derek jeter

During his 2013 season debut last Thursday, Yankees captain Derek Jeter seemed to be playing well as the designated hitter, until he was suddenly pulled for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the 8th inning. After the game, we learned that Jeter felt something during his final at-bat and took a precautionary MRI, which he acted very nonchalant about during his post-game press conference.

The Yankees are projected for 87 wins.  They have 26 games in the second half against the Rays, Orioles and Red Sox with 12 against Boston.  How can the Yanks make the playoffs for the 18th time in 19 seasons?  Here is how:

Major league baseball has revealed their top selling jerseys for 2013 and the list has a few major surprises. According to just jersey sales, Buster Posey, the tremendous catcher for the world champion Giants is the most popular player in the game...

I love a great debate. Just relish it. Jimmy Leyland's controversial decision to pitch Mariano Rivera aka The Hammer Of God is a great debate in my opinion. I 100% agree with Leyland's choice for many reasons. Tops on the list is Rivera HAS TO PITCH...

When it's New York sports, Ian O'Connor has you covered.  He recently talked with Mike Lindsley on 104.5 The Team about all things Yanks, Mets, Knicks, Nets, Carmelo Anthony's possible opt-out at the end of next season and what athlete has the most pressure on him to perform in New York right now...

I laugh at these Johnny know it all's. Or think they know it all. You know the type. They have all the right answers and never make a bad prediction-AFTER THE GAME OR EVENT ENDS. Yeah they boast how they know this and they knew that. Truth is these experts know less then a 10 year old but try and impress you with their " I knew this or that...

Earlier today, Derek Jeter made his return to the Bronx.  Did you miss the first at-bat where the captain singled?  No worries.  Watch it here:   By:  Mike Lindsley, "Mid-Day with Mike," M-F 1-4, Yankees pre/post game host on 104.5 Th...

The Yankees are now saying that Derek Jeter was brought back early because Brett Gardner and Travis Hafner have minor contusion injuries and a depleted bench needed a jolt.  That is pure comedy.  Don't buy into that.  Here are the real reasons the Yankee captain is back before, not after, the All-Star break:

The Yankees will activate Derek Jeter today for their afternoon game against the Royals.  This according to a late Wednesday night FoxSports.com report.

Interesting question posed to me by a caller on my radio program today ( Game On With Bruce Jacobs). The question was in relation to dealing Robinson Cano for big time prospects. Again my answer is no and there are several reasons why...

Mariano Rivera, the ultimate baseball x-factor of the last several decades, is hanging up his spikes at the end of this season.  His teammate, Derek Jeter, is in the final year of a three-year deal with a player option for 2014, which he will likely pick-up, assuming he can play at somewhat of a high level in his return from an ankle injury...

The Yankees have cleared future Hall of Famer Derek Jeter for rehab games in the minor leagues.  He will play his first on Saturday, July 6 in Scranton against Lehigh Valley.