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Yankees Outfield Prospect Demolishes Home Run in First Spring Training At-Bat

New York Yankees fans have grown accustomed to seeing a certain 6-foot-7 outfielder regularly launching home runs over the last several years. But in the Yankees' second spring training game of 2026, one of the team's similarly tall prospects showcased his own power.

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Yankees news: Judge, Jones homer in spring rout

MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: Aaron Judge and Spencer Jones both went deep on Saturday as the Yankees steamrolled the Detroit Tigers 20-3. Jones’ homer was no cheapy, leaving the bat at 111.7 mph and traveling an official 408 feet (though the outfielder chided that metric as conservative).

Aaron Judge News / Field Level Media / February 21

Spring training roundup: Aaron Judge's 2 homers lead Yankees past Tigers 20-3

Aaron Judge homered twice, drove in four runs and scored two Saturday afternoon to power the host New York Yankees to a 20-3 rout of the Detroit Tigers in a spring training game in Tampa, Fla.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 21

Yankees dealing with ‘poo poo water’ early in spring training

Spring training is underway, and the New York Yankees are looking red hot early on after defeating the Detroit Tigers 20-3 on Saturday. However, the team’s clubhouse at George M.

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New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / February 21

Yankees had a sewage leak in their spring training clubhouse

Spring training got off to a good start for the New York Yankees on the field Saturday. Off the field was an entirely different story. Two sewer lines ruptured outside of Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

MLB News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 21

Promising Yankees Arm Strikes Out Orioles' Top Prospect in First Spring Training Game

Spring training games are officially underway, and baseball fans are already getting a look at some big-name prospects in action. The first spring training game of 2026 featured the New York Yankees facing off against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday.

Austin Wells News / New York Yankees on SI / February 21

Key Part of Yankees' Austin Well's Game Being Overlooked

When Austin Wells first broke into the league, the thought was that his offense would be his calling card. At least, that was the case when the New York Yankees first called him up in 2023, in a series against the Houston Astros.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

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Aaron Judge News / ESPN / February 21

Yankees' Judge slugs 2 HRs, 'excited' about WBC

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit two homers in his spring debut on Saturday as he gears up for next month's World Baseball Classic with Team USA.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 21

Yankees prospect Spencer Jones draws comparisons to Shohei Ohtani

There are worse players for young MLB hopefuls to emulate than Shohei Ohtani, and one New York Yankees prospect appears to have really taken Ohtani’s methods to heart.

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New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / February 21

Jazz Chisholm Jr. wants an absurd contract in free agency

You certainly cannot accuse Jazz Chisholm Jr. of selling himself short.

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 21

Pressure Mounting for Yankees Championship

The New York Yankees are the winningest team in baseball, with a whopping 27 World Series titles, but that doesn't mean there's no drive to keep winning.