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Aaron Judge doesn’t rule out possibility of surpassing 2022 HR total: ‘You never know’

Aaron Judge didn’t rule out the possibility of shattering his American League single-season home run record he just set a season ago when speaking to reporters after the completion of the Yankees first full-squad spring training practice on Monday.

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How does Aaron Judge top his MVP 2022 season?

TAMPA, Fla. — Aaron Judge was one of the last to leave the Yankees’ clubhouse that final night back in October. The slugger soaked in the quiet aftermath of losing the American League Championship Series, his historic season ended by the Astros for the third time in six years.

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Right-hander Lance Lynn brings edge, needed leadership to White Sox’ clubhouse

“If you needed last year to have a chip on your shoulder, then you got one,” Lynn said. “But I’ve had one my whole life.”

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Paul Sullivan: 10 reasons for Chicago White Sox fans to be optimistic about 2023 — despite the cancellation of SoxFest

A Chicago White Sox fan walked up to the mic during a session with players at the 2001 SoxFest and posed a simple question to pitcher Kip Wells.

Chicago Tribune

Marlins sending Pablo Lopez, prospects to Twins for 1B Luis Arraez

MIAMI — The Miami Marlins on Friday swung their biggest move of the offseason to date, acquiring Minnesota Twins first baseman and defending American League batting champion Luis Arraez.

Miami Herald

Playing fewer AL East games should benefit the Yankees tremendously

The Yankees went 47-29 in American League East games last season, securing nearly half of their 99 wins against divisional foes. The .618 winning percentage against the four other AL East teams — who were no slouches, evidenced by a combined 339-309 mark — was legitimately impressive. Their division was…

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Mike Sielski: Tim Mayza gave up Aaron Judge’s 61st home run. Why his moment of failure was actually a triumph.

CAMP HILL, Pa. — On Sept. 28 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, in the seventh inning of a game against the Blue Jays, on the eighth pitch of his fourth at-bat of his 151st game, the Yankees’ Aaron Judge hit a two-run home run. The ball traveled 394 feet, landing…

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Yankees Name Aaron Judge Captain

He is the first New York captain since 2014.

Sports Illustrated

Aaron Judge’s 62nd home run ball sells for $1.5 million

The highest price paid at auction for a baseball is $3 million. It was for one hit by Mark McGwire on Sept. 27, 1998, to reach 70 for the season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Aaron Judge’s 62nd Home Run Ball Sells for $1.5 Million at Auction

The Yankees slugger hit the record-breaking homer on Oct. 4 against the Rangers.

Sports Illustrated

How four rule changes will impact Major League Baseball in 2023

LOS ANGELES — Major League Baseball's hot stove has been all the way turned up over the last two weeks, melting expectations as free agents enjoy the richest market in history. But roster construction is far from complete for most clubs. Two months remain before pitchers and catchers report for…

Los Angeles Times

The Yankees Are Having a Great Offseason—but They Still Need More

The Yankees are having one heck of an offseason. Last night, they agreed to a six-year, $162 million contract with lefthander Carlos Rodón, giving them the best rotation in the American League, if not in all of baseball. And they did so in addition to re-signing both Aaron Judge and…

Sports Illustrated

Sport's highest earners including MLB and NFL stars as Aaron Judge inks massive contract

Major League Baseball superstar Aaron Judge was given a nine-year extension on Wednesday after a legendary season in which he set the new single-season American League home run record with 62

Daily Mirror

He’s coming back! Aaron Judge and Yankees agree on 9-year, $360M contract: sources

NEW YORK — The Yankees couldn’t let him go and Aaron Judge couldn’t walk away from the Bronx.

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New York Yankees were "forced" into Aaron Judge deal by San Francisco Giants "threat"

The New York Yankees have agreed a deal to re-sign club legend Aaron Judge, with the superstar ending his free agency after being linked with both the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres

Sports Illustrated

Report: Padres Made Last-Ditch Effort to Land Aaron Judge

The team emerged as a dark horse in the final hours of the American League MVP’s free agency.

Sports Illustrated

Social Media Reacts to Judge’s Contract Agreement With Yankees

The American League MVP has made his decision.

Tribune News Service

Larry Stone: Have Mariners kept pace with AL West foes this offseason?

SAN DIEGO — The Rangers hired a manager, Bruce Bochy, with three World Series titles and a burning desire for more. Then they signed All-World pitcher Jacob deGrom. The Angels have been steadily adding pieces this offseason in an attempt to build a team worthy of Mike Trout and Shohei…

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Aaron Judge 'heading for San Francisco Giants' but New York Yankees still confident

Aaron Judge's free agency is set to come to an end, with the San Francisco Giants reportedly closing in on the 30-year-old - but the New York Yankees are still confident of keeping him

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Judge Pursuit Has Yankees, Steinbrenner Ready to Spend, Cashman Says

The two parties are continuing discussions about the 2022 American League MVP’s future on the team.

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Gaylord Perry, famed spitball artist and baseball Hall of Famer, dies at 84

So long to the great spitball artist.

Sports Illustrated

José Abreu Signing Helps Astros Approach Evil Empire Status

Houston replacing MLB’s worst first baseman with the 2020 American League MVP gives the Astros a good shot at becoming a true dynasty.

Sports Illustrated

Aaron Judge Explains Why He Won’t Bid on Record Home Run Ball

The American League MVP gave a humorous answer when asked if he would bid on his record breaking home run ball.

Tribune News Service

Aaron Judge wins AL MVP award after historic season

NEW YORK — From June to October almost every time he came to the plate, Aaron Judge heard the chants; "MVP, MVP, MVP." Thursday night, those chants became a reality. Judge’s remarkable 2022 season was capped with baseball’s highest award. The 30-year-old free-agent outfielder who led the Yankees this season…

Sports Illustrated

Aaron Judge Named 2022 American League MVP

The Yankees’ star slugger turned in a season for the ages, blasting 62 home runs.

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