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Mariano Rivera · New YorkNEW YORK (AP) — Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera tore an Achilles tendon while going after a flyball at the New York Yankees’ Old-Timers’ Day game on Saturday and needs surgery. Agent Fern Cuza said the 55-year-old closer, baseball’s career leader in saves, will have the operation within a week. In his lone at-bat, Rivera singled off former teammate Andy Pettitte and easily ran to first base. During an at-bat by Willie Randolph, Rivera took a step a…See the Story
Mariano Rivera Tears Achilles in Yankees Old-Timers' Day Game and Needs Surgery
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New York Mets · MilwaukeeMILWAUKEE (AP) — Pete Alonso hit his 252nd career home run Saturday night, tying the New York Mets record held by Darryl Strawberry for 37 years. Alonso connected against Milwaukee Brewers starter Tobias Myers leading off the second inning for his 26th homer this season, giving the Mets a 1-0 lead. The 413-foot shot to left-center came on a 1-2 fastball at the top of the strike zone. It was Alonso’s fourth homer in eight games, since he went dee…See the Story
Pete Alonso Hits 252nd Home Run to Match Darryl Strawberry for Mets Record
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Aaron Judge · New YorkNEW YORK (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton is nearing a return to the outfield for the first time in nearly two years, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday.See the Story
Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton Is Nearing a Return to the Outfield for the First Time in Nearly 2 Years
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