Today is a good day. Not only is it Friday and the start of the weekend—one that may be chock-full of March Madness action—but it’s also the last one before Opening Day. Just two full workdays remain before Opening Day! Well, I suppose it’s three since for most people, the entirety of another workday will pass on Wednesday before the Yankees and Giants square off in the night game opener, but knowing it’s on deck that day will make the time go faster. Maybe. Possibly. Anyway, I’m feeling good.
On the site today, John will look at the varying career paths of the Yankees’ top 30 prospects from five years ago, and he’ll also preview the 2026 season of a new up-and-comer: flamethrower Carlos Lagrange. Nick will celebrate the birthday of Jersey boy-turned-Yankees southpaw Paul Mirabella, Sam will look ahead at what’s on deck for the defending AL champion Blue Jays, and Madison will answer your mailbag questions.
Today’s Matchup
New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles
Time: 6:35 p.m. EST
Video: Gotham Sports App, MLB.tv
Venue: Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota, FL
Questions/Prompts:
1. Does Ryan Weathers’ first impression have you feeling uneasy about him, or are you more than willing to give him the benefit of the doubt because it’s just spring training?
2. Did your college basketball bracket suffer any serious damage on the first day? (I apparently was way too ambitious about Wisconsin, who will not, in fact, be going to the Elite Eight. Whoops.)
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