Aaron Judge is “hoping and praying” for the best for Gerrit Cole and has found the silver lining of a bleak Yankees camp.

"I've been waiting to see him get out there on the mound for a while,'' Aaron Judge said, ''and excited he's feeling good and doing his thing.''

When Aaron Judge is pumped about a new teammate, you can bet they’re something special. The Yankees’ captain wholeheartedly supports the addition of two-time All-Star Cody Bellinger, considering his impressive body of work in multiple seasons beginning with a 39-homer,

TAMPA — The dark clouds hovering over the Yankees briefly parted Sunday as Ben Hess took the mound. The 2024 first-round pick made his first journey over from minor league camp to throw three “innings” of a live batting practice in which he faced the likes of Aaron Judge (whom he struck out) and Paul Goldschmidt.

Of course, Aaron Judge provides the straw that stirs the New York Yankees’ offense. His slugging abilities and RBI work make him a fearsome hitter for any American League opposing team. Judge needs to have a season of redemption.