NEW YORK — Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera tore an Achilles tendon while going after a fly ball 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.

Yankees Hall of Fame pitcher Mariano Rivera injured an Achilles during Saturday's Old-Timers' Day game and required hospitalization, according to sources.