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Yankees' Schlittler Calls Security for Spider Removal

3/17/2026

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Schlittler Calls Security

New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler, drafted by the Yankees in 2022, called security to remove a spider from his locker before a Spring Training game against the Detroit Tigers.
Fans reacted positively to his response.
Schlittler is recovering from back inflammation.
He has struck out ten batters in six Spring Training innings.
The Yankees will face the Tampa Bay Rays on March 17.

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Schlittler Removes Spider

Cam Schlittler, a pitcher for the New York Yankees, found a spider in his Tampa locker before a spring training game against Detroit and had it removed.
He posted on X that the spider was "successfully extracted."
Schlittler had a strong 2025 and is set to rejoin the Yankees' starting rotation for 2026 with Max Fried, Gerrit Cole, and Carlos Rodon after spring games posting a 1.50 ERA.

History

Historical Context

In 1923, the New York Yankees won their first World Series, defeating the New York Giants in six games. This victory followed their establishment of Yankee Stadium, where Babe Ruth hit a home run on Opening Day. Ruth's 41 home runs that season underscored the team's dominance, marking the beginning of a legacy that emphasized player engagement and fan interaction, a tradition that continues today.

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Schlittler Calls Security

New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler, drafted by the Yankees in 2022, called security to remove a spider from his locker before a Spring Training game against the Detroit Tigers.
Fans reacted positively to his response.
Schlittler is recovering from back inflammation.
He has struck out ten batters in six Spring Training innings.
The Yankees will face the Tampa Bay Rays on March 17.

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