The Spring Breakout game this past Saturday focused on player development rather than just winning, much like the Minor League season. Although securing bragging rights would have been a nice bonus, the true goal was to challenge the rostered players and push them toward a level of performance they might not have previously reached. In …
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Right-handed relief pitcher Matthew Tippie has already had quite a journey, despite being signed out of Texas State as an undrafted free agent last July. The Wimberly, TX native, and former first team all-state QB at Wimberley High School, went to Angelina College, a JuCo in Lufkin, TX, before transferring to Texas State ahead of …
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Similar to how the Yankees tend to draft domestically either from the Pacific Coast or from SEC schools (think Ben Hess and Aaron Judge), they also have a number of very tall pitching prospects. Righty flamethrower, Carlos Lagrange (top pitching prospect and #2 Yankees prospect per Pipeline), has been the talk of Tampa the past …
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During Thursday’s matinee game versus the Twins, the Yankees released their preliminary Spring Breakout 40-man roster, including household names like Carlos Lagrange, George Lombard Jr. and Elmer Rodriguez. There’s a lot to like with this roster. This is despite the Yankees recently having been ranked as having the 5th worst farm system, however, having a …
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Raul Dominguez is likely a name you’re familiar with if you’ve followed Yankees minor league action at any point in the last two decades. Originally signed by the Yankees as an international free agent in 2001, Dominguez has definitely paid his dues with the organization, and 2026 may prove to be the most exciting season …
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The Yankees have long been known for having quality prospects, even if the farm system is in a bit of a lull currently. However, much of that talent, whether still with the Bombers or having been traded away, will represent various countries in the World Baseball Classic a month from today. Additionally, many former Yankees …
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While other teams have announced which non-rostered players they will be inviting to Spring Training (outside of individual deals), the Yankees have yet to do so. Pitchers and catchers will report to Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, FL a week from today, so there’s not much time left for the organization to dawdle. Update: official roster …
Today, it was announced via YES Network personality Jack Curry, that the Yankees had named Mario Garza, previously their Director of Player Development, as their Director of International Scouting. Garza has been with the Yankees for 16 years, most notably filling a role as a 1B coach in May 2021 when coaches Reggie Willits and …
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I recently had the chance to briefly speak with a new reliever for one of the Yankees minor league affiliates, Travis MacGregor. I had previously written about Travis in another article, where I recapped the off-season adds the Yankees had made. You can view the interview in its entirety at the end of this transcript. …
It’s that time of year when the Yankees look to fill the roles that free agents have left vacant, and this year, the Yankees had a number of players that opted free agency. This article will be continuously updated as player signings are announced. Catchers Payton Henry (Phillies AAA) When researching Henry, the first two …