(Getty) Legendary New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter always had a flair for the dramatic. Throughout his 20-year MLB career, Jeter was a key contributor in the Yankee’s unparalleled success. He started his career in New York’s minor-league system in 1992 before being called up to the main roster in 1995. He was named the Yankees’ everyday starter at shortstop
The Yankees placed closer Aroldis Chapman on the 10-day disabled list with left shoulder rotator cuff inflammation. (Getty) While this Sunday is universally considered “Derek Jeter Day” in the Bronx, not all is well on the New York Yankees front today. The team announced that star closer Aroldis Chapman has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with left shoulder
(Getty) Derek Jeter and his wife, Hannah Davis Jeter, are expecting their first child. The couple announced their pregnancy on Jeter’s website, The Players’ Tribune, back in February, by way of a blog post written by the mom-to-be. Jeter’s number was retired at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, May 14. Davis Jeter was by his side as he was honored in
Former New York Yankee Derek Jeter waves as he is introduced during a ceremony honoring the 1996 Yankee championship in 2016. (Getty) On May 29, 1995, a young prospect named Derek Jeter made his Major League Baseball debut. Jeter was called up to the New York Yankees‘ lineup after two injuries were suffered by players. While he didn’t make an
(Fanatics) The Captain is coming back to the Bronx. Derek Jeter, who retired after the 2014 season, will have his No. 2 jersey retired on May 14, 2017, when the New York Yankees host the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium. And thanks to online sports retailers Fanatics and SportsMemorabilia.com, you can get your hands on Jeter’s No. 2 jerseys, T-shirts
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Casey Thomas, who recently passed away. pic.twitter.com/qnrjKpW5PQ — Oakland A's ⚾️ (@Athletics) May 2, 2017 A promising member of the Oakland Athletics’ farm team has died unexpectedly in Arizona. Casey Thomas was only 24, and he was considered an up-and-coming prospect for the A’s baseball team. The team announced Thomas’ death
(Fanatics) There’s a brand new Bomber in the Bronx. Aaron Judge, all 6-feet-7 inches and 280 pounds of him, not only leads the Major Leagues in home runs after the first month, but also has his New York Yankees off to a surprisingly good start. And thanks to online sports retailers Fanatics and FansEdge, you can get your hands on
Jessica Mendoza, Adam Burks and their children, Caleb and Caden. (Instagram/Jessica Mendoza) Jessica Mendoza, a member of ESPN‘s Sunday Night Baseball broadcast team and a former softball player, is married to Adam Burks. The couple has two sons, 6-year-old Caleb Ashton Burks and 2-year-old Caden Adam Burks. Burks and Mendoza have been married since 2006. Burks is a former athlete
