Mariano Rivera
The difference between the Yankees and the Orioles, once again, is Rivera
The Baltimore Orioles won 93 games during the regular season in 2012, on the basis of a pretty simple formula. More
How many ways can you say goodbye to Mariano Rivera?
After six games, the Yankees are 2-4. Exactly how worrisome this is depends on whether the offense, eighth in the American League in O.P.S., is really so mediocre (it probably is) and whether the pitching, 14th in the American League, is really terrible (almost certainly not). More
Mariano Rivera, the unhateable Yankee, says goodbye
It's hard to say precisely what was most miraculous about Mariano Rivera's career, which is he set to announce Saturday is entering its final season: the career itself, filled with unprecedented excellence, or that Rivera's success, for the sport's most hated team, inspired little other than respect and admiration from opponents and fans of 29 other teams. More
Don't blame J.R. Smith for not being Carmelo Anthony
The New York Knicks nearly defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, one of the best teams in the N.B.A., Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. And there's really only one reason why: J.R. Smith. More
The Jeter and Rivera health watch has begun
The New York Yankees opened spring training this week, and there are actually some jobs up for grabs. More
The Yankees will really miss Mariano Rivera if they blow the negotiation
The New York Yankees seemed to have their closer situation settled early this week, when Mariano Rivera told the team he intended to return in 2013. But it's not that simple. More
How to play good defense with or without Tyson Chandler
It is easy, and perhaps inevitable, to take Carmelo Anthony's performances for the New York Knicks this weekend as the primary story from a pair of decisive home wins. More
Rafael Soriano opts out, giving the Yankees another closer dilemma
As expected, Rafael Soriano opted out of his contract with the New York Yankees on Wednesday. He and agent Scott Boras are betting that forgoing a guaranteed $14 million in 2013 will pay off, with free agency this winter providing a longer-term deal for at least as much money per season. More
Mariano Rivera is deciding, and Rafael Soriano is waiting
When Mariano Rivera went down with a season-ending knee injury this past May, he was unequivocal about whether that injury would end his career.
“I am coming back,” Rivera said the day after suffering the injury. “Put it down. Write it down in big letters. I’m not going down like this. God willing and given the strength, I’m coming back.” More
Robertson vs. Soriano: Yankees might have a closer controversy, but they shouldn't
While it is far from clear which pitcher the Yankees will choose, it really shouldn't be. Rafael Soriano is a very good relief pitcher. And David Robertson is significantly better. More
(1)Even without Robertson and Rivera, Yankee bullpen is better than most
When the Yankees lost Mariano Rivera for the year due to injury, the loss was undoubtedly psychological as well as physical. Not only had Rivera been the finest closer in baseball history, he'd been that for New York, year after year, since 1997. More
In a gay-themed 'Post,' Obama finishes second to John Travolta's receipt from Mr. Chow
Each day, the New York tabloids vie to sell readers at the newsstands on outrageous headlines, dramatic photography, and, occasionally, great reporting. Who is today's winner? More
(1)'After Mariano': For David Robertson, apparently, winning will not be enough
"Different mindset to close games," Kay said. "The three outs in the ninth are completely different than the three outs in the eighth." More
Day 2 of Patricia Krentcil: Fun with body dysmorphic disorder
Each day, the New York tabloids vie to sell readers at the newsstands on outrageous headlines, dramatic photography, and, occasionally, great reporting. Who is today's winner? More
(2)New York sports: The unthinkable collapse of Mariano Rivera
Mariano Rivera, the seemingly indestructible Yankee closer, injured himself shagging fly balls prior to Thursday night's game in Kansas City. The Kansas City doctors diagnosed him with a torn ACL, which carries with it a 6-8 month recovery period. With Rivera already planning for this to be his final season, whether he will ever pitch remains unclear. More
