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Kathryn Xu

Austin Wells of the New York Yankees hits a home run with a torpedo bat.

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What Is The Deal With The Yankees’ Weird Bats?

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Ray Ratto

Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting a an RBI double in the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day at Yankee Stadium on March 27, 2025 in New York City.

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Aaron Judge Destroys Pitchers, So Don’t Be A Pitcher And You’ll Be Fine

Will Smith #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers tags out Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees at home plate.

World Series – Los Angeles Dodgers v New York Yankees – Game 3

If This World Series Ends In A Sweep, I Will Launch The Yankees Into The Sun

Dave McKenna

Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits a two-run home run in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians during Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 15, 2024 in New York City.

Championship Series – Cleveland Guardians v New York Yankees – Game 2

Aaron Judge Finally Woke Up

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Barry Petchesky

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 25: (L-R) Alex Verdugo #24, Aaron Judge #99 and Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees celebrate after defeating the Colorado Rockies at Yankee Stadium on August 25, 2024 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Rockies 10-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies v New York Yankees

We Need A Better Phrase For Back-To-Back-To-Back Home Runs

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Chris Thompson

Shohei Ohtani smacks a 473-foot home run.

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This Is So Stupid

Sunday’s Events Will Ring Out Through History

The Blue Jays Are Curious About Aaron Judge’s Eyes

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David Roth

Aaron Judge leaving the field at Yankee Stadium in the ALCS.

Championship Series – Houston Astros v New York Yankees – Game Four

In The Long Run, We Are All Dead

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 22: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees celebrates his solo home run in the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Yankee Stadium on April 22, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Cleveland Guardians v New York Yankees

Aaron Judge Wasn’t About To Be Anyone’s Bargain

2022 World Series Game 6: Philadelphia Phillies v. Houston Astros

The Phillies Might As Well Keep Spending

Toronto Blue Jays v Baltimore Orioles

There’s Nothing Left For The MLB Season To Do But End

ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 04: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees runs the bases after hitting his 62nd home run in the first inning breaking the American League home run record during the game between the New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

New York Yankees v. Texas Rangers

Who Cares If 62 Isn’t A Real Record?

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Lauren Theisen

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Tie Goes To The Smoker

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Tom Ley

TORONTO, - SEPTEMBER 28: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits a home run in the seventh inning and tying Roger Maris AL record for most home runs in a single season during the game between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Thomas Skrlj/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

New York Yankees v. Toronto Blue Jays

Aaron Judge Is The Good Part Of The Yankees

Toronto Blue Jays fall to the New York Yankees 5-2 to clinch the AL East

Aaron Judge Is Smiling Through The Walks

Aaron Judge looks out at the seats after hitting his 59th home run of the season on September 20, 2022.

Pittsburgh Pirates v New York Yankees

Darren Rovell: Congratulations On Catching Aaron Judge’s Home Run Ball, But You Are In Great Danger

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 22: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts after flying out to center during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on September 22, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees won 5-4. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox v New York Yankees

We All Got Owned By The Camera Guy

Clayton Kershaw, either smiling or grimacing after throwing a pitch against the Diamondbacks in a Dodgers win in September of 2022.

Dodgers vs Diamondbacks

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You Cannot Just “Be The Dodgers”

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 20: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on during the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 in New York, New York. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates v. New York Yankees

Aaron Judge Has Something For Everyone

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 20: A general view as Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees bats in the sixth inning during the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 in New York, New York. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

The Chase Is The Thing

New York Yankees v Boston Red Sox

It Should Be Illegal For Bad Teams To Walk Aaron Judge

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 05: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees doubles in the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on September 05, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins v New York Yankees

Aaron Judge Is Carrying The Juiceless Yankees

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run home run against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 29, 2022 in Anaheim, California.