It was apparently a “freak accident” that led to Mariano Rivera’s injury during the Yankees Old Timer’s Day game, Andy Pettitte said during an appearance on WFAN on Saturday. At the

Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera tore an Achilles tendon while going after a fly ball at the Yankees' Old-Timers' Day game Saturday and needs surgery. Agent Fern Cuza said the 55-year-old closer, baseball's career leader in saves,

Even though it led to an injury that cost the Hall of Fame closer most of the 2012 season, Rivera played center field at his own peril again Saturday.