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MLB | AL Silver Slugger Awards announced
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:06:28 -0800

Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports the American League Silver Slugger Award winners have been announced. The winners were: New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira, Toronto Blue Jays 2B Aaron Hill, Tampa Bay Rays 3B Evan Longoria, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter, Boston Red Sox OF Jason Bay, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter, Seattle Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki, Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer and Toronto Blue Jays DH Adam Lind.

MLB | AL Gold Glove winners announced
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:11:18 -0800

ESPNews reports the American League Gold Glove winners were announced Tuesday, Nov. 10. The winners were: New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira, Detroit Tigers 2B Placido Polanco, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter, Tampa Bay Rays 3B Evan Longoria, Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones, Seattle Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter, Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer and Chicago White Sox SP Mark Buehrle.

Yankees | Jeter wins Hank Aaron Award
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:20:49 -0800

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter won the Hank Aaron Award in fan voting for the best offensive player in the league.

Yankees | Jeter strikes out three times in Game 2
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:15:32 -0700

The New York Times reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter struck out three times in Game 2 of the World Series, including once on a bunt attempt in the seventh inning. "That was me," Jeter said. "That was stupid."

Yankees | Jeter wins Clemente Award
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:00:02 -0700

Mark Newman, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter was named the winner of the 2009 Roberto Clemente Award.

Yankees | Girardi: No way Jeter is sitting
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:52:57 -0700

The Hartford Courant reports New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi said SS Derek Jeter (flu) will not sit for Game 6 of the American League Championship Series despite possibly experiencing flu-like symptoms.

MLB | 2009 AL All-Stars announced
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:11:55 -0700

SportingNews.com reports The Sporting News announced its list of 2009 American League All-Stars Thursday, Oct. 22. The list includes Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer, New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira, Toronto Blue Jays 2B Aaron Hill, Tampa Bay Rays 3B Evan Longoria, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter, Seattle Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki, Boston Red Sox OF Jason Bay, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter, New York Yankees DH Hideki Matsui, Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke and New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera.

Yankees | Jeter feeling fine
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:08:44 -0700

Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (illness) said he is feeling fine despite having a hacking cough this week. The New York Times reports Jeter left the stadium after Game 4 of the ALCS Tuesday, Oct. 20, holding a bottle of NyQuil. "I noticed it on Monday, and he was pretty sick," manager Joe Girardi said. "He was still pretty sick yesterday. I'm hoping that he feels better, but it didn't seem to affect him Monday his first at-bat. That's just the type of player that Derek is. He's tough."

Yankees | Trio hits solo homers
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:23:52 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter, 3B Alex Rodriguez and OF Johnny Damon hit solo homers in Game 3 of the ALCS Tuesday, Oct. 20.

Yankees | Jeter now third in postseason homers
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:34:32 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter hit his second homer of the playoffs and No. 19 of his postseason career, breaking a tie with Yankees 1B Mickey Mantle and OF Reggie Jackson for third place behind ex-teammate Bernie Williams (22) and Manny Ramirez (29).

Yankees | Jeter continues to hit well in playoffs
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:17:50 -0700

Mark Feinsand, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter went 4-for-10 with a home run, two doubles, two RBIs and four runs scored in three games in the ALDS against the Minnesota Twins. He has hit safely in 40 of his last 48 playoff games.

Yankees | Jeter homers in Game 1 win
Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:06:38 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter hit a two-run home run to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2 in Game 1 of the Divisional Series Wednesday, Oct. 7. He was on base four times with two hits and two walks while scoring three runs. The home run was Jeter's 18th career postseason dinger, which tied him for third on the all-time list.

Yankees | Jeter homer helps stadium make history
Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:31:33 -0700

The Associated Press reports a home run hit Wednesday, Sept. 30, by New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter helped Yankee Stadium become the first major league ballpark to have a home run hit in 80 of 81 home games. Three ballparks saw homers hit in 79 of 81 games -- Edison Field (2000), Coors Field (2001) and U.S. Cellular Field (2004).

Yankees | Cano, Jeter each have 200 hits
Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:27:15 -0700

MLB.com's Ian Browne reports that New York Yankees 2B Robinson Cano and SS Derek Jeter are the fifth pair of teammates in franchise history to each have 200 hits in the same season.

Yankees | Jeter sets record
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:13:48 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter set a major league record for shortstops with his seventh 200-hit season Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Yankees | Jeter breaks team's all-time hit record
Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:17:01 -0700

Anthony DiComo, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter recorded the 2,722nd hit of his career Friday, Sept. 11, to pass former MLB 1B Lou Gehrig for the team's all-time hit record. Jeter also ranks fifth in team history with a .315 career batting average, third in games played (2,119), first in at-bats (8,589), second in stolen bases (300), fourth in runs scored (1,564) and fourth in doubles (437).

Yankees | Jeter takes franchise mark
Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:27:46 -0700

New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter hit a single in the third inning of the team's game Friday, Sept. 11, to take the franchise record in hits with 2,722. Jeter passed former Yankees 1B Lou Gehrig for the record.

Yankees | Jeter steals 300th base
Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:45:55 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter stole the 300th base of his career Wednesday, Sept. 9, on the same night that he tied the franchise record for most hits. His 300 stolen bases ranks second on the franchise list to former MLB OF Rickey Henderson.

Yankees | Jeter ties franchise hit mark
Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:27:29 -0700

ESPN.com reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter recorded three hits Wednesday, Sept. 9, to tie former MLB 1B Lou Gehrig for the team's all-time lead in hits with 2,721.

Yankees | Jeter fans three times Tuesday
Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:17:47 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter struck out three times Tuesday, Sept. 8, to remain in an 0-for-12 slump.

Yankees | Jeter goes hitless
Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:39:29 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter went 0-for-8 in the doubleheader Monday, Sept. 7.

Yankees | Jeter moves up on all-time list
Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:51:59 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter played his 2,116th career game in the first game of a doubleheader Monday, Sept. 7, tying him for third on the team's all-time list for games played.

Yankees | Swisher, Jeter take day off Friday
Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:52:52 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees OF Nick Swisher and SS Derek Jeter (finger) both had the day off Friday, Sept. 4. Jeter jammed a finger on his right hand diving for a ball Thursday, Sept. 3, but the injury is not serious.

Yankees | Jeter remains hot at plate, close to Gehrig
Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:24:09 -0700

The Bergen Record's Pete Caldera reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter had three singles, raising his batting average to .333, and leaving him 13 hits shy of matching Lou Gehrig's club record of 2,721 hits.

Yankees | Jeter passes Mattingly on franchise's home run list
Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:34:06 -0700

New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter hit his 22nd career leadoff home run Friday, Aug. 28, against the Chicago White Sox, according to The Associated Press. It was the 223rd home run of his career, allowing him to pass Don Mattingly for 10th place on the team's all-time list.

Yankees | Jeter improved conditioning in offseason
Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:58:20 -0700

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter improved his conditioning before the 2009 season, placing an emphasis on lateral movement and first-step quickness. He also worked to gain more power and distance with each step while also seeking to gain greater efficiency in the field. To improve his mobility, Jeter did resistance running, flexibility work and plyometrics, a type of exercise training designed to produce fast, powerful movements.

Yankees | Jeter on fire offensively
Sat, 22 Aug 2009 07:45:08 -0700

New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter went 3-for-6 Friday, Aug. 21, against the Boston Red Sox, with a double, two RBIs and three runs scored, according to The Associated Press. He is batting .543 (25-for-46) over his last 11 games.

Yankees | Jeter continues hot streak
Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:32:08 -0700

The Newark Star-Ledger reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored Tuesday, Aug. 18, against the Oakland Athletics. The Yankees captain is hitting .403 (25-for-62) over his last 14 games.

Yankees | Jeter becomes all-time shortstop hits leader
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:35:22 -0700

The Newark Star-Ledger reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter passed a career milestone Sunday, Aug. 16, becoming the all-time hits leader among major league shortstops with an RBI double in the third inning. With his 2,673rd hit, Jeter passed Luis Aparacio on the list. Jeter finished 3-for-4.

Yankees | Jeter plays Thursday
Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:07:26 -0700

The Newark Star-Ledger reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (foot) homered in the third inning and scored from first base on a double from 1B Mark Teixeira in the fourth inning Thursday, Aug. 13, against the Seattle Mariners. IF Ramiro Pena replaced Jeter in the eighth.

Yankees | Jeter update
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:26:08 -0700

Updating a previous report, Anthony DiComo, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (foot) left the game early Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a right foot contusion. X-rays on Jeter's foot came back negative. He was hit by an errant pitch from Toronto Blue Jays SP Ricky Romero in the first inning.

Yankees | Jeter leaves game Wednesday
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:40:47 -0700

ESPNews reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (foot) left the game early Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a right foot injury.

Yankees | Jeter goes yard Saturday
Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:21:24 -0700

Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter hit his 11th home run of the season Saturday, July 25, which tied his total for the entire 2008 season.

Yankees | Jeter injured?
Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:58:15 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (leg) appeared to be favoring his left leg Tuesday, July 21, after he was thrown out at home plate in the fourth inning. However, he stayed for the duration of the game.

MLB | AL starting lineup announced
Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:34:51 -0700

MLB.com reports the American League's starting lineup for the 2009 All-Star Game is as follows: Seattle Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter, Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer, Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira, Boston Red Sox OF Jason Bay, Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton, Tampa Bay Rays 3B Evan Longoria, Toronto Blue Jays 2B Aaron Hill and Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay.

Yankees | Jeter the DH Friday
Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:24:55 -0700

Erik Boland, of Newsday, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter served as the designated hitter Friday, July 10, for just the second time this season.

Yankees | Jeter homers, gets four hits
Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:47:47 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter had four hits, including a two-run homer Sunday, July 5.

Yankees | Three players named to All-Star team
Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:49:29 -0700

New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira, SS Derek Jeter and CL Mariano Rivera have been named to the American League All-Star team, according to MLB.com. Teixeira and Jeter were voted into the starting lineup.

Yankees | Jeter returning to lineup Sunday
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:10:55 -0700

MLB.com's Bryan Hoch posted on his Twitter page that New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (flu) is in the starting lineup Sunday, June 28, against the New York Mets.

Yankees | Jeter not in lineup Saturday
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:21:43 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (illness) is not in the starting lineup Saturday, June 27, because of a cough and a fever.

Yankees | Jeter sidelined with flu
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:48:57 -0700

Updating previous reports, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (flu) did not play Friday, June 26, against the New York Mets, because of a cough and a fever, according to The Associated Press.

Yankees | Jeter scratched Friday
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:27:19 -0700

MLB.com's Bryan Hoch posted on his Twitter page that New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (undisclosed) was scratched from the lineup Friday, June 26.

Yankees | Jeter records four hits Thursday
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:57:39 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter went 4-for-5 and scored four runs Thursday, June 25. He has 14 hits in his last 36 at-bats (.389).

Yankees | Jeter doubles to pass Ruth
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:26:29 -0700

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter's third-inning double Tuesday, June 23, was his 425th, moving him past Babe Ruth into sole possession of fourth place on the all-time Yankees list.

Yankees | Jeter out again Thursday
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:40:27 -0700

The Star-Ledger's Matt Gelb reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (ankle) is out of the lineup again Thursday, June 18.

Yankees | Jeter undergoes MRI
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:47:16 -0700

Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter's (ankle) MRI came out clean Wednesday, June 17, but he was still held out of the lineup. Jeter is still considered day-to-day.

Yankees | Jeter out of lineup Wednesday
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:06:03 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (ankle) is out of the starting lineup Wednesday, June 17, with a sore left ankle. IF Ramiro Pena will start in Jeter's place at shortstop.

Yankees | Jeter leaves early
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:49:30 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (ankle) left the game Tuesday, June 16, with soreness in his left ankle. A spokesman for the team said Jeter wasn't going to get any tests done, and manager Joe Girardi said he's day-to-day.

Yankees | Jeter records four hits Sunday
Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:44:22 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter was 4-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored during the team's 15-0 win Sunday, June 14.

Yankees | Four players homer in Monday win
Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:27:23 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon, SS Derek Jeter, 1B Mark Teixeira and OF Nick Swisher all homered for their team in a 5-3 win Monday, June 8, over the Tampa Bay Rays.