3 hrs ago | Seattle Times
Overbay homers in 11th, Yanks beat Rays
Lyle Overbay homered with two outs in the 11th inning, and the New York Yankees rallied late to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Saturday.
3 hrs ago | YESNetwork
Overbay's solo shot leads Yankees over Rays in extras
Lyle Overbay hit a solo home run in the top of the 11th inning to give the Yankees a 4-3 win over the Rays.
3 hrs ago | Asbury Park Press
Overbay's homer lifts Yankees in extra innings
In the past two days, two players have re-joined the Yankees roster. They couldn't have won on Saturday without them.
5 hrs ago | New York Daily News
While Jim Johnson and Fernando Rodney take a step back, Mariano Rivera thrives as Yankees' MVP
Last year, according to Elias Sports Bureau, Rodney's Rays and Johnson's Orioles were ranked 1-2 in fewest blown saves from the ninth inning on, with two and three, respectively.
7 hrs ago | Ohio.com
Stats geek: Numbers around Indians, baseball - May 25
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11 hrs ago | Athletics Nation
Well, there's a lot of reasons, ranging from "He's not Bob Geren" to "he's intelligent and he communicates well," but today I want to focus on a specific skill.
Ivan Nova Is Better Off In The Bullpen Right Now
For some strange reason, the Ivan Nova that was tearing up major league batting last season has not returned.
The Market for Jackie Robinson Memorabilia Soars
Jackie Robinson's number '42' was retired by Major League Baseball in 1997. Once Yankee's pitcher Mariano Rivera ends his career this season, the number '42' will never again be worn, making '42' and Jackie Robinson branded items in the world of baseball memorabilia much more rare and valuable than in years past.
'Rags' to pitching riches: Righetti's skill sparked debate
By the time Righetti's active Major League playing career ended in 1995, closers usually pitched only a ballgame's final inning.
Blown saves: The managerial misuse of closers
Mariano Rivera is considered the greatest relief pitcher of all time. The New York Yankees great has been dominant at all stages of his storied 19-season major league career and in all situations, whether as a setup man, a closer, during the regular season or during the postseason.
Terry Francona, a roaring memory
It's easy to forget how laden with talent the 2003 and 2004 Red Sox were, but today Terry Francona returns to Fenway to remind us.
Granderson slowly regaining timing, rhythm
Curtis Granderson has been working on knocking off the rust after spending most of the season on the disabled list, and he has been reviewing video with hitting coach Kevin Long in hopes of getting his swing right.
Yankees can set up 2014 pen on cheap
The most humble of stars, Mariano Rivera is suddenly an attention magnet. Such is his skill and likability quotient that he is being cheered across the baseball landscape, not just in The Bronx.
Ovc Baseball: Bragga relieved to have strong closer in Lucio
If any of Tennessee Tech's Ohio Valley Conference tournament games come down to a narrow lead, coach Matt Bragga likes the pitcher he has in his corner to turn to.
Can Mariano Rivera Win the AL Cy Young in His Farewell Campaign?
Mariano Rivera has many awards in his collection, but he doesn't have an American League Cy Young Award yet.
Yankees hit 4 HRs, beat Orioles 6-4 in 10 innings
A tense AL East duel between the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles revealed the strengths and weaknesses of each team.
After 74 years, Utahn Yvonne Pierce fulfills dream, sees New York Yankees live
Layton resident Yvonne Pierce holds the sign she took with her to Coors Field to cheer on the Yankees against the Rockies.
Cashman's "Bad" Moves Once Again Proving Critics Wrong
This was supposed to be the year when it all fell apart. When the 18 year Yankee dynasty of five world series rings, 13 division titles, three wild cards and a staggering league high 1,731 wins would all come crashing down with the force of the same 97 MPH cutter that brought them there.
Blogger Q&A: Tanya Bondurant of Pinstriped Bible on the Yankees
What does the upcoming series look like from a Yankees fan perspective? Mark talked to Tanya Bondurant from Pinstriped Bible to find out.
Pirates notebook: McCutchen sits out due to sore knee
"I didn't feel anything at the time, but I think that's something that caused my uncomfortable feeling," McCutchen said.