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Yankees lineup plans for 2026 already shifting with Ben Rice’s breakout
Yankees lineup plans for 2026 already shifting with Ben Rice’s breakout originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Remember when everyone was worried about Ben Rice’s role once Giancarlo Stanton came off the injured list? Seems like ages ago, because right now, Rice is critical to the Yankees' lineup.
It was the second lineup in a row that featured young slugger Ben Rice at the catcher spot, with Austin Wells increasingly pushed to the side amid a slump at the plate.
Aaron Boone is trying to balance Rice’s emergence with Austin Wells’ development, and it’s become one of the trickier lineup ...
Giancarlo Stanton and Ben Rice crank back-to-back homers to increase the Yankees' lead to 8 runs in the top of the 4th inning ...
Paul Goldschmidt’s Yankees tenure looks short-lived as Ben Rice emerges as the franchise’s next long-term first baseman.
Prior to Saturday night, there was only one first baseman who had multiple seven-RBI games for the Yankees, and his name was ...
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