TAMPA, FL - MARCH 09: Pitcher Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Atlanta Braves during a Grapefruit League Spring Training Game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 9, ...

Rivera had thrown 4 1/3 perfect innings in his previous four appearances before Thursday's blown save. He owns a 2.19 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 47:9 K:BB ratio in 53 1/3 innings.

1 minute read NEW YORK - APRIL 21: Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Oakland Athletics on April 21, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Rivera, the only major league player still wearing No. 42, earned the save on Jackie Robinson Day around the majors. He went 1-2-3 in the ninth to secure a 4-2 win.

Mariano Rivera speaks to the crowd as he stands with his wife Clara next to his Hall of Fame plaque during a ceremony in his honor before a game between the Yankees and the Cleveland Indians at ...

Topps has immortalized Mariano Rivera’s greatness with a 1/1 autographed logo man card that’s featured in the 2024 Diamond Icons set, making it one of the most coveted pieces for collectors ...