Yankees Icon Derek Jeter Takes A Dig At Dodgers' COVID Ring
Yankees legend Derek Jeter jokingly called Mookie Betts’ 2020 Dodgers title a “half ring,” reigniting debate over the legitimacy of pandemic-era championships in baseball.
A lighthearted exchange between two baseball legends has reignited debate over one of the sport’s most controversial championships.
Derek Jeter, the five-time World Series winner and longtime New York Yankees captain, made headlines this week for a playful jab at Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts during a pregame interview.
Jeter called Mookie Betts’ 2020 Dodgers title a “half ring”
The Hall of Famer’s comment instantly reopened discussions about the legitimacy of the 2020 pandemic-shortened season, a year that changed the landscape of Major League Baseball.
Jeter, now an MLB on FOX analyst, sat down with Betts before Game 5 of the 2025 World Series.
What began as a casual chat quickly turned into a viral moment when Betts mentioned he was chasing Jeter’s impressive ring collection.
Author summary: Derek Jeter sparks debate on pandemic-era championships.
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