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New York Post
3 days ago
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- New York Post
Yankees' George Lombard Jr.'s future bright due to bevy of intangibles
Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free ATLANTA — George Lombard Jr. camped under a pop-up and glanced at the hitter, who was not running hard out of the box to an occupied first base. With one out in the inning during the Double-A Somerset game, the shortstop thought quickly and allowed the ball to hit the grass. He scooped it up, fired to first base for one out and then watched his first baseman throw to second for an unorthodox but heady double play. 'That's one of the plays that you rehearse over and over in your head, hoping that you get the chance to do it eventually,' Lombard said Saturday of a play he pulled off in late May. 'When I'm out there I'm always thinking, trying to anticipate, trying to see what possibly can happen on this play just to be ahead of it.' There are plenty of tangible reasons for the Yankees to like Lombard, though the IQ of a son of a coach is what they hope makes him the complete package. All of Lombard's tools added up to an impressive appearance in the Futures Game at Truist Park, where he made himself known — drawing a walk, stealing a base and manufacturing a run in his first plate appearance, ripping a double in his second and later getting robbed of a single by diving center fielder Slade Caldwell. He was the lone Yankees representative but not alone. Before the 4-2 National League win, he watched his brother, Jacob, compete in the All-Star High School Home Run Derby. Their father, George, is a former major leaguer and the current Tigers bench coach. There is a lot of baseball knowledge that gets tossed around at family dinners. Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr. fields a ground during warmups before the MLB Futures Game, won 4-2 by the National League. Getty Images Lombard Jr. might drop a pop-up on occasion when he can see a double play can be pulled off. Last week, his dash home from third base on a ground ball to third gained some online attention: Lombard swung over to the field of play, sprinting home while on the grass several feet from the baseline, which likely played a role in the opposing third baseman throwing to the outside of the catcher — who then was too late for a tag, Lombard sliding in safely. 'That's a play that my dad is talking about all the time,' said the 20-year-old, who answers questions professionally and with a smile. 'I learned it from him. … It was fun to finally be able to pull one of those off in a game.' It is not difficult to envision Lombard — a natural shortstop who also has played second and third this year, with versatility and athleticism (25 steals in 81 games this season) obvious assets — to find a home somewhere in the Yankees infield over the next few years. There is no doubting the intangibles, and Lombard is working to improve the tangibles. The 2023 first-round pick sailed through High-A Hudson Valley (a .983 OPS in 24 games) before starting slowly at Somerset, with whom he entered this break hitting .203 with a .633 OPS. Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr. hits during the third inning of the MLB Futures Game. Getty Images He said he has made some adjustments at the plate and has begun feeling comfortable against the higher-up pitchers. '[Double-A is] definitely a difference,' said Lombard, who has had 354 plate appearances against pitchers older than him this season and two against a younger pitcher. 'Guys are a little older, guys are a little more mature, know what they're doing. … But overall, it's still baseball, it's still a game.' Lombard is the top-ranked Yankees prospect, leapfrogging Spencer Jones in a system that could look much different in a few weeks. A player with his makeup, ability and reputation, all before he can legally drink alcohol, likely would be the best trade chip GM Brian Cashman could cash in at the trade deadline. A coach's son understands as much — but also understands not to obsess about the future. 'I try to stay away from getting too caught up online and reading rumors and all that,' Lombard said. 'Control what I can control for the most part. … I stay present and be a good teammate. And I just worry about my business every single day. Whatever happens is going to happen.'
The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
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- The Herald Scotland
MLB Futures Game 2025 live: Time, how to watch, All-Star updates
Three of top eight prospects will feature in the 2025 game: Padres infielder Leo De Vries, Rangers infielder Sebastian Walcott and Brewers infielder Jesus Made, following in the footsteps of the future stars who have participated in this showcase over the past quarter-century. Last year, Joe Mauer (2003) became the first Futures Game alumnus to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, with CC Sabathia (2000) set to join him in Cooperstown this summer. USA TODAY Sports is providing live updates, scores and highlights from the game at Truist Park. Follow below: This section will be updated closer to the 4 p.m. ET first pitch Teams123456789FAL--------------------NL-------------------- This section will be updated Pregame American League starting pitcher for 2025 MLB Futures Game The Major League Baseball All-Star Futures Game takes place Saturday at Truist Park in Atlanta, the annual showcase for MLB's top prospects in the days leading up to the Midsummer Classic. Players are divided into the American and National League teams -- based on parent club -- rather than American vs. International prospects, as the game was initially played from 1999-2018. Three of top eight prospects will feature in the 2025 game: Padres infielder Leo De Vries, Rangers infielder Sebastian Walcott and Brewers infielder Jesus Made, following in the footsteps of the future stars who have participated in this showcase over the past quarter-century. Last year, Joe Mauer (2003) became the first Futures Game alumnus to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, with CC Sabathia (2000) set to join him in Cooperstown this summer. USA TODAY Sports is providing live updates, scores and highlights from the game at Truist Park. Follow below: This section will be updated closer to the 4 p.m. ET first pitch Teams123456789FAL--------------------NL-------------------- This section will be updated Pregame Pittsburgh Pirates No. 2 prospect Konnor Griffin is taking some pregame swings in the cage during batting practice at the 2025 MLB Futures Game. Griffin, who was drafted No. 9 overall in 2024 out of Jackson Prep High School, is starting at shortstop for the National League. Griffin is hitting .302 this season for High-A Greensboro with 29 hits, 17 RBIs and four home runs. Coming soon to a ballpark near yinz — Noah Hiles (@_NoahHiles) July 12, 2025 Getting the start on the mound for the American League team in the 2025 MLB Futures Game will be Cleveland Guardians left-handed prospect Parker Messick. Fresh off being named the Pitcher of the Week in the minor leagues, Messick is 4-3 with a 3.36 ERA in 75 innings pitched this season for Triple-A Columbus. In his most recent start on July 5, the former Florida State product threw seven scoreless innings vs. Toledo while striking out nine hitters. Parker Messick dealt tonight for the @CLBClippers. In 7.0 innings, he struck out 9 batters, allowing no runs on 3 hits and 1 walk. — GuardsInsider (@GuardsInsider) July 6, 2025 National League starting pitcher for 2025 MLB Futures Game Getting the start on the mound for the National League team in the 2025 MLB Futures Game will be Atlanta Braves right-handed prospect JR Ritchie. Drafted by the Braves with the No. 35 overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, Ritchie is 5-4 with a 2.35 ERA in 80 1/3 innings pitched this season for Double-A Columbus. He is coming off one of his better starts this season on July 5, where he threw five scoreless, no-hit innings and struck out eight batters. He is the Braves' No. 6-ranked prospect according to MLB Pipeline. #Braves prospect JR Ritchie will be the starting pitcher for the NL team in today's All-Star Futures Game at @TruistPark! ? — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 12, 2025 What time is MLB Futures Game? The 26th edition of the Futures Game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 12. TV channel : MLB Network : MLB Network Streaming: and MLB App MLB Network will air the 2025 MLB Futures Game. Streaming options include and the MLB App. 2025 All-Star Futures Game starting lineups! Here's how to watch and more: — MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 12, 2025 MLB Futures Game American League roster Pitchers Jurrangelo Cijntje, (SEA) Keagan Gillies (BAL) Brody Hopkins (TB) Gage Jump (ATH) George Klassen (LAA) Parker Messick (CLE) Frank Mozzicato (KC) Alimber Santa (HOU) Noah Schultz (CWS) Trey Yesavage (TOR) Catchers Josue Briceno (DET) Harry Ford (SEA) Carter Jensen (KC) Infielders Kaelen Culpepper (MIN) CJ Kayfus (CLE) George Lombard Jr. (NYY) Brice Matthews (HOU) Kevin McGonigle (DET) Sebastian Walcott (TEX) Tommy White (ATH) Outfielders Enrique Bradfield Jr. (BAL) Max Clark (DET) Jhostynxon Garcia (BOS) Lazaro Montes (SEA) Braden Montgomery (CWS) MLB Futures Game National League roster Pitchers Alex Clemmey (WSH) Marquis Grissom Jr. (WSH) Hayden Harris (ATL) Trent Harris (SF) Welinton Herrera (COL) JR Ritchie (ATL) Jonah Tong (NYM) Carson Whisenhunt (SF) Thomas White (MIA) Catchers Alfredo Duno (CIN) Joe Mack (MIA) Eduardo Tait (PHI) Infielders Charlie Condon (COL) Leo De Vries (SD) Konnor Griffin (PIT) LuJames Groover (AZ) Jesus Made (MIL) Sal Stewart (CIN) Esmerlyn Valdez (PIT) JJ Wetherholt (STL) Outfielders Carson Benge (NYM) Owen Caissie (CHC) Slade Caldwell (AZ) Josue De Paula (LAD) Zyhir Hope (LAD) The coaching staffs for this year's game in Atlanta feature plenty of Braves legends including Hall of Famers Chipper Jones and Fred McGriff, as well former stars including Dale Murphy, Andruw Jones and Mick Markakis. American League Marquis Grissom, Manager Jerry Manuel, Bench Coach Fred McGriff, Hitting Coach Marvin Freeman, Pitching Coach Dale Murphy, 1B Coach Brian Hunter, 3B Coach Johnny Estrada, Bullpen Coach Ryan Klesko, Coach Jeff Paxson, Athletic Trainer Jake Beiting, Strength & Conditioning Coach National League Chipper Jones, Manager Mark DeRosa, Bench Coach Andruw Jones, Hitting Coach Tim Hudson, Pitching Coach Tyler Flowers, 1B Coach Kanekoa Texeira, 3B Coach Peter Moylan, Bullpen Coach Nick Markakis, Coach Eric Hrycko, Athletic Trainer Jordan Sidwell, Strength & Conditioning Coach
USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
MLB Futures Game score: How to watch, rosters, live updates and highlights
The Major League Baseball All-Star Futures Game takes place Saturday at Truist Park in Atlanta, the annual showcase for MLB's top prospects in the days leading up to the Midsummer Classic. Players are divided into the American and National League teams — based on parent club — rather than American vs. International prospects, as the game was initially played from 1999-2018. Three of top eight prospects will feature in the 2025 game: Padres infielder Leo De Vries, Rangers infielder Sebastian Walcott and Brewers infielder Jesús Made, following in the footsteps of the future stars who have participated in this showcase over the past quarter-century. Last year, Joe Mauer (2003) became the first Futures Game alumnus to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, with CC Sabathia (2000) set to join him in Cooperstown this summer. USA TODAY Sports is providing live updates, scores and highlights from the game at Truist Park. Follow below: MLB Futures Game live score This section will be updated throughout the game MLB Futures Game live updates This section has been updated with new information JJ Wetherholt starts game for National League with double The first hit of the afternoon goes to the National League, as St. Louis Cardinals prospect JJ Wetherholt laces a lead-off double off the wall in left-center field. "Think you are going to see him starting in St. Louis pretty soon," National League manager Chipper Jones said on the MLB Network broadcast of Wetherholt, who is the Cardinals' No. 1-ranked prospect. JR Ritchie throws scoreless opening frame in Futures Game After falling behind 3-1 in the count to Jhostynxon Garcia, JR Ritchie battles back and wins it by getting Garcia to chase a slider away for the third out of the inning. Nice job by the Braves' No. 6-ranked prospect to get himself out of the jam in the top of the first. The American League strands Max Clark at third in the inning, as they weren't able to bring home the Tigers' No. 2-ranked prospect after he worked a lead-off walk. MLB Futures Game underway The 2025 MLB Futures Game is underway at Truist Park in Atlanta as Braves pitching prospect JR Ritchie misses outside on a 3-2 pitch to put Detroit Tigers' outfield prospect Max Clark on base with a lead-off walk. Pregame Charlie Condon makes return home in Futures Game With All-Star Game week in Atlanta this year, it's a homecoming for the Colorado Rockies' No. 1-ranked prospect Charlie Condon, who grew up in the Atlanta area and attended Georgia. Hitting .301 this season in the minors, Condon, MLB Pipeline's No. 23-ranked prospect, is widely considered the future of the Rockies program by minor league analysts. He was drafted with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft by the Rockies and was recently called up to Double-A Hartford on July 1. White Sox's Braden Montgomery starting for American League in Futures Game This time last year, Braden Montgomery was one of the more highly touted and sought-after prospects in the 2024 MLB Draft. A year later, the now-Chicago White Sox's prospect is starting in the MLB Futures Game for the American League team. Originally drafted by the Boston Red Sox with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft and later traded to the White Sox in the Garrett Crochet trade this past offseason, Montgomery is hitting .261 with 77 hits, 52 RBIs and 11 home runs across two levels in the minor leagues this season. He is ranked as the White Sox's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline. Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin taking swings at Futures Game Pittsburgh Pirates No. 2 prospect Konnor Griffin is taking some pregame swings in the cage during batting practice at the 2025 MLB Futures Game. Griffin, who was drafted No. 9 overall in 2024 out of Jackson Prep High School, is starting at shortstop for the National League. Griffin is hitting .302 this season for High-A Greensboro with 29 hits, 17 RBIs and four home runs. American League starting pitcher for 2025 MLB Futures Game Getting the start on the mound for the American League team in the 2025 MLB Futures Game will be Cleveland Guardians left-handed prospect Parker Messick. Fresh off being named the Pitcher of the Week in the minor leagues, Messick is 4-3 with a 3.36 ERA in 75 innings pitched this season for Triple-A Columbus. In his most recent start on July 5, the former Florida State product threw seven scoreless innings vs. Toledo while striking out nine hitters. National League starting pitcher for 2025 MLB Futures Game Getting the start on the mound for the National League team in the 2025 MLB Futures Game will be Atlanta Braves right-handed prospect JR Ritchie. Drafted by the Braves with the No. 35 overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, Ritchie is 5-4 with a 2.35 ERA in 80 1/3 innings pitched this season for Double-A Columbus. He is coming off one of his better starts this season on July 5, where he threw five scoreless, no-hit innings and struck out eight batters. He is the Braves' No. 6-ranked prospect according to MLB Pipeline. What time is MLB Futures Game? The 26th edition of the Futures Game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 12. Where to watch 2025 Futures Game: TV channel, live stream MLB Network will air the 2025 MLB Futures Game. Streaming options include and the MLB App. Futures Game starting lineups All-Star Futures Game roster 2025 Pitchers Catchers Infielders Outfielders Pitchers Catchers Infielders Outfielders 2025 Futures Game managers and coaches The coaching staffs for this year's game in Atlanta feature plenty of Braves legends including Hall of Famers Chipper Jones and Fred McGriff, as well former stars including Dale Murphy, Andruw Jones and Mick Markakis. American League National League MLB Futures Game MVP: Larry Doby Award winners
USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
MLB Futures Game live updates: Time, where to watch All-Star top prospects
The Major League Baseball All-Star Futures Game takes place Saturday at Truist Park in Atlanta, the annual showcase for MLB's top prospects in the days leading up to the Midsummer Classic. Players are divided into the American and National League teams – based on parent club – rather than American vs. international prospects, as the game was initially played from 1999-2018. Three of top eight prospects will feature in the 2025 game: Padres infielder Leo De Vries, Rangers infielder Sebastian Walcott and Brewers infielder Jesús Made, following in the footsteps of the future stars who have participated in this showcase over the past quarter-century. Last year, Joe Mauer (2003) became the first Futures Game alumnus to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, with CC Sabathia (2000) set to join him in Cooperstown this summer. Follow for live updates from the game at Truist Park: What time is the MLB Futures Game? The 26th edition of the Futures Game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 12. Where to watch 2025 Futures Game: TV channel, live stream All-Star Futures Game roster 2025 Pitchers Catchers Infielders Outfielders Pitchers Catchers Infielders Outfielders MLB Futures Game MVP: Larry Doby Award winners
USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
2025 All-Star Futures Game: How to watch this year's MLB prospect showcase
Baseball fans who occasionally wonder what it would have been like to see players such as Aaron Judge, Mike Trout, Justin Verlander, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Miguel Cabrera before they became internationally recognized superstars might want to block out some TV time this weekend. That's because Major League Baseball's annual showcase of top prospects – the All-Star Futures Game – will be played. This year's game will take place on Saturday, July 12, as part of MLB's All-Star Week festivities. Since 2019, the teams have been determined by the players' parent clubs and the full American League vs. National League rosters have been announced. Now ... which players in this year's game will go on to become future major league superstars? How to watch MLB Futures Game The 26th annual All-Star Futures Game will be played at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 12, at Truist Park in Cobb County, Georgia.
