Hot on Facebook

Guy Buys $123 Safe on eBay, Finds $26,000 Inside Seller tries to get half the cash back, fails »

Orioles Blast Yanks as Rivera Melts Down

Baltimore scores 3 off faltering pitcher in extra-inning triumph

By Joseph Fasano, Newser User

Posted Aug 15, 2007 11:07 PM CDT

(Newser) – The Yankees lost a heartbreaker in the Bronx yesterday. After rookie Shelley Duncan's three-run shot leveled the score in the bottom of the ninth, ace reliever Mariano Rivera faltered, handing the Orioles a 6-3 win in the tenth. "I'm a human being," admitted the normally reliable closer, whose Bombers remain five back of Boston in the American League East.

Despite the loss, New Yorkers have reason to revel in newcomer Duncan's fireworks. With six homers in only 16 big-league outings, Duncan, 27, is giving the Yanks' bench some much needed depth. Meanwhile, the AL-leading Sox fell to Tampa Bay 6-5 yesterday.

Baltimore Orioles' Melvin Mora, left, and Miguel Tejada congratulate Aubrey Huff, center, after Huff hit a 10th-inning, two-run home run of New York Yankees reliever Mariano Rivera to boost the Orioles... (Associated Press)

New York Yankees' Shelley Duncan hits a two-out, ninth-inning, three-run home run off Baltimore Orioles reliever Jamie Walker in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, Aug. 15,... (Associated Press)

New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera turns his back from the plate after giving up a 10th-inning RBI double to Baltimore Orioles' Miguel Tejada in the Yankees 6-3 loss in their baseball game at Yankee... (Associated Press)

« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow

To report an error on this story, notify our editors.

More Newser Stories

MLB's Midterm Report Cards

Rays at the head of the class—Rockies, Marlins at the back

(NEWSER) - Report card time! Here’s how the rambunctious kids of MLB are doing so far, in Yahoo Sports’ Steven Henson’s estimation. A students—Rays, Red Sox, Cubs, Angels, White Sox Particular kudos go to the Rays, the poor kid who went to the head of the class. B students—Cardinals, Brewers, Twins, Phillies, Yankees, Athletics, Marlins, Orioles The Cardinals have a slight edge in the wildcard race. The Yankees, meanwhile, barely scrape together a B. More»

Yanks Nail Top Payroll in Bigs

New York Again Sets Record for Highest Payroll at $218.3M

(NEWSER) - The New York Yankees may have been bounced in the first round of the playoffs this past season but at least fans of the Bronx Bombers can boast the team is first in something: payroll. New York set a record with its $218.3 million payroll last season—and collected the most revenue in baseball, $415 million, according to the Associated Press. More»

White Sox Swap Garland for Angels' Cabrera

Yanks re-sign Mo and Red Sox keep Lowell, each for three years

(NEWSER) - Chicago White Sox GM Ken Williams, looking for salary flexibility, today traded starter Jon Garland to the Los Angeles Angels for Gold Glove shortstop Orlando Cabrera. Williams also hinted to the Chicago Sun-Times that more deals are in the works. Garland, twice an 18-game winner, had a tough 2007 season like many White Sox, going 10-13 with a 4.36 ERA. More»

Pettitte Ponders Retirement

New York hurler declines $16M option, but will likely pitch for Yankees if at all

(NEWSER) - In the latest development of a tumultuous Yankees offseason, star pitcher Andy Pettitte declined his $16 million option for 2008. However, his agent stressed that Pettitte's choice was between the Yankees or retirement, saying, "If Andy decides to play, I am confident we can reach an agreement with the Yankees in 24 hours." General manager Brian Cashman told the Daily News he wanted Pettitte to return. "In fact, I'd say I need him to," he said. More»

If Joe Goes, Mo Goes

Yanks superstar closer doesn't see eye-to-eye with Steinbrenner

(NEWSER) - Yankees closer Mariano Rivera expressed confusion and frustration at the team's apparent desire to release manager Joe Torre, who has led New York to the postseason in each of his twelve years helming the team. Rivera, who is a free agent this winter, hinted that a Torre-less dugout might make him less likely to return. More»

NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS

What is Newser?

Face it: there's too much news. At Newser, we choose the most thought-provoking and entertaining stories from hundreds of US and international sources and reduce them to a headline, picture, and two paragraphs. And we do it 24/7—you can come back morning, noon, night (and in between) for something new that matters. Read less, know more.

Learn more »

Partnering with: Slate

View Newser on the mobile website

Orioles Blast Yanks as Rivera Melts Down

Baltimore scores 3 off faltering pitcher in extra-inning triumph

OTHER STORIES ON OUR RADAR

MLB • Boston Red Sox • New York Yankees • Joe Torre • Baltimore Orioles • Bronx Bombers • Shelley Duncan • Tampa Bay Devil Rays • Mariano Rivera • baseball

MOST POPULAR STORIES

[ By Views ]

[ By Comments ]

More Newser Stories

MLB's Midterm Report Cards

Rays at the head of the class—Rockies, Marlins at the back

Yanks Nail Top Payroll in Bigs

New York Again Sets Record for Highest Payroll at $218.3M

White Sox Swap Garland for Angels' Cabrera

Yanks re-sign Mo and Red Sox keep Lowell, each for three years

Pettitte Ponders Retirement

New York hurler declines $16M option, but will likely pitch for Yankees if at all

If Joe Goes, Mo Goes

Yanks superstar closer doesn't see eye-to-eye with Steinbrenner

About Us

Site

Newser By Users

Community

Site Maps

Tools

More News

What is Newser?

Orioles Blast Yanks as Rivera Melts Down

Baltimore scores 3 off faltering pitcher in extra-inning triumph

Bookmark & Share

OTHER STORIES ON OUR RADAR

MLB • Boston Red Sox • New York Yankees • Joe Torre • Baltimore Orioles • Bronx Bombers • Shelley Duncan • Tampa Bay Devil Rays • Mariano Rivera • baseball

MOST POPULAR STORIES

[ By Views ]

[ By Comments ]

More Newser Stories

MLB's Midterm Report Cards

Rays at the head of the class—Rockies, Marlins at the back

Yanks Nail Top Payroll in Bigs

New York Again Sets Record for Highest Payroll at $218.3M

White Sox Swap Garland for Angels' Cabrera

Yanks re-sign Mo and Red Sox keep Lowell, each for three years

Pettitte Ponders Retirement

New York hurler declines $16M option, but will likely pitch for Yankees if at all

If Joe Goes, Mo Goes

Yanks superstar closer doesn't see eye-to-eye with Steinbrenner

About Us

Site

Newser By Users

Community

Site Maps

Tools

More News

What is Newser?