The New York Yankees officially sealed their ticket to October to play in the Major League Baseball postseason. Tuesday’s victory over the Chicago White Sox catapulted them directly into the next phase of the 2025 MLB season. After a difficult regular season, the Bronx players reacted to the achievement, including their star player Aaron Judge.
The Pinstripes reached the playoffs for the ninth consecutive year. This was thanks to a two-out RBI single by Panamanian Jose Caballero in the ninth inning. That hit allowed team captain Aaron Judge to score the game-winning run. The victory ensured New York at least an American League wild card.
“We knew we were going to win” – Aaron Judge on Yankees’ arrival in October
According to the superstar slugger and team captain, Aaron Judge, it was all part of the plan. “We have all the talent in the world, but I think it’s just the mentality of this team,” the captain said after the game. “I think the guys, until that last strike, knew we were going to win that game,” he said.
“It’s about having that courage and determination and knowing that we’re going to get every game out as long as we trust each other,” he added. While Judge didn’t have much production in this particular game, he is an important piece of the Yankees’ offense. He is hitting .325/.452/.669 this season, the best numbers in the league.
Cal Raleigh, favorite for AL MVP over Aaron Judge?
Aaron Judge’s dominance as a candidate for the American LeagueMost Valuable Player (MVP) award could be at risk after reports suggested that Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was the winner and favorite, as the Seattle catcher continues to demonstrate with results that he deserves the award more.
According to information and reports from MLB journalist Mark Feinsand, he spoke with almost half of the teams’ executives and contrary to what one might think, the favoritism is with Raleigh over Judge, the 2024 MVP winner. However, this is just an opinion, it remains to be seen.
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