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New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe was compared to franchise legend and Hall of Famer Derek Jeter, but now the focus is on Volpe's struggles at the plate and in the field.

Blue Jays emerging as viable AL East contender after win over Yankees

Grading AL teams at the halfway point

25 sports stats that no longer seem to matter

The 'New York Yankees team captains' quiz

Video Games News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30

Backyard Baseball 01 Release Date, Gameplay, Trailer

The Backyard Baseball 01 Release Date has been confirmed, bringing back the classic title to both PC and mobile devices this summer. Not long after releasing BYB 97 for consoles earlier this year, Mega Cat Studios once again returns to the scene to bring back a classic title.

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The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 39 MLB players with at least four 200-hit seasons in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Non-US born MLB players with 200+ career home runs' quiz

The 'Most home runs in a season for each MLB franchise' quiz

The 'MLB Comeback Player of the Year award winners' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB active strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with the most career strikeouts can you name in five minutes?

The 'Recent 20-game winners' quiz

The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

The '300-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / June 22

Chisholm Jr.: Yankees watched this former star's speech to snap out of skid

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. reveals team watched this former star's speech to snap out of skid

After losing seven of their past nine games entering Sunday's home matchup against the Baltimore Orioles, the New York Yankees sought inspiration from one of the team's former stars to end the slide.

Three potential trade chips for the Pirates

Mets make surprising move with former top prospect

Rafael Devers continues to torment Red Sox with first Giants HR

The 30 greatest nicknames in baseball history

The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / June 11

Derek Jeter Led Yankees to Scrap Fan Favorite Event

The New York Yankees have not held an exhibition game during their Old Timers' Day festivities since 2019. While COVID was the main reason behind that hiatus in 2020 and 2021 while injuries scrapped it in 2022, it appears Derek Jeter's reluctancy to participate played a huge role in the pause more recently.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 3

Derek Jeter gets blunt about Juan Soto's sub-par Mets season

While New York Mets slugger Juan Soto seems to be catching fire over the past couple of days, he'll need to sustain a hot streak for quite a while before he reaches the expectations that fans have for him after he signed a 15-year, $765 million contract this past offseason.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 1

Mets' Francisco Lindor passes Derek Jeter in career home runs

The New York Mets' unofficial captain just added to his already impressive Hall of Fame resume. With his solo shot against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday afternoon, Francisco Lindor passed New York Yankees' legend Derek Jeter for career home runs by a shortstop.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / May 25

New York Yankees Legends Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez Kick Off Indy 500

Derek Jeter won five World Series in his time with the New York Yankees, while Alex Rodriguez won one. The two combined to lead their team to a title in 2009, so they know what it takes to perform on the biggest stage possible.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Yankees Legend Beats Mets Star In All Quarter Century List Decision

When trying to decide who the best shortstop was in the first quarter of this 2000’s century, The Athletic’s Jayson Stark ended up in New York City with a tough choice.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo hints at eye-opening Derek Jeter, Geraldo Perdomo comparison

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been inconsistent, to say the least. However, manager Torey Lovullo sees Geraldo Perdomo as anything but. After Perdomo compared himself to a frog, the Arizona manager had another interesting quip for the breakout star.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

Willy Adames makes Derek Jeter admission about unforgettable 2023 moment

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames grew up idolizing another shortstop, New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter. Adames and Jeter had a chance to meet in 2023 when Adames played for the Milwaukee Brewers, and he took time to reflect on the moment and what it means to wear Jeter’s No.

Detroit Lions Post-Draft Pickup Gets Shoutout From New York Yankees Legend Derek Jeter

The Detroit Lions revamped their roster this offseason with seven new selections in the 2025 NFL draft including Tyleik Williams of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Tate Ratledge of the Georgia Bulldogs.

New York Yankees News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / May 3

New York Yankees first ballot Hall of Famer Derek Jeter awarded honorary University of Michigan degree

New York Yankee shortstop and first ballot Hall of Famer Derek Jeter added another title to his name. He was bestowed an honorary degree "Doctor of Law" by the University of Michigan during the spring graduation ceremony in Ann Arbor.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / March 27

Pat McAfee claims FOX blocked Derek Jeter appearance

Pat McAfee revealed Thursday that FOX Sports blocked Derek Jeter from appearing on his show. McAfee revealed that Jeter had been scheduled as a guest for Thursday’s program to coincide with MLB Opening Day.

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The 'MLB active strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'Active non-US born NBA points leaders' quiz

The 'MLB ballpark names' quiz

The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / March 18

Michigan Announces New York Yankees Legend Derek Jeter as Commencement Speaker

If Derek Jeter hadn't have gone pro straight out of high school, the shortstop would have spent the formative years of his career in Ann Arbor. Instead, Jeter signed with the New York Yankees and became one of the most accomplished athletes of his generation.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / March 5

College baseball player pulls off Derek Jeter play

A college baseball player did his best Derek Jeter impression on Tuesday night, and you can bet MLB scouts took note. Florida State shortstop Alex Lodise made arguably the play of the year during his team’s 10-1 win over North Florida at Dick Howser stadium in Tallahassee, Fla., on Tuesday night.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 23

Derek Jeter breaks internet with image after Yankees’ facial hair policy change

Recently, the New York Yankees raised eyebrows across the MLB by switching up their long-standing policy of not allowing players to grow facial hair. The rule will go into effect leading into the 2025 season and ends one of the longest-running, and player-hated traditions in the sport of baseball.

New York Yankees News / The Spun / February 22

'Cursed' Photo Of Derek Jeter Goes Viral After Yankees Change Facial Hair Rule

The New York Yankees shocked the baseball world on Friday, removing its anti-facial hair policy for the 2025 season. Shortly after this decision was made, Derek Jeter went on social media to share his thoughts. Hal Steinbrenner, the managing general partner of the Yankees, had a press conference this week to discuss this monumental change.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / February 22

Derek Jeter posts hilarious reaction to end of Yankees' facial hair policy

Derek Jeter played under the New York Yankees’ strict facial hair policy for his entire MLB career.

Yankees make the right call in dismissing outdated team rule

Hair-raising! Top five beards for Yankees

Why Yankees' Aaron Judge still backs manager Aaron Boone amid criticism

Yankees top pitching prospect undergoes Tommy John surgery

Yankees position battles to watch

Former Yankees World Series champion feeling disrespected by team

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 25

Derek Jeter tired of being asked the same question

Derek Jeter says that he is tired of being asked the same question.

The 25 most memorable MLB Opening Day moments

The 'New York Yankees team captains' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 25

Derek Jeter reacts to shocking Ichiro unanimous HOF snub

Derek Jeter reacts to shocking Ichiro Suzuki unanimous Hall of Fame snub

Fellow Hall of Famer Derek Jeter, named on all but one ballot back in 2020, knows a little about what Ichiro experienced this week.

Writer explains why Hall of Fame ballots are not public

11-year-old collector turns down Pirates' offer for one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes card

Former Dodgers reliever retires

Mets eyeing former No. 1 overall pick as possible Pete Alonso replacement

HOF-worthy pitcher on Mets radar

Angels signing former 20-HR hitter

Miami Marlins News / FirstSportz / November 7

Ex-Marlins President David Samson blasts Derek Jeter over failure as CEO, claims former Yankee captain crushed the team

Former Miami Marlins President David Samson is clearly not a fan of Derek Jeter. He has once again blasted Jeter recently for his role as CEO of the team.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 20

Derek Jeter’s 2-word response to first Yankees World Series appearance in 15 years

New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter has just two words to say about the franchise’s first trip to the World Series in more than a decade. “We’re back,” Jeter posted to X, formerly Twitter.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / June 5, 2024

New York Yankees' Legend Derek Jeter Finally Sold His Castle in New York

According to the New York Post, former New York Yankees' star Derek Jeter has officially sold his castle-style house in New York. Per the Post: Derek Jeter, the long-beloved former Yankees superstar, is officially parting ways with New York — where he spent two decades dazzling his many fans.