Yogi Misses OT Day

A bad week in Yankeeland continued today when it was announced Yogi Berra would miss Old Timer's Day after falling near his home.

Here's the official release from the Yankees:

The Yankees' Old-Timers Day festivities on Saturday will certainly carry a reverent tone, following the loss of owner George Steinbrenner. Unfortunately, one former Yankees great, Yogi Berra, will miss the festivities.

Berra suffered a fall near his Montclair, NJ., home on Friday night, according to a statement from his family issued on Saturday afternoon. Multiple media reports suggested that Berra hadn't broken any bones, but remained quite sore following the fall. Berra suffered some bruising and is now recovering at home.

From the statement, Berra's attention still seemed to be on the event at Yankee Stadium that he will be forced to skip.

"He is extremely disappointed he is unable to participate in today's Old-Timers ceremonies and see so many of his friends," the statement said. "He appreciates all the well-wishes and hopes to be up and about very soon."