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Everything Derek Jeter, the Yankees’ quiet captain, said Sunday night was pitched perfectly for his teammates and the fans.

On an evening that will never be forgotten, the Yankees’ bit players etched their name in the history of the storied Yankee Stadium, and kept the narrowest sliver of hope for a playoff spot alive.

Derek Jeter made history on Tuesday night by breaking Lou Gherig’s 71-year-old record for most hits at Yankee Stadium. But it still didn’t save the Yankees from another loss.

Derek Jeter broke Lou Gehrig’s record for hits at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night, singling in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox.

Instead of preparing for a playoff series, fans at Yankee Stadium saw their team win and tried to take home a little piece of history.

Alex Rodriguez hit a grand slam and Derek Jeter homered to tie the Yankees legend Lou Gehrig for most hits ever at in a victory over Tampa Bay on Sunday.

With Wilson Betemit at shortstop, Robinson Canó at second base and Melky Cabrera in center field, the Yankees’ defense up the middle was erratic.

It was a thrilling afternoon in the Bronx, as the Yankees came back to win thanks to an offensive explosion in the eighth and some defensive blunders by the Angels.

A. J. Burnett humbled the Yankees, allowing six hits over eight and a third innings and needing just 98 pitches to do it.

The Yankees learned of Bobby Murcer’s death Saturday, minutes after a victory. Suddenly the music stopped thumping through the speakers, and a celebration turned somber.