{"id":611522,"date":"2026-03-07T10:43:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T10:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/611522\/"},"modified":"2026-03-07T10:43:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T10:43:15","slug":"how-impressive-is-carlos-lagrange-at-yankees-camp-just-ask-gerrit-cole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/611522\/","title":{"rendered":"How impressive is Carlos Lagrange at Yankees camp? Just ask Gerrit Cole"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TAMPA, Fla. \u2013 Between his two simulated innings, Friday, Gerrit Cole watched young Carlos Lagrange pitch with a touch of awe.<\/p>\n<p>On the Steinbrenner Field scoreboard, Lagrange\u2019s fastball routinely registered 101-mph and touched 102-mph.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s silly. Never seen anything like it,\u2019\u2019 the Yankees ace said of being \u201cjust blown away\u2019\u2019 watching Lagrange reach that velocity with seemingly ordinary effort during live batting practice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s young, OK, I get that. First big-league camp, I get that,\u2019\u2019 Cole said in rationalizing how the 6-foot-7, 248-pound right-hander is dialing it up this early.<\/p>\n<p>Yankees manager Aaron Boone and his coaches are watching behind a mound screen, he\u2019s facing big-league hitters, but \u201cthere\u2019s not runners on second and third, two outs\u2019\u2019 in an actual game setting, where the adrenaline really kicks in.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt looks relatively, I guess, easy for the amount of 101s I\u2019ve seen in a row,\u2019\u2019 said Cole. \u201cI think I\u2019ve hit 101 (mph) in my career probably less than 10 times and I\u2019ve seen him do it every single time.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s crazy.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Gerrit Cole&#8217;s ahead-of-pace look<\/p>\n<p>1 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 12, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (48) and teammates workout during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/f72bb3cf319f4927e55860349c294bf2.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>1 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 12, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (48) and teammates workout during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/071b2e8d0c6ade23477400cb507f747f.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>2 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 12, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Tim Hill (41) works out during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7d9150a8ccd59492de5f4f7ccb9e4dd9.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>3 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 12, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) works out during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/c14c2713c707b9757186b8f8c5a9014c.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>4 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 12, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) talks with right fielder Aaron Judge (99), shortstop Jose Caballero (72), second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) and third baseman Amed Rosario (14) during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dfb3d806698de74a1c2f554f4c4d7733.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>5 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 12, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Yerry de Los Santos (73) works out during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e22e0f807bcc2ec4e7bcdb9d97832467.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>6 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 12, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried (54) works out during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e916a87cdba38b3b4932fc5b9e9b8d75.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>7 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 12, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried (54) works out during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/c84f24c5facefec8f4e599a1191ad72c.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>8 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 12, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees balls and bags lay on the field during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fd2adb685f88d0d5ee138e1e1725c9ff.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>9 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 12, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) during live batting practice during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9f770a05b8d3b46e932c0f481d767ea3.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>10 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 12, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil (81) throws a pitch during live batting practice during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ecbc8b01fe968d74bd077ad8e32c0351.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>11 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 12, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; A general view during live batting practice during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/d0fbec0393424d83b8c7e61bc0b1b2d2.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>12 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) works out during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0c36adf2ec60189c014693dd04b7daa7.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>13 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) works out during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7a604717e8621364c2839db96bcc4c9c.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>14 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Jose Caballero (72) works out during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/67b8727ae0b1b7ee5f5810f2a160cd93.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>15 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) works out during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/65e5f8c3fb11942d155ea7cb2e0bd9c5.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>16 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Angel Chivilli (57) works out during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e43c9707bd7d6f7dfed6fce3cb1ab8a1.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>17 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (48) works out during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/f928f64d3b55066f6550d3c6c626ea61.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>18 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) throws a bullpen session during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0068e4bcca960c22f0ed62735c526647.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>19 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA;New York Yankees pitcher Camilo Doval (75) throws a bullpen session during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3a7c20b105e2f4f313bd9c215eafe4c8.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>20 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) throws a bullpen session during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4f721af16f03a06c1ac09b2652f15be5.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>21 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (48), right fielder Aaron Judge (99) an teammates workout during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/88474f134a28f22eb7148b0e279c0f2b.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>22 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e8ebfe7183b6531501e247564e0e6fb9.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>23 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) works out during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2ec9af3174bcf44df91f46d6cef4247b.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>24 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) works out during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/b3ae1f480b880c18c3fd59e774df674a.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>25 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees fans and kids watch live batting practice during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/71fcc27a16b0e11576e4da1e24b93d85.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>26 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells (28) works out during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1c2153e17ba945355875ef60903cb4a8.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>27 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits during live batting practice at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e8cf3a8cb41297f58b858c9af50cac79.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>28 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) during live batting practice at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/c8fa4234887549d16e0ea404e493f144.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>29 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher David Bednar (53) throws a pitch during live batting practice at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5aa100e00ff3d4be468ed15f75493c3e.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>30 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) bats as heworks out during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/b6a5a04b4f2dc0abe2af2989123fb471.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>31 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees infielder Anthony Volpe (11) warms up during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7476ab182cd592f25fc9db719a668c12.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>32 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) warms up during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/810cd0792231c7c59d8669d5a962ee50.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>33 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees infielder Ben Rice (22) warms up during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9a5e4e07133bce2f954a48159756838b.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>34 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees infielder Anthony Volpe (11) and infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) take a break during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/d03e22d951f025cef59e87c7a4a5c230.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>35 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees infielder infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) fields a ground ball during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0676a5267154b4215fe7fb3ca6ee85e7.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>36 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) watches players workout during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4003492c54fed7986845358d2b116c8d.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>37 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) and outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) run the bases during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/df72a67c7ff6fa6f538ad18a9ba65fbc.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>38 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham (12) watches a teammate run a drill during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e99c57e07a7822d0f15c3c0b02e6461c.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>39 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees prepare for a drill during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/956cde0970c8f5e2c0c8c7b86986a88f.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>40 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees infielder Amed Rosario (14) takes a break during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/10cedfe94117f5dee0991c7ade97ac16.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>41 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Oswaldo Cabrera (95) prepares for a drill during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/83ff6e655c08090d1c6c503694728ec7.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>42 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) prepares for a drill during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/aebb837873ce419d082b75c0bba9dfe0.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>43 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankee fans watch batting practice during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7d8aec4880f36e07eb9f4566662b1624.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>44 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees fans during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/895089e41f28cb00b1b4e1e6ab3653ba.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>45 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) watches batting practice during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/04a3c1d1dbe0adde502ea906a7bc8ef0.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>46 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) watches batting practice during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/69c555914180b53cf0d32a16e1ea3a83.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>47 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) watches batting practice during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2381cb50b88c998297e9615170f0a014.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>48 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees players take batting practice during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0b30d42752a45c3357a65507ddd8d57f.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>49 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) talks with outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dd4bc335a8c6f95ea42f88ad616b8019.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>50 \/ 50<\/p>\n<p>Yankees spring training 2026 photos from Tampa<\/p>\n<p>Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) prepares for batting practice during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not crazy to think Lagrange, 22, could impact the Yanks as a starter or reliever at some point this season.<\/p>\n<p>And it\u2019s easier to believe that Cole \u2013 almost exactly a year removed from Tommy John surgery \u2013 can quickly achieve his high-level form once he returns.<\/p>\n<p>Outside of his sharp stuff, Boone has been impressed by \u201cthe command and control\u2019\u2019 Cole has displayed in three sessions against live batters.<\/p>\n<p>Could that mean an accelerated return to the 2026 rotation?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think the reality is, where he\u2019s at physically and what it looks like, it could \u2013 in theory \u2013 be earlier,\u2019\u2019 said Boone, who quickly mentioned being true to the rehab schedule.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe threw zero innings last year. We want to be mindful of that too,\u2019\u2019 said Boone. \u201cIn a perfect world, we\u2019re playing in October and he\u2019s still got a lot left.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Carlos Lagrange: It&#8217;s special to be around these guys<\/p>\n<p>After his 30-pitch effort Friday, Cole \u2013 pitching out of his new, overhead windup &#8211; felt pleased with his tempo and accuracy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKind of reinforced how important your lower half is for command,\u2019\u2019 said Cole, adding that \u201cthere\u2019s no thoughts about the elbow anymore,\u2019\u2019 putting the focus where it should be \u2013 making a good pitch.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA clear mind and a disciplined lower half, so far, has put me in a position to make good pitches.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>And between his three simulated innings, Lagrange watched Cole with equally wide eyes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s a legend, a Cy Young winner,\u2019\u2019 said Lagrange. \u201cSo, when you see him go through his comeback after his injury, and he looks ready, trouble is coming.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n<p>In this camp, Lagrange has already talked pitching execution with Cole and Carlos Rodon, discussed fielding his position with Gold Glove award winner Max Fried and engaged Ryan Weathers about how to develop consistency with the changeup.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s very special to be around these guys,\u2019\u2019 said Lagrange, who does push back on the effortless velocity thing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt might look easy,\u2019\u2019 said Lagrange, speaking on-and-off with the aid of an interpreter. \u201cIn reality, it\u2019s not easy to do.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n<p>This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northjersey.com\/story\/sports\/mlb\/yankees\/2026\/03\/06\/carlos-lagrange-yankees-gerrit-cole-spring-training\/89026462007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Carlos Lagrange impressing Yankees, and Gerrit Cole, at camp;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Carlos Lagrange impressing Yankees, and Gerrit Cole, at camp<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"TAMPA, Fla. \u2013 Between his two simulated innings, Friday, Gerrit Cole watched young Carlos Lagrange pitch with a&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":611523,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2376],"tags":[1797,5,42023,2004,2281,21985,108,4,1690,62,2548,2547,1073,142],"class_list":["post-611522","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-new-york-yankees","tag-aaron-boone","tag-baseball","tag-carlos-lagrange","tag-carlos-rodon","tag-gerrit-cole","tag-lagrange","tag-max-fried","tag-mlb","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-yankees","tag-newyork","tag-newyorkyankees","tag-ryan-weathers","tag-yankees"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@mlb\/116187490575009911","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/611522","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=611522"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/611522\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/611523"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=611522"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=611522"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=611522"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}