Boomer Esiason Thinks Derek Jeter Is Lying About Daughter’s Birthday as Old-Timers’ Day Feud Escalates

Boomer Esiason thinks Derek Jeter is lying about daughter’s birthday as Old-Timers’ Day feud escalates

Boomer Esiason caused a stir when he said Derek Jeter’s seemed “elitist” for skipping this year’s Yankees Old-Timers Day, and the WFAN host is doubling down. Jeter says he’s missing the event, a celebration of the Yankees’ 2000 World Series team, for his daughter’s birthday party, but Esiason isn’t convinced that’s the real reason.

Boomer Esiason believes Derek Jeter is lying about Yankees Old Timers' Day excuse

Derek Jeter is already mad at Boomer Esiason for calling him an ‘elitist,’ wait until he finds out the WFAN radio host also accused him of lying. Last week, the New York Yankees announced the return of Old-Timers’ Day this August, adding that the event will honor their 2000 World Series championship. Unfortunately, the MVP and most popular player from that team, Derek Jeter won’t be there, allegedly because of his daughter’s birthday party. On h…

The Tuesday Discussion: Old-Timer's Day

July 29, 2025***This week we asked our writers to list the players they feel are most missing from the players who will be attending this year's Old Timer's Day.Here are their responses:***Derek McAdam - Even though he gave a reason for not participating, I’m still shocked that Derek Jeter will not be part of the festivities. But one name that stunned me is David Wells. He had his perfect game and was ALCS MVP in 1998 and I certainly thought he …