He first launched his career in the United States by playing as a walk-on for the Quinnipiac Bobcats baseball team. He later pitched for Iona College. Mariano Rivera Retired Yankees player $80 ...

James Devaney/WireImage MLB Hall of Fame pitcher Mariano Rivera and his wife Clara Rivera have denied accusations that they covered up a child sex abuse scandal in order to protect their church.

The Yankees and Mets know plenty about great closers, even though the Yankees know a lot more, because they had Mariano ...

The dynasty ended with Mariano Rivera pitching in the bottom of the ninth inning of one of the greatest baseball games ever played in one of the greatest World Series we'll ever see. "Stepping up ...

It takes a special type of athlete to be a successful closer in the big leagues. They observe the game from their perch in ...

A baseball player's locker is a sacred place ... Complicating matters is that Rivera is a cousin of closer Mariano Rivera, who played a role in bringing the outfielder back this season.

Here's a look at the most clutch baseball players of all time, including names like Derek Jeter, Albert Pujols, David Ortiz, and Mariano Rivera.

On Tuesday, Los Angeles Angels closer Kenley Jansen recorded the 450th save of his MLB career in the Angels' 4-3 win against ...

Devin Williams of the New York Yankees discusses his struggles this MLB season and his progress toward regaining full form, ...