New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera dominates Facebook buzz at MLB All-Star Game

Playing in the final Major League Baseball All-Star Game of his 19 year career, New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera took home the game’s MVP award and was also the most talked-about player on Facebook that night.

New statistics from Facebook (via The Sporting News) show that Rivera led Facebook buzz and his appearance in the game was the most-talked about All-Star moment on Tuesday night.

Numbers from PageData show that the Facebook pages for MLB and the MLB All-Star Game gained thousands of fans in the hours surrounding the game.

Facebook shared with The Sporting News the most popular moments and athletes from Tuesday night’s game, compiled from 7 p.m.