Derek Jeter's request for day off a first in 20-year career

That's the first batter, Nick Markakis, going yard EXACTLY in line with the Derek Jeter chant, leading to a smattering of boos amid the chanting. The next guy homered, too. Back-2-back homers for #2! Lovely! Recommended.

Story by the Associated Press; curated by Oliver Darcy. — NEW YORK (AP) — The perfect script. Derek Jeter capped his Yankee Stadium farewell with a game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth inning, the latest 

"Every induction weekend has its own set [of issues]. When you're looking ahead to a guy like Derek Jeter, you have to prepare. That guy has affected and touched so many people that everyone will want to share in it." The Associated Press contributed

UPDATE: This article has been updated to reflect the record setting numbers for MLB Network and MLB.TV on top of YES Network. Derek Jeter's final game at Yankee Stadium that ended as one for the ages, drew record numbers on television, according to 

UPDATE: This article has been updated to reflect the record setting numbers for MLB Network and MLB.TV on top of YES Network. Derek Jeter's final game at Yankee Stadium that ended as one for the ages, drew record numbers on television, according to