Joe Torre figures Mariano Rivera will end up staying with the Yankees. If not, the Los Angeles Dodgers' new manager has an open spot waiting in his bullpen. "Anybody who doesn't want him is crazy. Let's put it that way," Torre said Wednesday evening. Complete Story...
Mariano Rivera was offered a $45 million, three-year contract to stay with the New York Yankees. Now, the team is waiting to hear back from its star closer.
Scott Boras says the New York Yankees could still negotiate with Alex Rodriguez if they wanted to. Boras maintained Wednesday that the Yankees should treat A-Rod the same way they deal with reliever Mariano Rivera and catcher Jorge Posada, who also are free agents.
If the Yankees plan to keep calling on Mariano Rivera in the ninth inning, they might want to think carefully about who would be handing him the ball. Rivera isn't happy that Joe Torre could be out as manager in New York and said the team's decision will be factored into whether he returns.
A blown call and a big swing by Adrian Beltre against Mariano Rivera helped the Seattle Mariners gain a comeback victory. Beltre hit a tiebreaking homer off Rivera in the ninth inning, and Seattle took advantage of a huge break on a not-even-close play at second base to beat the New York Yankees 3-2 Monday night.
Mike Mussina knew he felt sharp from the first inning. It's a feeling the Yankees hope spreads around. Mussina and Andy Pettitte gave the Yankees the type of starts New York has been missing for much of the season, and Mariano Rivera came through twice as New York beat Texas 4-3 and 5-2 Thursday night to sweep a doubleheader and three-game series from the Rangers.
I received an unexpected gift this past weekend. An owner in one of my leagues, a Denver Post sports writer who knows his stuff, offered me Yankees closer Mariano Rivera for Pirates outfielder Chris Duffy.
With Gary Sheffield and Mariano Rivera healthy again, the New York Yankees look even more formidable in their quest for the best record in the American League and homefield advantage in the playoffs.
Derek Jeter poured champagne over Joe Torre's head. Almost half the team doused Mariano Rivera with beer. Bernie Williams flashed a grateful smile. It didn't matter that the New York Yankees lost Wednesday night. They still clinched their ninth consecutive AL East title — and celebrated like first-timers.
The New York Yankees moved closer to clinching the AL East and saw just how much they need closer Mariano Rivera.
Paul Konerko knew that if Mariano Rivera threw his cutter on the inside of the plate, his at-bat probably would be over. That's why he decided to concentrate on the outer half of the plate.
John Gibbons pumped his fist after the victory and said his Toronto Blue Jays needed it after a rough couple of days.
The New York Yankees are riding Mariano Rivera's right arm during an impressive winning streak. Now, they're hoping for good news about Alex Rodriguez's big toe.
Mariano Rivera earned his 400th save, escaping two jams and getting six outs to preserve the New York Yankees' 6-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.