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Mariano Rivera, RP, New York YankeesHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsYankees | Rivera pitched through injury Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera (ribs) admitted that he pitched through the entire playoffs with a painful ribcage injury. Rivera said the injury happened during the ALCS against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Yankees | Rivera wants to continue playing Jack Curry, of The New York Times, reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera said he wants to play five more years. "I'm serious," Rivera said. "I hope the organization does whatever it takes to bring me back. I know I have another year under my contract, and then whatever happens happens." Yankees | Rivera likely available for multiple innings in Game 6 MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi thinks RP Mariano Rivera will be available to pitch multiple innings in relief in Game 6 of the World Series Wednesday, Nov. 4. Yankees | Rivera breaks World Series record The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera made his 23rd World Series appearance in Game 4 of the World Series Sunday, Nov. 1, to break a record for most World Series appearances by a pitcher. Yankees | Rivera will tie Ford with next appearance The Bucks County Courier Times' Randy Miller reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera's next World Series appearance will be his 22nd, tying former Yankees SP Whitey Ford for the all-time record. Yankees | Rivera picks up save in Game 2 The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera recorded six outs in Game 2 of the World Series Thursday, Oct. 29, for his 38th career playoff save, and his 10th in the World Series. MLB | 2009 AL All-Stars announced SportingNews.com reports The Sporting News announced its list of 2009 American League All-Stars Thursday, Oct. 22. The list includes Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer, New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira, Toronto Blue Jays 2B Aaron Hill, Tampa Bay Rays 3B Evan Longoria, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter, Seattle Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki, Boston Red Sox OF Jason Bay, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter, New York Yankees DH Hideki Matsui, Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke and New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera. Yankees | Rivera owns in the postseason SI.com's Jon Heyman reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera has given up two home runs in 125 1/3 postseason innings. They came in 1997 and in 2000, and he hasn't allowed one in the last 65 1/3 postseason innings. Overall, he's 8-1 with a 0.72 ERA, 36 saves, five blown saves, 103 strikeouts and 18 walks in his postseason career. Yankees | No evidence Rivera spit on ball Joel Sherman, of the New York Post, reports the MLB commissioner's office reviewed video that apparently shows New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera spitting on a baseball during Game 3 of the ALCS Monday, Oct. 19, and "found no evidence that Rivera spit on the ball," according to a spokesman of the commissioner's office. Yankees | Rivera pronounces himself fit for ALCS Game 3 The Washington Post's Chico Harlan reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera pronounced himself ready to go for Game 3 of the American League Championship Series despite throwing 2 1/3 innings in Game 2. Yankees | Rivera throws perfect ninth The Washington Post reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera picked up the 36th save of his postseason career Friday, Oct. 16, as the Yankees scored a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series. Yankees | Rivera excused from workouts The New York Post's George A. King III reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera was excused from two workouts this week due to personal reasons. Yankees | Rivera wins Delivery Man of the Year Award Anthony DiComo, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera won the Delivery Man of the Year Award for the 2009 season. He saved 44 games in 46 chances this year and posted a 1.76 ERA. Rivera also struck out 72 hitters while walking just 12 in 66 1/3 innings. Yankees | Rivera pitches the ninth in Game 1 The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera pitched the ninth inning in Game 1 of the Divisional Series Wednesday, Oct. 7, even though it was not a save situation. He struck out two during his outing. Yankees | Rivera picks up save Saturday Ronald Blum, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera pitched a scoreless ninth inning Saturday, Sept. 26, to pick up his 43rd save of the season. Yankees | Rivera earns save Wednesday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera earned his 42nd save in 44 chances Wednesday, Sept. 23, moving two saves behind the major league lead. Yankees | Rivera records 1,000th strikeout Friday The Associated Press reports that New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera recorded the 1,000th strikeout of his career Friday, Sept. 18, against Mike Carp of the Seattle Mariners. Yankees | Rivera blows save, suffers loss Friday New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera allowed two runs on two hits over two-thirds of an inning Friday, Sept. 18, against the Seattle Mariners, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out two, but suffered his second blown save of the season when he served up a walkoff homer to OF Ichiro Suzuki. Rivera was also tagged with the loss, falling to 3-3 on the year. It snapped a streak of 36 consecutive saves, and was Rivera's first blown save since April 24, against the Boston Red Sox. Yankees | Rivera on a tear Yankees.MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera has allowed one run over his last 33 innings for a 0.28 ERA. He has struck out 32 batters in that timeframe. Yankees | Rivera saves No. 40 The Associated Press reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera reached 40 saves Monday, Sept. 14, for the first time since 2005. Yankees | Coke records save Wednesday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Phil Coke recorded his second save of the year Wednesday, Sept. 9. RP Mariano Rivera had the day off. Yankees | Rivera picks up win Tuesday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera (2-2) pitched a perfect ninth Tuesday, Sept. 8, to earn the win. Yankees | Rivera records save Monday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera recorded his 39th save in 40 chances in the first game of a doubleheader Monday, Sept. 7, by striking out two. Yankees | Rivera ready The Associated Press reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (groin) could have pitched Sunday, Sept. 6, if he were needed. Yankees | Rivera may be back Monday The Newark Star-Ledger reports although New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (groin) felt good after his short bullpen session on Saturday, Sept. 5, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said he would prefer to give Rivera another day of rest on Sunday, Sept. 6, before making him available Monday, Sept. 7. Yankees | Rivera doesn't feel any pain during bullpen session Updating a previous report, the Associated Press reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (groin) reported no pain during his bullpen session Saturday, Sept. 5. Yankees | Rivera throws bullpen session Updating previous reports, New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (groin) threw nearly 20 pitches during a bullpen session Saturday, Sept. 5, according to The Associated Press. Manager Joe Girardi said he would consult with the training staff before determining whether to use Rivera Sunday, Sept. 6. Yankees | More on Rivera Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera (groin) will throw only 10 to 15 pitches and is unlikely to break 85 mph during his bullpen session Saturday, Sept. 5, according to manager Joe Girardi. Yankees | Rivera to throw bullpen Saturday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera (groin) will throw a light bullpen session Saturday, Sept. 5, and could pitch again Sunday, Sept. 6, according to manager Joe Girardi. Yankees | May take their time with Rivera Mark Feinsand, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera (groin) hopes to throw a bullpen session Friday, Sept. 4, but understands if the Yankees want to take their time with his groin injury. He threw off flat ground Thursday, Sept. 3. Yankees | Rivera could return Friday Updating previous reports, the Newark Star-Ledger's Marc Carig reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (groin) could return Friday, Sept. 4. Yankees | Rivera feeling better The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera (groin) said he felt fine after a light workout Thursday, Sept. 3, and might try to throw off a bullpen mound Friday, Sept. 4. Yankees | Rivera has sore groin David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera (groin) is dealing with soreness in his left groin, which could sideline him into the weekend. Rivera said he first began to feel soreness in his groin Aug. 15. "I've had groin issues, but this is new. It's the left leg, which is good because you don't push off that leg," Rivera said. "It just happened while I was pitching. It's nothing to worry about; we'll go day-by-day. I'll play as soon as possible." P Phil Hughes will serve as the closer if Rivera misses any time, according to manager Joe Girardi. Yankees | Rivera earns save Tuesday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera earned his 38th save and career-best 34th in a row Tuesday, Sept. 1. Yankees | Rivera records save Saturday New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera earned his 35th save in 36 opportunities this season Saturday, Aug. 15, against the Seattle Mariners, according to The Associated Press. In one inning of work, he allowed one hit, walked one and struck out two. Yankees | Rivera records save Friday New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera earned his major-league leading 34th save in 35 opportunities Friday, Aug. 14, against the Seattle Mariners, according to The Associated Press. He has converted 30 consecutive save opportunities. Rivera became the 22nd player in MLB history to pitch in 900 games. Yankees | Update on Rivera Peter Abraham, of The Journal News, reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera (shoulder) said the soreness in his shoulder was at the back of his shoulder and not related to the bone spur that he had surgically removed last fall. Rivera said he is fine to pitch after taking the day off Wednesday, Aug. 12. Yankees | Rivera was available The Associated Press reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (shoulder) was available Thursday, Aug. 13, after complaining of shoulder pain the day before. Yankees | Rivera sits Thursday The Newark Star-Ledger reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (shoulder) sat out Thursday, Aug. 13. Yankees | Rivera held out Wednesday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera (arm) was held out Wednesday, Aug. 12, after manager Joe Girardi said Rivera's arm was cranky when he showed up Wednesday. However, Girardi expects Rivera to be ready Thursday, Aug. 13. Yankees | Rivera's scoreless string snapped The Newark Star-Ledger reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera allowed a solo home run to Toronto Blue Jays 3B Edwin Encarnacion Tuesday, Aug. 11. That snapped a 22 1/3 inning scoreless streak for Rivera. He last allowed a run Saturday, June 12. Yankees | Rivera named Delivery Man of Month Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera was named the MLB Delivery Man of the Month for the month of July. He earned career save No. 500 in June and threw 11 2/3 scoreless innings in 12 outings in July. Yankees | Pettitte, Rivera want 2003 PED list revealed Teri Thompson and Michael O'Keefe, of the New York Daily News, report New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte and RP Mariano Rivera both said that they want Major League Baseball to release the 2003 list of players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs. "I've always said that I don't want anybody else to have to go through it, but at this point, if somebody has the list and they can release it, I think it would be great," said Pettitte. "If all 100 names are going to come out - and I'm sure there are a lot of names on there that people won't even care about - they ought to go ahead and just release it." Yankees | Rivera nails down four-out save The Associated Press reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera nailed down a four-out save Sunday, July 26, and converted his 25th consecutive save of the season. Yankees | Rivera earns save Wednesday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera earned his fifth save in six days Wednesday, July 22. Rivera has nailed down 28 saves in 29 chances this year. Yankees | Rivera records save Tuesday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera recorded his 27th save in 28 chances Tuesday, July 21. Yankees | Rivera earns save Sunday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera allowed one walk over one inning Sunday, July 19, to earn his 26th save of the year. Yankees | Rivera tallies save Friday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera picked up his 24th save in 25 chances Friday, July 17. Yankees | Rivera remains perfect in All-Star Game New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his record fourth All-Star Game save, according to The Associated Press. That breaks a tie with Dennis Eckersley and gives him eight All-Star innings over eight appearances with no earned runs. Yankees | Rivera picks up save Thursday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera picked up his 23rd save of the season Thursday, July 9. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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