The New York Yankees' slugger joined exclusive history on Wednesday night against the Chicago White Sox, bashing home runs No. 50 and 51 in an 8-1 win in the Bronx. With it, Judge becomes just the fourth player in MLB history to post four separate seasons of 50-plus home runs and the first to do so without the help of steroids since Babe Ruth.
No one has been steadier for the 2025 Red Sox than closer Aroldis Chapman. Actually, no one has been steadier for the 2025 Red Sox than closer Aroldis Chapman and setup man Garrett Whitlock. Check this out: But Chapman has now allowed two earned runs in last 2.1 innings pitched, and this has come amidst a slight but real drop in velocity. Nevertheless, the Sox aren't worried. (Tim Healey, Boston Globe)
The Yankees missed out on a huge opportunity to pick up ground in the race for the postseason on Wednesday night. Despite favorable conditions with losses from rivals, they couldn’t capitalize.