Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was briefly detained Tuesday, Feb. 17 at an airport in the Bahamas before being released, according to Ayton's lawyer Devard Francis.
Francis said Ayton was detained on suspicion of being in possession of a "very small amount of marijuana" while at Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau, Bahamas.
Ayton, a native of the Bahamas, last played for the Bahamian national team in 2024.
Francis said the marijuana had been in someone else's bag, which led to a swift release of Ayton following a brief investigation.
"The investigators saw that the actual very small amount of marijuana wasn't in Deandre's bag, but they still went through their investigations and he was released expeditiously," Francis told Reuters in a statement.
Players are no longer tested for marijuana and it has been removed from the banned substance list, according to the CBA regulations.
However, marijuana is illegal in the Bahamas.
Ayton, 27, in his first season with the Lakers has averaged 13.2 points, 8.5 rebounds and a block per game.
BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento is looking to break its six-game home slide with a win over Orlando.
The Kings are 9-19 in home games. Sacramento averages 13.9 turnovers per game and is 9-20 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents.
The Magic are 10-15 on the road. Orlando is 8-2 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.
The Kings are shooting 46.2% from the field this season, 1.9 percentage points lower than the 48.1% the Magic allow to opponents. The Magic's 46.2% shooting percentage from the field this season is 3.2 percentage points lower than the Kings have allowed to their opponents (49.4%).
TOP PERFORMERS: DeMar DeRozan is averaging 18.7 points and 3.8 assists for the Kings. Nique Clifford is averaging 1.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Desmond Bane is averaging 19.6 points and 4.2 assists for the Magic. Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.4 points over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Kings: 0-10, averaging 106.8 points, 42.9 rebounds, 23.5 assists, 7.5 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 44.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 119.9 points per game.
Magic: 5-5, averaging 112.5 points, 38.2 rebounds, 26.7 assists, 10.8 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.7 points.
INJURIES: Kings: Domantas Sabonis: day to day (back), Keegan Murray: out (ankle), Russell Westbrook: day to day (ankle), De'Andre Hunter: out (eye), Zach LaVine: out for season (finger), Malik Monk: day to day (illness).
Magic: Jett Howard: day to day (ankle), Colin Castleton: out (thumb).
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BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio aims to keep its six-game win streak intact when the Spurs take on Phoenix.
The Spurs are 24-13 in conference play. San Antonio has a 6-4 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.
The Suns have gone 22-16 against Western Conference opponents. Phoenix is sixth in the Western Conference with 15.0 fast break points per game led by Devin Booker averaging 3.3.
The Spurs' 13.0 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.7 more made shots on average than the 12.3 per game the Suns give up. The Suns are shooting 46.0% from the field, 0.4% higher than the 45.6% the Spurs' opponents have shot this season.
The teams meet for the third time this season. The Suns won 111-102 in the last matchup on Nov. 24.
TOP PERFORMERS: De'Aaron Fox is shooting 48.4% and averaging 19.4 points for the Spurs. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.4 points over the last 10 games.
Booker is averaging 25.2 points and 6.3 assists for the Suns. Dillon Brooks is averaging 25.0 points over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Spurs: 8-2, averaging 120.1 points, 47.1 rebounds, 29.6 assists, 7.3 steals and 7.3 blocks per game while shooting 49.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.1 points per game.
Suns: 5-5, averaging 110.0 points, 42.7 rebounds, 23.8 assists, 9.1 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 45.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.1 points.
INJURIES: Spurs: David Jones Garcia: out for season (ankle), Lindy Waters III: day to day (knee).
Suns: Isaiah Livers: out (shoulder), Cole Anthony: day to day (not injury related), Grayson Allen: out (knee).
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BOTTOM LINE: Detroit visits New York looking to extend its three-game road winning streak.
The Knicks are 24-13 in conference play. New York ranks third in the Eastern Conference in team defense, allowing only 111.9 points while holding opponents to 45.9% shooting.
The Pistons are 26-7 against Eastern Conference opponents. Detroit is fifth in the NBA scoring 18.4 fast break points per game led by Cade Cunningham averaging 3.7.
The Knicks make 47.2% of their shots from the field this season, which is 3.1 percentage points higher than the Pistons have allowed to their opponents (44.1%). The Pistons average 5.3 more points per game (117.2) than the Knicks allow (111.9).
The teams square off for the third time this season. The Pistons won the last meeting 118-80 on Feb. 7. Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points to help lead the Pistons to the win.
TOP PERFORMERS: Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 19.8 points and 11.9 rebounds for the Knicks. Jalen Brunson is averaging 23.3 points and 6.1 assists over the last 10 games.
Cunningham is averaging 25.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 9.6 assists and 1.5 steals for the Pistons. Duncan Robinson is averaging 2.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Knicks: 8-2, averaging 119.0 points, 46.3 rebounds, 29.6 assists, 7.7 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 103.7 points per game.
Pistons: 8-2, averaging 118.7 points, 43.9 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 11.5 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 48.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 106.4 points.
INJURIES: Knicks: OG Anunoby: day to day (toe), Miles McBride: out (ankle).
Pistons: Ronald Holland II: day to day (personal).
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BOTTOM LINE: Boston travels to Golden State for a non-conference matchup.
The Warriors are 18-10 on their home court. Golden State is sixth in the Western Conference at limiting opponent scoring, allowing just 113.7 points while holding opponents to 47.2% shooting.
The Celtics are 17-10 in road games. Boston ranks last in the Eastern Conference recording just 23.9 assists per game led by Derrick White averaging 5.6.
The Warriors average 16.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.3 more made shots on average than the 14.0 per game the Celtics give up. The Celtics are shooting 46.7% from the field, 0.5% lower than the 47.2% the Warriors' opponents have shot this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Brandin Podziemski is averaging 12 points and 3.5 assists for the Warriors. Moses Moody is averaging 15.3 points over the last 10 games.
Nikola Vucevic is scoring 16.7 points per game and averaging 9.0 rebounds for the Celtics. Jaylen Brown is averaging 21.6 points and 6.0 rebounds over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Warriors: 4-6, averaging 109.4 points, 40.4 rebounds, 29.4 assists, 12.3 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.5 points per game.
Celtics: 7-3, averaging 107.3 points, 47.2 rebounds, 24.3 assists, 6.8 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 44.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 100.2 points.
INJURIES: Warriors: Jimmy Butler III: out for season (knee), Kristaps Porzingis: out (achilles), LJ Cryer: day to day (hamstring), Will Richard: day to day (knee), Stephen Curry: out (knee), Seth Curry: out (back).
Celtics: Jayson Tatum: out (achilles).
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BOTTOM LINE: Chicago hosts Toronto looking to break its three-game home slide.
The Bulls are 16-22 in Eastern Conference games. Chicago has a 9-5 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.
The Raptors are 24-15 in conference matchups. Toronto is second in the Eastern Conference with 29.3 assists per game led by Immanuel Quickley averaging 6.1.
The Bulls average 14.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.9 more made shots on average than the 12.8 per game the Raptors give up. The Raptors are shooting 47.3% from the field, 0.6% lower than the 47.9% the Bulls' opponents have shot this season.
The teams square off for the second time this season. The Raptors won the last meeting 123-107 on Feb. 6, with Brandon Ingram scoring 33 points in the victory.
TOP PERFORMERS: Josh Giddey is averaging 18.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 8.8 assists for the Bulls. Matas Buzelis is averaging 16.4 points over the last 10 games.
Quickley is scoring 17.0 points per game and averaging 4.4 rebounds for the Raptors. Ingram is averaging 22.1 points and 4.6 rebounds over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Bulls: 1-9, averaging 111.9 points, 42.0 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 7.5 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 44.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 124.7 points per game.
Raptors: 6-4, averaging 112.0 points, 43.2 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 9.1 steals and 6.8 blocks per game while shooting 47.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.9 points.
INJURIES: Bulls: Jalen Smith: day to day (calf), Noa Essengue: out for season (shoulder), Isaac Okoro: day to day (knee), Tre Jones: day to day (hamstring), Zach Collins: out (toe), Josh Giddey: day to day (hamstring).
Raptors: None listed.
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BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta heads into the matchup with Philadelphia as losers of three in a row.
The 76ers have gone 19-18 against Eastern Conference teams. Philadelphia ranks ninth in the Eastern Conference in team defense, giving up just 115.9 points while holding opponents to 47.1% shooting.
The Hawks are 13-20 in Eastern Conference play. Atlanta ranks second in the NBA scoring 18.0 fast break points per game led by Jalen Johnson averaging 4.2.
The 76ers score 116.2 points per game, 2.4 fewer points than the 118.6 the Hawks give up. The Hawks are shooting 47.2% from the field, 0.1% higher than the 47.1% the 76ers' opponents have shot this season.
The two teams play for the third time this season. The Hawks defeated the 76ers 120-117 in their last meeting on Dec. 14. Dyson Daniels led the Hawks with 27 points, and Paul George led the 76ers with 35 points.
TOP PERFORMERS: Tyrese Maxey is averaging 28.9 points, 6.8 assists and two steals for the 76ers. Kelly Oubre Jr. is averaging 1.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Johnson is averaging 23.3 points, 10.6 rebounds and 8.2 assists for the Hawks. CJ McCollum is averaging 19.9 points and 3.2 assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: 76ers: 6-4, averaging 114.1 points, 40.1 rebounds, 24.8 assists, 9.2 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 47.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 117.9 points per game.
Hawks: 5-5, averaging 115.9 points, 43.2 rebounds, 28.2 assists, 8.4 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 46.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.6 points.
INJURIES: 76ers: Joel Embiid: day to day (knee), Quentin Grimes: day to day (illness).
Hawks: Jonathan Kuminga: out (knee).
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BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland seeks to build upon its five-game win streak with a victory against Brooklyn.
The Cavaliers are 20-13 in Eastern Conference games. Cleveland ranks fifth in the league averaging 14.7 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 35.8% from deep. Donovan Mitchell leads the team averaging 3.6 makes while shooting 37.6% from 3-point range.
The Nets are 11-22 against Eastern Conference opponents. Brooklyn is 5-24 against opponents with a winning record.
The Cavaliers average 14.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.3 more made shots on average than the 12.4 per game the Nets allow. The Cavaliers average 107.7 points per game, 8.2 fewer points than the 115.9 the Cavaliers give up.
The two teams match up for the second time this season. The Cavaliers defeated the Nets 131-124 in their last matchup on Oct. 24. Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 35 points, and Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets with 31 points.
TOP PERFORMERS: Mitchell is averaging 29 points, 5.9 assists and 1.5 steals for the Cavaliers. Jarrett Allen is averaging 18.3 points and 9.5 rebounds over the last 10 games.
Porter is averaging 25 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists for the Nets. Day'Ron Sharpe is averaging 11.3 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.7 steals over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 9-1, averaging 124.1 points, 43.1 rebounds, 29.5 assists, 10.4 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 50.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.4 points per game.
Nets: 3-7, averaging 104.7 points, 43.3 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 7.6 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 115.4 points.
INJURIES: Cavaliers: Max Strus: out (foot), Evan Mobley: out (calf), Dean Wade: day to day (ankle).
Nets: Noah Clowney: day to day (ankle), Nic Claxton: day to day (hip), Michael Porter Jr.: day to day (knee).
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz looks on against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Kia Center on February 07, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images
One of the new regular articles I’m wanting to do is a Utah Jazz Question of the Day. I’ll do these as often as I can with questions I hope our community would like to discuss. If you have any questions you want to go over, let me know in the comments.
For today’s question, it’s somewhat related to our “beloved” commissioner who punishes our team for doing the thing most likely to lead to eventual championship contention. The question is: What is the change you would most like to see from the league?
For me, I have a pretty easy one. I hate it when teams, at the end of the game, up three or more, foul to put players at the line for two free throws. To me, it ruins the end of games and any chance of a game-tying or game-winning play. For this, the easy fix is that if a team is up by three or more, any foul in the final minute is a technical free throw for the opposing team, followed by a side out with the ball.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Isaac Asuma scored 15 points and Grayson Grove scored 13 points and Minnesota ended its five-game Big Ten Conference road losing streak by beating Oregon 61-44 on Tuesday night.
Cade Tyson scored 12 points and Bobby Durkin 11 for Minnesota (12-14, 5-10) which last won on the road in conference on Jan. 3 when the Golden Gophers beat Northwestern, 84-78.
The Ducks now have lost 11 of 12.
Nate Bittle scored 15 points and Kwame Evans Jr. 13 for Oregon (9-17, 2-13) which scored a season-low point total shooting 38% (20 of 53) and 10% (2 of 20) from 3-point range. Evans went 2-for-2 shooting from the foul line, the only trip the Ducks made to the line the entire game.
Minnesota led 22-17 at halftime and began distancing itself in the second half. Oregon used a 9-0 run to turn a 29-21 deficit with 17:33 remaining into a one-point lead on a 3-pointer by Evans four minutes later.
Grove responded with a dunk, Asuma converted a layup and Durkin made a 3 and Minnesota never trailed again. The Golden Gophers outscored Oregon 22-6 and turned a 39-36 advantage into a 61-42 lead with 1:29 remaining.
Minnesota leads the all-time series, 8-3.
Up next
Minnesota: Hosts Rutgers on Saturday.
Oregon: Travels to Los Angeles to face USC on Saturday.
NEW DELHI (AP) — South Africa chased down a victory target of 123 with 40 balls to spare Wednesday to finish the group stage of cricket's Twenty20 World Cup unbeaten.
South Africa opted to field first and restricted United Arab Emirates to 122-6, with veteran pace bowlers Corbin Bosch returning 3-12 from four overs and Anrich Nortje taking 2-28.
The South Africans raced to 123-4 in 13.2 overs, taking the last seven runs in singles after their fourth wicket fell.
Rain showers delayed the start of South Africa’s reply and then the first over netted just one run.
But from that point on, the Proteas accelerated to victory by adding 13 runs off the second over and 18 from the third until Haider Ali bowled skipper Aiden Markram for 28 from 11 balls — all but two of his runs coming from boundaries.
Dewald Brevis led the scoring with 36 before he was out within two scoring shots of victory, and Ryan Rickelton scored 30 as the 2024 runners-up dominated the bowling.
For the UAE, Alishan Sharafu led the scoring with 45 from 38 deliveries before he was caught in the outfield off Nortje's bowling in the 18th over.
The South Africans rested David Miller, frontline spinner Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen and Lungi Ngidi ahead of the Super 8 stage.
In matches later Wednesday, Pakistan will take on Namibia in Colombo with a spot in the Super 8s at stake, and co-host India will finish off the Group A program against Netherlands at Ahmedabad.
Observations from Yankees’ spring training on Tuesday in Tampa:
New reliever turns up heat
Brent Headrick, the lefty reliever whom Yankees personnel were high on entering camp, threw an inning of live batting practice and got up to 96 mph.
Yankees’ new reliever BrentHeadrick, throwing a couple of days earlier in training camp, threw one inning of batting practice on Feb. 17, 2026. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
Some sick time
After sitting out Monday’s workout due to flu-like symptoms, Ryan McMahon got back on the field Tuesday as a full participant, despite feeling some lingering effects.
Caught my eye
Gerrit Cole and Max Fried threw bullpen sessions side by side Tuesday, and it didn’t take much imagination to envision them throwing back-to-back days atop the Yankees rotation later this year, as long as Cole gets through the rest of his Tommy John rehab without a setback.
Max Fried (left) and Gerrit Cole pose for a picture earlier in Yankees’ training camp. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
Wednesday’s schedule
The Yankees will hold another full-squad workout at Steinbrenner Field.
After the Yankees slowed him down over the past week as he dealt with mid-back/left lat inflammation, Schlittler completed a bullpen session that, with a positive recovery, should put him back on track in his buildup to start the regular season on time.
“Again, something we weren’t overly concerned about,” manager Aaron Boone said. “Just being where we are on the calendar, just wanted to make sure it didn’t turn into something bigger.
“Everything went well and accordingly, so keep moving forward.”
Cam Schlittler, throwing during a spring training workout earlier this month, had a successful bullpen session on Tuesday after being held a couple of days for a back issue the youngster called “insignificant.” Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
Schlittler had been ahead of some other pitchers in his throwing progression before the Yankees decided to keep him off the mound for a few days.
The expectation was that he should only need one or two bullpen sessions before he could resume facing hitters.
Clark resigned Tuesday after an internal investigation found an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law, The Post’s Joel Sherman reported.
“Not ideal timing is all I know,” Stanton said, referring to the looming labor battle when the current CBA expires Dec. 1.
Elmer Rodriguez will start the Yankees’ Grapefruit League opener Friday against the Orioles in Sarasota, Fla.
The top pitching prospect has been built up early because he is leaving camp to pitch for Puerto Rico in the WBCat the beginning of March.
Fellow top prospect Carlos Lagrange is expected to start the Yankees’ home opener Saturday against the Tigers.
Luis Gil threw three innings of live batting practice, building his pitch count up to 42. … Ryan McMahon, who sat out Monday’s workouts due to flu-like symptoms, returned to the field Tuesday. … The Yankees made their first cuts of the spring, reassigning RHP Alexander Cornielle and C Abrahan Gutierrez to minor league camp. They now have 70 players in big league camp.
Kris Bryant’s ongoing back issues are affecting far more than just his baseball availability.
The Rockies’ third baseman, on the 60-day injured list with a degenerative back condition, described daily pain so severe that it can be “hard to grab the toothpaste in front of me.”
“Any time my feet hit the ground, I feel like I could probably fall over,” the 2016 National League MVP told reporters Tuesday at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz., according to The Denver Post. “It’s unfortunate and obviously not how I want this to go. I’m here to figure things out and find out if there is a way to get better.
Kris Bryant has dealt with a myriad of injuries since joining the Rockies. USA TODAY Sports
“It’s not easy waking up in pain every day, but now we are here. I’m just trying to determine the next step with the training staff and doctors.”
The four-time All-Star has endured 10 separate injured list stints with the Rockies, limiting him to 170 out of a possible 648 games over four seasons.
Bryant owns a disappointing .244/.324/.370 slash line with 17 home runs and 61 RBIs in the Mile High City.
Last season, Bryant’s lumbar degenerative disc disease kept him to just 11 games; an injury that he now says feels like “being electrocuted in my whole body.”
“I could never have expected this or seen this coming,” he added. “And now that I’m dealing with it, I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy. It’s miserable.”
#Rockies Kris Bryant talked to media this morning here in Scottsdale. Here he talks about pain and next steps. pic.twitter.com/CWa8H9bR5J
Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer said the organization “supports” Bryant as he attempts to get healthy, but recognizes the reality that, at this stage, he “can’t play baseball.”
“We have to prepare like he’s not going to play,” Schaeffer said. “That’s just the way we have to go about it, hoping that he has a recovery and a breakthrough. But was of now, his back really, really hurts. It’s a real thing. He just can’t play baseball.”
At one point, Bryant — who began his career with the Cubs — seemed to be on the fast track to a Hall of Fame career.
Kris Bryant heads to first base after drawing a walk with the bases loaded to force in a run during the Rockies’ win over the Padres on July 14, 2022, in Denver. AP
He won the Rookie of the Year award in 2015 before capturing NL MVP honors the following year while leading the Cubs to the franchise’s first World Series in 108 years.
Bryant remained a potent offensive player for the next five seasons, including a brief run with the Giants after a midseason trade in 2021.
While Bryant said he’s weighing the long-term implications of living with a serious back injury, he has not allowed retirement to cross his mind — yet.
“I’m not going to dive deep into that. I don’t want to misspeak,” Bryant said. “I haven’t read the reports. My focus is just to find stuff that will help me wake up, hopefully, in a little less pain than the day before.”
TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 17: Aaron Judge #99 and Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees converse during team workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 17, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images
New York Post | Greg Joyce: Aaron Judge’s barking elbow was a major concern for the Yankees last summer, with the ailment costing the captain some time and production in July and August. But after the season, team doctors told Judge he wouldn’t require surgery, and Judge says his elbow is now fully good to go. “It’s feeling great,” Judge said on Monday. “Haven’t had any issues so far. I think we’re ready to go. I’m throwing out there confident”.
New York Daily News | Gary Phillips: It wasn’t too long ago that the Yankees were known for their super bullpens. A decade ago they trotted out the trio of Aroldis Chapman, Andrew Miller, and Dellin Betances, and a few years later they added big signings like Zack Britton and Adam Ottavino to the mix. These days, though, the Yankees don’t spend on top dollar relief pitchers, preferring to stock the bullpen with a mix of trade acquisitions and lower-profile upside arms. Brian Cashman says it’s not team policy to avoid top relievers on the free agent makers, but the proof is in the pudding: the Yankees haven’t made a significant free agent relief signing since giving $27 million to Ottavino seven years ago.
FanGraphs | Eric Longenhagen: We’ve got another Top 100 prospect list for your perusal, this time from FanGraphs. Konnor Griffin comes in at number one, the Pirates infielder solidifying himself as the best prospect in the sport. As for the Yankees, it’s the same story we’ve heard across the board this offseason, as there’s some really exciting premium talent at the top of the farm system, but a lack of depth after that. George Lombard Jr. is unsurprisingly the top-ranked Yankee, though Longenhagen and Co. are a bit lower on him than some other prospect hounds, putting Lombard at 49. Elmer Rodríguez, Dax Kilby, and Carlos Lagrange follow Lombard in short order.
SNY | Tom Hanslin: A small but important injury update here, as Cam Schlittler threw a bullpen session yesterday. The right-hander was dealing with a back inflammation last week when he reported to camp and had been throwing off flat ground, so it’s good to see that he’s right back throwing off a mound just a few days later. “Went good. Something we weren’t overly concerned about, just being where we are in the calendar,” Aaron Boone said. “Just wanted to make sure it didn’t turn into something bigger. Everything went well, accordingly.”
