George Lombard’s struggles are not weakening the Yankees’ confidence.
Yankees’ George Lombard Jr. Progressing in Minor Leagues BRADENTON, Fla. — George Lombard Jr. has impressed many with his skills, makeup, and defensive abilities that seem to defy his age. After a strong showing in his first major league camp last spring, followed by an explosive start in High-A, the Yankees promoted Lombard—just shy of […]
Yankees have to change workout plans due to a sewage leak — but ‘should be fine’ going forward.
Tampa Yankees’ Practice Shift Due to Sewage Leak The Yankees managed to avoid a disaster during their pregame workout on Sunday, despite needing to relocate across the street. A clogged drain at Steinbrenner Field led to a sewage leak, resulting in the team moving to the player development facility for morning practice while cleanup efforts […]
Jose Caballero can leverage his talent to put the Yankees in a tough decision.
TAMPA — So, who among the Yankees’ double-play pair has been discussing Aaron Boone as the season kicks off? “He plays with tremendous confidence. I sometimes feel the need to dial back that confidence a bit, but it’s just part of his talent. When he’s on the field, he believes he’s the best out there,” […]
Spencer Jones’ swing, reminiscent of Ohani, hit a home run in a solid Yankees beginning.
TAMPA — Spencer Jones Impresses in Spring Debut Maybe, just maybe, the next time Spencer Jones steps up to bat at Steinbrenner Field, traffic on Dale Mabry Highway will take a pause, right? I mean, it would be for the best, considering the potential for flying baseballs when he’s at the plate. His spring debut […]
Pete Alonso shows the Yankees an early glimpse of the ‘damage’ he can inflict.
SARASOTA, Fla. — Pete Alonso’s New Beginning with the Orioles So, if there was any uncertainty about Pete Alonso embracing his new role after moving from the Mets, it was pretty much cleared up during an interview. He paused mid-sentence, reflecting on his recent spring debut where the Orioles gave up a home run in […]
Jazz Chisholm Jr. of the Yankees embraces ambitious 50-50 target
SARASOTA, Fla. — Ambitious Goals for Jazz Chisholm Jr. Last September, after achieving a 30-30 season, Jazz Chisholm Jr. was already eyeing the next milestone—40-40. Fast forward five months, and now he’s drawn into discussions about Shohei Ohtani’s unprecedented 50-50 season, something that has only been accomplished once in the sport’s history. Chisholm’s attitude? He […]
Elmer Rodriguez makes a strong debut in the Grapefruit League for the Yankees.
Sarasota, Florida – Elmer Rodriguez Shines in Grapefruit League Debut During the first week of major league camp, Elmer Rodriguez observed the experienced pitchers of the Yankees, noting how composed they appeared on the mound. Facing a full Orioles lineup in the Grapefruit League opener on Friday, the 22-year-old showcased why the Yankees see him […]
Elmer Rodriguez ready to begin Yankees’ Grapefruit League opening game
TAMPA — Let the game begin. After four days of full-team training at Steinbrenner Field, the Yankees are set to kick off their Grapefruit League schedule on Friday against the Orioles in Sarasota, Florida. Next weekend, several players, including infielders Jazz Chisholm Jr., Jose Caballero, and Amed Rosario, along with catcher Austin Wells, will leave […]
Ryan McMahon optimistic that adjustments in the Yankees’ batting can establish a balanced approach
TAMPA — Ryan McMahon’s Impact on Defense Regardless of his batting performance, Ryan McMahon’s influence at third base is notable. But the Yankees think there’s potential for him to improve offensively, a focus that started right after their playoff exit last fall, where he actually performed quite well at the plate. After wrapping up a […]
Aaron Boone discusses the Yankees’ strategy for ABS
TAMPA — Aaron Boone is gearing up for a pivotal moment. With the Yankees down by two in the bottom of the ninth, two outs, and the bases loaded, Aaron Judge strikes out on a low pitch to finish the game. They’ve already reached their limit with the new Automatic Ball Strike System (ABS). “It’s […]