Entering Monday’s action, no single New York Yankees player in spring training has played in more games than infielder Alexander Vargas. And when he steps into the batter’s box this spring, good things happen.

Spencer Jones batted 3-for-3 with four RBIs, including a three-run home run amid a seven-run third, as the New York Yankees demolished the host Philadelphia Phillies 12-3 in spring-training action Tuesday in Clearwater,

A year ago, Stanton, coming off a humbling 2023 season, reported to spring training with less muscle after altering his workout plan to stay on the field. He rebounded by hitting 27 home runs with a .773 OPS in 114 games. Most importantly, he continued his playoff prowess, fueling the Yankees' offense in October along with Juan Soto.