‘NY Yankees’ Archives
Mariano Rivera’s 42 Greatest »
Mariano Rivera will likely end his incredible career on Sunday. With 652 saves, the highest ERA+ of all-time, a 2.21 ERA, 13 All-Star appearances, five world championships, an ALCS and World Series MVP and of course, 42 saves and a 0.70 ERA in the postseason, he is indisputably the greatest relief pitcher that ever played the game. He is certainly [...]
Where Does Mariano Rivera Rank Among the Greatest »
The countdown on the great Mariano Rivera's career is nearing the end, but the longtime New York Yankees closer shouldn't be in a hurry to prove anything at the last minute. Either way, he's poised to walk away from baseball as the single best relief pitcher the game has ever known. There's also the fact that Rivera ranks among the greatest [...]
When Can We Realistically Expect the New York Yankees »
With their "Core Four" now reduced to one, the end of an era that brought five world championships in 17 seasons is upon the New York Yankees. Since Andy Pettitte, Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada and Derek Jeter first appeared in the Bronx in 1995, the team has missed the playoffs just once (2008) and has won less than 90 games three times (not [...]
Who Else of Yankees’ Dynasty Years Deserves »
On Sunday afternoon, the Yankees honored Mariano Rivera with a touching tribute, pomp and circumstance and a farewell befitting of his illustrious career as the greatest closer of all time. Due to a combination of longevity, dominance and contributions to championship teams, there will never be another Mariano Rivera. When the Yankees made [...]
Reliving All of the Best Mariano Rivera Retirement »
The end of the 2013 season will bring to a close one of the most storied careers in baseball history. Legendary New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera will hang it up after 19 seasons. Few players are as universally respected as Rivera, and as a result a number of teams have honored him this season when he made his final go-around to their [...]
Yankees Can Only Blame Themselves for Missing the »
It's not official yet, but the careers of Mariano Rivera and Andy Pettitte, much like the former Yankee Stadium, will come to a close on a note as anticlimatic as can be. For only the second time in the wild-card era, the New York Yankees will not make the postseason. Every team goes through its highs and lows, some longer than others, [...]
Alex Rodriguez Passes Lou Gehrig With 24th Grand Slam »
The San Francisco Giants went to their bullpen on Friday night with two outs in the seventh inning, and Alex Rodriguez made them regret it. His opposite-field home run not only broke a 1-1 tie; it set a new MLB record for career grand slams. This was the 24th bases-clearing blast for the polarizing third baseman. Entering this game, he and [...]
Where Does Andy Pettitte Rank on Yankees’ Long »
One of the greatest careers in New York Yankees history is coming to an end. As first reported by Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Andy Pettitte has announced he will retire at the conclusion of the 2013 Yankees season: The 41-year-old left-handed pitcher has two more scheduled starts—Sunday vs. the San Francisco Giants and next [...]
Report: Andy Pettitte Will Announce Retirement Friday »
The New York Yankees are in the thick of a playoff race, but that may not stop left-hander Andy Pettitte from announcing his retirement Friday afternoon, tweets Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Pettitte and the Yankees are fighting for the second of two American League Wild Card spots, though their chances seem slim given their recent skid. [...]
Q&A with the Man Who Came Up with Mariano »
There are a few things that go hand-in-hand with Mariano Rivera's legacy. There's the cutter. The pinstripes. The all-time saves record. The rings. The class. Oh, and don't forget "Enter Sandman." The longtime New York Yankees closer may not have had a hand in making Metallica's 1991 heavy-metal classic, but it's certainly had a hand in [...]