David Samson tells story of interaction with Derek Jeter at Baseball Hall of Fame Missing hiker found in ‘bad shape' used ...

New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter was scouted in 1992 by Dick Groch, and the rest was history. When Groch passed away, Jeter shared a warm goodbye to the man ...

Samson, the former Marlins executive, has long been critical of the ex-Yankees captain for his short-lived tenure as a ...

Yankees legend Derek Jeter pays tribute to scout Dick Groch, who discovered him and predicted Cooperstown. Groch, 84, leaves ...

Groch traveled to Michigan in 1992 to observe and evaluate Jeter, who he was convinced would be New York’s next legend, via ...

Jeter’s 3,465 hits rank sixth in MLB history and are the most ever by a Yankee. He hit .310 with 260 home runs, 1,311 RBI and ...

Dick Groch worked in front offices of the Yankees, Expos and Brewers, and also had a highly successful run as a ...

For the second year in a row, the Detroit Tigers are moving on to the ALDS, in their 18th MLB playoff appearance in 125 ...

The Yankees have had 16 captains since 1903 — from Clark Griffith to Aaron Judge, all of whom are tasked with upholding the ...

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Our Legends have all played a pivotal role in the sport’s history, and in making it what it has become. Now, the Hall of Fame adds another layer of recognition for those with the most wins, the most ...

Dwight Howard was officially enshrined into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame over the weekend after 18 NBA seasons, including eight with the Orlando Magic (2004-12). Howard, who retired at the end ...