Red Sox Honor Mariano Rivera Before Game At Fenway
The Red Sox played highlights from one of the low points in Rivera's career, his blown save in Game 4 of the 2004 AL championship series.
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The Red Sox played highlights from one of the low points in Rivera's career, his blown save in Game 4 of the 2004 AL championship series.
Brendan Ryan scored the tiebreaking run in the ninth inning on a wild pitch by Jim Johnson, and the New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 Thursday night after blowing a four-run lead.
The Red Sox invited fans to be seated by 7:30 p.m. for the tribute, adding that some tickets are still available. The game is scheduled to start at 8:05 p.m.
Ichiro Suzuki scored on Brandon Workman's wild pitch with two outs in the ninth inning Sunday, and the Yankees overcame Mariano Rivera's blown save.
The famous Yankee Stadium ghosts, responsible for so many Yankees wins over the Red Sox over the years, did not finish the job last night.
"It's a tough loss, there's no doubt about it," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "But we have to bounce back. You can't feel sorry for yourself."
Shane Victorino lined a go-ahead single in the 10th inning that sent the Boston Red Sox past the New York Yankees 9-8 in a Thursday night thriller.
Struggling ace CC Sabathia pitched effectively into the eighth inning before Mariano Rivera earned his first four-out save in more than two years, helping the Yankees hold off the Chicago White Sox 6-5 on Wednesday.
Yankees manager Joe Girardi says he'll talk to Mariano Rivera in the offseason about whether the Hall of Fame-bound closer definitely wants to call it a career.
Eduardo Nunez's two-run double capped a five-run eighth inning that rallied the New York Yankees past the Chicago White Sox 6-4 on Tuesday night for a crucial victory as they chase an AL playoff berth.
As the shorthanded Yankees chase valiantly after a Wild Card berth, who would you rather have toeing the rubber than "Ol' Reliable Andy?"
It's all about windows. The Yanks' is closing, and not just because of the Alex Rodriguez mess. The windows around Citi Field are wide open.
An imposter claiming to be Spencer called the station and admitted to taking steroids, saying, "I have used steroids in the past ... Did I ever see anyone using them? Absolutely."
So this is what the ninth inning must be like sometimes for the other 29 teams that do not have the luxury of calling on Mo.
Darth Vader is dying. The Evil Empire is collapsing on itself, on its sins and hubris and the assumption that the logo alone was enough. The Yankees don't scare anyone anymore. They're just scary.
Out of everyday players, Gardner has been the Yankees' MVP in an unusual season.
"It's not like you forget how to pitch in a week," manager Joe Girardi said after Sunday's 5-4 walk-off win against the Detroit Tigers. "He just had a bad week."
Brett Gardner was the hero on Sunday as he blasted a walk-off homer as the Yankees topped the Tigers.
Yankees closing pitcher Mariano Rivera has condemned the defilement of a Jackie Robinson statue outside MCU Park at Coney Island.
Alex Rodriguez drew loud boos in his return home and the Yankees overcame Miguel Cabrera's crushing home run off Mariano Rivera, beating Detroit 4-3 in 10 innings Friday night.
Mariano Rivera, who will retire at the end of the season, will be honored during a pregame tribute on Sunday, September 22, before the Yankees host the Giants at Yankee Stadium.
Hiroki Kuroda pitched seven scoreless innings for his 10th victory, Mariano Rivera got gifts before posting another save and the New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers, 2-0, on Thursday to split the four-game series.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano has a list of all the MLB teams that he would waive his no-trade clause to join. The Yankees are on that list.
Wetteland, who retired in 2000 after four seasons with the Rangers, spoke to the media after getting to chat with Rivera on Thursday during an on-field ceremony. He offered his unique perspective on Rivera's career.
Eduardo Nunez hit a tying triple, Brent Lillibridge followed with a go-ahead single and the Yankees rallied against All-Star closer Joe Nathan in the ninth inning Tuesday night for a 5-4 victory over the Rangers.
