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Happy Friday, everyone! The Cubs will be squaring off against the Nationals this weekend, but while they do, baseball historians will be keeping an eye on the Yankees. Aaron Judge, who is currently tied for the Yankees’ all-time home run record with legend Yogi Berra. It seems very likely he will break that tie soon, and it has led some to wonder just how high he can climb on the list.
We get into that below, and much more, like how George Springer started the Blue Jays’ turnaround, what Framber Valdez’s
agent had to say about his potential intentional throw, and what Aaron Boone had to say before getting ejected from a game.
Let’s get right into it.
- Davy Andrews gives a visual breakdown of the experience of watching Shohei Ohtani hit a home run at 120 mph.
- Ben Clemens figures out which pitchers serve up the most hitable pitches.
- Mike Petraglia looks at the part George Springer has played in the Blue Jays’ incredible comeback.
- Tim Capurso shares what Framber Valdez’s agent had to say about the possible intentional hit he threw at his own catcher.
- Brian Kuty explains how one Yankees broadcaster’s biggest fear is turning a certain player’s name into a swear word on air. (The Athletic subscription required.)
- Father/son booth moment.
- Davy Andrews reports that Ha-Seong Kim will now be the Braves’ starting shortstop.
- As Aaron Judge nears passing Yogi Berra’s home run record, Bryan Hoch wonders just how high he can climb among Yankees’ legends.
- Karl Rasmussen explores the longest playoff droughts in MLB history.
- Tigers’ reliever Kyle Finnegan left a game this week, causing concern for the Tigers as they head towards the postseason. Story by Tim Capurso.
- Unfortunate news for the Red Sox.
- Michael Bauman assesses how Cristian Javier is back, but it may not be what it seems.
- Joe Trezza shares that a Dodgers’ prospect is having a 100-steal season, looking to make team history.
- Karl Rasmussen shares Aaron Boone’s NSFW words after his ejection following a brutal blown call.
- Cody Stavenhagen looks at how the Tigers have turned into such a solid baserunning team. (The Athletic subscription required.)
- I love moments where the hometown kid gets to play for their favorite team.
And tomorrow will be a better day than today, Buster. Make it so.
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