Overview

• Derek Jeter confirmed he will not participate in the Yankees’ Old-Timers’ Day exhibition on August 9, citing a scheduling conflict with his daughter’s birthday celebration.
• Suzyn Waldman reported on WFAN that Jeter arranged to miss the event so he can host a party for his daughter’s birthday later in August.
• WFAN hosts Boomer Esiason and Gregg Giannotti criticized his choice as elitist and insulting, urging him at minimum to appear in Yankees pinstripes.
• Thirty-eight former Yankees, including first-time attendees Roger Clemens, Alfonso Soriano, David Justice and Jose Vizcaino, are slated to take part in the 25th anniversary exhibition for the 2000 World Series champions.
• Jeter’s absence has reignited debate over how retired stars balance personal priorities with expectations to uphold long-standing franchise traditions.