Overview

• Derek Jeter confirmed he will skip the Yankees’ Old-Timers’ Day game on August 9, citing his daughter’s birthday celebration as the sole reason.
• Boomer Esiason branded Jeter’s decision “elitist” on WFAN and has publicly expressed skepticism about the birthday-party explanation.
• Esiason says he received an email from someone in Jeter’s circle indicating a separate, undisclosed family commitment behind the absence.
• Former NFL running back Tiki Barber reported that Jeter was angered by the criticism and urged Esiason to call him directly instead of speculating.
• This year’s Old-Timers’ Day at Yankee Stadium will feature a full baseball game for the first time since 2019.