Derek Jeter

http://gty.im/463915404 November 5, 1996 The New York Yankees had just beaten the Atlanta Braves in the 1996 World Series. A young shortstop by the name of Derek Jeter had five hits in the series and scored five runs. Just over a week after the Yankees won Game 6, Jeter was named the American League Rookie of the Year. Jeter was the first rookie…

FLASHBACK: September 26, 2013 -- Legendary New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera pitched his final Major League game, pitching 1-1/3 innings. Rivera entered the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays and got the final two outs very easily. He then came out for the ninth. After getting the Rays' Jose Lobaton to ground out to open the inning, it…

The MLB All-Star game has provided some of the greatest moments in recent baseball history. The game is packed with tradition and history. Tonight, Derek Jeter will play in his final All-Star game in his historic career, and there will be plenty of memorable moments. Here is a look at some of the greatest moments in the All-Star game in the last 20…

The New York Yankees are suffering the snowball effect in their starting rotation. Four of the five starters as the season opened are now on the disabled list. Ivan Nova and CC Sabathia are out for the season. Michael Pineda may return in August, but that is not promised. On July 9, the Yankees placed Masahiro Tanaka on the 15-day disabled list,…