Derek Jeter Ruined Farewell Tours For Everyone

While Mariano’s farewell tour was unlike anything ever seen, Derek Jeter’s last hurrah just made us realize 162 games is too many to honor a guy hitting .260.
John Sterling’s Broadcasting Gaffes No Minor Problem

Tony Consiglio on the legacy of John Sterling, Yankees broadcaster.
Derek Jeter: Just Did It

It’s not that he doesn’t still love the game, nor that he wants to quit playing it, but more so that he understands what it takes to play it at the highest level, is no longer willing to commit that time, and won’t cheat the game by half-assing a process he built a career perfecting.
Outrage Seemingly Greater for Cute Mascot Compared to Evil A-Rod

George Castle believes fans’ outrage at the new Cubs mascot would be better directed at A-Rod and the stain he’s left on the sport.
Ellsbury: I’m a Yankee, So What?

Jacoby Ellsbury: Horace Smith mulls over a history of “traitors” in Boston, and the newest addition to the list.
Jacoby Ellsbury, Yankees agree to 7-year, $153M deal

Outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury and the New York Yankees have agreed to a seven-year, $153 million dollar deal, according to multiple reports.
Derek Jeter Back on DL, Season Reportedly Over

He missed the team’s first 91 games of the year with an ankle injury and then suffered through a disabled list stint shortly after returning. After being taken out of a game over the weekend with ankle pain, he was again sent to the DL and general manager Brian Cashman said it will ‘effectively end his season.’
2013 MLB Trade Deadline Rumors: Yankees, Hughes, Chamberlain

With teams preparing to make moves before Major League Baseball’s trade deadline, the New York Yankees aren’t selling off their team just yet. At 48-42, the Yanks are in fourth place in the difficult American League East Division. At only six games out heading into Wednesday, the club still believes they can make a run […]