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Some people call it the yips, or describe it as having a mental block. But to me, it’s The Creature. And it’s something I’ve struggled with for a long time.

Khris Davis

Are you kidding me with these young thunder cats in the Bronx? I mean, come on, for real … are you kidding me right now?

Nick Swisher

I’m not much for talking about myself — but if there’s one thing I could say as an introduction to Yankee fans, I think it would be this: I’m a competitor.

Sonny Gray

I’m ready to say that it's time for me to call it a career. So today I’ve decided to officially announce my retirement from major league baseball.

Jeremy Guthrie

In this video, Anthony Rizzo explains to David Ortiz what it was like facing Corey Kluber three times in the 2016 World Series, the brilliance of Joe Maddon, an

David Ortiz and Anthony Rizzo

In this video, Anthony Rizzo explains to David Ortiz what it was like being traded from the Red Sox organization early on in his career.

David Ortiz and Anthony Rizzo

This past weekend, the Red Sox retired David Ortiz’s number 34, and the city of Boston joined together to honor Big Papi.

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If I was in the commissioner’s chair, every day I’d be asking myself: How can we make baseball even more fun?

David Ortiz

I’m gonna tell you something that should be no surprise. The legend of David Ortiz starts with food. I know David has told this story before, but he’s an old ma

Pedro Martínez

David Ortiz and Anthony Rizzo talk life in the minors and how Big Papi was the head chef of his minor league team.

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The one bad thing about this letter is that I can’t use it to reach back and slap you upside the head to knock some sense into you.

Chipper Jones

The Yankee Way will remind you of your dad, and the importance of doing things the right way. You’ll grow to love it. Then you’ll become a world champion.

Jorge Posada

Look, you want a better game? Well, here’s what you do: Make me the damn commissioner! Things would get better in a hurry.

Gary Sheffield

We got together two players who know a thing or two about Game 7s, David Ortiz and Anthony Rizzo.

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This is not just about Fenway. This is not just about one drunk guy. This is not just about Major League Baseball.

Adam Jones

Derek Jeter has held a lot of different titles in his career — Rookie of the Year, All-Star, world champion, team captain, and more. But to one person, he’s sti

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To honor and celebrate the retirement of Derek Jeter's jersey number, five current major leaguers share their favorite stories about The Captain.

CC Sabathia, Manny Machado, Dellin Betances, Mookie Betts and Dexter Fowler

As a kid, getting my number retired by the Yankees wasn't something I thought about even in my wildest dreams.

Derek Jeter

A legacy is built by more than what is seen. It is not given, it is earned.

Michael Jordan