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April 41974 — The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Atlanta Braves 7-6 in 11 innings before a crowd of 52,000 at Riverfront Stadium. In his first at-bat, Hank Aaron hit a three-run homer off Jack Billingham. It was his 714th, tying Babe Ruth’s career record. The Braves had considered keeping Aaron on the bench for the season-opening series in Cincinnati so that he could attempt to tie the record four days later in Atlanta. But Commissioner Bowie Kuhn ordered the Braves to put Aaron into the lineup for at least two of the three games.1988 — George Bell became the first player to hit three home runs on opening day, leading the Toronto Blue Jays past the Kansas City Royals 5-3. Bell, bitter throughout spring training with his move to designated hitter, homered three times in that role off Bret Saberhagen.1994 — Chicago’s Karl Rhodes hit three solo home runs off Dwight Gooden in a 12-8 loss to the New York Mets on opening day at Wrigley Field. Rhodes became the second player to homer three times... [More]

APRIL 31974 : The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Atlanta Braves 7-6 in 11 innings before a crowd of 52,000 at Riverfront Stadium. In his first at-bat, Hank Aaron hit a three-run homer off Jack Billingham. It was his 714th, tying Babe Ruth’s career record. The Braves had considered keeping Aaron on the bench for the season-opening series in Cincinnati so that he could attempt to tie the record four days later in Atlanta. But commissioner Bowie Kuhn would not allow it and ordered the Braves to put Aaron into the lineup for at least two of the three games.1988 : George Bell became the first player to hit three home runs on opening day, leading the Toronto Blue Jays past the Kansas City Royals 5-3. Bell, bitter throughout spring training with his move to designated hitter, homered three times in that role off Bret Saberhagen.1994 : Chicago’s Karl Rhodes hit three solo home runs off Dwight Gooden in a 12-8 loss to the New York Mets on opening day at Wrigley Field. Rhodes became the second player... [More]

Jones was unconditionally released by the Yankees on Saturday, The Westchester Journal News reports.

After struggling to just a .215/.257/.361 slash line, Jones was designated for assignment twice in a two week span. He'll now be free to sign anywhere, though he likely won't serve as much more than a utility option wherever he lands.

Jones was DFA'd by the Yankees on Wednesday.

Jones has now been DFA'd twice in the last two weeks, as the Yankees needed to clear a 40-man roster spot for Chris Capuano. Assuming Jones passes through waivers, he'll likely land at Triple-A.

Jones signed a new contract with the Yankees on Wednesday.

Jones was designated for assignment last Friday, but decided to elect free agency and sign a new deal to remain with the Yankees. However, he'll likely serve almost exclusively in a reserve role, with the occasional spot start when someone needs a breather.

Jones was designated for assignment Friday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

The move comes in response to the team adding Dustin Ackley, acquired in a trade Thursday, to the roster Friday. Jones had been drawing spot starts in the outfield and at first base, and he's logged just 39 at-bats in the month of July. He'll be subject to waivers and figures to land at Triple-A.

New York Yankees first baseman Garrett Jones was designated for assignment Friday, according to the New York Post.

New York Yankees first baseman Garrett Jones was designated for assignment Friday, according to the New York Post. Jones was hitting just .215 in 144 at-bats this season and became expendable when the team acquired outfielder Dustin Ackley on Thursday.

Jones went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's loss to the A's.

With both Carlos Beltran and Jacoby Ellsbury sidelined with injury, Jones has been pressed into regular playing time in right field, and has started to swing better of late as he's collect four hits (two extra-base hits) in his past three games. With Ellsbury set to return Wednesday though, Jones will likely see less regular starts going forward.

Jones, getting the start in right field, went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk Wednesday against the Angels.

Inconsistent playing time has prevented Jones from getting into much of a rhythm, as most of his numbers are lingering around their career worsts (not counting his 77-at-bat cup of coffee with the Twins in 2007). At this point, Jones is practically useless outside of AL-only leagues, and his value even in those is limited to deeper formats.

Jones will bat sixth and play first base Monday against the Phillies, according to Wallace Matthews of ESPN.

With Teixeira out of the lineup for an undisclosed reason, Jones gets the start at first base. On the season, he's hitting for a .224/.275/.365 slash line in 85 at bats with three home runs and 10 RBI.

Jones homered for the second straight game Wednesday, drilling a two-run shot off Mariners starter Taijuan Walker for his lone hit in three-at bats on the day.

Apparently, Jones likes facing the Mariners, as he went deep to send the Yankees to an extra-inning victory Tuesday. However, with inconsistent playing time and not much to offer outside of the occasional homer, his fantasy value is largely limited to AL-only formats.

Jones went 2-for-3 with the go-ahead three-run homer in the 11th inning of Tuesday's win over the Mariners.

Jones didn't come into the game until he served as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning, but he then led off the 10th with a single and hit the three-run blast with two out in the next frame. His better hitting of late has raised his average on the season to .254, but Jones won't see regular playing time.

Jones struck out in his only at bat in Wednesday's loss to the Nationals.

Jones hasn't gotten regular at bats this season as he's primarily served as Mark Teixeira's backup at first base, and has struggled when he has played as he sports a .150/.171/.225 slash line with 11 strikeouts in 40 at bats. The club was hopeful that the lefty could take advantage of the short porch in right field, but after launching at least 15 home runs in six straight seasons, Jones has yet to hit one out this year.

Jones went 3-for-4 with a triple in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Rays.

Jones had started the season just 2-for-14, but raised his batting average to a respectable .278 with the three-hit night. The lefty has received the occasional start in right field and as the club's designated hitter but appears to be occupying more of a bench role or pinch hitter than any sort of regular option.

Jones finished the spring slashing .176/.218/.235 with just two RBI in 21 games.

Jones entered the spring as a possible platoon option with Alex Rodriguez at DH and as a backup option at both first base and in the outfield, but it's unclear exactly where he stands heading into the regular season. General manager Brian Cashman and manager Joe Girardi both indicated they were pleased with what they saw out of Rodriguez in the spring, so it's possible Jones could lose out on some DH at bats against lefties and instead serve primarily in a utility role.

Jones was scratched from Tuesday's Grapefruit League game with an illness, the Journal News reports.

Jones believes it's just food poisoning, so he could be back out on the field without missing much time. After being traded to the Yankees in December, the club is looking at him as a possible platoon option with Alex Rodriguez at DH as well as a backup option at first base and in the outfield. Jones hit 15 homers last season against right handed pitching, and his power could benefit even more from playing in Yankee Stadium if he does get regular starts against righties.

Jones was traded to the Yankees on Friday, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

Jones hit .246/.309/.411 with 15 home runs and 53 RBI last season with the Marlins. He will likely see playing time at first base, corner outfield and designated hitter for the Yankees this season, though he doesn't have a starting spot locked up like he did with the Marlins last season.

Jones is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro.

Jones is just 1-for-18 in his career against Nationals starter Stephen Starsburg, so manager Mike Redmond decided to hold him out Saturday. Jordany Valdespin will get the start in place of Jones, who had played right field the previous four days.

Jones clubbed a pair of doubles and scored a run in four at-bats during Wednesday's loss to the Phillies.

Jones is getting some run in the outfield with the Marlins' depth depleted following the loss of Giancarlo Stanton and Marcell Ozuna to injury. The team is also taking a long look at Justin Bour at first base and the youngster could potentially challenge Jones for playing time in 2015. The veteran Jones has posted a disappointing .242/.307/.408 slash line in 480 at-bats during his first season in Miami and will likely be relegated to a platoon role next season.