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 […]
Michael Kay puzzled by Aaron Judge’s ‘passive aggressive’ remarks about the Yankees
Aaron Judge’s Concerns About Yankees’ Offseason Michael Kay, the voice of the Yankees on YES Network, expressed some thoughts about Aaron Judge’s disappointment with the Yankees’ slow offseason during his ESPN NY radio show on Tuesday. Although he said he couldn’t entirely understand Judge’s viewpoint, he found the offseason particularly “tough to watch.” Kay conveyed […]
Cam Schlittler from the Yankees successfully completes initial assessment following back problem
TAMPA — Cam Schrittler’s Return to the Mound Cam Schrittler downplayed his recent back issues, calling them “not important,” but his return to the bullpen mound on Tuesday certainly felt significant. Last week, the Yankees held him back to address inflammation in his mid-back and left latissimus dorsi. If he continues with his bullpen sessions […]
Giancarlo Stanton’s better health brings great expectations and everything is possible for the Yankees.
TAMPA — Giancarlo Stanton’s Spring Training Status A year ago, Giancarlo Stanton started his spring training with two sore elbows, which led to a delayed season until mid-June. On Tuesday, he acknowledged that the tendinitis in both elbows is still present but noted, thankfully, he feels better now. As of now, he seems poised to […]