South Carolina Gamecocks Recruiting Prospect Sets Commitment Date

In a live update, we’ve got some positive news for the New York Yankees regarding Giancarlo Stanton. After months of battling chronic pain in both of his elbows, the 35-year-old slugger has begun resuming baseball activities. According to manager Aaron Boone, Stanton has started hitting indoors following PRP (platelet-rich plasma) treatments in both elbows, marking a key milestone in his recovery.

It’s been a long and painful offseason for Stanton, whose elbow issues were far beyond typical wear and tear. The chronic pain sidelined him completely, and for a while, the threat of surgery loomed over him and the team. However, Boone shared a sense of cautious optimism this weekend, saying, “It’s been a good couple of weeks,” signaling that the PRP treatments might finally be showing progress.

Though Stanton isn’t quite ready to swing outside just yet, the fact that he’s even hitting indoors is a significant step forward. The Yankees are in no rush, focusing on Stanton’s long-term health rather than a speedy return. The goal is to have him ready for the second half of the 2025 season, ideally around the All-Star break. That would provide a much-needed power boost for the team during the critical stretch, especially if they find themselves in a tight playoff race.

Despite his recent struggles with on-base percentages, Stanton’s power remains undeniable. Last season, he hit 27 home runs in 114 games and had an incredible postseason performance, slugging .709 with seven home runs in just 14 playoff games. If the Yankees can get anything close to that version of Stanton down the line, he could be the game-changer they need as October approaches.

For now, though, the team is celebrating small victories. Stanton is swinging a bat again, and considering how much pain he was in not too long ago, this is a major win for both him and the Yankees. Stay tuned for more updates as his recovery progresses.

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‘Zyon Guiles’ Chooses South Carolina, Boosting Gamecocks’ 2026 Recruiting Class

Shane Beamer and the South Carolina Gamecocks have just landed a key commitment for their 2026 recruiting class with the addition of Zyon Guiles, a four-star offensive lineman. Guiles made his decision official last Tuesday, pledging his future to the Gamecocks.

Ranked as the 157th best player in the nation, the 14th best offensive tackle, and the third best player in South Carolina, Guiles is a significant pickup for the program. His commitment comes after heavy interest from top programs like Auburn, Clemson, Florida, and Georgia. However, with his official pledge now in place, it’s possible that his previously scheduled official visits to those schools will be called off.

Guiles becomes the second offensive lineman to commit to South Carolina for the 2026 class, bolstering the Gamecocks’ depth at a crucial position. With Guiles on board, Coach Beamer will now turn his attention to further enhancing the offensive line through this recruiting cycle.

As South Carolina continues to add high-caliber talent, the future of the program at Williams-Brice Stadium is looking more promising with each passing day.