Race To Save Face Update: Mets Hold Narrow Lead Over Yankees Closer

Mariano does still have a 5 game lead on the Marlins though.

Mets Win Series Opener To Go One Game Ahead Of Mariano Rivera

Will The Mets Win More Games Than Mariano Rivera Saves?

Just when you thought there wouldn't be a pennant race to follow this season...

Hat tip to +BroiledSports.com for inspiring this graphic.

Parnell Admits He Has No Shot At Catching Mariano

The other day Yankees closer Mariano Rivera notched his 602nd career save making him the All Time saves leader in major league baseball.  You've probably heard about this? While many describe Rivera's achievement as inspirational, at least one Mets player felt the opposite effect. Once Mo pushed over the 600 saves mark it became clear to Mets "closer" Bobby Parnell that he would never attain those heights.

Celebrate The Underdog Yankees Miracle Run To The Post Season With The Official T-Shirt

Yesterday the Yankees completed the first leg of their miracle run and clinched a spot in the post-season.  Closer Mariano Rivera was so overcome with emotion that he told reporters, "No one gave us a shot."  Now starting today at Modell's, join Major League Baseball in celebrating the team that no one believed in with the official t-shirt.  Buy one or buy two hundred million but get them fast because at $39.99 these shirts are priced to move.