The race for the AL MVP intensifies, with current trends favoring Yankees captain Aaron Judge for a third consecutive year. However, it may not be straightforward for the seven-time All-Star this season,

Judge is scuffling a bit at the plate right now, but even his slumps are better than most players' hot streaks.

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Two Aaron Judge fans watch the game from a section overlooking the right field at the Yankee Stadium, New York, July 3, 2017. Derek Jeter and his No. 2 jersey have long been revered, but there has been a clear shift at Yankee Stadium toward Aaron Judgeâ ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MARCH 25: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees arrives prior to the game between the New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Bryan Kennedy/MLB ...

The New York Yankees have lost Aaron Judge out of the lineup, a very concerning sign for an offense that already wasn't doing what it needed to do. The Yankees are hopeful that Judge won't be out for long, though he has a bone bruise near his shoulder ...