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Focuses on the on the labor woes facing Major League Baseball baseball team owners and players. Call for a significant change in the game's financial structure by baseball Commissioner Bud Selig; Possibility of teams facing bankruptcy; Concern that the playoffs and World Series will be cancelled by a labor impasse; Other criticism of the sport's economics, including the belief of the public that owners and players are becoming too greedy; Concern about the attraction of baseball to fans and the media; Thoughts of Paul Molitor.

Reports the court rulings over the elimination of the Minnesota Team of the Major League Baseball in Minnesota. Decision of the Minnesota Court of Appeals over the case; Preparation of the teams for the tournament; Statement of spokesman Rich Levin of the Major League Baseball on the development of the case.

Presents updates that are related to the Major League Baseball as of December 10, 2001, with emphasis on the negotiations between Jason Giambi and the New York Yankees.

Reports that the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the New York Yankees in the seventh and final game of the 2001 Major League Baseball World Series, held in Phoenix, Arizona. Highlights of the game, including a rally by the Diamondbacks in the bottom of the ninth inning; Performance of key players, including Yankees' pitcher Mariano Rivera; Final score of 3-2.

Previews Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2001 World Series between the New York Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks. Dependence of Arizona on pitchers Curt Schilling and Randy Johnson; How the Yankees will counter with pitchers, Andy Pettitte and Mike Mussina; Thought that the Yankees are a more deeper, more talented team than Arizona.

Presents an update on the 2001 Major League Baseball playoff series between the New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners as of October 21, 2001.

Reports on the 3-1 standings of the New York Yankees baseball team in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners. Two-run home run which was hit by Alfonso Soriano; How Andy Pettitte will pitch against Seattle's Aaron Sele; Idea that the game was dictated by balls and strikes being called by home plate umpire Charlie Reliford.

Reports on Game 2 of the American League Championship Series between the New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners on October 18, 2001. Win by the Yankees 3-2; Vow of Mariner manager Lou Piniella that the team would be back for Game 6; Highlights of the game.

Reports the outcome of a Major League Baseball divisional playoff game between the New York Yankees and the Oakland Athletics. Performance of player Bernie Williams and others; Score of the game, in which the Yankees were victorious.

Reports on game 3 of the American League division series baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Oakland Athletics. Description of the game, which was won by the Yankees.

Presents news briefs on the New York Yankees team in the Major League Baseball as of September 2, 2001.

Reports on the Major League Baseball game between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, on September 1, 2001. Performance of the teams in the game, which was won by the Yankees 2-1; Rivalry between the teams.

Reports on the Major League Baseball (MLB) game between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox on August 31, 2001. Details of the game, in which the Yankees defeated the Red Sox, 3-1; Discussion of Red Sox manager Joe Kerrigan's decision to pull pitcher Frank Castillo and replace him with Derek Lowe; How that decision resulted in a loss for the Red Sox; Chances for the Red Sox to make the playoffs; Outlook for the Yankees.

Reports on the Major League Baseball game between the New York Yankees and Anaheim Angels, on August 25, 2001. Results of the game, which the Yankees won 7-5; Strong performance of Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens, who improved his season record to 17-1; How Yankees centerfielder Bernie Williams hit his 200th career homerun; Thoughts on the game.

Reports on a Major League Baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the New York Yankees on August 10, 2002. Win by the Athletics 8-1; Rivalry between the two teams; Highlights of the game.

Reports on the eight-game winning streak experienced by the New York Yankees, as of July 30, 2001. Details of their victories over the Toronto Blue Jays; Statistics for the Major League Baseball season; How the Yankees are looking forward to a day off from their game schedule.

Reports on the Major League Baseball game between the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays, on July 23, 2001. Results from the game, which the Yankees won 7-2; Performance by Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens, who moved into fourth place on the career strikeout list; How the Yankees offense has responded on days when Clemens takes the mound.

Reports that the Major League Baseball Players Association could file a grievance on behalf of Andy Morales of New York Yankees.

Reports of a Major League baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies on July 17, 2001. Win by the Yankees 4-1; Winning streak of the Yankees; Highlights of the game.

Reports on the performance of the New York Yankees, following a loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in a Major League Baseball game on July 15, 2001. Thoughts on the Yankees' loss of concentration; Comments from manager Joe Torre; Criticism of the performance by Jorge Posada, Andy Pettitte and Derek Jeter; Standings.

Focuses on the New York Yankees 2001 baseball season. Their first place position as of July 12 in the Major Leagues; Thoughts of owner George Steinbrenner on their chances of winning the championships.

Reports on the Major League Baseball game between the New York Mets and New York Yankees, on July 7, 2001. Outcome of the game, which was won by the Mets; Description of the game.

Reports on a Subway series game on June 6, 2001 between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets, which the Yankees won 8-3. Response of fans to the game which was easily won by the Yankees; Performance of both teams throughout the season; Highlights of the game.

Reports on a Major League Baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles on July 3, 2001 which the Yankees won 10-6. How the Yankees jumped into first place in the American League East with their win; Performance of the Yankees throughout the season; Highlights of the game.

Reports on the Major League Baseball interleague game between the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves, on June 8, 2001. Results from the game, which the Yankees won 7-4; Injury sustained by Yankee pitcher Andy Pettitte; Reactions.

Reports on the Major League Baseball game between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians, on June 4, 2001. Results from the game, which the Indians won 4-3; Performance of Indians' pitcher Charles Nagy, in his first start since returning from the disabled list; Inability of the Yankees to hit well against Nagy.

Reports on the Major League Baseball game between the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles, on May 12, 2001. Results from the game, which the Yankees won 8-5; Hitting instruction given to Yankees players David Justice and Bernie Williams by former Yankee player Don Mattingly before the game; Performance of both Justice and Williams.

Reports on the Major League Baseball game between the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles, on May 11, 2001. Results from the game, which the Yankees won 14-5; Thoughts of Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter on how his sister's battle with cancer has helped put his baseball career in perspective; Performance of Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina in recording the win.

Discusses the Major League Baseball game between the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles. Performance of Yankee pitcher Mike Mussina, who formerly played for the Orioles; Details of the game, which the Yankees won 2-1; Response from Orioles fans regarding Mussina playing for the Yankees.

Reports on the Major League Baseball game between the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins, on May 1, 2001. Results from the game, which the Yankees won 4-0; Performance of Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina against the Central Division leaders, in which he only gave up three hits; Efforts of several Yankees hitters to break out of slumps, including Bernie Williams and David Justice.

Reports on a April 30, 2001 Major League Baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and the New York Yankees which the Twins won 2-1. Conduct of the Twins fans which was not appreciated by the players; Performance of both teams during the season; Highlights of the game.

Presents updates on the New York Yankees team in the Major League Baseball as of May 1, 2001.

Reports on the Major League Baseball game between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox on April 22, 2001. Results from the game, which the Yankees won 4-3 in ten innings; Reaction to the tenth-inning at-bat of Yankees' player Paul O'Neill, who thought he flied out when he actually hit the game-tying home run; Thoughts on the game.

Reports on the Major League Baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, on April 21, 2001. Results from the game, which the Red Sox won 8-3; Performance of Red Sox player Manny Ramirez, who hit a key homerun off Yankee pitcher Mike Mussina.

Reports that New York Yankees outfielder Bernie Williams will rejoin the club after spending time at home in Puerto Rico with his ailing father. How the Yankees have fared in the nine games that Williams missed; Importance of Williams to the team, both offensively and defensively; Leadership he brings to the club; Other issues that have plagued the Yankees productivity during the 2001 Major League Baseball season.

Reports on the Major League Baseball game between the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays, on April 17, 2001. Results from the game, which Toronto won 6-5; Performance of Yankees' pitcher Randy Keisler, who was trying to win a spot on the five-man rotation; Struggles of the Yankees, who have lost three games.

Reports on an April 16, 2001 Major League baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees at Fenway Park in Boston. Win by the Red Sox 4-1; Thoughts on the Yankees' performance; Absence of Yankees player Bernie Williams.

Reports on the Major League Baseball game between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, on April 14, 2001, which the Yankees won 3-2. Discussion of how New York second baseman Alfonso Soriano played; Highlights of the game.

Reports on the Major League Baseball (MLB) game between the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals, on April 11, 2001. How the Yankees beat the Royals, 8-5; Difference in payroll between the two teams; History of games played against one another; How the Yankees have six wins in 2001 against the Royals.

Previews the start of the 2001 Major League Baseball season for the New York Yankees. Anticipation of pitcher Roger Clemens, who starts on opening day against the Kansas City Royals; Plans for the opening day festivities, including the ceremonial first pitch by pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre, who missed the entire 2000 season battling cancer; Changes in the lineup, including the move of Chuck Knoblauch from second base to left field; Outlook for the season.

Discusses the health of New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, who is suffering from an injured quadricep muscle during spring training before the start of the 2001 Major League Baseball season. Possibility that Jeter could start the regular season on the disabled list; Apprehension of Yankee manager Joe Torre to rush Jeter back into the starting lineup; Rehabilitation plans of Jeter.

Presents updates on several Major League Baseball players as of March 26, 2001, which emphasis on the disappointment of Jose Canseco with his playing time with the New York Yankees.

Focuses on the New York Yankees as they make final preparations during spring training for the beginning of the 2001 Major League Baseball season. Shift of Chuck Knoblauch from second base to left field due to throwing problems; Thoughts on Knoblauch's throwing concerns, and the subsequent move to the outfield; Expectations for prospect Alfonso Soriano, who will take over duties at second base.

Discusses the throwing problems experienced by New York Yankees second baseman Chuck Knoblauch during spring training before the start of the 2001 Major League Baseball season. Details of a game in which he made four bad throws in only six innings; Efforts being made by Knoblauch to overcome his troubles; Thoughts.

Addresses the efforts being made by New York Yankees second baseman Chuck Knoblauch to improve his throwing mechanics during spring training prior to the start of the 2001 Major League Baseball season. Struggles Knoblauch endured during the 2000 campaign; Details of a spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays, in which Knoblauch recorded an error; Thoughts of coaches, including manager Joe Torre.

Discusses the changes being made to the Major League Baseball strike zone before the start of the 2001 season. Efforts by the umpires to educate players about the expanded zone; Reasons why umpires are seeking to have more uniformity with the strike zone; Outlook.

Discusses the expectations for New York Yankees pitcher Sid Fernandez during the 2001 Major League Baseball season. Biographical and career information; Efforts made by Fernandez to make a comeback to the majors after four years away from baseball; Struggles he has had with his weight; Expectations for his comeback.