MLB Watch // Week 26

The Sole Collector MLB Watch is back with a look at the final week of the 2013 regular season.

words // Brennan Hiro Williams

The Sole Collector MLB Watch is back with a look at Week 26, the final week of the 2013 regular season. The week was highlighted by a close race for the American League Wild Card and, of course, the final appearance in the magnificent career of Yankees closer Mariano Rivera. 13 All-Star Games, 5 World Series rings and 652 saves later, the last man who will ever wear #42 is finally riding off into the sunset. 

Take a closer look at all of the action below:

MLB Watch Mariano Rivera Nike Cooperstown final game

MLB Watch Mariano Rivera final game with Jeter and Pettitte

MLB Watch Mariano Rivera Nike Cooperstown final game gathering dirt

MLB Watch Mariano Rivera Nike Cooperstown final game close up

Mariano Rivera pitched his final game in his staple Nike Cooperstown PE, complete with 42 on the tongue and PHIL 4:13 on the heel.

MLB Watch Andrew McCutchen Nike Swingman MVP 2 away PE

Andrew McCutchen, seen here in the Nike Air Swingman MVP 2, will lead the Pirates to their first playoff appearance since 1992. 

MLB Watch Taijuan Walker Jordan Black Cat

Mariners phenom Taijuan Walker gave Seattle fans something to look forward to in the Jordan Black Cat.

MLB Watch Tim Lincecum Nike Air MVP Elite Giants

Tim Lincecum made would could be his final start in a Giants uniform wearing the Nike Air MVP Elite.

MLB Watch Jean Segura Under Armour Brewers PE

The KeezCam caught a closer look at Jean Segura's latest Under Armour PE.

MLB Watch Tim Beckham Nike Air Max Elite Rays PE

Former #1 draft pick Tim Beckham showed off a digicamo Nike Air Max MVP Elite PE made for teammate Evan Longoria.

MLB Watch Brian Wilson Nike Huarache Dodgers PE

MLB Watch Brian Wilson Nike Huarache Dodgers PE face

Dodgers reliever Brian Wilson wore a "not-quite-as-awesome" Nike Air Huarache 2K5 custom, complete with the Dodger's logo and his own face on the upper.