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Thank You

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 11:33:40 -0500

Now that we've had a few days to savor the victory, I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who visits and supports MarianoRivera.com. Thank you, as well, to my fellow blogger David for all of his efforts during the season,...

Mariano Rivera: Most Saves for the Decade

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 14:48:45 -0500

In the November 2 issue of ESPN Magazine, they listed the statistical leaders in a handful of categories for the decade spanning from 2000-2009 and Mariano Rivera had the most saves with 397.

360 Degree Panoramic Images of Yesterday's Ticker Tape Parade for the Yankees and Mariano Rivera's Float

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:30:45 -0500

panoramas.dk has a couple of great 360 degree panoramic images from yesterday's ticker tape parade in New York City. The first one features Mo with his family on his float. Check it out.

Rivera Was Injured During ALCS

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:42:42 -0500

Mariano Rivera told MLB.com's Bryan Hoch that he hurt himself during game 6 of the ALCS. "It doesn't matter now," Rivera said. "It's over. Thank God it's over. It was manageable. 'Geno' did a tremendous job. Thank God we were able to do what w...

Mariano Rivera's Postseason History Visually Depicted Batter by Batter

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 18:42:16 -0500

Joe Ward, Amanda Cox, Matthew Ericson and Xaquin G.V. of The New York Times have put together an awesome infographic depicting Mariano Rivera's postseason history and results on a batter by batter basis. So worth it. Via NPB Tracker.

Rivera on Five More Years: "I'm Serious"

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:50:24 -0500

During the on-field trophy ceremony last night, Mariano Rivera joked that he's ready to pitch five more years. But, it urns out that it was no joke. The closer told Chad Jennings: "I'm serious. I hope the organization does whatever it takes to bri...

Lady Gaga a Yankee Fan; Drops Mariano Rivera Reference

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:49:18 -0500

Talking to MTV News, mega-pop star Lady Gaga confirmed her Yankee fandom and dropped a reference to Mr. Rivera. Check out the clip below.

Mariano Rivera Admits He Was Injured

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:35:59 -0500

During game 4 of the World Series, Mariano Rivera was shown holding a heating pad to his side or his ribs, in the bullpen. At the time, it was thought to be nothing and that he could just be keeping warm. But, after the game last night, he admi...

Rivera Closes Out Clinching Game as Yankees Win World Series

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:46:09 -0500

This will seem somewhat arrogant to some baseball fans, but the long wait for our destiny is finally here after nine years. The Yankees got it done tonight with a 7-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies to lead the New York Yankees to the 27th...

Vote for Mariano Rivera in the 2009 This Year in Baseball Awards

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:39:20 -0500

Through December 11, MLB.com is hosting voting for the This Year in Baseball Awards. You can vote for Mariano Rivera in the Closer and Moment of the Year categories. The moment was, of course, when he collected save number 500. Thanks to Mr. Di...