Yankees adjust Spencer Jones' position ahead of Cubs matchup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 1:52 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The New York Yankees are set to face the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 2, 2026, for the second game of their series. After a 2-0 victory over the Cubs on August 1, Spencer Jones will be moved from left field to center field for the game. Jones, a rookie, is batting.236 this season, totaling four home runs and 12 RBIs in 37 games. The Yankees' starting lineup for the game has been announced, featuring notable changes including Jones’ repositioning.
- •Yankees won the first game of the series 2-0.
- •Spencer Jones hits one home run in Friday's game.
- •Jones has been moved to center field for Saturday's game.
- •He is batting seventh in the lineup.
- •Yankees' lineup features several changes ahead of the game.
- 1:52 AMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees Announce Trent Grisham Decision Before Cubs Game
- 1:08 AMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees Make Spencer Jones Decision Before Cubs Game
"On Saturday, the New York Yankees will play the second game of their series with the Cubs and Wrigley Field in Chicago.They are coming off a 2-0 win on FridayTrent Grisham finished with no hits in four at-bats.New York Yankees Announce Trent Grisham DecisionFor Saturday’s game, the Yankees have announced their starting lineup.Via Underdog MLB: […] The post New York Yankees Announce Trent Grisham Decision Before Cubs Game appeared first on HEAVY.
"On Saturday night, the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs will be back at Wrigley Field for the second game of their series.The Yankees will look to clinch a series victory after winning 2-0 on Friday afternoon.Spencer Jones (who started in left field) finished with one home run.New York Yankees Make Spencer Jones DecisionFor Saturday’s […] The post New York Yankees Make Spencer Jones Decision Before Cubs Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 1:52 AMNew York Yankees Announce Trent Grisham Decision Before Cubs Game
On Saturday, the New York Yankees will play the second game of their series with the Cubs and Wrigley Field in Chicago.They are coming off a 2-0 win on FridayTrent Grisham finished with no hits in four at-bats.New York Yankees Announce Trent Grisham DecisionFor Saturday’s game, the Yankees have announced their starting lineup.Via Underdog MLB: […] The post New York Yankees Announce Trent Grisham Decision Before Cubs Game appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 1:08 AMNew York Yankees Make Spencer Jones Decision Before Cubs Game
On Saturday night, the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs will be back at Wrigley Field for the second game of their series.The Yankees will look to clinch a series victory after winning 2-0 on Friday afternoon.Spencer Jones (who started in left field) finished with one home run.New York Yankees Make Spencer Jones DecisionFor Saturday’s […] The post New York Yankees Make Spencer Jones Decision Before Cubs Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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