Bob Sheppard Officially Retires

Legendary Yankees public address announcer Bob Sheppard, 99, says he's not returning to job

Sheppard: 'I had a good run for it'

Bob Sheppard, the legendary public address announcer for the New York Yankees, told MLB.com his career is over.

A few questions for Evan Longoria

Patrick Hruby has a few questions for MLB 2K10 cover athlete Evan Longoria.

Pujols wins third MVP

Albert Pujols is the unanimous winner of the National League MVP award, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.

Yankees GM ready to hit marketplace

With free-agent signing season already open, the New York Yankees quickly are putting behind their first Series title since 2000 and turning their attention to 2010.

Curtis Granderson is a Big Tattletale

...new signboards? These things must be handled carefully because one little oversight and you get the Derek Jeter Center in Boston

Mauer named AL's MVP

Joe Mauer has become only the second catcher in 33 years to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award.

AL MVP Preview: Mauer with a Side of Yanks

...all away by releasing that Vanilla Ice-Cypress Hill rap album he's been talking about. Derek Jeter, SS, New York Yankees Over the course of his career, the Yankees captain has collected almost...

ESPN's picks: AL Most Valuable Player

Check out the top candidates for AL Most Valuable Player award, and who ESPN experts would have picked.

Sep 21, 2009; Anaheim, CA, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) during batting practice before the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory...

Early Top 200 rankings for 2010

Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a first shot at a top-200 fantasy rankings for the 2010 season.

Pushing for a minimum payroll threshold

Cries for a salary cap were sparked by the Yankees' winning the World Series, but what baseball really needs is a minimum payroll threshold.

Hot stove myths (or not)

...Nobody bothers much with age except analysts, and the analysts absolutely love Mike Cameron (36) and Derek Jeter (35). Granted, I just happened to notice that if you make a list of the best...

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 04: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees holds up the trophy as he celebrates with A.J...

Money talks, but baseball won't listen

Did the Yankees buy a World Series celebration? Their money didn't hurt, but that $207 million payroll is the least of baseball's competitive-balance problems.