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Sheppard's voice absent at Stadium
There was only one thing missing from the stirring ceremonies leading into Tuesday's 79th Major League Baseball All-Star Game -- the clear, correct and concise Voice of Yankee Stadium.

'Boss' makes visit to Yankee Stadium
'Boss' makes visit to Yankee Stadium

Matsui may opt for surgery to end year
Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui will cut short his rehabilitation and could be headed for season-ending surgery after experiencing more inflammation in his troublesome left knee.

Yanks' rally comes too late in Toronto
Andy Pettitte was responsible for a four-run second inning and the Yankees' offense was unable to get anything going off right-hander A.J. Burnett in a 4-1 loss to the Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon at Rogers Centre.

All-Stars to give Stadium fitting sendoff
Despite an era in which the All-Star Game usually goes to newer parks, MLB's decision to give the honor to Yankee Stadium in its final season seemed the only logical choice.

Former Yanks great Murcer dies at 62
Bobby Murcer, a personable, popular five-time All-Star who went on to a successful broadcasting career with the Yankees, died Saturday. He was 62.

Yanks carry urgency into second half
The Yankees, having lost two of three to the Blue Jays to close out the first half of the season, will look to begin their second half on a strong note as they play the A's on Friday in the opener of a three-game set at Yankee Stadium.

Injured Damon suffers mild setback
Yankees left fielder Johnny Damon had his first session of hitting off a tee pushed back at least a couple days because of soreness in his injured left shoulder.

Steinbrenner touched by All-Star Game
Touched by a pregame ceremony honoring his stewardship with the New York Yankees, chairman George Steinbrenner described the 2008 All-Star Game as "one of the greatest experiences in my life."

Derby contestants out to clear Stadium
The State Farm Home Run Derby comes to Yankee Stadium for the first time on Monday night and it couldn't have happened at a better time.

Two Yanks praise Francona's class
Forget these feuds between the Yankees and Red Sox. They play, they argue, they fight -- that's to be expected from two heated rivals. But at the rivalry's core, there is a deep-rooted respect. Boston manager Terry Francona proved that much on Tuesday.

Stadium's final Classic special for two
As the All-Star Game shifts to the current Yankee Stadium for the final time, Alex Rodriguez and his Yankees teammates Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera find themselves there only for allowing the hands of time to perform their inevitable movement.

Jeter's attendance highlights FanFest
There were plenty of distractions at the Jacob K. Javits Center on Monday afternoon. People were taking swings at video batting cages and admiring a collection of Hall of Fame memorabilia.

Biggest star at All-Star Game is Stadium
The All-Star Game promises to be a celebration of Yankee Stadium and its rich history in the American sporting scene, revolving around the Yankees' last season in the game's cathedral.

If called, Rivera will be ready to close
Terry Francona may be attempting to guard the worst-kept secret in the All-Star Game. Should the American League take a lead into the ninth inning of Tuesday night's All-Star Game, Mariano Rivera fully expects to be warmed and ready to close out the contest at Yankee Stadium.

Yankees giving Montero time to grow
Considered the possible heir apparent to catcher Jorge Posada, 18-year-old Jesus Montero's time in Spring Training with the Yankees was to be brief, but that didn't mean it couldn't be eventful.

All-Star Week a Ruthian success
From a free Bon Jovi concert in Central Park, to celebrities turning a double play to Michael Young's game-winning RBI in the 15th inning, All-Star Week in New York was full of memorable moments.

Murcer's death saddens current Yanks
Following an afternoon game with the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre, Yankees players and staff members stuck around, not to talk about baseball, but to talk about the man whose smile and positive attitude had been a staple at Yankee Stadium for decades.

Writer, official scorer Red Foley dies
Red Foley, the most celebrated official scorer of his time in Major League Baseball, has died. He was 79.

New wrinkles in familiar scene for Mo
With one out in the ninth inning of Tuesday's All-Star Game, the 79th in Major League history, Mariano Rivera walked through the bullpen door at Yankee Stadium, and the scene was very much the same as it usually is. Yet it was also very much different.