See Also open mike On a beautiful Saturday summer afternoon in The Bronx filled with Yankees of old running around trying not to get hurt, the lone glaring absence was No. 2. Derek Jeter the first since 2019 that included an alumni game due to what the Yankees said was a prior family commitment. Instead, after all the Old-Timers were introduced during an event that celebrated the 25th anniversary of the 2000 World Series champions, Jeter the World Series MVP during the five-game victory over the Mets sent a video that was played in The Bronx. Hello everyone, Jeter said. Sorry I couldnt be in person this year, but I did want to reach out to say whats up to my teammates on the 2000 World Series championship team. Its been hard to believe its been 25 years. Twenty-sixth title in franchise history. The last team to win three in a row. Forrest Whitley Jersey Quite frankly, it might be the last team you see a team win three in a row. And we beat the Mets on top of it. Explore More Derek Jeter during his taped speech. @YESNetwork/X A special video me sage. YES Network (@YESNetwork) To the Yankees fans, thank you as always for being so pa sionate and energetic and undoubtedly the greatest fans in the world. Without Jeter on hand, the loudest ovation went to Mariano Rivera. Derek Jeter could not attend Old-Timers Day. @YESNetwork/X Rivera revealed Saturday his , whose rough week continued Friday when he allowed three runs in the 10th inning of the . Forget about it, Rivera said of bouncing back as a closer. You cant do nothing about it. Whats done is done. Move on and be confident. You have to be confident in yourself. If youre not confident in yourself, why are you playing the sport? Luis Baez Jersey