When you go from Mariano Rivera to, well, any other closer in baseball history, it's a letdown. The New York Yankees have encountered struggles from both of their bullpen aces this season, as ...

2009 — Mariano Rivera earned his 500th save, becoming the second reliever to reach the milestone, and the New York Yankees beat the Mets 4-2 for a Subway Series sweep.

This Date in Baseball, June 28 - Mariano Rivera records his 500th career save, 2nd reliever to do so ...