Topic: New York Yankees

Yankees pound Red Sox as Rays inch closer

The New York Yankees defeated reeling Boston 9-1, opening the door for Tampa Bay to gain on the Red Sox in the American League wild card race.Derek Jeter's three-run home run capped a six-run second inning for the Yankees, and rookie Jesus ...

Yankees catcher Martin wants to knock out hated Red Sox

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees have already clinched the American League East title but catcher Russell Martin has another goal in mind, knocking down the bid by arch-rival Boston Red Sox to reach the postseason.The slumping Red Sox come ...

Yankees capture division crown, playoff spot

The New York Yankees have become the third Major League Baseball team to clinch a playoff berth, defeating Tampa Bay 4-2 while Boston lost to claim the American League East division crown.In each triumph, the Yankees on Wednesday broke a 2-2 deadlock ...

Yankees clinch playoff berth

The New York Yankees became the third Major League Baseball team to clinch a playoff berth by defeating Tampa Bay 4-2 on Wednesday, moving them closer to an American League East division title.Eduardo Nunez smacked a solo homer off Tampa Bay's James ...

Yankees clinch playoff berth with comeback win

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees clinched a berth in the postseason with a 4-2 comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.Trailing 2-1 heading into the bottom of the eighth inning, the Yankees rallied with a leadoff home ...

Brewers stumble in title tilt, Cards close on Braves

(Reuters) - Milwaukee had a minor stumble in their march to their first division title in 29 years when they lost 5-2 at the Chicago Cubs on Monday.Looking to close in on their first division crown since 1982 and clinch a spot ...

Rivera sets major league baseball saves record

New York Yankees closing relief ace Mariano Rivera set a Major League Baseball record with his 602nd career save, throwing a perfect ninth inning on Monday to complete a 6-4 victory over Minnesota.Two days after the 41-year-old Panamanian right-hander equaled the all-time ...

Rivera cements his unique status as a closer

(Reuters) - Ever since closer Mariano Rivera joined the New York Yankees in 1995, he has been viewed as one of a kind by team mates and he fittingly made that accolade official on Monday with his 602nd career save.The 41-year-old Panamanian, ...

Factbox: Yankees' Rivera sets MLB career saves record

(Reuters) - Factbox on New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera, who set Major League Baseball's (MLB) career saves record on Monday when he notched his 602nd.* Born November 29, 1969 in Panama (aged 41)* Signed by Yankees as an amateur free agent ...

Yankees Rivera matches record with 601st save

New York Yankees closing relief pitcher Mariano Rivera matched a Major League Baseball record on Saturday with his 601st career save as the Yankees defeated Toronto 7-6.The 41-year-old Panamanian right-hander equaled the all-time saves mark set by Trevor Hoffman by pitching a ...