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Yanks' Rivera Injures Knee

Jay Walker — Fri, 04 May 2012 03:28:32 +0000

It's a scary time for the New York Yankees right now.

Mariano Rivera, the all time saves leader, had to be carted off the field before Thursday's game with the Kansas City Royals after injuring his knee during pre-game batting practice.

Rivera generally shags fly balls before the game as a way of staying in shape, and was hurt when he leapt for a ball. He gri

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Mariano Rivera Demonstrates How to Make a Cardboard Baseball Glove [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:10:29 +0000

All-time save leader Mariano Rivera has made close to $150 million playing baseball. But as a kid growing up in Panama, the Yankee legend had so little money that buying a baseball glove was out of the question.

In the video below, Rivera demonstrates how he used to make his childhood mitts out of cardboard. He says they did make it easier to catch a fast moving baseball, but adds that anyone who can afford a leather glove should definitely go that route.

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Mariano Rivera Gets 602nd Save to Become All-Time Leader

Danny Groner — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:15:01 +0000

Mariano Rivera notched his 602nd career save on Monday afternoon, passing Trevor Hoffman for first place on the all-time list.

Rivera preserved a 6-4 victory for the New York Yankees over the Minnesota Twins.

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Rivera Notches Save #600

Jay Walker — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:58:57 +0000

Another milestone for a member of the New York Yankees.

Earlier this season, Derek Jeter became the first player ever to get 3,000 hits as a Yankee.

Last night it was Mariano Rivera's turn.

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