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Yankees · Player development

Ben Rice was a late-round pick. His bat was not a secret forever.

The Yankees hitter is one homer from 40. His route from Dartmouth explains the surprise—and the scouting record shows why calling him an unknown misses the point.

Ben Rice
Yankees
Dartmouth

Yankees · Pitching and awards

Schlittler’s rise deserves more than an overnight-success label.

The path from Northeastern to the Yankees’ rotation includes evidence that predates his major-league breakthrough. His current season demands a serious awards discussion, not a coronation.

Cam Schlittler
Yankees
Northeastern

Next Up NY

Jefferson Rojas earned another look. Not a call-up clock.

A homer in his Syracuse debut gives Mets fans a reason to follow. The next question is what the rest of the work shows.

New York Mets
Jefferson Rojas
Syracuse Mets