Before he was the "Captain," Aaron Judge was just a kid trying to find his way in the big leagues. Now a two-time Most Valuable Player, six-time All-Star, and the 16th captain in New York Yankees history, Judge remembers those who helped him on his way up. Thursday, Judge showed how much he remembers those small gestures that he appreciated.

TAMPA — Aaron Judge will attempt to improve upon an almost unprecedented 2024 season. And still, no matter what he does during the upcoming regular season, it will be mostly put aside if the Yankees make the playoffs, as the baseball world will wait to see how Judge does in October.

The 19-year-old has stood out throughout the spring and he got another opportunity on Tuesday, this time against the Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler.

Lombard, the Yankees’ consensus No. 2 prospect behind outfielder Jasson Domínguez, has impressed throughout the spring. The 2023 No. 26 selection owns a .333 average, two home runs, and four RBI across eight preseason games.

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is talking about the elbow injuries that have slowed him down. Stanton may be out awhile.

Aaron Judge offered support for the Yankees’ big change, but added, “If that little rule is going to stop you from coming here, then you probably shouldn’t be here.”

The New York Yankees have been undergoing some major changes in recent months, both on and off the field. In the last few months alone, the Yankees have

Stanton on the sidelines — without a clear timetable for return — could increase Aaron Judge’s DH role in the 2025 season.