Overview

• Jeter’s phone rang on the Fox set as he discussed the Yankees–Blue Jays series, and he said he would miss a parent-teacher conference because of the delay.
• He apologized on air, saying, “Sorry, it’s a rain delay… I have a parent-teacher conference that I’m gonna miss.”
• Co-hosts Kevin Burkhardt and David Ortiz suggested he take the call on air, but Jeter declined and returned to the segment.
• Inclement weather in Detroit pushed back the scheduled 4:08 p.m. ET first pitch, prompting extended studio coverage with Jeter, Burkhardt, Alex Rodriguez, and David Ortiz.
• Coverage noted the moment fit Jeter’s guarded on-air persona and reported preference for pre- and postgame studio roles, with no additional comment from Jeter or Fox.