Like a number of hitters, Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has a difficult time against the pitcher he will face on Sunday, Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay. Jeter is just 19-for-75 (.253) with 21 strikeouts against the big right-hander for his career.Jeter has had a great August that had pushed his average near the .300 mark, so fantasy owners with him on their squad hope that outweighs his past failures against Halladay.

The Yanks were all about offense today as they battled with the Blue Jays, but the hitting wasn't enough to get the win, falling 7-6 to Toronto. Shortstop Derek Jeter was one of four players making a contribution, going 2-for-4 at the plate with one walk and two runs scored.Bobby Abreu, Robinson Cano, and Ivan Rodriguez all went 2-for-4 as well with both Cano and I-Rod jacking homers while Abreu added a stolen base.

Jeter managed his third multi-hit game in five contests. Jeter, who averaged 39 doubles the previous two seasons, has hit just 24 two-baggers this season and just one in his past 28 games. With only eight home runs, it's evident more than ever that Jeter is a singles hitter.

August continues to bring out the best in Jeter, whose 3-for-4 performance boosts his monthly average to .366. Now, if only he could rediscover his power stroke. Despite making more contact, Jeter only has three extra-base hits to show for it in August.

FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter has improved his defense slightly this season. Jeter ranks 23rd among qualifying major-league shortstops according to the Bill James Online plus-minus system, up from 31st in each of the previous two seasons.

Updating previous reports, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter became the third youngest player in MLB history to record 2,500 hits in a career Friday, Aug. 22, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Jeter reached the milestone at 34 years, 57 days, and only Hank Aaron (1967) and Robin Yount (1989) were able to compile 2,500 hits at a younger age.

David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter recorded his 2,500th hit Friday, Aug. 22, with a bloop single in the first inning. Jeter becomes only the third player in team history to record 2,500 hits as a member of the Yankees.

With a first inning single off of Orioles hurler Radhames Liz, Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter saw his career hit total reach 2,500, according to The Sports Network.Jeter was having a ho-hum type of season, but has seen his average rise from .280 to .297 before Friday's game after hitting .392 so far in August. He has always hit for a high average, and will be at 3,000 hits by 2011 at the latest.

News: The Sports Xchange notes that Derek Jeter extended his hitting streak to seven games Thursday at Toronto, a stretch that includes five multi-hit games.

Analysis: While Jeter's been on a hot streak that raised his average closer to .300 than it's been most of the year, he lost a point Thursday as his 1-for-4 day left him at .297. Jeter is a must-start and should be active in all Fantasy leagues

Yankees.MLB.com's David Singh reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter needs one hit to reach 2,500 hits in his career. Only 87 players in history have reached this feat. Only OF Babe Ruth (2,518) and 1B Lou Gehrig (2,721) have collected more hits in a Yankees uniform.

The Yankees put the Jays to bed with relative ease this evening, winning 5-1 with help from shortstop Derek Jeter, going 3-for-5 at the dish with his eighth homer of the season total two RBIs and two runs scored.Jeter has been on fire this month, hitting .385 for the month of August coming into tonight. Over his last six games, he's gone 16-for-28.

Jeter is absolutely locked in right now, hitting a ridiculous .571 (16-for-28) with four RBIs and six runs scored over a modest six-game hitting streak. The Yankees captain is now hitting .298 on the year with eight jacks and looks poised to finish the season off in strong fashion.

Derek Jeter went 3-for-5 with a homer and two RBI on Wednesday night. It was just his eighth home run, and at this rate he'd be lucky to match last year's total of 12. [...]

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter hit his eighth home run of the season Wednesday, Aug. 20. It was also his 203rd home run of his career, which moved him into a tie for 11th on the team's all-time list. Jeter went 3-for-5 during the game and is two hits away from 2,500 in his career. He is hitting .571 (16-for-27) over the last six games.

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (elbow) was hit by a pitch below his left elbow Sunday, Aug. 17, but stayed in the game.

News: Derek Jeter went 4-for-4 and scored three times in Sunday's win over Kansas City. He was hit by a pitch just below the left elbow in the seventh inning but remained in the game.

Analysis: Jeter raised his average to .295 with the performance and despite posting his worst all-around numbers of his career he's pretty close to finishing the year with another .300 season. He has at least two hits in four straight games and three or more hits in three of those contests. Keep him active in all leagues

Jeter's caught fire of late, going 12-for-19 (.632) over his last four games after having mustered up just two hits in his previous 15 at-bats. The veteran shortstop is on pace for his best month of the season, as he sports a white-hot .393 clip with a .443 on-base percentage through his first 61 at-bats in August.

Derek Jeter went 4-for-4 with three runs scored in a lopsided win over the Royals on Sunday. Jeter, who also swiped his ninth base of the season in the game, is now hitting . [...]

Jeter has been lighting it up in August, posting six multi-hit games during a month in which he is batting .351. He has just two extra base hits for the month, but his greatest value is his run-scoring ability once he reaches base. With Alex Rodriguez and Jason Giambi hitting behind him, Jeter should score plenty of runs to remain a solid play in mixed league formats.

Derek Jeter returned to action on Friday August 15. .. [...]

News: Yankees SS Derek Jeter returned to the lineup Friday against the Royals after missing Wednesday's loss at Minnesota with a bruised foot. He went 3-for-4 with a stolen base, a run scored and an RBI.

Analysis: Considering Jeter felt well enough to steal a base, you shouldn't have any reservations about activating him in Fantasy. His best years appear behind him, but since he plays the weak shortstop position, he remains a must-start in Fantasy

Nice to see Jeter back in action, as he'd missed the club's previous contest after fouling a ball off the instep of his left foot Tuesday. As long as he's healthy, expect the veteran shortstop to continue producing with consistency, as he's clearly found his groove with a .353 average through 51 at-bats in August.

Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (foot) returned to the lineup Friday, Aug. 15.

Derek Jeter didn't play Wednesday due to a bruised left instep, but Jeter and manager Joe Girardi believe he will be back in the lineup Friday against the Royals, according to the NY Daily News.The Yankees are off Thursday, giving him a day to rest. Jeter should be safe to pencil back into lineups.

Derek Jeter (foot) is expected to rejoin the Yankees lineup on Thursday. He was going to pinch hit in the ninth inning on Wednesday, but New York was unable to put together a rally. [...]

George A. King III, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (foot) will likely be back in the team's lineup Friday, Aug. 15.

Yankees.MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (foot) was out of the lineup Wednesday, Aug. 13, due to a bruised left foot.

News: Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was not in Wednesday's starting lineup after fouling a ball off his foot the previous night. Jeter remained in the game for three more at-bats -- he had a hit each time -- until leaving for a pinch-runner in the ninth. He had X-rays, which were negative, but manager Joe Girardi decided Jeter was too sore to play. "I just felt like he couldn't run around," Girardi said before the Yankees played Minnesota. Girardi said Jeter was available to pinch hit, and should be back on the field -- following a scheduled day off for the team -- for Friday's game against Kansas City. "He'll never tell you that he can't play, but by saying that it's kind of sore and it's throbbing all night you kind of get the feeling that it's pretty rough," Girardi said.

Analysis: Jeter should be fine for Fantasy Week 21 (Aug. 18-24), but track his progress through the weekend. The veteran has been a bust Fantasy-wise, but he remains a solid start in all leagues down the stretch

Jeter suffered a bruised left instep in New York's 9-6, 12-inning victory on Tuesday, fouling a ball off his foot in the fourth inning against Twins right-hander Nick Blackburn. The Yankees captain is not expected to miss much time, although no return date was provided. "He's sore," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "He's available to pinch-hit. I just didn't think he was well enough to play nine innings. I thought about DH-ing him, but we're not there." Stay tuned.

Derek Jeter was not in Wednesday's lineup after leaving Tuesday's game with a bruised left foot, according to MLB.com.Wilson Betemit took Jeter's spot in the lineup at shortstop. The team did not indicate how much time Jeter may miss.

News: LoHud.com reports that SS Derek Jeter is out of the Yankees lineup Wednesday. Jeter injured his foot Tuesday when he fouled a ball of it.

Analysis: Jeter was expected to play Wednesday, but the quick turnaround from a night game to a day game just wasn't enough recovery time, apparently. The Yankees are off Thursday, so Jeter will get an extra day of rest and should be fine for the next series against the Royals

Yankees.MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (foot) suffered a bruised left instep after fouling a ball off his foot, but manager Joe Girardi said he doesn't expect Jeter to miss any time.

Derek Jeter is not in the Yankees' lineup Wednesday after leaving Tuesday night's game with a bruised foot. Manager Joe Girardi held off posting a lineup in the hopes that Jeter could play, but eventually scratched him and gave Wilson Betemit the start at shortstop. [...]

Derek Jeter is expected to play Wednesday after leaving Tuesday's game with a bruised instep. Jeter was hurt when he fouled a pitch off his foot last night. [...]

A productive night from the captain, who entered the contest with just two hits over his last 15 at-bats. Despite the recent hiccup, the sweet-swinging shortstop is still batting .319 (15-for-47) for August.

Derek Jeter left Tuesday night's game with an apparent foot injury. He seemed to be limping as he left the field. It's unclear exactly what the injury is, but he did foul a ball off his foot earlier in the game. [...]

News: The Sports Xchange notes that Derek Jeter made a rare appearance as the DH Thursday at Texas as manager Joe Girardi tried to get him a half-day of rest. The role appeared to agree with Jeter, who went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to increase his average to .286.

Analysis: Jeter tweaked his ankle sliding into second base on a play, but played through it and didn't really show any lingering effects. For the most part, it was a solid all-around night for Jeter who really needed one. Jeter's power numbers have declined the last four seasons since hitting 23 in 2004. He still remains a viable No. 1 Fantasy SS since he has a solid track record

That's back-to-back big nights from Jeter, who went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs on Wednesday. The All-Star shortstop now has seven swipes on the year and is batting .293 (24-for-82) since the break.

Anthony DiComo, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter was in the starting lineup as the designated hitter Thursday, Aug. 7.

A productive evening from the captain, who entered the contest hitting .185 (5-for-27) over his last seven games. The All-Star shortstop is now hitting .269 (21-for-78) with six doubles and 11 RBIs since the break.

Derek Jeter finished 2-for-4 with two RBI as the Yankees topped the Rangers on Wednesday night. Jeter is currently on pace for 90 runs, 171 hits, 9 home runs and a . [...]