Mariano, Episode 1: Panama
Cleatless and with a borrowed glove, that's how Mariano Rivera showed up to his tryout with the New York Yankees. In this first episode of a four-part...
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In a first-of-its-kind podcast, MLB.com reporters will take deep dives into some of baseball's best-untold stories. Beginning with a six episode mini-series on how the 2009 Draft changed the face of modern baseball, followed by an inside look at how Mariano Rivera discovered his legendary cut fastball, the Full Account podcast takes baseball storytelling to a new level.
Mariano, Episode 2: The Minors
Considered a fringe prospect at best, Mariano Rivera, who at the time spoke no English and had never left Panama, journeyed to the United States to be...
Mariano, Episode 3: Cutting Edge
Mariano has called it his "gift from God." In the third episode of a four-part series, we delve into the discovery of one of the most famous pitches i...
Mariano, Episode 4: Exit Sandman
In the fourth episode of a look at the life and career of Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera, we examine his rise to baseball immortality through many highs...
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