Topic: Derek Jeter

Chipper Jones in Yankee pinstripes? Not likely

Chipper Jones tweeted that he was 'flattered' by the Yankees rumor, but likes his 'life as a bad golfer.' Chipper Jones retired from the Atlanta Braves last season.

Mariano Rivera announces retirement, eyes one last World Series

New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera, 43, announced Saturday that this will be his last season playing professional baseball. While he was with the Yankees the team won five World Series titles. Rivera hopes to end his career with one more.

With Romney in the lead, Obama needs to step up his debate game

Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are huddled with their debate coaches, prepping for Tuesday night. Coming off a lackluster performance in their first encounter, Obama needs to do better.

Presidential polls: Politics, like Major League Baseball, is numbers-driven

With 23 days and two important debates before Election Day, the presidential race could see major twists and turns. Here are the latest polling data, including an apparent advantage for Obama among early voters.

Derek Jeter: Can Yankees win without him?

Injured Saturday night, Yankees shortstop and team captain Derek Jeter is out for baseball's post-season. Can the team carry on with the same toughness and inspiration he brings to the team?

Alex Rodriguez benched: Will that help Yankees in decisive Game 5?

In explaining his decision to bench Alex Rodriguez, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said the slugger has struggled against right-handed pitchers in this series. The Orioles' starting pitcher, Jason Hammel, is right-handed.

Verbal Energy Flying to center field with the boys of autumn

A newspaper account of a 14-inning ball game makes a point about irregular verbs.

Roger Clemens acquittal could boost Hall of Fame bid (+video)

Standards for conviction are clear in court, less so in baseball, where Mark McGwire and Rafael Palmeiro have been bypassed for the Hall thus far despite distinguished careers.

MLB season opener: Mariners defeat Athletics, 3-1, in Japan

MLB season opener: Japan's own Ichiro Suzuki had a big day for Seattle as they beat Oakland in 2012's first game. The contest in Tokyo was the most recent MLB season opener that occurred outside the US.

Jorge Posada, Yankees face tough offseason after playoff elimination

Jorge Posada might have played his final game in a Yankees uniform Thursday night. The Tigers beat Jorge Posada and the Yankees to advance to the American League Championship Series.
10/07/2011 04:52 pm

Mariano Rivera reaches baseball milestone Tuesday night

Mariano Rivera is one of the best relief pitchers in the history of Major League Baseball. The Yankees helped Mariano Rivera reach a special mark Tuesday night in Seattle.
09/14/2011 03:25 pm

Why A-Rod, Jeter, and others won't play in MLB All-Star Game

A-Rod had surgery on Monday. Derek Jeter just came back from a stint on the disabled list. Jeter and A-Rod are among several MLB stars who will miss Tuesday night's Midsummer Classic.
07/12/2011 06:02 pm

Derek Jeter homers for 3,000th hit, first Yank to do it

New York Yankee Derek Jeter jolted himself into history Saturday, homering off Tampa Bay ace David Price to notch his 3,000th hit. He became the 28th major leaguer to hit the milestone.
07/09/2011 03:59 pm

Derek Jeter: A Monitor quiz on baseball's newest 3,000 hit man

Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees has become the 28th major leaguer to reach the 3,000 hit plateau. Other former Yankees have reached the milestone, but Jeter is the first to do it as a member of the franchise. Test your knowledge of Jeter's career in pinstripes.
07/09/2011 03:58 pm

In Pictures Derek Jeter's journey

The Vote Obama impersonator gets hook at GOP meeting. Why was he hired?

Did organizers of the Republican Leadership Conference give an Obama impersonator the hook because of racially insensitive jokes or because he was making digs at GOP candidates? Hard to say. But the RLC should have known what was coming.
06/20/2011 06:23 pm

Chapter & Verse Can they find anything bad to say about Derek Jeter?

"The Captain," a new Jeter biography coming out next month, is already the subject of speculation.
04/25/2011 01:09 pm

MLB Opening Day: Traditional opener in Cincinnati, and Yankees' Jeter goes after record

MLB Opening Day is today, with the requisite questionable weather. There are six games on the docket for MLB Opening Day, including the traditional day game in Cincinnati. Will Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter reach 3,000 hits?
03/31/2011 01:07 pm

Tiger Woods loses Gillette endorsement. Will 2011 be a turning point?

Tiger Woods has seen four companies – Gillette, Accenture, AT&T, and Gatorade – drop their endorsement deals with him. Can Tiger Woods turn his golf game – and his business image – around in 2011?
12/24/2010 11:39 am

Jets coach Sal Alosi: Five acts of poor sportsmanship

Jets coach Sal Alosi is being investigated by the NFL for tripping a Dolphins player trying to cover a punt return Sunday. That got us to thinking about other recent examples of poor sportsmanship, including Jets coach Sal Alosi.
12/13/2010 03:25 pm

Green Economics Urban economics: Superstar cities vs. 'mellow' cities

Do smaller urban centers promise a better life than a congested megalopolis?
12/08/2010 02:24 pm

Derek Jeter 'uncomfortable' with wrangling over his Yankees' contract

Derek Jeter professed Tuesday to be disturbed by the protracted and public negotiations that resulted in a three-year $51 million contract with the Yankees
12/07/2010 05:06 pm

How well do you know Derek Jeter? Take our quiz

Longtime Yankees shortstop and captain Derek Jeter finalized a three-year, $51 million deal with the Bronx Bombers on Tuesday. Jeter is in some pretty select Yankee company, when it comes to records and all. Take our quiz and see how well you know the 11-time All-Star. Answers are revealed on subsequent pages.
12/07/2010 05:00 pm

New York Yankees face former Japan League pitcher in ALCS Game 6 Friday night

New York Yankees face elimination again Friday night as they take on Colby Lewis and the Texas Rangers in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series. Phil Hughes will start for the New York Yankees.
10/22/2010 10:41 am

The Sports Economist Faking = cheating? The curious case of Derek Jeter

Where is the line between hamming it up for the cameras and outright cheating? Derek Jeter's Wednesday actions provide an interesting case study.
09/21/2010 10:10 am