News: Yankees manager Joe Girardi wouldn't try to guess if 39-year-old SP Mike Mussina, who won an unlikely 20 games for the first time in his career, would return next season. Girardi hopes to speak with him in a couple months, once everybody has a chance to digest the season. "Mike Mussina surpassed everyone's expectations this year," Girardi said. "If he goes out, he can go out saying, 'I had a great season. They didn't take my uniform away.'"

Analysis: Last year, Mussina had the highest ERA of his career (5.15). This season, it was 3.37 after he allowed one earned run in 16 innings over his last three starts. Mussina, who hasn't committed to playing next season, could be the first pitcher to retire following a 20-win season since Sandy Koufax. "I just had a lot of fun playing this year," Mussina said. "I don't know what the future holds. When you've got 18 seasons in, it could always be your last year." Mussina reinvented himself with fantastic results this season. He doesn't get many strikeouts anymore at 39, so think of him as no more than a No. 3 or 4 Fantasy SP if he returns next season

Mike Mussina won his 20th game of the season as the Yankees beat the Red Sox 6-2 on Sunday. He threw six shutout innings and allowed only three hits. It was the first time in his professional career, which started in 1991, that Mussina has won 20 games despite making 536 career starts. He has won 19 games twice and 18 games three times.A year ago, Mussina appeared to be all but done as he went 11-10 with a 5.15 ERA. This season was clearly a different story as he went 20-9 with a 3.47 ERA. Opponents hit .281 off the vet. His 200.1 innings makes this the first year since 2003 that he has gone for more than 200.

Mike Mussina won his 20th game of the season as the Yankees beat the Red Sox 6-2 on Sunday. He threw six shutout innings and allowed only three hits. It was the first time in his professional career, which started in 1991, that Mussina has won 20 games despite making 536 career starts. He has won 19 games twice and 18 games three times.A year ago, Mussina appeared to be all but done as he went 11-10 with a 5.15 ERA. This season was clearly a different story as he went 20-9 with a 3.47 ERA. Opponents hit .281 off the vet. His 200.1 innings makes this the first year since 2003 that he has gone for more than 200 innings.

News: Yankees SP Mike Mussina became the oldest pitcher to win 20 games in a season for the first time in the first game of a doubleheader Sunday at Boston. "This is one of those things that I think will take a while to sink in," said Mussina, who has won at least 18 games five other times. Less than three months before his 40th birthday, Mussina gave up three hits in six shutout innings in his final start, walking two and striking out three. "I'm proud of myself to be able to do this after last year," he said.

Analysis: Last year, Mussina had the highest ERA of his career (5.15). This season, it was 3.37 after he allowed one earned run in 16 innings over his last three starts. Mussina, who hasn't committed to playing next season, could be the first pitcher to retire following a 20-win season since Sandy Koufax. "I just had a lot of fun playing this year," Mussina said. "I don't know what the future holds. When you've got 18 seasons in, it could always be your last year." Mussina reinvented himself with fantastic results this season. He doesn't get many strikeouts anymore at 39, so think of him as no more than a No. 3 or 4 Fantasy SP if he returns next season

Mussina, 20-9, yielded three hits and two walks in a dazzling outing. The 39-year-old right-hander finishes his storied year with a 3.77 ERA and a 150/31 K/BB ratio over 200 1/3 innings. Incredibly enough, this marked Mussina's first 20-win season of his 18-year career.

Mike Mussina completed his first 20-win season by shutting out the Red Sox for six innings in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader. Give him credit: Mussina had the choice of starting the second game today and likely getting an easier assignment, but he opted to face Boston's regulars and limited them to just three hits. Mussina ends the year 20-9 with a 3.37 ERA that ranks fifth in the AL. He finished at 200 1/3 innings, his highest total since 2003.

Mussina, 20-9, yielded three hits and two walks in a dazzling outing. The 39-year-old right-hander finishes his storied year with a 3.77 ERA and a 150/31 K/BB ratio over 200 1/3 innings.

Mike Mussina will decide over the winter if he wants to pitch for three more campaigns, or just retire now, according to the NY Times.Mussina can still pitch at a high level, and is shooting for his first 20-win season today against the rival Red Sox. He currently has 269 career wins, and will either invest the time to reach 300, or hang up his cleats.

Mike Mussina said he'll decide this winter whether he wants to pitch for three more years or call it a career now. Mussina will end the day with 269 or 270 wins, and he indicated that he didn't think he could retire with 280 or 290. "If your intention is to go for 300," Mussina said, "if I’m in for one, then I’m in for three." It's hard to imagine him hanging them up when he's due to land another multiyear contract this winter.Source: New York Times

The New York Newsday's Kat O'Brien reports New York Yankees SP Mike Mussina (elbow), who was hit by a line drive on his right elbow in his last start, will pitch Sunday, Sept. 28.

News: Mike Mussina (elbow) said he will be able to start Sunday in Boston when he goes for his first 20-win season, according to the N.Y. Post. "Unless I get hurt in the trainer's room," he told the paper.

Analysis: Mussina (19-9), who also won 19 games with Baltimore in 1995 and 1996, will try for a career-high 20th victory when he faces Boston at Fenway Park on Sunday in the final game of the regular season. He left his last start after taking a liner off the elbow, but he is fine. The offseason free agent appears likely to be back with the Yankees next season, which gives him the potential to win 15-plus games again

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Mike Mussina (elbow) was hit on the right elbow by a line drive Tuesday, Sept. 23. The elbow stiffened up on him during the fifth inning, but he hopes to pitch Sunday.

That's back-to-back stellar starts from Moose, who held the White Sox to one run over six frames in his last trip to the mound. He'll look for his elusive 20th win when he takes his 3.47 ERA to Fenway Park for a divisional showdown with the Red Sox next time out.

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Mike Mussina earned his 19th win of the season Tuesday, Sept. 23. The win was also his 269th career victory, moving him into 33rd place on baseball's all-time list. Mussina has the most career wins of any pitcher never to have a 20-win season. He gave up four hits while walking none and striking out six.

Mike Mussina earned his 19th win Tuesday after throwing five scoreless innings versus the Blue Jays. Mussina was pulled after just 73 pitches. Since he still has a chance at reaching 20 wins for the first time in his career, he will start Sunday against the Red Sox. If he throws 5 2/3 innings then, he'll hit the 200-inning mark for the first time since 2003.

News: Yankees SP Mike Mussina pitched five scoreless innings on Tuesday against the Blue Jays to win his 19th game of the season. Mussina allowed just four hits and no walks. He struck out six.

Analysis: Mussina (19-9), who also won 19 games with Baltimore in 1995 and 1996, will try for a career-high 20th victory when he faces Boston at Fenway Park on Sunday in the final game of the regular season

That's back-to-back stellar starts from Muss, who held the White Sox to one run over six frames in his last trip to the mound. He'll look for his elusive 20th win when he takes his 3.47 ERA to Fenway Park for a divisional showdown with the Red Sox next.

Mike Mussina won his 19th game of the season by throwing five shutout innings and striking out six in the Yankees' 3-1 win over Toronto.Mussina only tossed 73 pitches on the day, and now has a shot at winning 20 games, which absolutely nobody could have predicted at the beginning of the year.

Jon Blau, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Mike Mussina is 1-1 with a 3.09 ERA in two starts against the Toronto Blue Jays this season.

MLB.com reports New York Yankees SP Mike Mussina (18-9, 3.57 ERA) will start Tuesday, Sept. 23, against the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Associated Press’ Ben Walker reports New York Yankees SP Mike Mussina won his 18th game of the season Thursday night, Sept. 18, giving him a shot at an elusive 20-win season. He allowed one run on five hits in six-plus innings. His win was the 268th of his career, moving him into a tie with Hall of Famer Jim Palmer for 33rd on the all-time list. Mussina, who has two starts left this year, has never been a 20-game winner.

News: Yankees SP Mike Mussina improved his record to 18-9 on Thursday as he won his final start ever at Yankee Stadium over the White Sox. It was win No. 268 for the Moose as he allowed one run on five hits over six strong innings. He walked two and notched four strikeouts.

Analysis: Mussina was coming off two straight losses to Seattle and Tampa Bay but pitched far better on Thursday. He's a two-start pitcher in the season's final week and with 18 wins he deserves to be starting in most Fantasy leagues. His next scheduled start comes Tuesday at Toronto and then he pitches at Boston

Mike Mussina won his 18th game of the year on Thursday night against the White Sox. Moose gave up one run over six innings and also struck out four.Mussina got back in the win column after dropping his last two starts. After almost being released early in the season, Mussina has rewarded fantasy owners with a very good year on the hill.

Moose is just two wins shy of his first 20-win campaign, a feat he may be able to accomplish with two scheduled starts left in the season. His strikeouts were down after averaging seven in his last three contests, but they dynamite Yankees offense was enough to earn Mussina the win on Thursday. He makes his next start on Sept. 24 at Rogers Centre against the Blue Jays.

Mike Mussina picked up his 18th win after throwing six-plus innings of one-run ball Thursday against the White Sox. The White Sox loaded the bases with one out in the first and scored a run in the inning, but Mussina shut them down the rest of the way. He was pulled after a leadoff double in the seventh, but Jose Veras was able to prevent the inheried runner from scoring. Mussina is expected to get two more starts, as long as he still has a shot at 20 wins. He's never reached that mark in his career.

MLB.com reports New York Yankees SP Mike Mussina (17-9, 3.63 ERA) will start Thursday, Sept. 18, against the Chicago White Sox.

New York Yankees SP Mike Mussina allowed five runs on eight hits Saturday, Sept. 13, during the first game of a doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out seven, falling to 17-9 on the season. Mussina notched his 2,800th career strikeout, passing Cy Young (2,798) for 19th place on the career list.

News: Mike Mussina threw five shaky innings in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against Tampa Bay. He allowed five runs -- all earned -- off eight hits. He struck out seven and walked two batters in his ninth loss of the season.

Analysis: Mussina, who has been pushing for his first 20-win season, has now lost back-to-back starts and seems to have fallen victim to a lost season for the Yanks. The Yankees seem to be mailing it in by all accounts and that doesn't bode well for Mussina's final few starts this season. For his next start against Chicago next Thursday, use him at your own risk. He's not a lock for a quality start despite his great achievements to date this season

New York Yankees SP Mike Mussina (17-8, 3.48 ERA) will start the first game of a doubleheader Saturday, Sept. 13, against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Associated Press. He is 3-0 with a 1.96 ERA versus the Rays this season, and 8-1 with a 1.92 ERA in eight career starts against them at Yankee Stadium.

News: The New York Yankees and AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays were rained out and will try to get in a day-night doubleheader Saturday, when more rain is possible. Matt Garza (11-9), pushed back by the rain, was likely to pitch the opener, Rays manager Joe Maddon said even before the washout was announced, with James Shields (12-8) pitching at night. Sidney Ponson (8-5) and Mike Mussina (17-8) will pitch for the Yankees.

Analysis: One of the only remaining dramas of the Yankees' season is whether Mussina, who struck out seven and walked one, will win 20 games for the first time in his 18 seasons. He will get at least three more starts. He has had a rebound season at age 39 and clearly deserves to start in all Fantasy leagues

Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Mike Mussina struck out seven Sunday, Sept. 7, and is now in sixth place on the team's all-time list with 1,258 strikeouts.

Mike Mussina noted that the welt on his chest didn't compromise his pitching and does not believe what will turn into a black and blue bruise will prevent him from making his next start, according to the NY Post.His next start would likely be Friday against the Rays. Mussina was dealt a loss in his last start, but that was his first defeat since July 28.

News: Yankees SP Mike Mussina lost for the first time in seven starts Sunday at Seattle, allowing four runs and seven hits in six innings. He had three walks and four strikeouts and also made a key error -- his first in three years -- that led to the Mariners' fourth run.

Analysis: One of the only remaining dramas of the Yankees' season is whether Mussina, who struck out seven and walked one, will win 20 games for the first time in his 18 seasons. He will get at least three more starts. He has had a rebound season at age 39 and clearly deserves to start in all Fantasy leagues despite the shaky outing Sunday. His next start is scheduled for Friday against the Rays

The loss broke a four-game win streak for Mussina, who had also tossed six quality starts in seven outings. He's averaged seven strikeouts in his last three appearances, so he still appears to be strong heading down the stretch. Mussina is slated to start at home against the Rays on Sept. 13.

Mike Mussina surrendered four runs in six innings against the Mariners on Sunday to fall to 17-8 on the season. Mussina struck out seven and walked just one, but a couple of homers scored three of the four runs. It'd be quite impressive if Mussina finally recorded a 20-win season at the age of 39 after many had written him off, but now that's going to be pretty tough. He's scheduled to pitch just three more times, though with off days the Yankees could move him up and have him pitch the last day of the season if they felt like it.

Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina suffered his eighth loss of the season, tossing six innings and surrendering four earned runs in his team's 5-2 loss to Seattle.This is the first time Mussina has picked up a loss since July 28, and after appearing dead in the water last season, there is no reason for fantasy owners to lament his contributions this year.

Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina could be pitching every fifth day, instead of every fifth game, meaning he would get one more turn in the rotation this season, according to the Newark Star-Ledger.Mussina would have an extra shot at accumulating 20 wins, and with the Yankees pitching woes, it won't hurt to have him on the mound as much as possible.

The Associated Press’ Fred Goodall reports New York Yankees SP Mike Mussina earned his 17th victory of the year Tuesday night, Sept. 2, to put him three wins away from the elusive 20-win season. The victory was the 267th of his career, moving him past Hall of Famers Bob Feller and Eppa Rixey for lone possession of 34th place on the all-time list. However, Mussina has never been a 20-game winner in a single season.

Another brilliant outing for Mussina, 17-7, who closed out August 3-0 with a 2.93 ERA over six trips to the mound. The ageless veteran right-hander will look for his 18th win when he takes his 3.39 ERA to Safeco Field for a matchup with the light-hitting Mariners next.

Mike Mussina earned his seventeenth victory on Tuesday night, allowing two runs over six innings as the Yankees beat the Rays 7-2. Mike Mussina earned his seventeenth victory on Tuesday night, allowing two runs over six innings as the Yankees beat the Rays 7-2.

Despite giving up 10 hits, Mike Mussina held the Rays to just two runs in six innings while striking out eight and picking up his 17th win of the year in the Yankees 7-2 win.Nobody could have seen this coming from Moose at the beginning of the year, and he has gotten better as the season has worn on. Only in April did he have an ERA over 4.00 for a month.

MLB.com reports New York Yankees SP Mike Mussina (16-7, 3.41 ERA) will start Tuesday, Sept. 2, against the Tampa Bay Rays.