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With the cutter fully integrated into his game, Rivera emerged as one of the top closers in baseball. He recorded an astounding 1.91 ERA in 1998, helping the Yankees secure their place among baseball’s elite teams. That year, they not only dominated the regular season but also swept through the postseason, culminating in a World Series victory against the San Diego Padres. Rivera’s contributions were instrumental, and he quickly became a household name in baseball.