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Analyzing How the Cutter Has Impacted Offense in Major League Baseball
A couple years ago, the cut fastball was Mariano Rivera's pitch. He was the only pitcher in baseball who threw it with any regularity, not to mention with any real skill. Now it seems like every pitcher in the majors features a cutter in his repertoire. Show More Summary
Could Yankees Sign Rafael Soriano to Be Rivera's Insurance for 1 More Year?
Here's an idea that may sound crazy: How about the New York Yankees offer Rafael Soriano a rich one-year contract and ask him to set up for Mariano Rivera once again in 2013? Odds are it's not going to happen. The Yankees' 2013 payroll...Show More Summary
Alabama's Nick Saban looks to Rivera for inspirtation
Saban showed video of Yankees' closer Mariano Rivera for inspirtation.
New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera confident for successful return – MLB Update
New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera confident for successful return – MLB Update The New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera is confident for a successful return in the next Major League Baseball season. Recently, he...Show More Summary
Mariano Rivera Due Back
According to reports, unparalleled reliever Mariano Rivera will be ready to resume pitching when the 2013 season gets underway. Rivera suffered a torn ACL in early May of 2012 in a freak accident; he was shagging fly balls in the outfield...Show More Summary
Rafael Soriano Rumors: Ranking Suitors' Chances of Landing the Star Reliever
With Mariano Rivera lost early in the season, the New York Yankees had a big hole to fill as they looked to piece together the back end of their bullpen. Rafael Soriano stepped up in a big way in 2012, posting a 2.26 ERA in 69 appearances while saving 42 games—three short of his career high. Show More Summary
4 Ways for Kevin Youkilis to Instantly Endear Himself to New York Yankees Fans
It's been a quiet offseason so far for the New York Yankees. Brian Cashman and the front office only gave fans one new present for the holiday season in Kevin Youkilis (the rest, re-signing Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte, Hiroki Kuroda and Ichiro Suzuki, were recycled gifts). Show More Summary
2013 MLB Free Agents: Teams That Should Be Chasing Rafael Soriano
Rafael Soriano is the most talented relief pitcher still available in free agency, which means teams in need of bullpen help should be chasing him. When New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera suffered a freak ACL tear while shagging fly balls at the beginning of the 2012 season, Soriano was tasked with taking over the closer role. Show More Summary
Yankees Rumors: Fact or Fiction on All the Hottest Rumors in the Bronx, Part 3
This has been one of the more unusual offseasons for the New York Yankees. Their first order of business was taking care of their own free agents, as the team brought back pitchers Hiroki Kuroda, Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera on one-year deals. Show More Summary
CC Sabathia confident ahead fresh Major League season – MLB Update
CC Sabathia confident ahead fresh Major League season – MLB Update The New York Yankees have played their offseason cards quite well. They re-signed some of the senior players like Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera. As the other teams...Show More Summary
Mariano Rivera all set to pitch on Opening Day – MLB Update
Mariano Rivera all set to pitch on Opening Day – MLB Update The New York Yankees veteran reliever Mariano Rivera is hoping a great next Major League Baseball season after string of injuries which caused him bitterly in 2012 Major League...Show More Summary
New York Yankees not done with their offseason moves – MLB News
New York Yankees not done with their offseason moves – MLB News It seems the New York Yankees are not done making their offseason moves. After taking care of their starting rotation as they signed Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte and Hiroki...Show More Summary
6 Players Brian Cashman Must Target to Redeem Yankees' Unimpressive Offseason
The New York Yankees have yet to make a splash this winter. In fact, they've barely made a ripple. The Bombers have managed to solidify their pitching staff by retaining Hiroki Kuroda, Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera, but they stand to lose Rafael Soriano and Nick Swisher and are probably going to be missing Alex Rodriguez until June. Show More Summary
MLB Trade Rumors: Yankees Putting Granderson, Hughes, Nova All on Trading Block?
The winter offseason for the New York Yankees has gotten off to a much different start than usual. With the exception of re-signing Hiroki Kuroda, Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera, the Yankees have been relatively quiet. In fact, during...Show More Summary
13 Ageless Athletes You Never Knew Were Still Playing Sports
Everyone once in a while you'll be watching a game and think, "Wait, HE still plays?!?!?!" This doesn't happen with popular older players like Steven Nash, Mariano Rivera, or even Jamie Moyer. It happens with middle-tier journeyman who've worked hard and prolonged their careers more than you ever thought they would. Show More Summary
MLB Free Agents 2013: New York Yankees Having Trouble Signing Free Agents?
It's been an up-and-down kind of offseason for the New York Yankees. They kicked it off by re-signing Hiroki Kuroda, Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera. While none of those three players are under the age of 37, the Yankees really need all three to have a shot at winning the division in 2013. Show More Summary
Mariano Rivera Re-Ups with Yankees: Ranking Top Late-Inning FAs Still Available
When Mariano Rivera was lost for the season while shagging balls this spring, the closer vowed to return in 2013 despite the fact that he just turned 43 this past Thursday. Rafael Soriano's opting out of New York may have been a signal that Rivera would most certainly be welcomed back. Show More Summary
Mariano Rivera all set to win after re-signing – MLB Update
Mariano Rivera all set to win after re-signing – MLB Update Star reliever Mariano Rivera has just signed with the New York Yankees with a one-year deal while as soon as his pitching spot has been confirmed for the next Major League Baseball...Show More Summary
Yankees Shore Up Rotation, but Huge Hole Remains at Catcher
The New York Yankees look to replicate the pitching success they enjoyed down the stretch and in the playoffs this past season. They agreed to bring both starter Andy Pettitte and the greatest closer of all time, Mariano Rivera, back to the team for the 2013 MLB season. Show More Summary
Mariano Rivera gets one year contract – MLB Update
Mariano Rivera gets one year contract – MLB Update New York Yankees and veteran relief pitcher Mariano Rivera has agreed to a one-year $10 million contract after a whole set of rumours about both sides’ future relationship. Yankees now re-signed three of their most talented Major League players and roared ahead of next MLB outing. Show More Summary