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Today in History: Mariano Rivera breaks saves record, passes Hoffman

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC · How we work

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On September 19, Mariano Rivera eclipsed Trevor Hoffman’s career total, claiming MLB’s all-time saves record with 652 saves, surpassing Hoffman’s 600-save mark that had stood since 2011. Rivera, a 13-time All-Star and unanimous Hall of Famer, cemented his legacy as the sport’s premier closer.

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On September 19, Mariano Rivera eclipsed Trevor Hoffman’s career total, claiming MLB’s all-time saves record with 652 saves, surpassing Hoffman’s 600-save mark that had stood since 2011. Rivera, a 13-time All-Star and unanimous Hall of Famer, cemented his legacy as the sport’s premier closer.