Famous New York Yankee, Joe Dimaggio "The Yankee Clipper" passed away in early March 1999.
Joe Torre, Manager of the New York Yankess, has been recently diagonised with Prostrate Cancer. He is recovering from surgery well.
Daryl Strawberry who was treated last season for Colon Cancer is back and played his first pre season game. In late March Daryl was told he needed to play in the minor leagues to help him get back in shape.
The New York Yankees trades David Wells and Grahm Llyod in order to obtain pitcher Roger Clemmens
Mark McGwire has beat Roger Maris' Home Run record for a new record of 70 Home Runs in one season.
Sammy Sosa also beat Roger Maris' record to take second place with 67 Home Runs in one season.