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New York Post
18 hours ago
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- New York Post
Aaron Judge looks like Superman again as he busts out of his Yankees slump
Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free That was neither a bird nor a plane sailing over the right-field wall Friday night. It was Aaron Judge's first home run in a week, and it came amid a three-hit resurgence — on his Superman bobblehead night — despite the Yankees falling 5-3 to the Orioles at the Stadium. Judge again showed signs of snapping what had been a 3-for-27 skid with three hits and an intentional walk — including his 27th home run of the season — in his first four plate appearances before striking out in the ninth. 'I liked his at-bats tonight,' Aaron Boone said after the game. 'I thought he made a little adjustment with his hands. 'Sometimes you are just a little late, get into a spot and get into that really strong position to where now you're getting your good swing off, where you're through the zone a lot. So it looked to me like a little adjustment with his hands. And I thought he put a lot of good swings tonight.' No. 99 always has served as kryptonite for the Orioles. His 48 homers in 111 career games against Baltimore represent the most by any MLB player against any opponent since Judge's 2016 debut. 'I'm making adjustments every day. There's so many that I can't really narrow one,' said Judge, who claimed he still hadn't seen the Superman bobblehead. 'They have a great pitching staff, so it's about being ready, especially in that at-bat. I took a couple of heaters that I could've done some damage on. … So I was really trying to lock it in and trying to make something happen there.' The pinstriped captain had struck out 20 times in his previous 10 games to sink his batting average from .396 on June 10 to .366 entering this three-game set against the O's. Aaron Judge belts a solo homer in the third inning of the Yankees' 5-3 loss to the Orioles on June 20, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post After contributing a single to center as the Yanks scored twice in the bottom of the first to match Baltimore's two runs in the top half against Max Fried, Judge led off the third with an opposite-field homer to right on a 2-2 fastball from Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano. It marked the first time Judge has gone deep since his ninth-inning blast against Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet last Friday at Fenway Park. Orioles manager Tony Mansolino ordered Judge walked intentionally with first base open and two outs in the fourth. Aaron Judge rips a single during the first inning of the Yankees' loss to the Orioles. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Judge also stroked a two-out single to left in the sixth, but the Yankees failed to score in either frame. The two-time MVP struck out against Orioles closer Félix Bautista for the second out of a scoreless ninth, as the Yanks lost for the seventh time in eight games. 'He's a tough at-bat,' Judge said. 'He runs it up to 100 miles an hour with that splitter combo. It's not a fun at-bat, but that's who you want to face when the game's on the line. You want to go up against the best…. He got us tonight, but I think we'll definitely see him again [this weekend].'
Washington Post
a day ago
- Washington Post
R. Kelly claims prison officials plotted to kill him. Judge denies his release
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A judge has denied singer R. Kelly 's request to be freed from prison, saying she lacks jurisdiction to consider the convicted sex offender's allegations that federal prison officials plotted to murder him . U.S. District Judge Martha M. Pacold canceled Friday's scheduled arguments in Chicago, and instead issued a five-page ruling denying his emergency request to serve his time on home detention during a temporary furlough.
New York Post
2 days ago
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- New York Post
Aaron Judge's Hall of Fame resume could add a surprising accolade
Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free Aaron Judge might just add a new trophy to his award case. And no, it's not another MVP or Silver Slugger. After moving back to his original position, the Yankees star is among the top right fielders in the American League nearly halfway through the 2025 season, setting him up for a shot to win the first Gold Glove of his illustrious big league career. Through Wednesday's play, Judge led all American League right fielders with at least 200 innings played at the position with a plus-4 Fielding Run Value, according to MLB's Statcast, suggesting he's much more comfortable manning the green grass in front of the Bleacher Creatures. In terms of Outs Above Average, Judge at plus-2 trails only the Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu and the Astros' Cam Smith, who are both plus-3. 3 New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge makes a catch on a ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers' Will Smith during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Los Angeles. AP On Monday night against the Angels, Judge showed off his outfield prowess with perhaps his most impressive play of the season. In the top of the fifth inning of a scoreless game, Logan O'Hoppe hit a slicing fly ball to the right field corner of Yankee Stadium. Like a wide receiver on a fade route, Judge sprinted toward the foul pole, covering 100 feet of outfield grass to make the running catch just in front of the right field wall. The play was Judge's first 'five-star' catch since 2021, per Statcast, and had a catch probability of just 20 percent. He's also in the Gold Glove conversation thanks to one of the best outfield arms in the league. Judge has prevented two extra runs from baserunners, which is the third-most among all AL outfielders, behind only the Guardians' Steven Kwan and Nolan Jones. CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND YANKEES STATS With a cannon for an arm, runners have been more hesitant to run on Judge than any other outfielder in the league, according to Statcast, meaning opponents are holding tight rather than attempting to take an extra base more often than not when the ball is hit his way. 3 Aaron Judge's arm has been a weapon in right field for the Yankees. JASON SZENES/NY POST Judge's excellent play in right field comes after a lackluster showing as the Yankees' center fielder, where he moved with the addition of Juan Soto last year. In 105 games in center in 2024, Judge had minus-6 OAA — and that doesn't capture his catastrophic center field gaffe in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the World Series in October. Now, after switching back to the corner, not only is Judge much improved in the field, but the Yankees' entire outfield has done an about-face from a year ago. 3 New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) exits the field during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. AP After finishing with minus-11 OAA in 2024, the seventh-worst in baseball, the Yankees outfield is now solidly above average at plus-2 OAA. Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham, two more natural center fielders, have slid into the position nicely, combining for plus-4 OAA. If Judge keeps his current pace, he'll have his best shot at a Gold Glove since the late 2010s, when he was a two-time finalist (2017 and 2018), when the slick-fielding Royals right fielder Alex Gordon beat him out in back-to-back seasons. With a Hall of Fame-worthy resume already, Judge's defense has him on the cusp of adding yet another accolade.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
MLB All-Star Game voting: Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani top vote-getters in 1st round of results
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani are the leading vote-getters in the first round of MLB All-Star Game voting released on Monday. Judge has received 1,568,527 votes thus far through Phase 1 of voting, according to MLB. If that lead holds, he would be the first player to finish as the top All-Star vote-getter since Alex Rodriguez in 2007-08. Ohtani has 1,398,771 votes and could certainly overtake Judge between now and when this phase of voting concludes on June 26. Advertisement The leading vote-getters for the American and National League when Phase 1 finishes will automatically get starting spots in the All-Star lineups. Here are the current leaders in MLB All-Star voting by position: American League C: Cal Raleigh, Mariners 1B: Paul Goldschmidt, Yankees 2B: Gleyber Torres, Tigers 3B: José Ramírez, Guardians SS: Jacob Wilson, Athletics OF: Mike Trout, Angels OF: Riley Greene, Tigers OF: Aaron Judge, Yankees DH: Ryan O'Hearn, Orioles National League C: Will Smith, Dodgers 1B: Freddie Freeman, Dodgers 2B: Ketel Marte, Diamondbacks 3B: Manny Machado, Padres SS: Francisco Lindor, Mets OF: Teoscar Hernández, Dodgers OF: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs OF: Kyle Tucker, Cubs DH: Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers Advertisement Ohtani is one of five National League players with more than one million votes, along with Dodgers teammates Freddie Freeman and Will Smith, the Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong and Francisco Lindor of the Mets. The only other American League player at the one million vote mark is the Mariners' Cal Raleigh, tied with Judge for the MLB lead in home runs at 26. The Dodgers have the most players leading All-Star voting with catcher Will Smith, first baseman Freddie Freeman and outfielder Teoscar Hernández joining Ohtani. The Yankees, Tigers and Cubs each have two players among the current lineups based on voting. Voting totals for the top five players at each position are available at The 2025 MLB All-Star Game will be played at Atlanta's Truist Park on July 15.
USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
Aaron Judge Player Props: June 16, Yankees vs. Angels
Aaron Judge Player Props: June 16, Yankees vs. Angels Aaron Judge is trying to get back on track after a hitless performance in his previous game (0 for 4). His New York Yankees square off versus Jose Soriano and the Los Angeles Angels on Monday at 7:05 p.m. ET on MLB Network, YES and FDSW. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Aaron Judge player prop bets. Judge has put up a team-best batting average of .378, while leading the Yankees in home runs (26) and runs batted in (60). In baseball, Judge ranks first in homers and second in RBI. Watch tonight's Yankees game on Fubo! Aaron Judge Prop Bets and Odds Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -200) 0.5 hits (Over odds: -200) Home Runs Prop: 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +375) 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +375) RBI Prop: 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +170) 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +170) Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: -115) 0.5 runs (Over odds: -115) Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +130) 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +130) Stolen Bases Prop: 0.5 stolen bases (Over odds: +1000) How to Watch New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels Matchup: New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels Time: 7:05 p.m. ET 7:05 p.m. ET Date: Monday, June 16, 2025 Monday, June 16, 2025 TV Channel: MLB Network, YES and FDSW MLB Network, YES and FDSW Live Stream: Fubo (Watch now! - Regional restrictions may apply) Aaron Judge vs. José Soriano Aaron Judge prop bet insights Judge has a hit in 55 of 70 games this season, with multiple hits in 31 of them. He has homered in 21 games this season (70 opportunities, 30.0%), leaving the ballpark in 8.4% of his plate appearances. Judge has touched home plate in 58.6% of his 70 games this year, with more than one run scored in 25.7% of them (18). He has driven in at least one run in 33 out of 70 games this season (47.1%), with more than one RBI in 13 of those contests (18.6%). In 46 of 70 games this year (65.7%), Judge has gone down on strikes, and 24 of those games (34.3%) included an effort that resulted in more than one punchout. MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 1:27 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Aaron Judge stats against the Angels Angels starter: José Soriano
