Mark DeRosa shares how he secured Aaron Judge for the WBC.
Mark DeRosa’s Pursuit of Aaron Judge for Team USA Mark DeRosa had a hunch that bringing Aaron Judge into the fold for the 2026 World Baseball Classic would open the door for other American players. The idea of a “Dream Team” was enticing, but it all hinged on Judge’s willingness to participate. Last year, DeRosa […]
Aaron Judge expresses early disappointment with the team’s sluggish offseason
Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees’ Title Chase As Aaron Judge approaches his 34th birthday in April, the possibility of him joining Don Mattingly as one of the modern New York Yankees’ captains without a World Series title seems more real. Judge, who has had an impressive run with three MVP awards in the […]
Carlos Lagrange delivers a 103 mph response to Aaron Judge in a tough challenge from the Yankees
TAMPA — LaGrange Faces Judge in Live Batting Practice Carlos LaGrange stepped up to pitch at Steinbrenner Field on Monday and couldn’t help but think, “Wow, there’s Aaron Judge.” It was quite the moment. Soon enough, Judge connected with one of LaGrange’s fastballs, sending it flying at 99.3 mph into the stands for a home […]
Aaron Judge of the Yankees believes he has fully recovered from his elbow injury.
TAMPA — Aaron Judge’s Recovery Progress Last season, standing in right field, Aaron Judge often felt at a loss, realizing his arm didn’t have its usual strength. After dealing with a right elbow flexor strain, he spent the first month post-injury as a designated hitter, gradually making his way back to the field in September […]
Aaron Judge pleased with Yankees’ opportunity after a stressful offseason
Yankees’ Aaron Judge Reflects on Offseason Frustrations and Upcoming Season TAMPA — Aaron Judge, like many Yankees fans, felt a wave of frustration early this offseason. But, he’s pleased with how things have turned out. Judge admitted on Monday that the initial part of the winter was a “brutal” waiting game for the Yankees to […]
Yankees have a strategy for Aaron Judge in the Grapefruit League.
TAMPA — Yankees Captain Set for Limited Play Before World Baseball Classic Aaron Judge, the Yankees’ captain, will miss several weeks in March but will be present for the early part of the Grapefruit League games. Manager Aaron Boone indicated on Sunday that Judge is expected to participate in four or five of the first […]
Tennessee CEO Austin Huskey and Aaron Stokes identified as victims in Colorado private jet crash near well-known ski area
Tragic Plane Crash Claims Lives of Tennessee CEO and Family A commercial plane crash in the Colorado Mountains early on Friday has claimed the lives of four individuals, including a well-known CEO from Tennessee and three of his family members. Austin Husky, the 38-year-old president of Husky Building Supply Co. based in Franklin, was on […]
Aaron Boone is not limiting the Yankees’ ability to challenge in the new ABS era — for now.
TAMPA — Yankees to Experiment with Pitching Strategies For now, the Yankees are prepared to explore pitching in various positions with the newly introduced automatic ball-strike system (ABS). This spring, they’ll test out ABS in a Grapefruit League game, but it won’t officially come into play until the regular season kicks off. As a result, […]
Aaron Boone shows indifference to Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s comment about the Yankees
TAMPA — IKF’s Comments Create Waves I guess IKF is stirring the pot again, huh? That seems to be the sentiment, especially regarding Aaron Boone’s reaction to Isaiah Kiner-Falefa’s recent remarks about the Blue Jays viewing the Yankees as a tougher team than the Red Sox during last year’s ALDS. But Boone seemed pretty disinclined […]
Aaron Judge shows early indication that his elbow issues are resolved
TAMPA — Aaron Judge’s Elbow Status May Impact WBC Participation If Aaron Judge’s elbow continues to be a concern, he probably won’t be in the lineup for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic next month. Throughout the offseason, Yankees officials have consistently reassured that Judge’s health is good whenever the topic arises. However, […]