On Friday, the New York Yankees beat the Chicago Cubs by a score of 2-0 in the first game of their series.
Spencer Jones and Amed Rosario both hit a home run during the game.
Yankees Insider Makes Honest Aaron Judge Statement
GettyAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees walks in the dugout before the game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on August 12, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
The Yankees have been mentioned in a lot of trade rumors with the deadline coming up next week.
In a recent interview with ESPN’s Buster Olney, Michael Kay made a very honest statement about Aaron Judge and the Yankees.
Judge has been out since May 31 with an injury.
Kay (h/t ESPN Podcasts): “You don’t know when Judge is getting back… If they knew that Judge wasn’t coming back, I don’t think I would make any move because I don’t think they can win without a healthy Aaron Judge.”
Before getting hurt, Judge had been batting .248 with 17 home runs and 38 RBIs in 59 games.
MLB.com wrote (on July 26): “July 15 re-imaging showed healing, but not enough to resume baseball activities. Additional re-imaging required. Manager Aaron Boone said on July 25 Judge is still in “letting-it-heal mode.” Will accompany team on Chicago trip as of July 26.”
Social Media Reacts
GettyAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting a walk off 2-run home run during the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on May 24, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Here’s what people were saying in the comments:
@extendrodri: “I’m sick of this take lol any lineup without Aaron judge will see their title hopes vastly decrease but you still have to try and go for it, but no surprise from a front office full of excuses.”
@chalk1818: “THE QUESTION SHOULD CAN THEY WIN A WORLD SERIES WITH A HEALTHY JUDGE BECAUSE FOR 10 YEARS THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO WIN ONE.”
@tiz71: “So what do you tell your locker room then? Sorry guys we are punting rest of the way because we don’t think you can win without judge. Thanks for trying. Take rest of season off.”
Yankees Right Now
GettyAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees stands on the field before their game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on March 27, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
The Yankees have had another very strong regular season.
They are currently the second-place team in the American League East with a 62-48 record in 110 games.
Over their last ten games, the Yankees have gone 6-4 (and they are 36-25 in 61 games on the road).
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