Inside Aaron Judge’s Yankee captaincy — and why he’s the best leader GM Brian Cashman has ever had

Judge has a knack for avoiding the types of high-profile rivalries that had followed the Yankees since Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig fell out in the early 1930s

5/24/2024, 11:15 AM
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Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter at Old Timer s Day before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium. / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter at Old Timer s Day before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium. / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
May 4, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (27) celebrates with right fielder Aaron Judge (99) after hitting a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. / © Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
May 4, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (27) celebrates with right fielder Aaron Judge (99) after hitting a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. / © Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a two run home run in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium. / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a two run home run in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium. / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

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