Previewing The 2023-24 Free Agent Class: Designated Hitter
2023/09/previewing-the-2023-24-free-agent-class-designated-hitter.htmlOf the 93 batters with 1500+ plate appearances in that time, Ohtani ranks eighth in on-base percentage and trails only Aaron Judge in slugging.
Qualifying Offer Value To Land Around $20.5MM
2023/09/qualifying-offer-value-to-land-around-20-5mm.htmlThe other 12 players declined, though Aaron Judge, Anthony Rizzo and Brandon Nimmo subsequently ended up re-signing with their previous team.
Jasson Dominguez Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
2023/09/jasson-dominguez-undergoes-tommy-john-surgery.htmlAaron Judge is obviously locked into one spot, likely right field.
Giants’ Chairman: Zaidi/Kapler Will Return In 2024
2023/09/giants-chairman-zaidi-kapler-will-return-in-2024.htmlTheir pursuit of Aaron Judge came up short, while the Carlos Correa physical led that agreement to fall through.
Jasson Dominguez To Undergo UCL Surgery
2023/09/yankees-jasson-dominguez-tommy-john-surgery.htmlThere aren't many true short-term options on the free-agent market, though Aaron Judge's ability to play center field could allow the Yankees to deploy him there for a few months and look into short-term upgrades in the outfield corners.
Yankees Select Estevan Florial
2023/09/yankees-select-estevan-florial.htmlFor now, the Yankees will mix Florial into the outfield alongside reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge, prospect Everson Pereira, utilityman…
Austin Meadows Will Not Return This Season
2023/09/austin-meadows-will-not-return-this-season.htmlAnd so, rather than judge him, we need to support him, and we’ve continued to do that as an organization.
Balelo: “Inevitable” That Ohtani Will Undergo Some Kind Of Elbow Procedure
2023/09/balelo-inevitable-that-ohtani-will-undergo-some-kind-of-elbow-surgery.htmlIf he prioritizes the overall guarantee, the 29-year-old seems likely to eclipse the $360MM record which Aaron Judge established last winter.
West Notes: Eovaldi, Ohtani, Giants, Silseth
2023/08/west-notes-eovaldi-ohtani-giants-silseth.htmlShea asserts that the Giants have the financial muscle required to get a deal done, referencing big-money offers to Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa last offseason that ultimately didn't reach the finish line, while also suggesting the the club's tendency to be cautious regarding pitcher healthy could be attractive for Ohtani as he looks to work his way back onto the major league mound.
Brian Cashman Discusses Yankees’ Season, Future Plans
2023/08/brian-cashman-discusses-yankees-season-future-plans.htmlOn the offensive side of things, players like Aaron Judge, Anthony Rizzo and others have dealt with significant injuries issues that led to absences or downturns in performance or both.
2023-24 MLB Free Agent Power Rankings: August Edition
2023/08/2023-24-mlb-free-agent-power-rankings-august-edition.htmlThat may sound outlandish to some at first glance, but consider the fact that Ohtani will reach the market two years younger than Aaron Judge was when he scored a $360MM guarantee.
Yankees To Promote Everson Pereira, Oswald Peraza
2023/08/yankees-to-promote-everson-pereira.htmlThe Yankees figure to break him in at left field alongside Aaron Judge and Harrison Bader.
Yankees Place Anthony Rizzo On IL With Post-Concussion Syndrome
2023/08/yankees-to-place-anthony-rizzo-on-il-with-likely-concussion.htmlRizzo's struggles have been just one part of a fairly tepid Yankee offense this year, as they were also without Aaron Judge for almost two months.
Yankees Open To Offers On Impending Free Agents
2023/07/yankees-open-to-offers-on-impending-free-agents.htmlNew York is only 3.5 out of a Wild Card spot and recently welcomed Aaron Judge back, but they've gone 21-27 since the start of June.
Yankees Activate Aaron Judge
2023/07/yankees-activate-aaron-judge-injury.htmlThe Yankees announced Friday that they've reinstated reigning American League MVP Aaron Judge from the 10-day injured list.
Yankees Designate Willie Calhoun For Assignment
2023/07/yankees-designate-willie-calhoun-for-assignment.htmlWith reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge expected back from the injured list tonight, the Yankees' outfield is on the verge of becoming more crowded.
Yankees Still Undecided On Deadline Approach
2023/07/yankees-still-undecided-on-deadline-approach.htmlA major wild card here is the health of Aaron Judge, who has been on the injured list since June 4 due to a right great toe sprain.
Yankees Notes: Outfield, Judge, Loaisiga
2023/07/yankees-notes-outfield-judge-loaisiga.htmlThe club is surely hoping the duo can help revitalize a beleaguered Yankees offense that has delivered a wRC+ of just 84 that ranks bottom four in the majors since star slugger Aaron Judge went on the injured list back in June.
Giants Interested In Justin Verlander
2023/07/giants-interested-in-justin-verlander.htmlAcquiring Verlander would also represent a win in the team's longstanding search to land a face-of-the-franchise superstar, after coming up short on signing Aaron Judge in the offseason and having their deal with Carlos Correa scuttled due to medical concerns.
Jose Trevino To Undergo Season-Ending Wrist Surgery
2023/07/yankees-place-jose-trevino-on-il-with-wrist-tear.htmlThe most prominent example is Aaron Judge but they've also seen Harrison Bader, Carlos Rodon, Frankie Montas, Nestor Cortes, Josh Donaldson and many others miss time.
The Opener: Suarez, Bader, Quintana
2023/07/the-opener-suarez-bader-quintana.htmlA stint on the shelf for Bader would be disastrous for the Yankees, as the center fielder has been a key player both offensively and defensively while Aaron Judge has been on the IL with a toe injury.
Looking For A Match In A Cody Bellinger Trade
2023/07/looking-for-a-match-in-a-cody-bellinger-trade.htmlHarrison Bader is one of the few productive regulars in their Aaron Judge-less lineup, but the corner outfield has been manned by depth types like Jake Bauers, Willie Calhoun (both now on the injured list), Billy McKinney and Isiah Kiner-Falefa.
Yankees Notes: Judge, Deadline Approach, Florial
2023/07/yankees-trade-rumors-deadline-sellers.htmlThat said, the Yankees also have a porous roster, particularly with Aaron Judge on the injured list and facing a nebulous timeline for his return.
MLB Trade Rumors Podcast: All Eyes on the Angels, Cardinals Trade Options and Buyers or Sellers
2023/07/mlb-trade-rumors-podcast-all-eyes-on-the-angels-cardinals-trade-options-and-buyers-or-sellers.htmlThe Angels Trade for Infielders, Indecisive NL Central Teams and Aaron Judge’s Toe – listen here…
NL West Notes: Grichuk, Yankees, Campusano, Morejon, Gonzalez, Rodgers, Kinley
2023/07/nl-west-notes-grichuk-yankees-campusano-morejon-gonzalez-rodgers-kinley.htmlGrichuk can play at least passable defense at all three outfield positions, making him a usefully flexible option for New York both before and after Aaron Judge returns from the injured list.