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Mariano Rivera has significant criticism of MLB trend

Mariano Rivera is not a huge fan of one trend that has developed across Major League Baseball. In a radio interview with WFAN’s “Tiki & Tierney” show, Rivera was critical of the focus on velocity among pitchers at the expense …

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Mariano Rivera gives ultimate compliment to Yankees reliever

Mariano Rivera offered an extremely high compliment for one current Yankees player. Rivera joined Michael Kay in the booth on Friday night for YES Network’s telecast of the Yankees-Tampa Bay Rays game. During his appearance, Rivera was …

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Mariano Rivera does not think short MLB season can crown champion

Major League Baseball does not know how much of its season will be played due to the coronavirus pandemic, but one Hall of Famer is worried about it being shortened too much. Former New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera does not think the champion …

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Mariano Rivera thinks Derek Jeter should be unanimous Hall of Famer

Mariano Rivera became the first unanimous selection to the Baseball Hall of Fame this year, but he’s hoping his iconic former teammate Derek Jeter will become the second. Rivera, honored at Yankee Stadium Saturday for his induction, voiced his …

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How Mariano Rivera helped Roy Halladay cement his Hall of Fame status

Roy Halladay and Mariano Rivera will be enshrined at Cooperstown on Sunday as part of the 2019 Baseball Hall of Fame class, and the late pitcher’s family might tell you Halladay would not have gotten there without the help of the New York …

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Watch: Mariano Rivera hits inside-the-park homer on Old Timers’ Day

Mariano Rivera had a memorable first appearance at the New York Yankees’ annual Old Timers’ Day. Taking his first at bat at Yankee Stadium of any sort, Rivera, the famed closer, hit a gapper to right center and ended up rounding the bases …

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Michael Young shares great story about having to face Mariano Rivera

Any MLB hitter who had the daunting task of having to stand in the batter’s box against Mariano Rivera can tell you how difficult it was to make good contact against the game’s all-time greatest closer, and former Texas Rangers shortstop …

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Mariano Rivera makes history with Hall of Fame induction

Mariano Rivera has made history with his Hall of Fame induction. Rivera on Monday was among the players named to the 2019 Baseball Hall of Fame class. The historic part about his induction is that he became the first player in history to be …

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Four players likely to make the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019

The 2018 Baseball Hall of Fame class was announced Wednesday, with Chipper Jones, Vladimir Guerrero, Jim Thome, and Trevor Hoffman all getting the call. It’s a richly deserving class, but more candidates are in position to get in next year, …

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Shaq didn’t know who Mariano Rivera was (Video)

Shaquille O’Neal must not watch much — if any — baseball. Any casual baseball fan can tell you who Mariano Rivera is. The former New York Yankees closer is considered by many to be the best relief pitcher of all time. During Tuesday …

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Mariano Rivera in new book questions Robinson Cano’s desire, would pick Dustin Pedroia

Mariano Rivera in his new autobiography “The Closer,” raises some eyebrows when sharing his thoughts on former teammate Robinson Cano. Rivera, who pitched 19 seasons and is known as the best closer in baseball history, was never …

Street outside Yankee Stadium renamed to honor Mariano Rivera (Video)

Mariano Rivera’s farewell tour and Hall of Fame career came to an end in 2013, but the honors and recognition of his great career continue. Late last year, a campaign was started by a longtime Yankees fan to have a street near Yankee Stadium …

Mariano Rivera says he would get Derek Jeter a life-sized doll for Christmas so he has a wife

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is one of the most eligible bachelors in America. He has dated some of the most beautiful women in the world (Minka Kelly, Mariah Carey and Jessica Alba are a few that come to mind), but the 39-year-old has …

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Mariano Rivera was ready for retirement, had ‘no desire’ in September

Mariano Rivera could still be a very effective closer if he chose to return to the New York Yankees for another season in 2014. The 43-year-old saved 44 games this season. He blew seven saves, though his 2.11 ERA was below his career ERA of 2.21. …

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Mariano Rivera cries after Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte come out for pitching change (Video)

Your browser does not support iframes. There were some truly special scenes at Yankee Stadium on Thursday night as Mariano Rivera made his final career pitching appearance in the Bronx. Rivera entered the game with runners on first and second and New …

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Mariano Rivera retirement gifts: A look at what he received

As a show of respect for the greatest closer of all time, many MLB teams gave Mariano Rivera a unique retirement gift upon his last visit to their ballpark. Rivera, 43, announced prior to the season that this would be his last year playing. His …

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