We tend to act as a unit and talk things through." Complicating matters is that Rivera is a cousin of closer Mariano Rivera, who played a role in bringing the outfielder back this season.

PHOENIX -- The dynasty didn't end with a shellacking of Roger Clemens. Mariano Rivera isn't used to being the goat, but he's just that after blowing his first save in his last 24 postseason chances.

Mariano Rivera and Bernie Williams had to shave. So did Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez. But now Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and the rest of the current New York Yankees roster will be allowed ...