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ERA	W-L	SV	SO	WHIP	RANK	FSP
1.91	3-3	44	72	0.98	13th	9.57
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Archived News (03-2009)

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[+] March 31st 2009 1 Updates

5:00 PM EST (1)

Yankees closer Mariano Rivera retired five batters and gave

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News: Yankees closer Mariano Rivera retired five batters and gave up a home run in a minor league game on Tuesday. [...]

[+] March 28th 2009 3 Updates

[+] March 22nd 2009 1 Updates

[+] March 21st 2009 1 Updates

[+] March 20th 2009 4 Updates

[+] March 18th 2009 5 Updates

2:00 PM EST (3)

Rivera (shoulder) felt good on Wednesday after making his spring

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Rivera (shoulder) felt good on Wednesday after making his spring debut Tuesday, the Associated Press reports. [...]

Rivera feels fine

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Mariano Rivera indicated that he felt fine after pitching for the first time in an exhibition game, according to ESPN. Rivera, who is coming off October shoulder surgery, threw a perfect inning (with two strikeouts) in Tuesday's 9-2 win over the Pirates.

Our View: This is encouraging news, and Rivera looks to be fine to target as a top-5 fantasy closer.

Yankees | Rivera to pitch again Thursday

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The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera (shoulder) will pitch again in Spring Training Thursday, March 19.

04:00 AM EST (1)

Yankees | Rivera strikes out two in first work since surgery

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The Associated Press reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (shoulder) struck out two batters during one inning of work Tuesday, March 17, in his first appearance since offseason shoulder surgery. He needed only 11 pitches, eight of them strikes, to get through the inning, and he even hit 92 miles per hour on the radar gun. "I don't want to say that I wasn't expecting that," Rivera said, "but I was very happy."

02:00 AM EST (1)

Yankees closer Mariano Rivera struck out two during a perfect

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News: Yankees closer Mariano Rivera struck out two during a perfect fifth inning in his first game since undergoing offseason shoulder surgery Tuesday against the Pirates. "I feel real good," Rivera said. "I don't want to say I was expecting this, but I was happy with the results. It went well. Location. Pitches. I think everything will be fine." Rivera had the AC joint in his right shoulder repaired on Oct. 7. The Yankees closer threw eight of 11 pitches for strikes. "Mo looked like he has been pitching for a couple of weeks," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "It was incredible. It was more than I expected." Rivera has no doubt he will be ready for opening day. "That makes me feel really good just because I know how in tune Mo is with his body," Girardi said. "I believe he's going to be ready." [...]

[+] March 17th 2009 1 Updates

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[+] March 15th 2009 2 Updates

[+] March 14th 2009 7 Updates

3:00 PM EST (3)

Once the session was complete, Rivera declared that he was ready

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Once the session was complete, Rivera declared that he was ready to step on the mound for his first Grapefruit League appearance of 2009. "I feel good -- a little high today [in the strike zone] -- but I feel good," said Rivera, who announced that he would be ready to pitch in a game on Tuesday, March 17.

Yankees | Rivera scheduled to pitch Tuesday

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Updating previous reports, New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera (shoulder) threw 40 pitches during a batting practice session Saturday, March 14, according to The Associated Press. He was originally expected to throw 30 pitches, but decided to increase the total on his own. Rivera said he felt good, even though he was a little high with his pitches. He will make his first appearance in a game Tuesday, March 17.

Mariano Rivera is ready to pitch in games and says he will be

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News: Mariano Rivera is ready to pitch in games and says he will be ready for opening day. The Yankees closer is set to make his first spring training appearance Tuesday after throwing 40 pitches Saturday during his second batting practice session since coming back from right shoulder surgery in October. [...]

1:00 PM EST (1)

Rivera (shoulder) threw 40 pitches during live batting practice

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Rivera (shoulder) threw 40 pitches during live batting practice on Saturday and he's scheduled to make his spring debut on Tuesday, the Associated Press reports. [...]

12:00 PM EST (1)

Mariano Rivera (shoulder) tossed a 40-pitch batting practice

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Mariano Rivera (shoulder) tossed a 40-pitch batting practice session on Saturday morning and reported no problems. Rivera was only scheduled to throw 30 pitches, so it's a good sign that he's comfortable pushing his pitch count. [...]

11:00 AM EST (2)

Mariano Rivera (shoulder) tossed a 40-pitch batting practice

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Rivera feels good

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Mariano Rivera said he felt good after throwing 40 pitches in a live batting practice session Saturday, according to the Star-Ledger. He has been recovering from off-season shoulder surgery.

Our View: He admitted that his cutter needs work, but he expects to make his Grapefruit League debut Tuesday against the Pirates. As of now, he looks to be safe to target as a top-5 fantasy closer.

[+] March 12th 2009 1 Updates

[+] March 11th 2009 5 Updates

6:00 PM EST (1)

The Associated Press reports that Mariano Rivera threw his first

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The Associated Press reports that Mariano Rivera threw his first spring training batting practice session on Wednesday and said there's "no doubt" he'll be ready for Opening Day. [...]

4:00 PM EST (1)

Yankees closer Mariano Rivera threw 30 pitches in his first

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News: Yankees closer Mariano Rivera threw 30 pitches in his first spring training batting practice session. He will throw BP again Saturday and then will likely make his first exhibition appearance early next week. Rivera had surgery on the AC joint in his right shoulder last Oct. 7. "All I have to do is get more fine pitching," Rivera said. "The shoulder feels good. I'm happy with it. It's getting stronger every time I throw. It feels better and better." Rivera threw at about 90 percent. The right-hander has "no doubt" he will be ready for opening day. "We are right on track," he said. [...]

3:00 PM EST (1)

Rivera (shoulder) felt fine after throwing batting practice

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Rivera (shoulder) felt fine after throwing batting practice for the first time this spring on Wednesday, the Westchester Journal-News reports. [...]

2:00 PM EST (2)

Yankees | Rivera throws batting practice Wednesday

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Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera (shoulder) threw live batting practice for the first time this spring Wednesday, March 11, and said his shoulder is getting stronger. Rivera threw 30 pitches during the session and said he worked at about 90 percent intensity. He is expected to throw another live batting practice session Saturday, March 14, and could pitch in his first game Monday, March 16.

Rivera's command needed some refining, forcing Jesus Montero

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Rivera's command needed some refining, forcing Jesus Montero and John Rodriguez to dodge several pitches each. But more importantly, there was no pain in his surgically repaired shoulder. "It's getting stronger," Rivera said. "Every time I throw, it's feeling better and better. I have no doubts."

[+] March 10th 2009 1 Updates

[+] March 9th 2009 4 Updates

[+] March 6th 2009 2 Updates

[+] March 5th 2009 6 Updates

6:00 PM EST (1)

Rivera had been limited to playing catch this Grapefruit League

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Rivera had been limited to playing catch this Grapefruit League season. He remains on track to appear in a game within the next two weeks, and Yankees manager Joe Girardi has circled March 17 as the date to shoot for. "That's what we're planning," Rivera said. "Hopefully, the body and arm will feel as it's been feeling. Every day it's getting better and better, and that's a good thing."

2:00 PM EST (4)

Mariano Rivera threw off a mound Thursday for the first time

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News: Mariano Rivera threw off a mound Thursday for the first time since offseason shoulder surgery, and the Yankees closer expects to be ready for opening day. Rivera, who had surgery Oct. 7 on the AC joint in his right shoulder, threw 15 pitches halfway up the mound and 15 more from the rubber at 85-90 percent power. "I'm real pleased," Rivera said. "The big thing (Friday) is how I feel. I expect good things." The right-hander hopes to make his spring training debut around March 17. "That's what we're planning," Rivera said. "Every day is getting better and better." [...]

Mariano Rivera threw off a mound Thursday for the first time

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Mariano Rivera threw off a mound Thursday for the first time since his October shoulder surgery. Rivera tossed 30 pitches at 85 to 90 percent power. "I'm real pleased," Rivera said. [...]

The Associated Pres reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera

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The Associated Pres reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera (shoulder) threw 15 pitches in his bullpen session Thursday, March 5, at 85 to 90 percent intensity. Rivera was pleased with the session and said he expects to be ready for Opening Day.

The Associated Press reports that Mariano Rivera threw off

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The Associated Press reports that Mariano Rivera threw off a mound for the first time this season. Thursday's session was positive and Rivera is scheduled to be ready for Opening Day. His surgically repaired shoulder looked strong in the 30 pitch outing.

Our View: This is good news as all signs point to Rivera being up to snuff. Despite his age Rivera is still an elite fantasy closer.

1:00 PM EST (1)

George A. King III, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankee

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George A. King III, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankee RP Mariano Rivera (shoulder) will throw his first bullpen session of the spring Thursday, March 5. Manager Joe Girardi is hoping to have Rivera pitch in a game by March 17. Rivera may not throw a full 60-feet, six-inch bullpen session.

[+] March 4th 2009 4 Updates

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[+] March 2nd 2009 2 Updates

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Mariano Rivera Fantasy Scoring

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#	date	Innings	K's	Hits	Walks	ERA	Decision	Points	Differential
1	Oct 04 09	1.0	1	0	0	0	none	3.00	35
2	Sep 30 09	1.0	0	1	0	0	none	1.50	36.82
3	Sep 27 09	1.0	0	1	0	0	save	11.50	20
4	Sep 26 09	1.0	2	1	0	0	save	13.50	17
5	Sep 23 09	1.0	2	1	0	0	save	13.50	7.5
6	Sep 22 09	1.0	1	0	1	0	save	12.50	18.5
7	Sep 18 09	0.2	2	2	0	2	loss	0.32	35.68
8	Sep 16 09	1.0	0	1	0	0	win	11.50	21
9	Sep 14 09	1.0	0	0	1	0	save	11.50	22
10	Sep 08 09	1.0	1	0	0	0	win	13.00	16.5
11	Sep 07 09	1.0	2	0	1	0	save	13.50	28
12	Sep 01 09	1.0	0	1	0	0	save	11.50	29
13	Aug 31 09	0.2	1	0	0	0	save	12.32	19.68
14	Aug 28 09	1.0	1	0	0	0	none	3.00	27.5
15	Aug 23 09	1.0	2	0	1	0	none	3.50	28.5
16	Aug 19 09	1.0	0	0	0	0	save	12.00	31
17	Aug 15 09	1.0	2	1	1	0	save	13.00	13
18	Aug 14 09	1.0	0	0	0	0	save	12.00	25
19	Aug 11 09	1.0	2	2	0	1	save	12.00	24.5
20	Aug 09 09	1.0	1	1	1	0	save	12.00	27
21	Aug 07 09	1.0	2	1	0	0	none	3.50	22.5
22	Aug 04 09	1.1	0	3	0	0	save	11.16	17.34
23	Aug 02 09	1.1	1	1	1	0	save	12.66	16.84
24	Jul 29 09	0.2	2	0	1	0	none	2.82	28.18
25	Jul 26 09	1.1	2	0	0	0	save	14.66	14.84
26	Jul 22 09	0.1	1	0	0	0	save	11.66	19.66
27	Jul 21 09	1.0	0	0	0	0	save	12.00	20.5
28	Jul 19 09	1.0	0	0	1	0	save	11.50	25.5
29	Jul 18 09	1.0	1	0	0	0	save	13.00	17
30	Jul 17 09	1.0	0	1	0	0	save	11.50	23.5
31	Jul 09 09	1.0	0	1	0	0	save	11.50	24
32	Jul 08 09	1.1	1	0	0	0	save	13.66	27.34
33	Jul 04 09	1.0	0	1	0	0	none	1.50	29
34	Jul 03 09	1.0	2	0	0	0	save	14.00	14
35	Jul 01 09	1.0	0	0	0	0	save	12.00	17.5
36	Jun 30 09	1.0	1	0	0	0	save	13.00	22
37	Jun 28 09	1.1	2	1	0	0	save	14.16	19.34
38	Jun 25 09	0.1	0	0	0	0	save	10.66	15.34
39	Jun 24 09	1.1	4	0	0	0	save	16.66	12.34
40	Jun 16 09	1.0	1	0	0	0	save	13.00	23.5
41	Jun 12 09	1.1	2	1	1	1	win	12.66	24.34
42	Jun 08 09	1.0	1	0	0	0	save	13.00	17.5
43	Jun 07 09	1.0	1	0	0	0	save	13.00	22.5
44	Jun 06 09	0.2	0	3	1	3	loss	-3.68	44.68
45	Jun 04 09	1.0	2	2	0	0	save	13.00	22.5
46	Jun 01 09	1.0	0	0	0	0	save	12.00	16.5
47	May 29 09	1.0	2	1	0	0	save	13.50	18
48	May 24 09	1.0	1	1	0	0	none	2.50	31.5
49	May 21 09	1.0	1	0	0	0	save	13.00	20.5
50	May 20 09	1.1	0	1	0	1	save	11.16	17.84
51	May 17 09	1.0	1	1	0	0	none	2.50	35.5
52	May 16 09	2.0	2	2	0	0	none	5.00	22.5
53	May 14 09	1.0	1	0	0	0	save	13.00	22.5
54	May 10 09	1.0	1	0	1	0	save	12.50	16
55	May 07 09	0.2	1	2	0	2	loss	-0.68	39.18
56	May 06 09	1.0	3	1	0	0	none	4.50	27
57	Apr 30 09	1.0	2	1	0	0	save	13.50	20.82
58	Apr 29 09	0.1	0	1	0	1	none	-0.84	36.34
59	Apr 24 09	1.1	3	4	0	2	blown	1.66	39.34
60	Apr 22 09	1.0	0	1	0	0	none	1.50	27.5
61	Apr 21 09	1.0	1	1	0	0	save	12.50	14.5
62	Apr 19 09	1.0	2	1	0	0	none	3.50	26.5
63	Apr 17 09	1.0	2	2	0	0	save	13.00	11.32
64	Apr 15 09	1.0	0	0	0	0	save	12.00	20
65	Apr 10 09	1.0	2	1	0	0	save	13.50	14.82
66	Apr 09 09	1.0	1	0	0	0	none	3.00	26.5
Totals:		61.2	72	48	12			633.52

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Player Run Differential Notes

Numbers in parenthesis for each team indicates total runs scored that game. Numbers next to each pitcher indicates earned runs. This stat is used to get a better understanding of the performance of the pitcher and how much run support he got from his team.

The run differential is based on total runs each team scored when Mariano Rivera has a decision. (i.e. win/loss) Similarly, the opposing pitcher listed also received a decision.

Home Breakdown

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Games	Home	Away	Pitcher (Earned)	Opp. Pitcher (Earned)	Diff
1	NYY (9)	NYM (8)	Mariano Rivera (1)	Francisco Rodriguez (0)	+1
1	NYY (5)	TOR (4)	Mariano Rivera (0)	Jason Frasor (1)	+1
3	NYY	TB	Mariano Rivera	n/a	-3
Totals:				Games: 5	-1

Away Breakdown

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Games	Away	Home	Pitcher (Earned)	Opp. Pitcher (Earned)	Diff
1	NYY (2)	SEA(3)	Mariano Rivera (2)	Felix Hernandez (1)	-1
Totals:				Games: 1	-1

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