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Mariano Rivera Injured in Heartbreaking Old-Timers' Day Game

8/10/2025

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Mariano Rivera, the iconic New York Yankees closer, faced a heartbreaking injury during the much-anticipated Old-Timers' Day game, his Achilles tendon tearing as he fielded a fly ball. At 55, Rivera had just hit a single before the fall. Surgery is scheduled for next week, as confirmed by his agent, leaving fans in shock.

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Mariano Rivera, the iconic New York Yankees closer, faced a heartbreaking injury during the much-anticipated Old-Timers' Day game, his Achilles tendon tearing as he fielded a fly ball. At 55, Rivera had just hit a single before the fall. Surgery is scheduled for next week, as confirmed by his agent, leaving fans in shock.