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Dave Nelson-Imagn ImagesDave Nelson-Imagn Images In the Yankees’ Spring Training opener, they hosted the Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field, which will become the home of Tampa Bay this upcoming regular season. With Marcus Stroman getting the ball for the opener, the results for a Spring Training game aren’t all that important, but it’s still cool to get the … [Read more...] about Yankees: Good news and bad news from 4-0 spring opening win

Chase Hampton delivering a pitch (via Somerset Patriots) The New York Yankees likely weren’t viewing Chase Hampton as an option for the Opening Day rotation, but they were hoping for him to make the strides necessary to be big-league-ready at the end of the season.After feeling healthy and fresh this winter, Hampton had some UCL issues during camp, and the Yankees … [Read more...] about Yankees lose 2 promising pitching prospects to Tommy John surgery

Dave Nelson-Imagn ImagesDave Nelson-Imagn Images The Yankees rolled out a fresh lineup combination in their spring training opener on Friday, featuring Jasson Dominguez and Cody Bellinger as the first two hitters. While Aaron Judge has yet to make his spring debut, the team took the opportunity to test a new dynamic at the top of the order.Against the Tampa Bay Rays, … [Read more...] about Yankees’ new batting dynamic could pay off in dividends

Dave Nelson-Imagn ImagesDave Nelson-Imagn Images The Yankees are looking for reinforcements in their rotation, and Will Warren might just be the answer. After struggling in his brief major league stint last season, the young right-hander is showing signs of turning a corner. His spring training debut on Friday was a step in the right direction, flashing the kind of … [Read more...] about Yankees’ rising starting pitcher puts on a clinic in spring opener