--RHP Mike Mussina finally reached the 20-win mark at age 39 in what could end up the final major league start of his 18-year career. 

The Yankees finished a disappointing year in which they snapped a string of 13 straight playoff appearances. 

Mike Mussina wrapped up a postgame television interview on the field then returned to the New York Yankees clubhouse. 

Brewers owner Mark Attanasio jolted the team with Ned Yost's firing. 

Mike Mussina wrapped up a postgame television interview on the field then returned to the New York Yankees clubhouse. 

Mike Mussina became the oldest pitcher to win 20 games in a season for the first time, reaching the milestone on the final day of the season Sunday as the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 in a day-night doubleheader opener. 

Mike Mussina became the oldest pitcher to win 20 games in a season for the first time, reaching the milestone on the final game of the season Sunday as the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 in a day-night doubleheader opener. 

The Boston Red Sox are looking ahead to the playoffs, which should give the New York Yankees' Mike Mussina a better chance at reaching 20 wins for the first time in his career. 

Mike Lowell was the Most Valuable Player of the 2007 World Series. 

MEDICAL WATCH: SS Derek Jeter (sore left hand) didn't play Sept. 

--RHP Mariano Rivera returned to the team and told reporters he would consider surgery to repair a shoulder issue he's been pitching through for a while. 

Mariano Rivera had already put together one of his best seasons, but it may have been even more impressive. 

While the Boston Red Sox get ready for a trip to the West Coast, the eliminated New York Yankees still have a shot of finishing with at least 90 wins for the eighth straight season. 

To the New York Yankees, who have little left to play for this season, the chance to deprive the Boston Red Sox of a division title was barely worth waiting around for. 

The New York Yankees have little left to play for this season, so the chance to deprive the Boston Red Sox of a division title is worth waiting around for.