Baseball Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera is officially making his return to the New York Yankees mound this weekend, and it is a move nobody saw coming, even if it is all in good fun. The Yankees joked Rivera is being reinstated “from the 364-day injured list” for Saturday’s alumni game.
The Legend Returns
This is not just any comeback; it is for the club’s 78th Old-Timers’ Day, bringing a legend back who snagged five World Series titles pitching for the Yankees from 1995 to 2013. We are talking about pure baseball royalty stepping back onto that hallowed ground.
A Stacked Roster of Icons
Rivera is not alone, either. He is one of eight iconic players and personnel slated to participate, including Ron Guidry, Reggie Jackson, Paul O’Neill, Andy Pettitte, Jorge Posada, Bernie Williams, and Hall of Fame manager Joe Torre. These are the guys whose numbers are retired by the Yankees, so you know it is going to be special.
Get ready, Bronx Bombers faithful! The show kicks off Saturday afternoon, with fans needing to be seated at Yankee Stadium by 12:45 p.m. ET for traditional introduction ceremonies. The first pitch between the Yankees and the Atlanta Braves is then scheduled for 3:05 p.m. ET in the Bronx. This is gonna be a blast.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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