Baseball Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera Launches Mo’s Heat, A New Hot Sauce Brand Rooted in Panamanian Flavor and Baseball Culture, Officially Licensed by MLB

The five-time World Series Champion officially unveiled the brand at the MLB Flagship Store in New York before Rivalry Weekend’s Subway Series, with a second launch celebration planned at Yankee Stadium over Memorial Day Weekend.

[NEW YORK, May 19, 2026] — Baseball Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera is officially entering the hot sauce game with the launch of Mo’s Heat, a new premium hot sauce brand inspired by Rivera’s Panamanian roots, lifelong love of flavor, and deep connection to baseball culture.

The brand officially debuted on May 15 at the MLB Flagship Store in partnership with Major League Baseball before the start of Rivalry Weekend’s Subway Series, bringing fans, food lovers, and baseball enthusiasts together for a public tasting experience and meet-and-greet with Rivera.

A second launch event will take place on May 23 at Yankee Stadium, further celebrating the brand’s connection to New York, baseball fandom, and community.

Crafted in partnership with D'Elidas, one of Panama’s most recognized hot sauce makers, Mo’s Heat was developed to reflect Rivera’s personal story and introduce fans to bold, approachable flavor profiles inspired by Latin culture and everyday food moments.

“For me, Mo’s Heat is very personal,” said Rivera. “No matter where baseball took me, I always carried Panama and Puerto Caimito with me. This brand is about sharing a piece of my culture, my roots, and something authentic with the fans who have supported me throughout my life.”

Mo’s Heat was intentionally developed with hands-on involvement from Rivera and rooted in cultural authenticity from the start.

“This isn’t just putting my name on something,” Rivera added. “We built this with intention, with quality, and with partners who represent real Panamanian flavor and tradition.”

The launch collection includes three sauces, each inspired by iconic baseball pitch types and designed with distinct flavor personalities:

The Cutter is the signature sauce, a perfectly balanced blend that starts smooth at first, then builds into a satisfying, lingering heat. Best paired with soups, pastas, meat, fish, shellfish, sandwiches, or even rice and pizza.

The Curve is bright and herbaceous with a crisp but balanced heat from green habaneros. Their freshest heat pairs well with all your favorite foods.

The Sinker is the most approachable sauce, offering a richer and more rounded flavor featuring fully ripened peppers with gradual heat and subtle sweetness. Try it with meat, pastas, fish, shellfish, sandwiches, or grilled vegetables.

Individual and three-pack Mo’s Heat sauces are available for purchase at mosheatsauces.com, as well as at the MLB Flagship Store in New York, with plans to expand into additional retail locations across the tri-state area in the coming months.

Fans can visit the website for recipes, marinades, serving inspiration, and more ways to bring Mo’s Heat to everyday meals.

About Mo’s Heat

Mo’s Heat is a flavor-driven hot sauce brand founded by Baseball Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera, inspired by his upbringing in Puerto Caimito, Panama.

Produced in partnership with D'Elidas, one of Panama’s most established hot sauce producers, and officially licensed by Major League Baseball, Mo’s Heat blends authentic Panamanian flavor with a modern, elevated approach to heat.

The brand’s debut lineup — The Cutter, The Curve, and The Sinker — offers distinct flavor profiles designed to complement a wide range of tastes and occasions.

Rooted in culture and built with intention, Mo’s Heat brings a new perspective to the category, where flavor comes first and heat follows.

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