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Gamethread 3/1: Phillies vs. Yankees

GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 05: Andrew Painter #47 of the Glendale Desert Dogs pitches during the game between the Scottsdale Scorpions and the Glendale Desert Dogs at Camelback Ranch - Glendale on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images

The Grapefruit League schedule continues on Sunday with the Yankees visiting Clearwater. But there will be considerably less star power on hand, as several prominent players like Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Brad Keller have departed for World Baseball Classic competition.

But the game shouldn’t lack for interest as it will feature the 2026 debut of pitcher Andrew Painter. We’ll get our first look at the righthanded prospect who is expected to open the season in the Phillies’ rotation.

The Yankees will counter with a young pitcher of their own in righthander Will Warren. As a rookie in 2025, Warren made 33 starts recording a 4.44 ERA.

Game time is 1:05 PM and will be televised on MLB.TV and locally on NBCSP.

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