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sports10 days ago•3 min saved

LeBron Watch: Wolves Kick Off Free Agency as Grimes Heads to Lakers; Bulls Target Powell and Strus

NBA free-agent chatter centers on LeBron James, with the Timberwolves signaling interest but limited cap space, while Quentin Grimes isn’t returning to the 76ers and is viewed as Lakers’ target; Nuggets forward Spencer Jones is negotiating a deal richer than his earlier offer, and the Bulls are pursuing Norman Powell and eye Max Strus in talks with the Cavaliers, who have also explored Strus as a potential move.

via HoopsRumors.com|

#chicago-bulls #lebron-james #minnesota-timberwolves

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Jones Makes MLB Debut as Yankees Ease Prospect In

Spencer Jones debuted for the New York Yankees as the designated hitter after Jasson Domínguez was sidelined by an AC joint injury, going 0-for-2 with a walk against Jacob Misiorowski. Aaron Boone said Jones would be eased into the majors with a focus on solid at-bats and eventual defensive work, highlighting the high-profile, polarizing nature of Jones’ prospect profile. The piece also notes Luis Gil being placed on the minor-league IL with shoulder inflammation and touches on Jones’ power-speed-defense scouting comparison to Munetaka Murakami, framing the debut within a broader view of Yankee forward momentum.

via Pinstripe Alley|

#aaron-boone #jasson-dominguez #mlb-debut

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Yankees Promote Spencer Jones After Domínguez Injury

Spencer Jones, a 24-year-old 6-foot-7 outfielder and Yankees’ No. 6 prospect, was promoted from Triple-A after Jasson Domínguez injured his AC joint; Jones has 11 homers and 41 RBIs in the minors and is set to debut Friday against the Brewers, with Aaron Boone praising his recent, more consistent at-bats.

via New York Post|

#jasson-dominguez #new-york-yankees #promotion

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Yankees Promote Spencer Jones, Call Up Kervin Castro to Strengthen Bullpen

New York promoted top outfield prospect Spencer Jones to the majors after injuries thinned the outfield, and recalled right-hander Kervin Castro from Scranton to bolster the bullpen; Brendan Beck is expected to be sent back to Scranton to remain stretched out as a starter. Jones has shown thump and improving contact this spring, posting a .258/.366/.592 line with 11 homers in 33 games, while Castro brings MLB experience and a 3.14 ERA in 14.1 innings at Scranton this season, and the moves expand the 40-man roster as the Yankees juggle lineup and bullpen needs.

via Pinstripe Alley|

#bullpen #kervin-castro #mlb

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Domínguez to IL; Spencer Jones Promoted by Yankees

Jasson Domínguez suffers a low‑grade left shoulder AC sprain and lands on the 10‑day injured list after crashing into the wall; the Yankees promote top prospect Spencer Jones to the majors, with Brendan Beck making his MLB debut and Kervin Castro being called up to provide bullpen depth.

via Pinstripe Alley|

#injury #jasson-dominguez #mlb

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

Yankees Call Up Spencer Jones for MLB Debut Amid Domínguez Injury

The New York Yankees are promoting Triple-A slugger Spencer Jones to the majors for his MLB debut after outfielder Jasson Domínguez was placed on the injured list following a collision; Jones has a .958 OPS with 11 home runs and 41 RBIs in Triple-A this season and has been working to reduce swing-and-miss, potentially filling an outfield role against right-handed pitching while Domínguez and Giancarlo Stanton are sidelined.

via nytimes.com|

#injury #jasson-dominguez #mlb-debut

sports2 months ago•4 min saved

Yankees call up Spencer Jones as Domínguez lands on IL after wall collision

New York is promoting outfield prospect Spencer Jones to replace the injured Jasson Domínguez, who left Thursday’s game with a left AC sprain and is in concussion protocol. Domínguez will be placed on the injured list for a few weeks. Jones, the club’s 2022 first-round pick, is hitting .258/.366/.592 with 11 homers in 33 Triple-A games and has a six-homer binge across eight games, making him a likely replacement option if the Yankees need a jolt in the lineup.

via CBS Sports|

#injured-list #jasson-dominguez #left-shoulder-sprain

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Yankees Promote Spencer Jones as Domínguez Goes on IL

The Yankees recalled outfielder Spencer Jones to fill Jasson Domínguez's roster spot after Domínguez left Monday's game and was placed on the injured list with a left shoulder sprain; Domínguez will miss weeks, while Jones—a power-first, high-strikeout prospect—gets a major-league look as New York, 26-12, navigates injuries. Jones was added to the 40-man roster in November and can be optioned back if he struggles.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#baseball-prospect #injured-list #jasson-dominguez

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Spencer Jones Belts Two Long Balls as Yankees Prospect Shines

Yankees top prospect Spencer Jones went 2-for-4 with a 117-mph solo homer and a 111-mph grand slam for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders in a 7-1 win, highlighting a standout performance amid a weekend of mixed results across Yankees’ minor-league affiliates.

via Pinstripe Alley|

#home-runs #minor-league-baseball #scrantonwilkes-barre-railriders

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Yankees' Bold Domínguez Promotion Hits Injury Hurdle

New York promoted Jasson Domínguez to bolster the injury‑depleted outfield, but he exited with an elbow injury after being struck by a Nathan Eovaldi fastball; with initial X‑rays prompting more imaging, his status is uncertain and the Yankees face a murky path for a fourth outfielder, potentially bringing back Grichuk or prompting a Spencer Jones call‑up.

via Yanks Go Yard|

#dominguez #injury #roster-moves

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

Spencer Jones Finishes Yankees Spring with a Pair of Dingers

Spencer Jones came off the bench to homer twice in a 15-6 loss to the Cubs, reaching six spring homers and showcasing improved at-bats as he heads to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; New York is still sorting bullpen roles and whether he can make an impact for the big league club this season.

via New York Post|

#baseball #hitting #mlb-spring-training

sports4 months ago•6 min saved

Yankees erupt for 17-5 spring romp vs Twins, Jones and Domínguez lead the way

New York exploded for five runs in the first and never looked back, riding Spencer Jones’s third spring homer and Jasson Domínguez’s two-run shot to a 17-5 Grapefruit League win over Minnesota; Carlos Lagrange spun three dominant innings, while Luis Gil battled command but kept the game largely in control as the offense poured it on.

via Pinstripe Alley|

#baseball #jasson-dominguez #spencer-jones

sports5 months ago•21 min saved

Bellinger’s Yankees reunion sparks roster questions for Domínguez and Jones

Cody Bellinger signed a five-year, $162.5 million contract to stay with the Yankees, ending offseason suspense and prompting questions about how to deploy Jasson Domínguez and Spencer Jones and what the next roster move will be, all while the lineup remains light on balance.

via New York Post|

#cody-bellinger #jasson-dominguez #roster-moves

sports11 months ago•3 min saved

Yankees Prospect Spencer Jones Dominates with Power Surge

Yankees prospect Spencer Jones is on a hot streak, hitting 13 home runs in 19 games at Triple-A, raising questions about his potential call-up and trade value, while the Yankees focus on improving their bullpen, particularly Jonathan Loáisiga.

via New York Post|

#home-runs #spencer-jones #sports

sports11 months ago•1 min saved

Yankees' Spencer Jones Shines with Early Homers and Ambitions

Yankees prospect Spencer Jones hit three home runs in his first three at-bats in Triple-A, leading the minor league home run chart with 29, showcasing his power in a game against Rochester.

via ESPN|

#baseball #homers #spencer-jones