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Derek Jeter

Shortstop for New York Yankees

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Yankees | Two win Silver Slugger Awards
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:33:43 -0800

ESPNews reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter and 3B Alex Rodriguez both won American League Silver Slugger Awards for the 2008 season.

Yankees | Jeter recruits Sabathia
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:39:23 -0800

The New York Times' Tyler Kepner reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter has called free-agent SP CC Sabathia (Brewers) and recruited him to sign with the Yankees.

MLB | Sabathia speaks with Jeter
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:54:36 -0800

CBSSports.com reports free-agent SP CC Sabathia (Brewers) recently spoke with New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter on the phone about playing in the city of New York. "I'm there if somebody wants to ask me questions but I really don't think you need to sell the organization," Jeter said. "I think everyone understands what comes along with playing here. You're expected to win. It's a great place to play."

MLB | Sporting News names AL 2008 All-Stars
Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:50:45 -0700

Doug Padilla, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports the Sporting News named their 2008 American League All-Stars Friday, Oct. 24. Rounding out the team were Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins 1B Justin Morneau, Boston Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia, New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter, Chicago White Sox OF Carlos Quentin, Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton, Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore, Baltimore Orioles DH Aubrey Huff, Cleveland Indians SP Cliff Lee and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim CL Francisco Rodriguez.

Yankees | Jeter nominated for Players Choice Award
Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:47:27 -0700

Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter has been nominated for the Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award by the MLB Players Association.

Yankees | Jeter's cleats headed to Cooperstown
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:36:56 -0700

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter's cleats will be headed to the Hall of Fame. The cleats he wore when he set the record for most hits at Yankee Stadium will be put on display from the 2008 season.

Yankees | Jeter still bothered by sore hand
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:39:47 -0700

Updating previous reports, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (hand) left the game against the Boston Red Sox Friday, Sept. 26, after two hitless at-bats, with a sore left hand, according to The Associated Press.

Yankees | Jeter should play
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:00:39 -0700

The New York Newsday's Kat O'Brien reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (hand) should be in the lineup this weekend.

Yankees | Jeter sits Thursday
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:56:06 -0700

New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter did not play Thursday, Sept. 25, against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to The Associated Press. He is expected back in the lineup Sept. 26.

Yankees | Jeter could play Thursday
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:21:12 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (hand) could return to the lineup Thursday, Sept. 25, according to manager Joe Girardi.

Yankees | Jeter sitting Wednesday
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:38:58 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (hand) is not in the lineup for the second straight day Wednesday, Sept. 24.

Yankees | Jeter a game-time decision Wednesday
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:58:27 -0700

Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (hand) will be a game-time decision Wednesday, Sept. 24.

Yankees | Jeter not in lineup Tuesday
Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:56:42 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (hand) was not in the lineup Tuesday, Sept. 23, with a sore left hand.

Yankees | Jeter finishes well at Yankee Stadium
Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:50:17 -0700

Jon Blau, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter hit .402 (35-for-87) in his last 22 games at Yankee Stadium.

Yankees | Jeter suffers hand injury
Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:36:06 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (hand) suffered a hand injury Saturday, Sept. 20, when he was struck by a pitch in the ninth inning. His status for Sunday, Sept. 21, is uncertain. Jeter wears a pad on the outside of his batting glove, but it appeared he was hit flush.

Yankees | Jeter on a hot streak
Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:08:33 -0700

New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter is hitting .483 (14-for-29) with six runs in his last eight games, and is now batting .305 after being under .300 for most of the season, according to The Associated Press. However, it's unlikely that he will record his fourth career 200-hit season; he has 179 hits, but the Yankees only have eight games remaining.

Yankees | Jeter plays in 1,000th game at Yankee Stadium
Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:56:13 -0700

Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter played in his 1,000th game at Yankee Stadium Wednesday, Sept. 17, becoming the fifth player in history to accomplish the feat. He is hitting .444 (32-for-72) in his last 18 games at home with 11 multi-hit games.

Yankees | Jeter sets Yankee Stadium hits record
Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:34:46 -0700

The Associated Press' Howie Rumberg reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter became the all-time hits leader at Yankee Stadium with a first-inning single Tuesday, Sept. 16. The hit was his 1,270th, moving him one past Lou Gehrig. Jeter finished the contest 2-for-3 with a sacrifice.

Yankees | Jeter hitless Monday
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:54:13 -0700

Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter went 0-for-4 Monday, Sept. 15, and remains tied for the most hits at Yankee Stadium in team history with 1,269.

Yankees | Jeter ties Gehrig for most hits at Yankee Stadium
Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:58:50 -0700

The Associated Press' Jay Cohen reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter tied Lou Gehrig for most hits at Yankee Stadium after homering in the fifth inning Sunday, Sept. 14. His 11th homer of the year gave him 1,269 hits at Yankee Stadium. "It's definitely special," said Jeter.

Yankees | Jeter hitting well of late
Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:30:54 -0700

Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter has hit safely in 22 of his last 23 games and is hitting .358 (39-for-109) during that time.

Yankees | Jeter breaks Babe’s hits hold on second place
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:01:19 -0700

The Newark Star-Ledger's Ed Price reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter's first-inning single was his 2,519th career hit, breaking a tie with Babe Ruth for second place in Yankees history behind Lou Gehrig.

Yankees | Jeter riding modest hitting streak
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:11:40 -0700

Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter is currently on a seven-game hitting streak in which he is hitting .348 (8-for-23). He is currently tied with Hall of Fame OF Babe Ruth for second place on the team's all-time hit list with 2,518.

Yankees | Jeter homers
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:29:39 -0700

The Associated Press' Fred Goodall reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter homered Thursday night, Sept. 4. It was his ninth. The homer also moved him within four hits of tying Hall of Famer Babe Ruth for second on the team's all-time hit list.

Yankees | Jeter closing in on Ruth
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:28:40 -0700

Fred Goodall, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter went 1-for-5 Wednesday, Sept. 3, and is five hits shy of tying Hall of Fame OF Babe Ruth for second place on the team's all-time hit list with 2,518.

Yankees | Jeter's defense has improved slightly
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:46:01 -0700

FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter has improved his defense slightly this season. Jeter ranks 23rd among qualifying major-league shortstops according to the Bill James Online plus-minus system, up from 31st in each of the previous two seasons.

Yankees | Fast fact: Jeter third-youngest player to reach 2,500 hits
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:05:02 -0700

Updating previous reports, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter became the third youngest player in MLB history to record 2,500 hits in a career Friday, Aug. 22, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Jeter reached the milestone at 34 years, 57 days, and only Hank Aaron (1967) and Robin Yount (1989) were able to compile 2,500 hits at a younger age.

Yankees | Jeter records 2,500th career hit
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:54:51 -0700

David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter recorded his 2,500th hit Friday, Aug. 22, with a bloop single in the first inning. Jeter becomes only the third player in team history to record 2,500 hits as a member of the Yankees.

Yankees | Jeter one hit shy of 2,500
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:41:03 -0700

Yankees.MLB.com's David Singh reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter needs one hit to reach 2,500 hits in his career. Only 87 players in history have reached this feat. Only OF Babe Ruth (2,518) and 1B Lou Gehrig (2,721) have collected more hits in a Yankees uniform.

Yankees | Jeter homers Wednesday
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:58:00 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter hit his eighth home run of the season Wednesday, Aug. 20. It was also his 203rd home run of his career, which moved him into a tie for 11th on the team's all-time list. Jeter went 3-for-5 during the game and is two hits away from 2,500 in his career. He is hitting .571 (16-for-27) over the last six games.

Yankees | Jeter beaned
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:10:37 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (elbow) was hit by a pitch below his left elbow Sunday, Aug. 17, but stayed in the game.

Yankees | Jeter returns to lineup Friday
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:34:49 -0700

Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (foot) returned to the lineup Friday, Aug. 15.

Yankees | Jeter likely to play Friday
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:40:50 -0700

George A. King III, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (foot) will likely be back in the team's lineup Friday, Aug. 15.

Yankees | Jeter sits
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:26:22 -0700

Yankees.MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (foot) was out of the lineup Wednesday, Aug. 13, due to a bruised left foot.

Yankees | Jeter suffers foot injury
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:34:52 -0700

Yankees.MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (foot) suffered a bruised left instep after fouling a ball off his foot, but manager Joe Girardi said he doesn't expect Jeter to miss any time.

Yankees | Jeter in lineup as DH Thursday
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:31:31 -0700

Anthony DiComo, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter was in the starting lineup as the designated hitter Thursday, Aug. 7.

Yankees | Successful when A-Rod and Jeter go deep
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:24:52 -0700

Willie Bans, of MLB.com, reports the New York Yankees are 18-1 when both 3B Alex Rodriguez and SS Derek Jeter hit home runs in the same game. Rodriguez has hit a home run in 10 of the team's last 23 home games.

MLB | American League lineup announced
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:22:41 -0700

ESPN.com reports the American League's lineup in the 2008 All-Star Game is as follows: Seattle Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter, Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton, New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez, Boston Red Sox OF Manny Ramirez, Texas Rangers DH Milton Bradley, Boston Red Sox 1B Kevin Youkilis, Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer and Boston Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia.

Yankees | Jeter to bat leadoff until Damon returns
Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:14:15 -0700

Updating previous reports, New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi said SS Derek Jeter will continue to bat leadoff until OF Johnny Damon (shoulder) returns from the disabled list, according to The Associated Press.

Yankees | Jeter reaches milestone Saturday
Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:12:04 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter led off the team's game Saturday, July 12, with his 200th career home run. He also extended his hitting streak to 10 games.

Yankees | Jeter batting leadoff Saturday
Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:49:01 -0700

Gregor Chisholm, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter was batting first in the starting lineup Saturday, July 12.

Yankees | Jeter named to AL All-Star team
Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:19:55 -0700

MLB.com reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter has been named to the American League All-Star team as the starting shortstop.

Yankees | Jeter not in lineup Tuesday
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:57:54 -0700

Samantha Newman, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter was not in the starting lineup Tuesday, July 1, because he was given the day off.

Yankees | Jeter snaps hitting streak Saturday
Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:15:36 -0700

Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter went 0-for-4 Saturday, June 28, snapping his 15-game hitting streak.

Yankees | Jeter extends hitting streak to 15 games
Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:29:54 -0700

New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter extended his hitting streak to 15 games Friday, June 27, against the New York Mets, in the second game of a doubleheader, according to The Associated Press.

Yankees | Jeter extends hitting streak in first game Friday
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:03:03 -0700

Jay Cohen, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter extended his hitting streak to 14 games in the first game of a doubleheader Friday, June 27. He hit his 400th career double in the game.

Yankees | Jeter extends hitting streak
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:15:18 -0700

Alan Robinson, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter went 3-for-3 and extended his hitting streak to 10 games Wednesday, June 25.

Yankees | Jeter performing well in interleague play
Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:35:33 -0700

Kat O'Brien, of Newsday, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter has reached base safely in 36 consecutive interleague games dating back to June 2006. It is the longest such streak in the major leagues.

Yankees | Jeter extends hitting streak
Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:56:29 -0700

Jay Cohen, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter extended his hitting streak to 10 games Saturday, June 21. He went 2-for-4 in the game.

Yankees | Jeter has impressive winning percentage
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:17:27 -0700

Brian Lewis, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter has the highest winning percentage among all major league players at .600 (1,140-759-2), according to the Elias Sports Bureau.