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BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Closer’

By Michael Taube - Special to The Washington Times

New York Yankees designated hitter Derek Jeter prepares to face Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Joe Kelly in the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Derek Jeter in lineup for Yankees’ season finale at Fenway Park

By Howard Ulman - Associated Press

**FILE** New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez ducks as shortstop Derek Jeter throws to first to put out Tampa Bay Rays' Sean Rodriguez on a sixth inning ground-out during their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, May 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

LOVERRO: As Derek Jeter departs, Yankees now A-Rod’s team

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter adjusts his cap as he talks with reporters prior to the Yankees' baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jeter sits out Game 1 of final series in Boston

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Members of the Baltimore Orioles celebrate with Jimmy Paredes (38) after he batted in two runs in the 11th inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees, Friday, Sept. 12, 2014, in Baltimore. Baltimore won 2-1. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Orioles hand Yankees first doubleheader sweep since 2006

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

Michael Jordan, left applauds as New York Yankees' Derek Jeter (2) speaks in a pregame ceremony honoring Jeter, who is retiring at the end of the season, on Derek Jeter Day at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Derek Jeter day at Yankee Stadium honors longtime captain

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 11, 2014, file photo, Baltimore Orioles' Manny Machado holds his right knee after grounding out in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Baltimore. Machado left the game after getting hurt on the play. He will have season-ending surgery on his ailing right knee, the team announced Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Orioles 3B Machado to have season-ending surgery

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2013, file photo, Major League Baseball Chief Operating Officer Rob Manfred talks to the media following baseball's general managers' meetings in Orlando, Fla. Baseball's 30 owners will meet in Baltimore this week to vote on Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig's replacement. A seven-man committee whittled down an expansive list to three candidates: MLB Chief Operating Officer Rob Manfred, Boston Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner and MLB Executive Vice President of Business Tim Brosnan. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay, File)

MLB owners meet to select Bud Selig’s successor as commissioner

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

San Diego Padres' Chase Headley watches his solo home run in front of Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 10, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Chase Headley traded to Yankee; Padres get pair back

Associated Press

Shortstop Derek Jeter, of the New York Yankees, doubles during the first inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

All-Star farewell: Jeter takes bow, hits double

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

American League short stop Derek Jeter, of the New York Yankees, waits to hit during batting practice for the MLB All-Star baseball game, Monday, July 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

SNYDER: Like it or not, Derek Jeter is reason to watch All-Star game

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Goldin Auctions President Ken Goldin moves a portrait of Babe Ruth behind display cases, Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Baltimore, during a media preview of sports memorabilia slated for auction to mark the 100th anniversary of his major league debut. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Babe Ruth’s 1918 contract sells for $1.02M at auction

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper (34) prepares to bat during a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park, Friday, July 4, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Most popular MLB player jerseys: Bryce Harper at career low

By Marc Lancaster - The Washington Times

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka watches from the dugout after leaving the game in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians Tuesday, July 8, 2014, in Cleveland. Tanaka pitched 6 2/3 innings and gave up 10 hits and five runs. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Yankees’ Tanaka has partially torn elbow ligament

By Steve Herrick - Associated Press

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka watches from the dugout after leaving the game in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians Tuesday, July 8, 2014, in Cleveland. Tanaka pitched 6 2/3 innings and gave up 10 hits and five runs. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Masahiro Tanaka on DL, will have MRI on pitching arm

Associated Press

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier (2) traps a ball hit by New York Yankees' Kelly Johnson for an RBI single during the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 31, 2014, in New York. The Yankees won the game 3-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Correia even with Tanaka, then Twins slip to Yanks

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Yangervis Solarte follows through with a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Saturday, May 31, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Tanaka wins again, McCann sends Yankees past Twins

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer, left, tags out New York Yankees' Brett Gardner (11) as Gardner sprints down the first baseline on a ground ball during the eighth inning on Friday, May 30, 2014, in New York. The Twins won 6-1. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Yankees waste chances in 6-1 loss to Twins

By HOWIE RUMBERG - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins' Oswaldo Arcia (31) is greeted by teammate Trevor Plouffe (24) after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Friday, May 30, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Nolasco pitches Twins to 6-1 win over Yankees

By HOWIE RUMBERG - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins pitcher Phil Hughes throws against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 27, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Hughes excited to pitch again at Yankee Stadium

By HOWIE RUMBERG - Associated Press