Pinstripe Alley Oct 24, 2020
2021 is a make-or-break year for these Yankees in arbitration
Photo by Mike Ehrmann/ Aaron Judge, Gary Sánchez, and Gleyber Torres are the nucleus around which this Yankees team is built. How they perform in 2021 will determine whether that core remains intact. The Yankees’ current championship window was opened on the backs of the Baby Bombers. The fact they received incredible production out of such young, cost-controlled stars developed through the farm system allowed them to invest in other areas of the roster. Aaron Judge, Gary Sánchez, and Gleyber Torres represent the offensive core of this team, and it was hoped such a talented trio...
Pinstripe Alley Oct 20, 2020
NYY News: Judgement unclear
Photo by Christian Petersen/ Aaron Judge on the trading block?; re-imagining the 2004 ALCS; payroll in 2021 and beyond NJ.com | Joe Giglio: Would you trade Aaron Judge? The former Rookie of the Year will be 29 next April, and this offseason will likely see his biggest raise as he enters his second season of arbitration. Given that and the Yankees’ lack of starting pitching options, the team could make him available over the winter for the right suitor. Judge has been the face of the franchise since arriving in 2016, trading him would truly signal that nobody is untouchable in MLB. New...
Pinstripe Alley Oct 16, 2020
Yankees Mailbag: Aaron Judge to first base, offseason plans, more
Photo by Christian Petersen/ The first mailbag of the offseason has arrived. Good morning everyone, there were plenty of questions tossed in for this week’s mailbag. I’ll try to get to a bit more of them than usual, but there’s probably going to be an overflow into next week as well. Remember to send in your questions for our weekly call by e-mail to pinstripealleyblog [at] gmail [dot] com. NYYROC asks: Instead of listing the old traditional stats on the screen, BA, HR, RBI, W-L etc., what “advanced” stats would you show on TV? I am admittedly a bit too attached to the...
rssfeeds.lohud.com Oct 9, 2020
WATCH: Aaron Judge gives the Yankees a lead in Game 5 of the ALDS
Aaron Judge's solo home run in the top of the fourth gave the Yankees a 1-0 lead over the Rays Friday in the ALDS Game 5.
Pinstripe Alley Oct 9, 2020
Yankees announce lineup for pivotal Game Five against the Rays
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The Win it for Whitey lineup. With only hours to go before their decisive showdown with the Rays, the Yankees have announced their lineup for Game Five. Unsurprisingly, there aren’t many changes, with Aaron Boone deciding to roll with what’s been working. With Tyler Glasnow starting, and a rested Rays bullpen looming, the Yankees need their lineup ready to go at full strength. That includes Aaron Judge, who has gone 3-for-27 with two home runs (36 wRC+) this postseason. Similarly, a boost from Gio Urhsela, who is 5-for-24 (58 wRC+) in the playoffs,...
Blogging the Bombers | New York Daily News Oct 8, 2020
Aaron Judge on an elimination Game 4: ‘That’s what we live for"
Aaron Judge has been here before. The Yankees slugger and de facto team captain has faced elimination in the past, and he said he comes into Thursday’s Game 4 of the American League Division Series with no fear or worry about the Rays.
Pinstripe Alley Oct 7, 2020
Everyone thinks Gio Urshela’s a brilliant defender, except Statcast
Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via The Yankees’ third baseman has made a habit of making highlight-reel plays, but one metric doesn’t seem to like him at all The headline of the Yankees’ 2020 postseason so far is easy enough to figure out: the bats are back with a vengeance. The lineup, finally healthy, is clicking in a way that seemed all but impossible to imagine a few short weeks ago. The bouquets tossed at DJ LeMahieu, Aaron Judge and company have been well earned. But credit is also due to their pitching (mainly Gerrit Cole) and, yes, their defense, specifically third...
Pinstripe Alley Oct 7, 2020
Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton are back to slugging for the Yankees
Judge and Stanton appear to be peaking at the right time, and that is bad, bad news for the rest of the league The Yankees’s offense is firing on all cylinders in the postseason. Before Tuesday’s games, they had scored more runs in the playoffs than the Dodgers, Marlins, Braves, Blue Jays, Brewers, Twins, Cubs and Reds combined, with 31. Much of it has to do with health. The Yankees were, at different points in the regular season, without DJ LeMahieu, Gleyber Torres, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton because of injuries. They also had to deal with some unexpected under-performers, such...
rssfeeds.lohud.com Oct 5, 2020
WATCH: Aaron Judge gives the Yankees a lead over the Rays with a homer off Blake Snell
Aaron Judge continues to impress this postseason, this time with a homer off of Blake Snell to give the Yankees a lead over the Rays.
Blogging the Bombers | New York Daily News Oct 5, 2020
Aaron Judge says his motivation for World Series title is past postseason loss
“It’s something I don’t think I’ll ever let go until we have a chance to win a championship," Judge said Sunday.
Pinstripe Alley Oct 5, 2020
NYY News: “Pressure is a privilege”
Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Judge repeats a familiar line ahead of ALDS; Voit feels refreshed; Cole, Higashioka credit Yankees scout; Appreciating the Yankees’ consistent success MLB.com | Bryan Hoch - Yankees sluggers Aaron Judge and Luke Voit held a video call with members of the media on Sunday afternoon. Judge told reporters that he embraces the high-stakes nature of the playoffs. “Pressure is a privilege,” he said, echoing the words of his teammate. Voit, meanwhile, explained that the team is healthy, and that he is healthy. He enjoyed the few days off, and he feels ready...
rssfeeds.lohud.com Oct 4, 2020
Fueled by the pain of past playoffs, Yankees' Aaron Judge is ready for a long October run
The Yankees are 11 wins away from fulfilling their mission statement.
Blogging the Bombers | New York Daily News Oct 4, 2020
Finally at full strength, these Yankees don’t fear Rays at all
Aaron Judge respects the Rays' pitching staff, but the real season starts now.
Newsday Oct 4, 2020
Yankees get used to the ins and outs of Petco Park during ALDS workouts
Aaron Judge: "These workout days aren't just kind of for show and stuff like that. We've got a lot of homework we've got to do, a lot of work we've got to do to prepare for this series.''
Pinstripe Alley Oct 4, 2020
Yankees Social Media Spotlight: The team gears up for Tampa Bay
Photo by Joe Sargent/MLB Photos via Judge, Stanton, Voit, and Tanaka all posted about the postseason this past week. Baseball is back! We have kept you up to date with what the Yankees have been up to on social media ever since baseball shutdown back in March. Although the season is underway, we’ll still provide weekly updates on what your favorite Yankees do when they’re not on the diamond! Aaron Judge He’s never missed the postseason in his career, but he has yet to capture a ring. In year four, Judge is looking to capture No. 28 for the Yankees franchise. View...
