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In a spring training that’s already buzzing with power, Aaron Judge and Spencer Jones wasted no time showcasing their thunder, both launching home runs to kick off the Yankees' Grapefruit League campaign. The excitement in Tampa isn’t just about the big hitters but also who might step up to fill critical roles as the season approaches.
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Yanks' 6-foot-7 sluggers Judge (TWICE), Jones open spring with HRs
TAMPA, Fla. – Even if Spencer Jones and Aaron Judge didn’t stand at each others’ eye levels, there would be plenty of reasons to share conversations throughout Yankees camp – their massive power, dependable defense in the outfield, aggressiveness on the basepaths.
That height only adds to the available topics.
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Yankees prospect Jones models swing after Ohtani’s
TAMPA, Fla. -- Spencer Jones has been searching for a swing he can repeat, one that allows the towering Yankees outfield prospect to find consistency without losing his thunder.
His latest inspiration comes from one of baseball’s brightest stars: the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani.
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New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers: Carlos Lagrange vs. Keider Montero
Elmer Rodríguez showed why he’s the Yankees’ top pitching prospect in yesterday’s Grapefruit League opener, and today is Carlos Lagrange’s first chance to impress as he also makes a case for some 2026 MLB playing time. Lagrange stands a dominant 6-foot-7 with a 70-grade fastball and above-average slider, and while he finished last year with […]
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Yankees Birthday of the Day: Oscar Azócar
Over 22,000 players have played Major League Baseball. A small fraction of those players are remembered for their on-field accomplishments. An even smaller subset are remembered for their personalities and the joy they brought to the game. Oscar Azócar was one of those special people. Oscar AzócarBorn: February 21, 1965 (Soro, Venezuela)Died: June 14, 2010 […]
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Aaron Boone's comments on Oswaldo Cabrera make his Yankees fate seem inevitable
Oswaldo Cabrera has become a fan favorite, but his quest back to the Yankees after last year's rough injury just took a hit with Aaron Boone's latest comments.
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Jazz Chisholm Jr. contract comp should have the Yankees already feeling queasy
The New York Yankees might have gotten a bitter taste of reality as to what it will cost to retain Jazz Chisholm Jr. after this Willy Adames contract comp.
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