Judge Ties Rodriguez, Eyes Ruth’s Yankees Record

Aaron Judge, captain of the New York Yankees, has tied Alex Rodriguez for sixth place on the franchise's all-time home run list by hitting his 36th homer of the season. Judge, who became the fastest player to reach 350 career home runs, has expressed his intention to play into his 40s, aiming to extend his career beyond his current contract, which runs through 2031. He aspires to challenge Babe Ruth’s franchise record of 659 home runs, though acknowledges the significant difficulty of the feat. Judge continues to dominate offensively, leading or ranking near the top in several major league categories, and is a key factor in the Yankees’ strong season. Both Judge and Yankees management stress the importance of health and ongoing improvement as he cements his place among Yankee legends. Fans and analysts believe Judge could eventually be considered the greatest Yankee of all time.