George Lombard Jr.’s Yankees start comes with shared Derek Jeter advantage

Derek Jeter didn’t have to worry about following Derek Jeter.

Since shortstop George Lombard Jr.'s promotion to Major League Baseball, he has ignited a spark with the New York Yankees. Lombard's strong defense and timely hitting have helped the Yankees remain within striking distance of the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East. But it'll take a strong final few months of the regular sea

Derek Jeter never thought about failing. When the Yankees legend was preparing for a big moment, he’d think back to all the moments he had success — even if it was on the basketball court at Kalamazoo (Mich.) Central High School. That was the message that the Baseball Hall of Famer and 14-time All-Star shortstop gave B

A bizarre sequence in the sixth inning resulted in a concerning collision at third base and then Toronto's first run in a 3-1 triumph against New York.