Overview

• During a three-hour weather delay in Detroit, Fox's extended ALDS pregame for Mariners–Tigers continued when Derek Jeter's phone rang on set.
• Jeter told viewers he would miss a parent-teacher conference and declined to answer the call despite David Ortiz urging him to take it on air.
• The expanded panel featured Kevin Burkhardt, Alex Rodriguez and Ortiz as they filled time before the delayed first pitch at Comerica Park.
• MLB on Fox shared the clip to social platforms, helping the exchange circulate widely online.
• Outlets reported it was not clear whether Jeter returned the call during a subsequent commercial break.