Mariano Rivera, King of the Closers - The New York Times
Jun 29, 2010 · If Mariano Rivera were a position player, he would be Hideki Matsui. The fans roared again as Matsui came to the plate. Rivera fired his seventh cutter of the day, jamming the...
Back on Top, Yankees Add A 27th Title - The New York Times
Nov 5, 2009 · Hideki Matsui homered, with his six runs batted in tying a World Series record, and Andy Pettitte ground through five and two-thirds innings for his second victory in five days. Mariano...
No offense to Hideki Matsui... but Mariano Rivera was the MVP
But when Rivera came out in the 8th, the roar of the crowd was that of people who knew the game (and the World Series title) was theirs. They were right. Because Rivera, the most valuable player of the series, was in the game.
2009 World Series - Baseball Almanac
This was the 28th pinch-hit home run in World Series history. Phil Hughes pitched a third of an inning in the bottom of the ninth and allowed a solo home run to Carlos Ruiz before being relieved by Mariano Rivera. Rivera closed out the game, throwing just five pitches to …
Celebrating the 2009 Yankees, wondering if the '24 team has that ...
Aug 24, 2024 · This was a celebration of the Yankees’ 2009 World Series winning team, accompanied by familiar cheers for Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, CC Sabathia, Hideki Matsui, Jorge Posada and...
Hideki Matsui vs. Mariano Rivera: Head-to-Head Stats Comparison
Compare Players: Check out the head-to-head stats of Hideki Matsui and Mariano Rivera including their awards, honors, championships, playoff and regular season stats, and much more on Stathead.com
Yankees Counting on Full Recovery by Aging Foursome
Mar 12, 2009 · Alex Rodriguez is not the only Yankees veteran recovering from surgery. Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada and Hideki Matsui underwent operations in the off-season.
Yankees Win 2009 World Series - The New York Times
Nov 4, 2009 · Mariano Rivera, who was on the mound at Shea Stadium the last time the Yankees won the World Series, secured the final five outs, although he did not get his third save of the World Series...
An international team of Yankees - Pinstripe Alley
Feb 13, 2022 · Relief Pitcher: Mariano Rivera (Panama) The greatest ever reliever and the greatest ever Yankee (maybe also greatest player in general) from Panama was an easy choice for both of these slots.
Game 6: Matsui, Pettitte carry Yankees to Series title
Nov 5, 2009 · Mariano Rivera held a copy of The Post’s front page with the No. 27 on the cover. Hideki Matsui, who went 3-for-4 with a homer and six RBIs that tied the single-game Series record, was named...