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 in the history of the game, Rivera’s cut fastball -- including the moment it came to him, how he learned to control it and ultimately how he dominated opposing hitters with it.

 
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Mariano, Episode 2: The Minors

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.