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Mariano Rivera

Closer for New York Yankees

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Yankees | Rivera suffers loss Friday
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:21:27 -0700

Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera threw his first wild pitch of the season and was hit with the loss Friday, Aug. 15.

Yankees | Rivera blows first save of season Tuesday
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:17:45 -0700

The Associated Press' Jon Krawczynski reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera blew his first save of the year Tuesday night, Aug. 12. He had been 28-for-28 in save conversions.

Yankees | Rivera earns save Wednesday
Wed, 6 Aug 2008 20:55:47 -0700

Paul J. Weber, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera saved his 27th straight game this year Wednesday, Aug. 6, which is a career best.

Yankees | Rivera should be ready Tuesday
Tue, 5 Aug 2008 08:05:57 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (back) should be ready to pitch Tuesday, Aug. 5, according to manager Joe Girardi.

Yankees | Rivera was unavailable again
Tue, 5 Aug 2008 08:02:38 -0700

Correcting a previous item, The Associated Press reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (back) was unavailable for a second straight game due to back spasms Monday, Aug. 4, according to manager Joe Girardi.

Yankees | Rivera's back feeling better
Mon, 4 Aug 2008 18:44:15 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (back) said his back was feeling better after treatment and was available to pitch Monday, Aug. 4.

Yankees | Rivera's back spasms not serious
Mon, 4 Aug 2008 12:25:56 -0700

Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (back) said his back spasms are not considered serious.

Yankees | Rivera unavailable due to back spasms
Sun, 3 Aug 2008 17:25:55 -0700

New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (back) was unavailable to pitch Sunday, Aug. 3, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, because of back spasms, according to The Associated Press.

Yankees | Rivera suffers loss Friday
Fri, 1 Aug 2008 19:34:47 -0700

Bill Konigsberg, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera allowed one run on two hits in one inning Friday, Aug. 1, to suffer his fourth loss of the season. It was the third straight time Rivera has allowed one run in a non-save situation.

Yankees | Rivera picks up save Friday
Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:21:59 -0700

New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera pitched 1 2/3 shutout innings Friday, July 25, against the Boston Red Sox, to record his 26th save of the season, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out three.

Yankees | Rivera picks up save Wednesday
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:17:11 -0700

Howie Rumberg, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera pitched a perfect one-third of an inning Wednesday, July 23, to pick up his 25th save of the season.

Yankees | Rivera unscored upon in All-Star games
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:42:57 -0700

Dan Graziano, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera has not allowed an earned run in 5 1/3 innings in six All-Star game appearances. He has given up three hits, walked none and recorded three saves.

Yankees | Rivera will not start All-Star game
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:09:29 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona said New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera will not be starting the 2008 All-Star game in Yankee Stadium Tuesday, July 15. "Mariano Rivera may be the greatest reliever of all-time, but he's not a starter," Francona said.

Red Sox | Papelbon says Rivera will close
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:08:37 -0700

Gordon Edes, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox CL Jonathan Papelbon said New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera will be closing the 2008 All-Star game Tuesday, July 15, if the situation presents itself. Papelbon had previously stated that he would like to close out the game if possible but later said he would rather let Rivera have the responsibilities.

Yankees | Rivera earns win Wednesday
Wed, 9 Jul 2008 14:02:13 -0700

Ronald Blum, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera earned the win Wednesday, July 9, and has pitched two innings in consecutive outings for the first time since August of 2006.

Yankees | Rivera named to AL All-Star team
Mon, 7 Jul 2008 12:34:18 -0700

MLB.com reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera has been named to the American League All-Star team.

Yankees | Rivera picks up save Saturday
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 16:54:36 -0700

Jay Cohen, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera allowed one run on two hits in one inning Saturday, July 5, to pick up his 23rd save of the season. He struck out two batters in the game.

Yankees | Rivera hit with loss Tuesday
Tue, 1 Jul 2008 19:59:20 -0700

Howie Rumberg, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera was hit with the loss Tuesday, July 1. All four runs Rivera has given up this year have come in games that were tied.

Yankees | Rivera picks up save Saturday
Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:09:04 -0700

Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera pitched a perfect ninth inning Saturday, June 28, to pick up his 22nd save of the season.

Yankees | Rivera picks up save Thursday
Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:10:20 -0700

Rachel Cohen, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera pitched a perfect ninth inning Thursday, June 19, to pick up his 20th save of the season. He struck out all three batters he faced in the game. He did not earn his 20th save last season until Aug. 18.

Yankees | Rivera records save Wednesday
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:18:05 -0700

Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera recorded his 19th save in 19 opportunities Wednesday, June 18.

Yankees | Rivera rested Friday
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:45:44 -0700

Chris Duncan, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera was given the day off Friday, June 13. Rivera had recorded the save in the team's last 10 road victories.

Yankees | Rivera remains perfect as closer
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:51:37 -0700

The Newark Star-Ledger reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera earned his 18th save in 18 chances this season. Rivera has saved 12 of the Yankees' 16 road wins, with 10 coming since April 23.

Yankees | Rivera could receive day off soon
Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:03:04 -0700

Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera could receive a day off as early as Wednesday, June 11. Rivera had appeared in four straight games after the team's game Tuesday, June 10. He is perfect in save opportunities this year, going 17-for-17.

Yankees | Rivera gives up a homer Saturday
Sat, 7 Jun 2008 16:10:20 -0700

Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera gave up a home run Saturday, June 7. It was the first time Rivera has given up a home run since Aug. 15, 2007. He allowed one run on one hit in one inning to pick up his second win of the season.

Yankees | Rivera wins AL Player of the Week Award
Mon, 2 Jun 2008 13:24:03 -0700

Mark Feinsand, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera won the American League Player of the Week Award for the period ending Sunday, June 1. He appeared in four games, earning three saves in the process.

Yankees | Rivera stays perfect
Fri, 30 May 2008 21:02:00 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera stayed perfect Friday, May 30, closing out his 14th game in as many tries.

Yankees | Rivera perfect
Wed, 28 May 2008 20:04:56 -0700

David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera recorded his 13th save Wednesday, May 28, in 13 opportunities this year.

Yankees | Rivera picks up 11th save
Thu, 15 May 2008 06:25:42 -0700

The Sports Network reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera is now 11-for-11 in save opportunities following a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on May 14.

Yankees | Rivera allows first run
Wed, 14 May 2008 08:06:03 -0700

New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera allowed his first run of the season Tuesday, May 13. He took the loss in the non-save opportunity. He's a perfect 10-for-10 in saves and has a 0.56 ERA and a 0.56 WHIP.

Yankees | Rivera pick up the save Saturday
Sat, 10 May 2008 17:23:00 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera pitched a scoreless ninth inning Saturday, May 10, to pick up his 10th save of the season.

Yankees | Rivera earns save Thursday
Thu, 8 May 2008 13:16:34 -0700

New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera earned the save Thursday, May 8, after giving up one hit in one inning pitched. It was Rivera's ninth save of the season.

Yankees | Rivera DHL's delivery reliever of month
Wed, 7 May 2008 09:49:31 -0700

Yankees.MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera was named the winner of the "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Month Award" for April.

Yankees | Rivera notches eighth save
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:04:11 -0700

The Bergen Record's Pete Caldera reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera has 11 scoreless innings in 10 games this year. He's allowed only four hits, and is 8-for-8 in saves.

Yankees | Rivera still perfect
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:28:29 -0700

New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera has saved all seven save chances this year and has yet to allow a run in 10 innings on the season. He has 10 strikeouts, no walks and only four hits allowed.

Yankees | Rivera reaches milestone with 450th save
Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:12:49 -0700

New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera earned the 450th save of his career Sunday, April 27, reports The Associated Press' Tom Withers. He joined San Diego Padres CL Trevor Hoffman and retired CL Lee Smith as the only closers with that many saves.

Yankees | Rivera available Thursday if needed
Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:15:37 -0700

Justin Terranova, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera will be available to pitch Thursday, April 17, if needed. He had pitched in back-to-back games before getting the day off Wednesday, April 16.

Yankees | Rivera dominant early on
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:54:55 -0700

New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera has yet to allow a run in 5 1/3 innings and has only surrendered two hits and no walks while striking out six batters. He has four saves on the year and a 0.38 WHIP.

Yankees | Rivera only player left wearing No. 42
Tue, 8 Apr 2008 08:46:52 -0700

MLB.com's Barry M. Bloom reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera is the only player left that was grandfathered in when commissioner Bud Selig retired Jackie Robinson's No. 42 in 1997.

Yankees | Rivera earns save Thursday
Thu, 3 Apr 2008 19:51:53 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera picked up his second save of the season Thursday, April 3, against the Toronto Blue Jays. Rivera allowed one hit and no runs in the ninth inning.

Yankees | Rivera pitches perfect ninth inning for first save of season
Tue, 1 Apr 2008 19:42:09 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera pitched a perfect ninth inning Tuesday, April 1, in the team's season opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. Rivera recorded the save for the game and struck out one batter.

Yankees | Rivera pitches minor league game Tuesday
Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:23:47 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera threw two innings in a Double-A minor league game Tuesday, March 18, in which he struck out four batters with zero hits or walks allowed.. Rivera may make another two-inning appearance in a minor league game before the end of spring training.

Yankees | Rivera perfect in spring debut
Fri, 7 Mar 2008 16:50:30 -0800

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera pitched a perfect inning and struck out two batters Friday, March 7, in his spring debut against the Houston Astros.

Yankees | Rivera throws batting practice Tuesday
Tue, 4 Mar 2008 11:18:48 -0800

Ed Price, of the Star Ledger, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera threw 36 pitches during live batting practice Tuesday, March 4. He said he is ready to pitch in the team's spring training game Friday, March 7.

Yankees | Rivera expected to pitch in a game next week
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:12:32 -0800

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera is scheduled to throw off the mound Friday, Feb. 29. He is not expected to pitch in a spring training game until Wednesday, March 5, at the earliest.

Yankees | Projected bullpen for 2008 season
Mon, 4 Feb 2008 17:18:40 -0800

Bryan Hoch, of Yankees.MLB.com, reports the New York Yankees' projected bullpen for the 2008 season is: CL Mariano Rivera, with RP Kyle Farnsworth and RP LaTroy Hawkins as the right-handed setup pitchers.

Yankees | Rivera deal finalized
Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:45:00 -0800

The Associated Press reports the New York Yankees finalized their three-year, $45 million deal with CL Mariano Rivera (Yankees) Monday, Dec. 17. Rivera had agreed to terms almost a month ago, but the deal is now official.

Yankees | Rivera offered arbitration
Sun, 2 Dec 2007 13:14:25 -0800

The New York Yankees have offered arbitration to CL Mariano Rivera, who has agreed to a contract but has not finalized the deal, according to the Associated Press.

Yankees | Rivera accepts Yankees' offer
Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:41:55 -0800

Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports free agent CL Mariano Rivera (Yankees) has told the New York Yankees he will accept the team's three-year, $45 million contract to remain with the team. The completion of this deal is pending a physical.

Yankees | Rivera: I never demanded a fourth year
Mon, 19 Nov 2007 02:16:20 -0800

The Bergen Record's Pete Caldera, updating a previous item, is reporting free-agent CL Mariano Rivera (Yankees) never demanded a fourth year be included in talks for a new contract and that he is perfectly happy with the three-year, $45 million deal he's expected to approve.