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Mariano Rivera | Relief Pitcher

Team: New York Yankees
Age / DOB:  (43) / 11/29/1969
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 185
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Mariano Rivera earned his 22nd save of the season Saturday in the Yankees' defeat of the Mariners.
Rivera has converted four straight save opportunities since blowing his first save of the season on May 28 against the crosstown Mets. He's now 22-for-23 overall in save chances with a 1.54 ERA and 1.03 WHIP. The 43-year-old right-hander should be an elite fantasy option throughout his farewell major league campaign. Jun 8 - 7:07 PM

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Mariano Rivera - R - Yankees

Mariano Rivera blew his first save of the season Tuesday, giving up two runs in a loss to the Mets.

Rivera threw out the first pitch before the game, but it was his last that ended it in ugly fashion for the visitors. Rivera didn't get a single out in the loss, as he gave up a leadoff double to Daniel Murphy before consecutive singles by David Wright and Lucas Duda ended his evening. The blown save was aided by a Brett Gardner fielding error, but the 43-year-old was just off his game this night. The Yankees aren't too concerned with the outing, and we're not, either.
May 29 - 12:07 AM
Mariano Rivera - R - Yankees

Mariano Rivera earned his 18th save of the season in the Yankees' win over the Rays on Saturday.

Rivera has been nearly perfect this year, boasting a 1.40 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 16/2 K/BB ratio in 19 1/3 innings. The veteran righty is 18-for-18 in save opportunities.
May 25 - 8:23 PM
Mariano Rivera - R - Yankees

Mariano Rivera notched his 15th save of the season in Sunday's 4-2 victory over the Royals.

Rivera allowed a leadoff single to Eric Hosmer but erased that threat by inducing a double play ball out of Salvador Perez. Mo then got Mike Moustakas to fly out to right. The 43-year-old right-hander has a 1.65 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in 16 1/3 innings this season.
May 12 - 4:54 PM
Mariano Rivera - R - Yankees

Mariano Rivera worked a scoreless ninth inning Saturday against the Royals, preserving a one-run lead and notching his 14th save of the season in the process.

Rivera is once again tied with Jim Johnson for the American League lead with 14 saves. It's simply incredible what he's been able to accomplish this season at 43 years old and after missing nearly the entire 2012 campaign. Through his first 16 appearances, Mo owns a 1.76 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 12/2 K/BB ratio. He has converted all 14 of his save opportunities.
May 11 - 9:59 PM
Mariano Rivera - R - Yankees

Mariano Rivera got the final out for his 10th save of the year Tuesday against the Astros.

It was about as easy a save as a closer can get. Still, he was up to the task, striking out Jason Castro to end the game. Mo is now tied for the league lead in saves.
Apr 30 - 11:42 PM
Mariano Rivera - R - Yankees

Mariano Rivera allowed three singles in the ninth inning on Friday, but was able to pitch his way out of trouble and picked up his eighth save of the season.

After three singles loaded the bases, Rivera battled back to strike out Colby Rasmus swinging to put the game away. The legendary closer has been as good as ever this season, posting a 2.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 9/1 K/BB ratio through his first nine innings of work.
Apr 26 - 10:40 PM
Mariano Rivera - R - Yankees

Mariano Rivera allowed a solo home run but closed out the Rays for his sixth save of the season on Tuesday.

Mo allowed the home run to Evan Longoria, but he was otherwise perfect in his inning of work. After missing most of 2012, it looks as though Rivera has rounded into form, as he now owns a 2.57 ERA and 1.00 WHIP. He remains one of the more solid options for saves in the league.
Apr 23 - 11:43 PM
Mariano Rivera - R - Yankees

Mariano Rivera converted his third save of the season Tuesday, closing out the Diamondbacks.

It was the first appearance in which Rivera didn't allow a baserunner, a positive for the 43-year-old reliever. He also struck out one in the outing. He isn't an elite closer anymore, but he's plenty serviceable in all leagues.
Apr 16 - 10:53 PM
Mariano Rivera - R - Yankees

Mariano Rivera gave up a run Thursday in his 2013 debut, but he did pick up a save after entering a 4-1 game against the Red Sox.

Rivera got Will Middlebrooks to ground out and then struck out Jackie Bradley Jr. on three pitches to end the game. Of course, no one ever gets hits off Rivera the first time they face him. Still, he did look rather human tonight while walking Dustin Pedroia and giving up a double to Jonny Gomes.
Apr 4 - 10:08 PM
Mariano Rivera - R - Yankees

Mariano Rivera has been diagnosed with migraine headaches.

Mo has been having headaches for a couple weeks now, so the Yankees decided to get him checked out Friday. "When you have issues you want to make sure everything is OK,’’ Rivera said of the CAT-scan and blood test. "They said it seems like migraine headaches.’’ Rivera has pitched great this spring and it doesn't appear that the headaches will affect his availability for Opening Day. It's a situation to monitor.
Source: New York Post
Mar 24 - 10:15 AM
Mariano Rivera - R - Yankees

Making his spring debut, Mariano Rivera struck out two in a perfect inning Saturday against the Braves.

Hours after announcing his retirement, Rivera went out and turned in his usual performance. It was his first appearance in a game since he suffered a torn ACL last year.
Mar 9 - 4:07 PM
Mariano Rivera - R - Yankees

Mariano Rivera officially announced Saturday that he will retire after the 2013 season.

Rivera likely would have retired at the end of last year had he not torn his ACL, but this confirms earlier reports that this will be his final season. He'll make his Grapefruit League debut Saturday and expects to be ready for Opening Day. The all-time saves leader, Rivera should remain among the better fantasy closers in 2013.
Mar 9 - 10:31 AM
Mariano Rivera - R - Yankees

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that Mariano Rivera will announce Saturday that he's retiring after the 2013 season.

This confirms the buzz passed along by ESPN's Buster Olney. Rivera, 43, hasn't had any setbacks following knee surgery and will have 2013 serve as his farewell tour.
Source: Joel Sherman on Twitter
Mar 7 - 1:44 PM
Mariano Rivera - R - Yankees

ESPN's Buster Olney writes that it's an "open secret" that Mariano Rivera intends to retire after the 2013 season.

Rivera has hinted at the possibility in recent weeks, so it comes as no surprise. However, Olney hears that the all-time saves leader could make an official announcement as soon as Saturday.
Source: Buster Olney on Twitter
Mar 7 - 12:02 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Francisco Cervelli
2Chris Stewart
3Austin Romine
1B1Mark Teixeira
2Lyle Overbay
2B1Robinson Cano
SS1Derek Jeter
2Eduardo Nunez
3Jayson Nix
4Reid Brignac
3B1Alex Rodriguez
2Kevin Youkilis
LF1Curtis Granderson
2Vernon Wells
3Zoilo Almonte
CF1Brett Gardner
RF1Ichiro Suzuki
DH1Travis Hafner
2Thomas Neal
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1CC Sabathia
2Hiroki Kuroda
3Andy Pettitte
4Phil Hughes
5David Phelps
6Michael Pineda
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Mariano Rivera
2David Robertson
3Boone Logan
4Joba Chamberlain
5Shawn Kelley
6Adam Warren
7Preston Claiborne