Aaron Judge looks comfortable in first Yankees lineup test with Juan Soto
Items to watch for Sunday’s Yankees’ Grapefruit League game: Easy with 3 The 3-hole seems like a perfect fit for Aaron Judge. In his first game batting behind new No. 2 hitter Juan Soto, Judge went 2-for-2 with an RBI in a split-squad win against the Blue Jays. Aaron Judge singled to Alex Verdugo for […]
Juan Soto unapologetically reveling in Yankees chance after fast start
TAMPA — Yankees rookie slugging superstar Juan Soto stunned fans and impressed his teammates with a three-run homer that sailed into the left-field scoreboard in his pinstripe debut Sunday, but he personally He has not yet revealed his goals or expectations. First (and possibly only) season in the Bronx. However, he guarantees his two things. […]
Juan Soto launches home run off scoreboard in Yankees spring debut
Juan Soto made quite the first impression. In his spring training debut with the Yankees on Sunday, wearing a pinstriped uniform, Soto hit an inverted three-run home run that hit the left-center scoreboard in the bottom of the fourth inning at Tampa. The 428-foot-tall bomb had a firing speed of 110.1 miles per hour, giving […]
Giancarlo Stanton, Juan Soto make big splash at Yankees spring training
Notable items during the Yankees’ spring training practice Friday in Tampa: G means jewel Rookie Giancarlo Stanton demonstrated his athletic ability through defense, such as sliding to catch a shallow fly ball during outfield practice. Giancarlo Stanton made a sliding catch during Yankees practice on Friday. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post The rest of the Yankees’ […]
Nestor Cortes strikes out Yankees’ Juan Soto three times
TAMPA — Nestor Cortez got the lineup Monday night to play against during Tuesday afternoon’s live batting practice, but immediately faced a difficult task. The left-handed pitcher has gotten some hints about what opposing pitchers are feeling this season when facing a Yankees lineup that features back-to-back hitters Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. Cortez also […]
Giancarlo Stanton was once Juan Soto — now at a Yankees crossroads
TAMPA — I’m old enough to remember when Giancarlo Stanton was Juan Soto. When he was imported to the Yankees in an offseason trade and teamed with Aaron Judge to outmaneuver opposing pitchers. Stanton was on his way to winning National League MVP honors and hitting 59 home runs. A return package to the Marlins […]
Juan Soto gives first clues on Yankees future at spring training
TAMPA — There was no need for any introduction, but the Yankees’ newest superstar took to the stage Monday wearing a T-shirt that read “The Juan Soto of a Generation.” That’s why the Yankees traded him. That’s why they only guarantee him one year of service before he becomes a free agent and receives a […]
Juan Soto, Pete Alonso walk years will define MLB in New York in 2024
When the Mets, pitchers, catchers and Buck Showalter all traveled to Clover Park for spring training last year, no trade-deadline sales were on the cards. Record of 75 wins and 87 losses. A story about a colleague from a team competing in the ALCS. That never happens in the early stages of spring training. Clubhouse […]
Juan Soto arrives to Yankees spring training, meets Aaron Boone
TAMPA — Juan Soto made his first appearance at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Sunday, and it’s about to get real. The day before position players reported to camp, the Yankees’ new superstar walked through the clubhouse in the morning, taking stock of the situation and also met manager Aaron Boone in person for the […]
Padres ‘won’ Juan Soto trade with Yankees
Michael King called Juan Soto “one of the top three players right now,” but the former Yankees right-hander was among the group signed by San Diego in December in exchange for the superstar outfielder. believes the new team believes in their team and the trade worked out. “I'll keep praising you. [Padres general manager] I […]