{"id":633235,"date":"2026-03-20T09:13:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T09:13:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/633235\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T09:13:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T09:13:53","slug":"a-luis-gil-trade-and-more-bold-predictions-for-the-2026-yankees-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/633235\/","title":{"rendered":"A Luis Gil trade and more bold predictions for the 2026 Yankees’ season"},"content":{"rendered":"

You know what would\u2019ve qualified as a bold prediction?<\/p>\n

Anticipating the Yankees would enjoy one of their most stress-free, undramatic, healthy and humdrum camps in recent history, to say the least.<\/p>\n

Spring training sites are the forever headquarters of baseball optimism, but the happenings around Steinbrenner Field \u2013 to date \u2013 mostly raised expectations for 2026.<\/p>\n

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So, let\u2019s take a few wild swings about the pinstriped season ahead.<\/p>\n

Spencer Jones gets the call\"Mar<\/p>\n

Mar 10, 2026; Clearwater, Florida, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Spencer Jones (78) hits a solo home run in the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during spring training at BayCare Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Young outfielders Jasson Dominguez and Spencer Jones will begin the season at Class AAA Scranton\/Wilkes-Barre.<\/p>\n

But the lefty-slugger Jones gets the first call-up, and winds up with more MLB plate appearances than the switch-hitting Dominguez, despite his big-league experience.<\/p>\n

If there\u2019s an injury situation or a performance drop-off by Trent Grisham, you can see the fleet, 6-foot-7 Jones making his major league debut and getting starts in center field.<\/p>\n

Dominguez is still just 23, two years younger than Jones, but the Yankees no longer view him as a center field option.<\/p>\n

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Should Jones start hot at Triple-A, with an outfield need in the Bronx, maybe the Yanks keep Dominguez at Scranton to work on his left field defense and right-handed swing.<\/p>\n

Luis Gil is traded by the deadline\"Feb<\/p>\n

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

Already, it\u2019s starting to look as if Gil will be one of the first starters bounced from the rotation once the injury-rehabbing veterans return.<\/p>\n

That could be as early as late April, when lefty Carlos Rodon (elbow surgery) is due back.<\/p>\n

Or it could be around June 1, when ace Gerrit Cole (Tommy John surgery) is expected to return, or if one of those electric young prospects forces his way to the majors.<\/p>\n

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Yankees GM Brian Cashman casts a wide trade net and he\u2019s willing to deal with rivals or contenders if the matchup is suitable.<\/p>\n

Would the Mets need a starter by the deadline? Would there be a big-league need, or a few prospects, that sways the Yanks to deal from a strength?<\/p>\n

If Cole, Rodon and Max Fried are on their game, fronting a productive rotation (with the chance of getting Clarke Schmidt back by late summer), Gil could be moved.<\/p>\n

Carlos Lagrange wins Rookie of the Year\"Feb<\/p>\n

Feb 27, 2026; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Lagrange (84) throws a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning during spring training at Lee Health Sports Complex\/Hammond Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

In some way, at some time, Carlos LaGrange will impact the 2026 Yankees.<\/p>\n

It might be as a starter, or it might be as a reliever. But the Yankees saw into the immediate future when they witnessed LaGrange\u2019s impressive spring training work.<\/p>\n

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Lagrange\u2019s 100-plus mph fastballs during live BP sessions were \u201csilly, never seen anything like it,\u2019\u2019 said Cole, who also witnessed Lagrange\u2019s improved control and command of the slider and changeup.<\/p>\n

Completing the Florida-version of camp on an 11-inning exhibition-game scoreless streak, Lagrange left little doubt about his readiness to help the Yankees this year.<\/p>\n

As either a rotation piece or a multi-inning bullpen weapon, Lagrange makes enough of a difference over about a four-month period to capture Rookie of the Year honors.<\/p>\n

Aaron Judge narrowly misses another MVP<\/p>\n

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Around the Fourth of July, Aaron Judge will connect for his 400th career home run.<\/p>\n

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Batting over .300 again, on the way to another 50-homer season, Judge will be firmly in the conversation to win a third straight AL MVP award.<\/p>\n

But this time, Judge will be runner-up to Kanas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., who takes his exceptional all-around game to new heights in 2026.<\/p>\n

Oh, and the Royals win the AL Central title, while the Texas Rangers win the AL West.<\/p>\n

In the NL, the Phillies repeat as East champs, the Cubs win the Central and \u2013 naturally \u2013 the Dodgers take the West.<\/p>\n

As for the Yankees\u2026<\/p>\n

Yankees win the pennant\"May<\/p>\n

May 18, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger (35) is greeted by first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (48) after hitting a grand slam home run in the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been a while since we\u2019ve gone here, but\u2026<\/p>\n

This run-it-back lineup can produce 850 runs, and this pitching staff \u2013 with the Cole-Rodon cavalry coming back, and the likes of Lagrange and Elmer Rodriguez pushing up \u2013 could be special.<\/p>\n

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If there\u2019s a need for bullpen arms, those reinforcements can come from within.<\/p>\n

With its pitching depth and depth of talent, this club seems better equipped to avoid the too-familiar June swoon, but that requires continued good health from a veteran core group.<\/p>\n

No one\u2019s promising a smooth road, but this year\u2019s trail leads to the World Series.<\/p>\n

This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Yankees bold predictions for the 2026 season<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You know what would\u2019ve qualified as a bold prediction? Anticipating the Yankees would enjoy one of their most…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":633236,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[2376],"tags":[106,5,1351,2004,1216,39,2281,3289,2277,108,101,4,1690,62,2548,2547,40,5055,122,142],"class_list":{"0":"post-633235","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-new-york-yankees","8":"tag-aaron-judge","9":"tag-baseball","10":"tag-bobby-witt-jr","11":"tag-carlos-rodon","12":"tag-clarke-schmidt","13":"tag-dodgers","14":"tag-gerrit-cole","15":"tag-jasson-dominguez","16":"tag-luis-gil","17":"tag-max-fried","18":"tag-mets","19":"tag-mlb","20":"tag-new-york","21":"tag-new-york-yankees","22":"tag-newyork","23":"tag-newyorkyankees","24":"tag-phillies","25":"tag-spencer-jones","26":"tag-trent-grisham","27":"tag-yankees"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@mlb\/116260743571234357","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/633235","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=633235"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/633235\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/633236"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=633235"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=633235"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=633235"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}