Mariano Rivera

The Yankees' Robinson Cano scoops up a ground ball on the run during the fifth inning at Tampa Bay on April 23, 2013. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Ichiro Comes Up Big When It Matters, Yankees End Mini Slide, Edge Rays

Ichiro Suzuki hit a go-ahead two-run single in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 Tuesday night.

2013/04/24

Derek Jeter (credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images), Pete Rose (credit: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Sweeny: Hits Record? Derek Jeter’s Slim Chance To Catch Pete Rose Is Gone

It was nice to think about, but it’s a safe bet that Pete Rose will remain the all-time hits leader. Now you know what Rose meant when he said the first 3,000 were the easy ones.

2013/04/22

Blue Jays Error Leads To Yankees 5-3 Win In 11 Innings

Blue Jays reliever Aaron Loup made a two-run throwing error in the 11th inning and the Yankees beat Toronto 5-3 on Saturday.

2013/04/20

Mariano Rivera #42 and Derek Jeter #2 (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Sweeny: Mo Rivera Speaks Out About What Losing Derek Jeter Means To Yanks

If anyone knows what Jeter must be feeling — that he has to come back and can’t leave us with the image of him lying on the turf unable to get up — it is Rivera.

2013/04/19

The Yankees’ Brett Gardner drops what turns into a triple by Arizona’s Josh Wilson during the fifth inning on April 17, 2013 at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Hafner, Gardner Rescue Yankees Late In Win Over Diamondbacks

Travis Hafner had a pinch-hit homer in the eighth inning to make a winner of CC Sabathia, who settled down after a shaky start and helped the New York Yankees beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 Wednesday night.

2013/04/18

The Yankees’ Kevin Youkilis singles against the Baltimore Orioles during their game on April 12, 2013 at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Yankees Take Advantage Of Brutal Error, Turn Triple Play In Win Over Orioles

The Yankees turned a triple play in the eighth inning after Adam Jones dropped Vernon Wells’ fly ball while blowing a bubble for a game-changing, three-run error, and New York beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 Friday night for its fourth straight win.

2013/04/12

Mariano Rivera with Indians drummer John Adams (credit: Twitter/@YankeesPR)

Mariano Keeps It Classy In Cleveland, Thanks Indians Staffers For Memories

Mariano Rivera wanted to finally meet the man who has kept a steady sports beat in Cleveland for 40 years, the guy sitting at the top of the bleachers year after year pounding away to spark a rally.

2013/04/11

Brett Gardner #11 celebrates with Kevin Youkilis #36 of the New York Yankees after Youkilis hit a two-run home run. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Sweeny: These Guys Ain’t So Bad! Yankees Bring ‘Major League’ Indians To Mind

So watching the Yankees the last few days I was suddenly reminded of the movie “Major League.” That happens nearly every time I’m in Cleveland — I mean, why wouldn’t it? — but this time it happened for another reason.

2013/04/10

CC Sabathia (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Sabathia And Yankees Bullpen Combine To Shut Out Tigers

CC Sabathia put in a strong seven-inning outing as the Yankees shut out the Tigers at Comerica Park.

2013/04/07

Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte lets one go against the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on April 4, 2013. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Pettitte, Rivera Remind Bronx Faithful Of What Yankees Once Were

Following two straight duds to start the season, the banged-up New York Yankees finally looked like themselves Thursday night.

2013/04/05

Ichiro Suzuki (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

CC Surrenders 4 Runs In 5 Innings As Yankees Fall To Rival Red Sox In Opener

Facing a Yankees lineup minus injured Derek Jeter for the first time since 2001 and just three starters from Opening Day a year ago, Jon Lester gave up five hits and two runs in five sharp innings against the defending AL East champions.

2013/04/01