On Sunday, the New York Yankees will finish their three-game series with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
They are tied up at 1-1, so whoever wins on Sunday will take the series.
Spencer Jones has hit a home run in each of the first two games in the series.
He batted 7th in both of those games.
Yankees Announce Notable Spencer Jones Decision
GettySpencer Jones #78 of the New York Yankees hits a single during the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 1, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
For Sunday’s game, the Yankees have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Yankees 8/2 T. Grisham CF B. Rice 1B A. Rosario DH S. Jones LF J. Domínguez RF J. Chisholm Jr. 2B R. McMahon 3B J. Caballero SS A. Wells C G. Cole SP”
T. Grisham CF B. Rice 1B A. Rosario DH S. Jones LF J. Domínguez RF J. Chisholm Jr. 2B R. McMahon 3B J. Caballero SS A. Wells C
G. Cole SP
Jones has been moved up to the 4th spot in the order on Sunday.
The 25-year-old rookie made his MLB debut earlier this season.
He is batting .247 with 23 hits, five home runs, 13 RBIs, 10 runs and three stolen bases in 38 games.
Social Media On Jones
GettySpencer Jones #78 of the New York Yankees celebrates hitting a home run during the seventh inning with teammate Ali Sánchez #39 during a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 1, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Here’s what people have been saying about Jones:
@BaseballWRLD_: “Spencer Jones has played 28 games since being recalled to MLB on June 5th: 5 HR | .351 OBP | .544 SLG | .895 OPS Up to a 118 wRC+. What if he’s kind of him”
@YankeeSource: “I do think Spencer Jones needs to start hitting higher in the order. He seems to be one of the better at-bats in any game he plays right now. Lean on the results and reward him.”
GettySpencer Jones #78 of the New York Yankees takes a lead off against the Detroit Tigers second base during the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium on July 01, 2026 in New York City.
Katie Sharp: “Spencer Jones vs LHP since second recall (June 5): 17 PA 5 hits (1B, 2 2B, 2 HR), 1 BB, 4 K .313/.353/.813″
@jared_golds23: “Spencer jones 74 PA sample since his 2nd call up: Trade stock has gone way up, but I don’t think the Yankees should trade him. You don’t find pop like his everywhere.”
Yankees Right Now
The Yankees are the second-place team in the American League East with a 62-49 record in 111 games.
They are 3.5 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays.
New York Yankees Announce Notable Spencer Jones Decision Before Cubs Game