The New York Yankees are on the ropes. Down 0–2 in the American League Championship Series, their season teeters on the edge heading into Tuesday night’s home game. The Bronx crowd will bring the noise, but deep down, everyone knows the Yankees’ hopes rest squarely on the broad shoulders of Aaron Judge.

It’s fitting, then, that on the eve of what could be a defining game, Judge was recognized for the kind of season only he could deliver. On Monday afternoon, the Yankees announced that their captain has been named a finalist for the 2025 Hank Aaron Award —Major League Baseball’s annual honor for the best offensive performer in each league.

It’s a reminder that while the postseason has raised questions about the Yankees’ ability to rise when it matters most, Judge’s brilliance over 162 gam

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