Yankees social media features new players and trade deadline activity
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Yankees' social media spotlight highlights several new additions following the trade deadline. George Lombard Jr. made his MLB debut on August 4, hitting a home run in his second at-bat. Thunderstorms led to delays for the Yankees-Braves matchup on Friday night, with the game rescheduled for 9:00 pm ET. Willie Randolph paid tribute to Thurman Munson on the anniversary of his death. Fans have shared mixed reactions regarding team changes made at the deadline.
- •George Lombard Jr. hits a home run in his MLB debut.
- •Yankees-Braves game delayed due to severe thunderstorms.
- •Tribute posted for Thurman Munson by Willie Randolph.
- •Mixed fan reactions to Yankees' trade deadline decisions.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Social Media Spotlight: Welcome to the Concrete Jungle
"A trio of new Yankees take the lead in this week’s social media roundup.
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