TAMPA, Fla. – It’s a known part of the Yankees' prospect culture: Just because you were scouted and signed by the organization does not mean you’ll play for the team in New York. For a team always trying to win, and willing to bring in whatever big leaguers necessary to

LAKELAND, Fla. -- George Lombard Jr. continued to impress in his second big league camp, particularly on defense, where the Yankees’ top prospect contributed dazzling plays at three different infield spots. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has said the club believes Lombard -- baseball’s No. 32 overall prospect according to

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Spencer Jones acknowledged the news was something “you never want to hear,” but it hadn’t been unexpected. The Yankees’ outfield appears settled, with the big-swinging prospect set to begin another season in the Minors. More at-bats with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre are on deck. But Jones is aiming to

TAMPA, Fla. – Spencer Jones arrived at Yankees camp with a clear understanding of the landscape. Any discussion of a pending competition for a starting outfield spot was quieted when the organization made offseason moves to re-sign Trent Grisham and Cody Bellinger. Instead, Jones knew that his most likely scenario

TAMPA, Fla. -- Carlos Lagrange’s triple-digit heat is building a growing fan club around Yankees camp this spring, a group that now includes former Cy Young Award winner Gerrit Cole. “It’s like, silly. I’ve never seen anything like it,” Cole said. “It’s wild. I’m just blown away by the velocity

TAMPA, Fla. – Carlos Lagrange provided a glimpse of the future in the Yankees’ Spring Breakout game a year ago, glancing beyond an outfield wall in Sarasota, Fla., to check the velocity of the fastball he’d just thrown: 100 mph. Lagrange grinned. It was exactly what the young right-hander had

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Yankees No. 1 prospect George Lombard Jr. said hello to Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet, and greetings to a nationally televised audience on ESPN, by clocking a home run that soared over JetBlue Park’s replica Green Monster to lead off New York's 4-0 victory in Wednesday’s

No team has traded more prospects since the start of last year than the Yankees, who have parted with 17 players who appeared on organization Top 30 Prospects lists. And in December 2024, they dealt two guys who couldn't crack their Top 30 but went on to have strong rookie

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- There has been a lot of buzz about the young pitchers in Yankees camp, with Carlos Lagrange and Elmer Rodríguez garnering headlines. Ben Hess should be “right there with them,” in manager Aaron Boone’s view.

Yankees righty Carlos Lagrange impressed again on Friday in his second spring outing, dominating a Twins lineup in a three-inning appearance. Lagrange, ranked as the No. 79 prospect per MLB Pipeline, allowed zero runs and one hit, while striking out four batters. In two outings this spring, the 22-year-old with

FORT MYERS, Fla. – There’s no denying Spencer Jones’ pure power, and he showed it again on Friday. Facing Twins right-hander Raul Brito in the fifth inning of the Yankees’ 17-5 win at Hammond Stadium, Jones obliterated a decent curveball on a 2-2 count, drilling it a Statcast-projected 427 feet

TAMPA, Fla. -- Commuting on Florida’s highways is no vacation. On any given day, Sunshine State motorists deal with traffic-snarling construction, tropical downpours or Disney World-bound tourists who have no idea which exit to take. Now drivers must contend with Spencer Jones’ power, too.

BRADENTON, Fla. – When the Yankees watch George Lombard Jr., they see someone ready to play defense in the big leagues. The Yankees’ top prospect has the arm, instincts and range to prevent runs as a shortstop right now. The Bombers are content to wait on the rest of the

TAMPA, Fla. -- Spencer Jones has been searching for a swing he can repeat, one that allows the towering Yankees outfield prospect to find consistency without losing his thunder. His latest inspiration comes from one of baseball’s brightest stars: the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani.

SARASOTA, Fla. -- The final pitch of Elmer Rodríguez’s spring debut turned into a highlight for Kenedy Corona, who raced from his position in center field to rob the Orioles’ Pete Alonso with a splendid catch near the warning track. The rest of the outing belonged to Rodríguez, who is

TAMPA, Fla. – The bullpen beneath George M. Steinbrenner Field’s right-field stands offered a glimpse of the future on Saturday afternoon, with Carlos Lagrange flashing the electricity that has the Yankees so intrigued. As Lagrange fired pitch after pitch -- including a fastball that has touched 102 mph in games

The Yankees have made a habit of inviting top prospects to big league camp in recent years, and 2026 is no different. The club’s new cohort of non-roster Spring Training invitees features each of New York’s top two prospects in George Lombard Jr. (MLB No. 32) and Carlos Lagrange (MLB

TAMPA, Fla. – George Lombard Jr. impressed with a blend of athleticism and maturity in his first big league Spring Training a year ago. The Yankees are eager to see what he’ll do for an encore.

The Yankees have four prospects on MLB Pipeline's 2026 Top 100 Prospects list, released last week: shortstop George Lombard Jr. (No. 32), right-handers Carlos Lagrange (No. 79) and Elmer Rodríguez (No. 82) and shortstop Dax Kilby (No. 94). But prospect development is all about the future, so the logical question

Hard-throwing right-hander Elmer Rodríguez, the No. 82 prospect in MLB, is ready to bring the heat for Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic. Rodríguez, who is the Yankees’ No. 3 prospect, was confirmed as the latest member of Puerto Rico’s squad on Friday. He will be teammates with

NEW YORK -- The Yankees added a hard-throwing project to their bullpen mix on Wednesday, acquiring right-hander Angel Chivilli from the Rockies in exchange for Minor League first baseman T.J. Rumfield. TRADE DETAILS Yankees get: RHP Angel Chivilli Rockies get: 1B T.J. Rumfield (Yankees' No. 22 prospect, per MLB Pipeline)

NEW YORK – The Yankees believe George Lombard Jr. would shine as a big league defender right now. And as they offer their top prospect more development time at the plate, it’s clear he will continue to be a fast-rising name to watch. Lombard headlined a group of four Bombers

NEW YORK -- The dance between Cody Bellinger’s representatives and the Yankees was deep into a second month, the club having offered five years and the player’s side holding out for more, as Aaron Boone held out hope for a speedy resolution. As he put it, “Who wouldn’t want a