we saw before," manager Joe Girardi said. "His ball was lively." Yankees | Rivera still dealing with shoulder Filip Bondy, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (shoulder) said his surgically repaired shoulder is still not 100 percent and it is a work in progress. Rivera has also lost some velocity on his cutter, which could be caused by his shoulder. Yankees | Girardi thinks Rivera is hurting MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi doesn't think CL Mariano Rivera (shoulder) is fully recovered from shoulder surgery. Asked if he felt 100 percent, Rivera said he was doing his best. Yankees | Rivera gives up back-to-back homers The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera gave up back-to-back home runs for the first time in his career Thursday, May 7. He has allowed four home runs this year, matching his total in each of the last two years. Yankees | Rivera earns save Friday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera earned his third save in as many chances Friday, April 17. Yankees | Rivera records save Wednesday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera earned his second save in as many chances Wednesday, April 15. Yankees | Rivera records save Friday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera struck out two to earn his first save of the season Friday, April 10. Yankees | Rivera dominant Friday Pat Borzi, of The New York Times, reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera recorded three outs on just five pitches in the ninth inning Friday, March 27, with one strikeout. Yankees | Rivera feels fine The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera (shoulder) said he felt fine one day after making his spring debut. He has tossed two perfect innings in Spring Training. Yankees | Rivera to pitch again Thursday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera (shoulder) will pitch again in Spring Training Thursday, March 19. Yankees | Chamberlain next in line The New York Post's Joel Sherman reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain would be moved to closer if CL Mariano Rivera were injured, according to multiple sources. Yankees | Rivera strikes out two in first work since surgery The Associated Press reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (shoulder) struck out two batters during one inning of work Tuesday, March 17, in his first appearance since offseason shoulder surgery. He needed only 11 pitches, eight of them strikes, to get through the inning, and he even hit 92 miles per hour on the radar gun. "I don't want to say that I wasn't expecting that," Rivera said, "but I was very happy." Yankees | Rivera scheduled to pitch Tuesday Updating previous reports, New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (shoulder) threw 40 pitches during a batting practice session Saturday, March 14, according to The Associated Press. He was originally expected to throw 30 pitches, but decided to increase the total on his own. Rivera said he felt good, even though he was a little high with his pitches. He will make his first appearance in a game Tuesday, March 17. Yankees | Rivera throws batting practice Wednesday Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera (shoulder) threw live batting practice for the first time this spring Wednesday, March 11, and said his shoulder is getting stronger. Rivera threw 30 pitches during the session and said he worked at about 90 percent intensity. He is expected to throw another live batting practice session Saturday, March 14, and could pitch in his first game Monday, March 16. Yankees | Rivera throws Monday Bob Holtzman, of ESPN.com, reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera (shoulder) threw 30 pitches off a mound Monday, March 9, and he remains on track to throw batting practice Wednesday, March 11. Rivera is hoping to pitch in a game next week. Yankees | Rivera rejoins camp Newsday's Kat O'Brien reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera rejoined camp Monday, March 9, after traveling to Puerto Rico to cheer on Panama in the World Baseball Classic. Yankees | Rivera to join Team Panama Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera will leave the team in Spring Training to join Team Panama in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. However, he will not play for the team and will hold the country's flag for on-field ceremonies. Yankees | Rivera expects to be ready for Opening Day The Associated Pres reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera (shoulder) threw 15 pitches in his bullpen session Thursday, March 5, at 85 to 90 percent intensity. Rivera was pleased with the session and said he expects to be ready for Opening Day. Yankees | Rivera to throw bullpen Thursday George A. King III, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankee RP Mariano Rivera (shoulder) will throw his first bullpen session of the spring Thursday, March 5. Manager Joe Girardi is hoping to have Rivera pitch in a game by March 17. Rivera may not throw a full 60-feet, six-inch bullpen session. Yankees | Rivera to throw first pen session The Associated Press reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (shoulder) will throw his first bullpen session by this weekend. Yankees | Rivera making progress The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera (shoulder) has been making good progress in his rehab from shoulder surgery. He remains on target to be ready by Opening Day. Yankees | Bruney wants setup duty behind Rivera According to a report in The Bergen Record, New York Yankees RP Brian Bruney is hoping he can have eighth-inning setup duties behind CL Mariano Rivera. Yankees | Rivera confident he will be ready for Opening Day Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (shoulder) is confident that he will be ready to close out games in time for Opening Day. He is expected to pitch only eight to 10 innings in Spring Training, according to manager Joe Girardi. Yankees | Rivera rehab update Updating previous reports, New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (shoulder) has been tossing and playing catch at distances between 70 and 100 feet, but has yet to participate in any mound sessions, according to The Associated Press. Yankees | Hoping Rivera will be ready for Opening Day Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports the New York Yankees are optimistic that CL Mariano Rivera (shoulder) will be ready to pitch by Opening Day of the 2009 season. He will be classified as a rehab player during Spring Training games. Yankees | Rivera hasn't thrown yet The New York Post's Mark Hale reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (shoulder) hasn't begun throwing yet after shoulder surgery this offseason, according to general manager Brian Cashman. Yankees | Rivera will not play in WBC Anthony McCarron, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (shoulder) will not play for Panama in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, according to general manager Brian Cashman. Yankees | Team had talks with Fuentes FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the New York Yankees had serious talks with CL Brian Fuentes before he signed with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, according to Fuentes' agent Rick Thurman. Thurman proposed an idea of Fuentes serving as CL Mariano Rivera's setup man for two years before replacing him as closer. The Yankees liked Fuentes, but they were not willing to pay him closer money as a setup man and never made him an offer, a major-league source said. Mets | K-Rod honors Rivera Justin Terranova, of the New York Post, reports New York Mets CL Francisco Rodriguez tried to repair a rocky relationship with New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera by praising him recently. "I'm going to confirm that he is the best of all time," Rodriguez said. "I think he is a tremendous athlete, tremendous guy and a tremendous competitor. We are in different leagues and we shouldn't be compared. There is no question he's the best. If people that play don't recognize that then they are wrong." Yankees | Rivera not expected to pitch in the WBC New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (shoulder) is considered unlikely to play for Panama in the World Baseball Classic, due to his recovery from shoulder surgery, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Yankees | Rivera will be ready for 2009 season Mark Feinsand, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (shoulder) has not thrown since undergoing shoulder surgery Oct. 7, but has been rehabbing and says he will be ready for Spring Training next year. Phillies | Lidge sets save record for postseason Updating a previous item, The Philadelphia Daily News' Paul Hagen reports Philadelphia Phillies CL Brad Lidge's seventh postseason save in 2008 set a new record. New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera had six saves in 1999. Yankees | Rivera undergoes surgery The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Mariano Rivera (shoulder) underwent shoulder surgery Tuesday, Oct. 7, and is expected to begin throwing in three months, a month ahead of Spring Training. Yankees | Rivera to undergo surgery Tuesday Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (shoulder) will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his sore right shoulder Tuesday, Oct. 7. The surgery will be performed by Dr. David Altchek. Rivera is expected to be ready for Spring Training, although he will likely assume his usual light workload, skipping all road Grapefruit League games. Yankees | Rivera to be limited next year Mark Lelinwalla, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi said he wants to avoid using CL Mariano Rivera (shoulder) in four or five-out situations next year. Yankees | Rivera will have surgery Updating a previous item, The New York Times reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (shoulder) has decided to have arthroscopic shoulder surgery on Oct. 6 to remove a calcification on the AC joint. Rivera is expected to be ready for spring training. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Draft Guide FREE Fantasy Baseball
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