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Aaron Judge praises Yankees prospect Carlos Lagrange after live batting practice
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In the New York Yankees' first full-squad workout in Tampa, Florida, star outfielder Aaron Judge faced top pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange during a live batting practice session. Judge homered off one fastball but was later struck out by a 102.6 mph pitch, impressing him with the 22-year-old's velocity and mound presence. The session highlighted the team's preparations for the 2026 season amid recent offseason moves.
San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello took responsibility for his team's back-to-back shutout losses to open the 2026 MLB season. The Giants were blanked 7-0 by the New York Yankees on Wednesday and 3-0 on Friday. Vitello said a pre-season 'fire and brimstone' speech may have backfired.
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Gerrit Cole allowed one run and struck out three batters over 1 2/3 innings in the New York Yankees' 8-3 win over the Chicago Cubs in Tuesday's spring training finale at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. The 35-year-old right-hander, returning from Tommy John surgery, averaged 96.3 mph on his fastball. Yankees manager Aaron Boone praised Cole's sharpness.
Aaron Judge, captain of the New York Yankees, is set to represent Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic after committing ten months ago. He aims to change the script from the 2023 final where Japan defeated the United States. Judge will join teammates David Bednar and Paul Goldschmidt for the tournament starting March 6.
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New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has expressed optimism about the team's pitchers during the early days of 2026 spring training in Tampa, Florida. He highlighted the performances of young prospects and the recovery progress of Gerrit Cole. Cashman noted the overall quality and commitment of the pitching staff ahead of the season.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone outlined the team's starting rotation for the upcoming season, highlighting depth despite injuries to key pitchers Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón. Boone expressed confidence in the current group to carry the team through the early months. Cole and Rodón are recovering from surgeries but expected back relatively soon.
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Veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is returning to the New York Yankees on a one-year contract, according to multiple reports. The 38-year-old, who joined the team last season after six years with the St. Louis Cardinals, opted for the deal despite offers with more money from other clubs. He will provide a right-handed platoon option at first base alongside Ben Rice.
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