From Bryan Hoch:
As October looms, the Yankees huddled briefly in the center of their clubhouse late Thursday, a quick reminder of what’s at stake heading into their final regular-season series. The instructions were blunt and clear: “Take care of business, celebrate, then do it again.”
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They carried that message into Friday, when Aaron Judge paid a timely visit to Monument Park, launching a third-inning home run that restored the Yankees’ early lead — another mark in the reigning American League MVP’s favor as he pursues a third award in four years.Giancarlo Stanton then one-upped his teammate with his second homer of the game, a jaw-dropping 451-foot blast that cleared the loading dock in left-center field — an area of Yankee Stadium few ever reach. The power show carried New York to an 8-4 victory over the Orioles, their sixth consecutive win.
I legit could not believe that they just kicked Trevor Rogers’ ASS.
And yet, the pitching was so annoying that Boone had to use David Bednar, now making him unavailable for Saturday’s game, which is not good. Weaver and Williams will have to close it out if the Yankees somehow have a lead.
Great win, but boy, it sure is annoying that they could win their final EIGHT games of the season, and still be fucked if Toronto just beats the shitty Rays two more times.
Ah well, it’s what they deserve for sucking for a month plus.
Featured image is Stanton’s second home run. I love shots where you can see everyone’s eyes follow the ball, but this one is even better, as you can see everyone thinking, “Where the fuck did he just hit that ball?!”
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How could ANYONE not be available Sunday?
That’s bullshit. That kind of logic should be out the window when you reach this point. Unless Toronto’s already won by that point – just go for it, man.
Available on Sunday, sure, but not on Saturday.
If he were really needed, I’d use him.
Looking at the pitching matchup in Toronto.
Game’s started.
You can like the Os’ starting pitching, but they have to be disappointed with Holliday OPSing under 700 and Henderson under 800.
806 is the highest OPS in today’s starting O’s lineup.
One walk Cam 1st inning.
Cam?
AAAALLL RIIIIIIIIIIIIISE!
Oops he’s done it again. We asked John McEnroe, he said “Cal Raleigh YOU CANT BE SERIOUS!”
UJD says he’s a dumb New York homer.
By the way, I just asked AI who the best hitter on the Mariners is – and it doesn’t think Cal Raleigh is even that.
“Julio Rodríguez is the Mariners’ best overall hitter in 2025. While Cal Raleigh posted a historic power surge (60 HR) and a marginally higher OPS, Julio’s combination of a high batting average, elite on‑base skill, strong slugging, and elite speed gives him the highest total offensive value and makes him the most complete batter on the team.”
The rumors of Gianni’s demise were an exaggeration.
Stanton, when he’s on, is just unstopparlable.
Well, now, that’s just silly.
But anything that helps get Judge up again sooner works for me!