Overview

• Derek Jeter will skip the Yankees’ Old-Timers’ Day on August 9, citing his daughter’s birthday party as the official reason.
• WFAN host Boomer Esiason initially called Jeter’s absence “elitist” and now contends that the birthday explanation may be inaccurate.
• Esiason said he received an email from someone in Jeter’s circle indicating a separate family affair is the true cause of his absence.
• Former Giants running back Tiki Barber relayed Jeter’s anger over the public speculation and his request for direct communication.
• The event will feature an actual baseball game for the first time since 2019 as the Yankees honor their 2000 World Series champions.