The Yankees’ Single-A affiliate Tampa Yankees are Yankees no more. The team announced Monday that when they take the field for the 2018 season they will be the Tampa Tarpons.
Splash from the past!
Our new name and identity celebrate Tampa baseball history!
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This marks the Tarpons return to the Florida State League after a 30 year absence. From 1957 to 1987, the Tarpons called Tampa home, winning league titles in ’57, ’59 and ’61.