New York Yankees

- ESPN Home Entertainment in Conjunction with Genius Products Set to Launch New DVD Series on April 15, 2008 Providing Fans an Unprecedented Look at Sports’ Biggest Stars

March 31, 2008 -- ESPN in conjunction with Genius Products, LLC, is set to launch ESPN INSIDE ACCESS, a brand new DVD series providing fans an unprecedented look inside the lives and careers of sports’ living legends. ESPN has scoured the vaults for rare game footage, exclusive interviews and off-the-field features to bring fans the most comprehensive look at today’s superstars. The first release in this highly anticipated series, ESPN INSIDE ACCESS: DEREK JETER, will hit stores nationwide on April 15, 2008, available for $19.95 SRP.    » read more »

03/27/2008 -- The New York Yankees will open the 2008 Championship Season-the 106th in franchise history and the 84th and final season at the current Yankee Stadium-on Monday, March 31 vs. the Toronto Blue Jays at 1:05 p.m.

Originally constructed prior to the 1923 season, Yankee Stadium was remodeled in 1974 and 1975. The club will move into a new state-of-the-art Yankee Stadium across the street from the current Stadium in 2009.

Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson will throw out the game's ceremonial first pitch in a season that marks the 30th anniversary of the Yankees' 1978 World Championship campaign. Public address announcer Bob Sheppard will not attend the game as he continues to recuperate from illness. His longtime backup, Jim Hall, will serve in his place.    » read more »

03/27/2008 -- The New York Yankees today announced that infielder/outfielder Shelley Duncan is the recipient of the 2008 James P. Dawson Award, given annually to the outstanding Yankees rookie in Spring Training. Duncan will receive the award in a pre-game ceremony today, prior to the Yankees' 1:15 p.m. game vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates at the newly renamed George M. Steinbrenner Field.    » read more »

03/25/2008 -- The New York Yankees announced today that the team will wear a special patch on their 2008 uniforms commemorating the final season of Yankee Stadium. In addition, the team will also don a patch in honor of the 2008 All-Star Game that will take place at Yankee Stadium on July 15, 2008. It is the first time the club's uniforms will be adorned with a patch for a full season since 2003, when the New York Yankees wore a patch commemorating the 100th anniversary of the franchise.

The "Yankee Stadium-The Final Season" patch will feature the main entrance of the original Stadium as it was prior to renovation in 1976. A "1923-2008" notation along the top of the patch recognizes the lifetime of the Stadium since its original Opening Day on April 18, 1923.    » read more »

03/24/2008 -- The New York Yankees announced today that they will officially rename Legends Field in Tampa, their spring training facility and home of the Single-A Tampa Yankees, to "George M. Steinbrenner Field" during a pre-game ceremony on Thursday, March 27, prior to their 1:15 p.m. game vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates.    » read more »

Marks record pace in final season at current Yankee Stadium

03/24/2008 -- The New York Yankees announced today they have exceeded 3.8 million tickets sold for the 2008 season, marking the earliest the club has ever reached that level. With one week until Opening Day, the current tally is 400,000 tickets ahead of the Yankees' total on the same date last year.

"Even with historic advance sales, tickets remain available for most games," said Yankees Chief Operating Officer Lonn Trost. "I encourage fans to join us at Yankee Stadium throughout 2008 to celebrate the 84th and final season of Baseball at The House That Ruth Built."    » read more »

03/24/2008 -- Statement from Randy Levine, New York Yankees president on buying Yankee Stadium from the City of New York:

"The New York Yankees are not in discussions to buy the current Yankee Stadium from the City of New York.

We have been in talks with city officials to determine the best way for the City to realize value in the assets of the current Yankee Stadium. The goal is to find the best and most efficient way to make memorabilia items available to the public and our fans.

There is no agreement as of yet as to the best method of making these items available but our discussions with the City are continuing. When there is an agreement we will let everyone know."

Source: MLB

03/14/2008 -- Discipline has been issued to six members of the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays as a result of the bench-clearing incident that occurred during the top of the second inning of their Wednesday, March 12th Spring Training game at Progress Energy Park, Home of Al Lang Field, in St. Petersburg, Florida. Bob Watson, Vice President of On-Field Operations for Major League Baseball, made the announcement.    » read more »

New York Yankees name outfielder Austin Jackson and RHP Ian Kennedy winners of the 2007 Kevin Lawn 'Player of the Year' and 'Pitcher of the Year' awards

03/08/2008 -- The New York Yankees announced today that outfielder Austin Jackson and right-handed pitcher Ian Kennedy were named winners of the Yankees' 2007 Kevin Lawn Award as the Yankees' Minor League "Player of the Year" and "Pitcher of the Year." The two players will receive their awards prior to the Yankees' game on Saturday, March 8 vs. the Tampa Bay Rays.    » read more »

03/05/2008 -- Statement from Bobby Murcer:

"We received great news this morning. The biopsy revealed scar tissue. It showed no signs of cancer. We are very excited about this news. It's what we had hoped for all along. We are checking out today (from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston) and are flying back to Oklahoma. I plan on resting at home over the next few weeks and focusing my energy on returning to the Stadium for its final Opening Day. My family and I thank everyone for their prayers, e-mails, cards and thoughts."

Source: MLB

03/04/2008 -- The New York Yankees announced today that in a partnership with Pocket Books, they have published, Yankee Stadium: The Official Retrospective.

Yankee Stadium: The Official Retrospective, which was authored by Mark Vancil and Alfred Santasiere III, is the only book about Yankee Stadium that is licensed by the New York Yankees. It features an introduction by George M. Steinbrenner III, a foreword by Rudy Giuliani, and more than 150 photographs, many never before published.    » read more »

- Chance to purchase 2008 Boston Red Sox Opening Day/New York Yankees game, Green Monster and right field roof deck tickets
- Fans will have the chance to purchase tickets by three separate random drawings and phone sales

Kansas City Royals home opener against the New York Yankees set for April 8 at 3:10 p.m.

01/18/2008, KANSAS CITY -- The Kansas City Royals have announced their 2008 regular season schedule with times. Similar to the last several seasons, weekday night games will begin at 7:10 p.m., while Saturday night games begin at 6:10 p.m. Sunday games and weekday day games will again start at 1:10 p.m.    » read more »

01/15/2008 -- The New York Yankees announced today that they have invited 26 non-roster players to Spring Training in Tampa, Florida. The list includes nine pitchers, five catchers, five infielders and seven outfielders. The total number of players now scheduled to report is 66.    » read more »

- Five-Disc Limited-Edition Collector’s Set Features More Than Seven Hours of Bonus Content Including 1977 World Series Highlights Including the Complete Game Six Telecast
- Collectible Pack Includes Exclusive 1977 New York Yankees World Championship Baseball Cap and Team Photo