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CC! CC! Ace Delivers Big on Bronx Stage

NEW YORK -- They could have tossed aside their mittens and shunned their wool coats, that's how blistering hot the cozy confines of the new Yankee Stadium felt now that CC Sabathia had everything under control. It's been quite awhile since this corner of the Bronx has rocked with so much confidence and rolled with such...

Rivera Has Unknown Protege in A's Andrew Bailey

NEW YORK -- Since late last season, Andrew Bailey has been able to accomplish each successive goal he has set.Except talking to Mariano Rivera about the cut fastball.The "cutter" has been the key to Bailey's fast and improbable rise from Double-A starter to All-Star closer for the Athletics.It's the same pitch that has...

From the Windup: Race for Ages in East?

From the Windup is Matt Snyder's extended look at some aspect of America's pastime each Thursday.As Major League Baseball launches into the second half of their season Thursday night, there is one playoff race that should intrigue and excite fans no matter where their allegiances may lie. The Boston Red Sox, New York...

Amply Armed AL Races Through NL

ST. LOUIS -- American League pitchers didn't just retire 18 straight batters in one stretch Tuesday.They retired 18 straight All-Stars.On just 48 pitches."It's tough when you are facing closer after closer or No. 1 starter after No. 1 starter," NL third baseman David Wright said, "and everyone coming in for one ininng. We...

Lucky 13: AL Edges NL to Extend All-Star Streak in Midsummer Classic

Different year, different path, same result. The American League stretched its unbeaten streak in the All-Star Game to 13 (12 wins, one tie), edging the National League 4-3 Tuesday night in St. Louis for its fourth consecutive one-run victory in the showcase. The win secured home-field advantage for the junior circuit in...

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Mariano Rivera Has Blood Clot In Calf: Yankees Closer Has Another Health Issue

Mariano Rivera has a blood clot in his right calf, the latest health problem for the longtime New York Yankees closer who tore a knee ligament last week while shagging fly balls during batting practice.

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Mariano Rivera's Torn ACL Injury

The knee injury that New York Yankee's pitcher Mariano Rivera suffered during batting practice in Kansas City yesterday (May 3) has prompted speculation that the 42-year-old's illustrative career may be over.

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05/09/12 Mariano Rivera Has Blood Clot In Calf: Yankees Closer... Source: The Huffington Post Mariano Rivera has a blood clot in his right calf, the latest health problem for the longtime New York Yankees closer who tore a knee ligament last week while shagging fly balls during batting practice.
05/04/12 Mariano Rivera's Torn ACL Injury Source: The Huffington Post The knee injury that New York Yankee's pitcher Mariano Rivera suffered during batting practice in Kansas City yesterday (May 3) has prompted speculation that the 42-year-old's illustrative career may be over.