I think falling short in the World Series will stay with me until I die." Right after losing in 2024, Aaron Judge made it clear that he would not settle for anything less than a winning title. The post Yankees Tipped to Miss Out on Aaron Judge’s Preferred $56M Star Amid Pitching Crisis appeared first on EssentiallySports.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge carried the Yankees to a 94-68 record last season. They won the AL East and Judge won the AL MVP last season. Judge played in 158 games, hitting .322 with 58 home runs and 144 RBIs.

As the season opener approaches, a key opponent from the New York Yankees' 2024 ALCS matchup opened up about Aaron Judge and the challenges that lie ahead.

Last season, the New York Yankees lineup included both Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, two of the greatest offensive threats in modern Major League Baseball. Many compared Judge and Soto to Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, Yankee greats who together, became baseball legends.

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge rounds the bases after a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning in Game 5 of the baseball World Series, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) AP

However, Judge and the Yankees must be extremely careful. Designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) will begin the season on the injured list, and utility infielder DJ LeMahieu (left calf) could join him after leaving Saturday’s game early.

The Yankees seem to be walking a tightrope this season. The post “Not Making the Playoffs” – Yankees Staring at Doom as Insider’s Harrowing Claim Piles Pressure on Aaron Judge appeared first on EssentiallySports.