DAVID WELLS, AARON JUDGE & CHANNELING BABE RUTH!

The Yankees kicked off the 2025 season like they were shot out of a cannon. Scratch that—more like they brought the cannon and started launching baseballs into orbit like it was their full-time job. And honestly? It was glorious.

From the jump, Yankee bats weren’t just hot—they were volcanic. I lost count of the home runs somewhere between my third slice of pizza and the fifth souvenir ball flying into the seats. It was a festival of dingers, and nobody was enjoying it more than... Russell Wilson? I loved what Wilson tweeted a few weeks back.

By the way, Wilson is now fully living his best New York sports life being with the football Giants. He took to Twitter during the homer-fest and posted:

“So sweet! The Great Bambino is smiling!”

Now that is elite-level fan energy. Wilson is out here referencing Babe Ruth like he’s quoting scripture. The man is in it. And honestly? Same. The Bambino might actually be smiling, somewhere up in baseball heaven, puffing a cigar and watching Aaron Judge go full Paul Bunyan with the bat.

Because let’s talk about Judge for a second. The guy isn’t playing baseball; he’s putting on a power-hitting clinic. Six home runs in his first seven games—including a grand slam—because when you’re Aaron Judge, you don’t “go deep,” you go galactic.

And he’s doing it his way.

While some Yankees players have been experimenting with the so-called "torpedo bats" (which sound more like something out of Star Wars than the MLB rulebook), Judge wants no part of that.

“I’m not hopping on the bat trend,” he said, casually after launching another moonshot.

And to drive the point home—literally—he went out the next day and crushed another homer in his very first at-bat. Four homers in the Yankees’ first three games. No Yankee has ever done that before. Not even Ruth. Not even Reggie. Not even Alfonso Soriano in his "I’ll hit the first pitch I see into the East River" days. I kid, I kid.

 

The numbers are absurd. Judge is batting .379 with six home runs and 17 RBIs through just seven games. This after putting up a ridiculous .322 average with 58 homers and 144 RBIs last season, on his way to winning his second AL MVP in three years.

At this point, Judge isn’t chasing Ruth—he’s walking right alongside him. Fun fact: both hit 321 home runs in their first 1,000 games with the Yankees. That’s not a stat, that’s folklore. Judge is becoming a living legend, and if you’re watching this era of Yankee baseball, you are witnessing something genuinely special.

If you know me, you know how much I LOVED being a part of this series on Babe Ruth and the Called Shot. Check it out! https://t.co/qMVX2Mn88P

— Brian Brenberg (@BrianBrenberg) April 3, 2025

Speaking of Ruth, there’s a must-watch FOX documentary out now about The Called Shot and it is hosted by one of our favorite BYB contributors, Mike O'Hara! 

Apparently, Babe Ruth calling his shot has been debated since the 1932 World Series when Babe Ruth (supposedly) pointed to the stands before blasting a home run off the Cubs. It’s baseball’s version of Bigfoot, but with pinstripes and hot dogs.

I caught David Wells talking about it during one of the shows on FOX—still one of the most entertaining voices in the game—and he swears Ruth did it. “No doubt in my mind,” he said. 

Technically? Ruth was probably pointing at the Cubs dugout with some good ol’ fashioned Bronx attitude, not the bleachers. But who cares? Bill Dickey, Ruth’s teammate, once told the Washington Post:

“So we just made an agreement not to bother straightening out the facts.”

Translation: the truth is boring. The myth is better.

Back in 1992, the Babe Ruth Museum asked fans if they believed in the Called Shot. 85% said yes. That tells you everything you need to know about baseball fans—we’re romantics with great taste in legends.

For what it’s worth, I don’t think Ruth literally called his shot. I think he taunted, then obliterated. But hey, semantics. Ball left the park either way.

Fast forward to 2025, and while Babe Ruth may be a myth, Aaron Judge is pure reality.

Now let’s clear up two things:

1. Torpedo bats? Fake news. Despite what Dave Portnoy might be yelling from a rooftop somewhere, Judge isn’t using anything fishy.

2. Judge’s power? 100% certified real.

“What I’ve done the past couple of seasons speaks for itself,” Judge told MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch.

And he's right. What he's doing is absurd. He's already rewriting the history books—and he’s doing it while carrying the most legendary franchise in sports. The Yankees are launching bombs like it’s 1927 all over again, and Judge is the one swinging the sledgehammer.

Yes, the pitching needs some work (and yes, I’d like to see someone other than Anthony Volpe field a routine grounder cleanly). But when this offense is clicking, it's like watching The Avengers assemble every night—with Aaron Judge playing the role of Thor, hammer and all.

So, here's to Yankee bombs, Babe Ruth smiles, and Russell Wilson fully leaning into his inner baseball nerd. It’s all just... fun. And in a sport built on drama, nostalgia, and raw power, fun is the secret sauce.

Now if we could just get a little better defense and a manager who doesn’t treat the bullpen like a game of spin-the-bottle, we’d be set.

But hey, Ruth didn’t need perfection. He just needed a bat—and a little belief.

So do we.

THAT'S 25 GAMES IN A ROW

Source: Twitter

In a rare night game in Yankee Stadium on Saturday, the Yankees tied a 78-year-old record.  The Bombers have hit a home run in 25 straight games and the feeling among fans and the team is just electric.

"The Yankees' current home run streak is the second longest in Yankees history, trailing only a 25-gamer in 1941. That '41 team went on to win the World Series and included six Hall of Famers, by the way: Phil Rizzuto, Joe DiMaggio, Bill Dickey, Joe Gordon, Lefty Gomez and Red Ruffing," reported CBS.com.

The 2002 Texas Rangers hit a home run in 27 straight games and the Yankees could very well surpass that record, giving them just another reason to get excited about being, well the Yankees!

Source: Newsday

The team has spread the wealth of home runs across the line up, with guys like Gleyber Torres, Gary Sanchez and Cameron Maybin feeding the streak.  It was Gio Urshela who gave the Yankees the 25th home run of the streak and his excitement was felt across the Stadium.

Although they were not dingers, also exciting the line up has been Giancarlo Stanton, who's clutch hits in the 6th and 7th gave the Yankees the runs they needed to best Houston in the series, taking the first three out of four games against the Astros.

Source: NY Times

With Old Timer's Day today and Yankee Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera back in pinstripes for his first appearance in the Yankee tradition, the Yankees have so much to celebrate these days: A fully stacked line up, tremendous options in the field and yes, a franchise record tie for the most consecutive home runs.

Let's keep the momentum going.

--Suzie Pinstripe
BYB Managing Editor
Twitter: @suzieprof

FILLING THE EMPTY, BIG SHOES

When the Yankees lost Derek Jeter, they lost more than just one of baseball’s all-time greats at shortstop.  Rather, they lost their silent backbone – their quiet, lead-by-example, always professional leader. 

Jeter was the guy who both the young newcomers, as well as the grizzled veterans would take their lead from; on the field and off it.  It would be Jeter that might point out, to no one in general, that there was still plenty of time for some magic to happen, and sure enough, it would.  Or it was Jeter who, after a quick glance at the third baseman, could lay the perfect bunt down the line.  In front of his locker, Jeter always said the right things after a game.  He never publicly berated a teammate, or complained about a manager’s decision.  Jeter always understood who his audience was and how much weight his words carried.

So, who now assumes the role as “leader” on this club?  Let’s face it; no one will completely fill the shoes Derek Jeter left behind.  To even attempt to step into a leadership role with the team, the player has to be durable, professional, and able to anticipate every possible situation – at the plate, in the field and in front of a microphone – not to mention that they have to be among the best at their position.  Most of all, they have to understand what it means to be a Yankee.  They have to embrace the history of the team, and be willing to add to it.  “Jeets” mastered every one of those qualifications.

Who then is “the one”?  Mark Teixeira?  Well, he is professional and certainly a great fielder with decent power.  He’s a seasoned veteran that’s been with the Bombers long enough to fully understand what it means to be a Yankee, and he’s very good with the media.  Tex’s problem is that he can’t stay healthy.  The last time he played a full season was 2011.  We need someone who leads by example ON and off the field.  Teixeira is rarely on the field anymore.

Brett Gardner definitely makes a strong case to be the team’s next leader.  He’s home-grown, so “Gardy” understands what it means to be a Yankee.  Since 2008 he’s been able to learn from guys like Jorge Posada, Andy Pettite, Mariano Rivera, and of course Jeter.  In the field, there might not be a better left-fielder in the American League.  He covers a lot of ground and has a decent arm.  On the base paths, the left-handed hitter is a nuisance to opposing pitchers and has stolen 45 bags in 58 attempts over the past two seasons.  His speed may be his greatest asset. 

He’s a hard-worker and always the consummate professional.    Only, Gardner isn’t my choice to take over the leadership reins.  There’s just a feeling that he’s not “the guy” to me.  Maybe it’s the fact that his on-base percentage has dropped consistently since 2010.  How can he utilize his greatest asset if he isn’t on base?  Perhaps it’s the feel that he’s always just one misstep from being taken out of the lineup?  Everyone is expendable, but it seems that the Yankees don’t give Gardner the respect he deserves, and maybe that’s why he can’t be my choice for next team leader. 

Instead, I’m going to go a little unconventional.  No, I’m not choosing ARod!  My choice for team leader is one of the newer Yankees.  Brought on board prior to last season, this veteran was placed into a key starting role and actually had one of his worst seasons at the plate.  Yet, even with his “stumble” in 2014, he still ranked among the most productive at his position.  He has above-average talent at one of the “busiest” spots on the diamond, and has the responsibility of managing the infield during a game.  If you haven’t figured it out yet, I’m alluding to catcher Brian McCann.  

During last year’s campaign, McCann hit just .232 – the lowest average of his career.  Yet among catchers, his 75 RBI ranked third in MLB, and his 23 home runs ranked second.  Behind the plate he is widely regarded as one of the best at framing pitches, and it is no coincidence that the Yankees starting staff – in spite of its numerous injuries – actually was the strength of the team in 2014. 

The backstop understands what it means to be a Yankee.  At his introduction to the media last year, he said “What it means to be a part of this organization, it means a lot, especially as a catcher, all the tradition.  I hope to fall in line with all the great catchers that have been here. I hope to help this organization win multiple championships.”

McCann’s style of play is what makes him my choice for next team leader.  He reminds me of my favorite Yankee – Thurman Munson.  On the baseball field, he shows grit and poise.  He’s not afraid of blocking a ball or taking a collision at the plate – bruises are more trophies than anything else.  McCann has shown in the past that he’ll stand up for his teammates and more than anyone, would be the guy I’d want in the foxhole with me when things got crazy. 

Yes, he had a horrible first season in terms of batting average (what Yankee DIDN’T have a bad year at the plate?), but his career average is .272 and history says he’ll bounce back.  He’s had seven consecutive seasons with 20 or more home runs, and there’s no reason that shouldn’t continue.  Given a fairly new, young staff in 2015 (on Opening Day, at least three of the starters will be younger than 30), it is imperative that the Yankees have an experienced veteran calling the shots behind the plate.  McCann has shown that he brings the best out of a pitching staff.  I think he’ll step up his game and deftly navigate our rotation to success.

McCann mentioned the line of great catchers that the Yankees have had.  Names like Dickey, Berra, Howard, Munson and Posada have all set themselves apart from their peers behind the plate. In 2015, I believe Brian McCann will make a step towards adding his name to that list.  In doing so, he’ll establish himself as the leader of the team.

    

--Steve Skinner, BYB Senior Writer
Twitter: @oswegos1

  
 

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McCANN MAY BE MORE "MUNSON-LIKE" THAN YOU THINK!

Lately many in the media have begun getting somewhat impatient with Brian McCann.  The highly praised off-season acquisition has started slowly at the plate in 2014; hitting just .222 with 7 home runs through 44 games.

Upon his signing, some of us (me included) compared McCann’s style of play to that of my all-time favorite player – Thurman Munson.  Certainly his power and grit were reminiscent of the late, great Yankee captain.

After a few quick “cups of coffee” with the likes of Russell Martin and Chris Stewart, it seemed that we had finally gotten back to the great catching tradition set by Dickey, Berra, Howard, Munson, and Posada.

We should not be so quick to dismiss our comparisons.

Casey, founder and life-force behind BYB, often fondly reflects (rightly so) on Posada’s accomplishments in pinstripes.  He also laments (again, rightly so) that Jorge’s career is puzzlingly overlooked when fans recall backstops like Berra and Munson.

So, using Munson as our point of comparison, let’s have some fun and see just who is most representative of the great number 15 – McCann or Posada?

To do so, I wanted to pick a similar point in each catcher’s career.  Since McCann is in his 10^th season, I decided to select the 10^th year in the careers of both Munson and Posada to compare.  It should be noted that Munson batted exclusively from the right side of the plate, McCann exclusively from the left, and Posada was a switch-hitter.

Our yardstick – Munson – batted .297 with six home runs and 71 RBIs over 154 games in 1978, his tenth year.

Posada hit .272 with 21 home runs and 81 RBI in 2004; his tenth season.

Clearly both had very productive seasons a decade into their careers.

McCann’s tenth season isn’t complete, so we only have the first full month to use in comparison – which at first glance would lead us to believe he’s got nothing on Munson.

But, let’s look a little more closely at both Munson and Posada’s seasons.

In April / March of 1978, Thurman Munson hit .239 with no home runs and four RBI.  Yeah, you read that correctly.

 During April/March of 2004, Jorge Posada hit .290 with eight home runs and 21 RBI.  Wow.

1978, of course, was the year of the Bucky-bleeping-Dent (as Red Sox fans lovingly refer to our former shortstop) home run and the six-game World Series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2004, on the other hand, was the year of the dramatic comeback of the Red Sox over our Yankees in the ALCS.  We’ll speak no further about it.

So, what’s the bottom line?

The bottom line is that we need to put the torches and pitchforks that we are parading around Brian McCann down.  This season is still in the early stages – only a little more than a quarter of the schedule is complete.  Let’s give him a chance.

One need only look at Munson’s 1978 season to realize that the year is a marathon – not a sprint- and it is all about how you finish, not how you start.

Sorry Casey, Jorge was just too damn good in April to compare him to Munson.  In this “who’s more like Thurman?” competition, the early results suggest McCann.

Only time is going to give us the real answer.  Here’s hoping that McCann is simply repeating history set 36 seasons ago.


    

--Steve Skinner, BYB Writer
Twitter: @oswegos1



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MEETING JR MURPHY

Meet John Ryan Murphy. A 22-year-old 2009 2nd round draft pick from The Pendleton School in his hometown of Bradenton, Florida Murphy was called up on September 1st when rosters expanded and debuted on September 2nd getting a hit in his first major league at-bat. You can read about that in the previous BYB piece JR MURPHY GETS HIT NUMBER 1. In case you weren't watching or listening to the game, in his at-bat, Murphy was given a warm Bronx welcome by those in attendance, along with his parents who flew in from Florida to see their son get his first taste of the majors. 

But what is it about JR that has everyone warming up to the kid already? Offensively, he has done pretty well at Trenton and Scranton this year. With both teams his numbers are .269/.347/.426 in 108 games total. He has hit 12 home runs, 6 with each club. He can knock the ball. Defensively, he has thrown out 50 runners out of 136 stealing base. There's no telling how much we will see of Murphy. My guess is with Austin Romine and Chris Stewart in the mix, the chances would be minimal.   

And look, without a shadow of a doubt we are all still in that Posada hangover. Rightfully so, the Yankees have had some of the greatest catchers in the history of the game.  Yogi Berra, Elston Howard, Bill Dickey, Thurman Munson, and yes… Jorge.  Now we look to the future. We are anticipating the coming of the next great backstop to wear the pinstripes. Is it now or is it 5 years down the line? 

Is Murphy the next guy up? No one truly knows for sure right now, but we embrace JR Murphy in hopes that maybe, just maybe he will be among those great catchers of Yankee years past.

Welcome to the Bronx JR. Show us what you got kid!

-- Rudy Laurens 

BYB Writer




 

THE FIGHT FOR YANKEE CATCHER IS ON!

The race for the starting catcher role of the Yankees is on, and this is going to be a pivotal role for the team. After the loss of Russell Martin, the Yankees had to scramble to fill this role with blowing the budget, and they are in camp with four contenders. Francisco Cervelli, who was the backup to Jorge Posada and Russell Martin from 2008 through 2011, fell off the pace in 2012 and is looking to make a comeback in 2013. Chris Stewart, a career journeyman and Martin's backup last year, is looking for his first starter role at the age of 31. Austin Romine, at age 24 with little major league experience, is the bright future star who is viewed as a serious contender for the starting catcher in a few years. Finally, there is Bobby Wilson, who the Yankees signed for insurance and is getting a look this spring.

Most people underestimate this aspect of the game, but the catcher is involved in almost every play of every game. They call every pitch, they hold every runner, and they block the plate on every close scoring play. It is a tough physical position, usually requiring more off-days than other field positions. Therefore, Joe Girardi is right to focus on the defense aspect of the role.

Still, this is a departure from the function that Yankee catchers have played for the last two decades, having been spoiled by the offensive productivity of the likes of Russell Martin, Jorge Posada, Joe Girardi, Jim Leyritz, and Mike Stanley. In fact, most Yankees World Series teams had strong bats at the backstop (think Thurman Munson, Yogi Berra, Elston Howard, and Bill Dickey).

When thinking about catching defense, you think primarily about three things. First, how well do they call a game? Second, how well do they handle difficult pitches? Finally, how well do they stop the runner on first from taking second? So how do the current contenders stack up?

Francisco Cervelli can call a decent game. Pitchers had an ERA of 3.50 when he caught them in 2011 and 4.04 in 2010. For the most part, it will be the same pitchers this year, so it looks like he can handle the current roster of pitchers. This is good news for him. As far as handling difficult pitches, he only has five passed balls in his entire career (over 1300.1 innings). It makes him a reliable backstop. However, throwing runners out runners at second is where he fails significantly. Since he had hardly any major league experience in 2012, I am looking at 2011 and 2010. In 2011, he allowed 24 stolen bases out of 28 attempts. In 2011, he allowed 55 stolen bases out of 64 attempts. If I am an opposing manager, and I have a few good base runners, I am sending the runner from first as often as I can. This can create a real liability on defense, and if Cervelli wants to make a run for the starting catcher spot, he needs to improve his arm strength and mechanics.

Chris Stewart is known as a primarily defense catcher. In 2012, Yankee pitchers had an ERA of 3.42 when he was catching, which is comparable to Cervelli. In 2011, for the Giants, his pitchers' ERA was 2.74. Having to face American League hitting can probably account for the increase in 2012, but you can see that he calls a good game. He allowed eight passed balls over 395 innings in 2012, which is above average, but not terribly off the charts. He may have had an off-year in that category, as he came into the season with 5 passed balls over about 600 innings in his career coming into last season. Therefore, the expectation is that he will be able to handle pitches. He threw out about a third of the base runners attempting to steal, which is above the American League average for qualified catchers. The conclusion is that he is a very good defensive catcher. The problem is his bat. Can Joe Girardi swallow having a career .217 hitter in the lineup every day? Granted, he did improve his average last year to .244, but you have to wonder how Joe will handle him in a lineup that is clearly lower on power and higher on contact and speed.

Austin Romine is a great rookie coming up through the system, known for his defense skills much more than his hitting skills. At 24 years of age, he has some time to build his game-calling skills and his hitting. He has a great opportunity this spring to show off his progress and create a good impression to Yankee management. At the same time, he is probably only getting this opportunity because the catching spot is so fluid right now. He got some looks last September, and his defense was very good in some spots, but it is obvious that he is not yet ready for the majors. Bobby Wilson is another career journeyman who is getting a look this spring. He will be turning 30 this April, he has never hit .230 for any season, and he has never started 60 games in a season. If the Yankees had only one option at catcher, he might be able to fill a backup role. Nevertheless, on this team, at best he is the backup to the backup, and is unlikely to get serious consideration for a spot on the 25-man roster.

I do not pretend to have the ability to read Joe Girardi's mind, but if it were I, I would carry both Cervelli and Stewart and mix/match as the season goes on. Realistically, Stewart is the one who will probably get more of the starts and be pinch-hit for in close games with runners on. Then the Yankees will need another reliable backstop on the bench - probably Cervelli. Both have an opportunity to make a case for themselves. Stewart needs to improve his hitting enough that he is not an automatic out. Cervelli will need to improve his arm strength and his mind-set towards the game. By his own admission, he went into a tailspin last year with is approach, and he is looking to make a better showing this year. Personally, I am rooting for Cervelli, because I liked how he played with fire in his belly in 2011. However, both of them fighting for that spot by improving their respective weak points will be great for the Yankees. The Yankees will surely need that this year.

--Ike Dimitriadis, BYB Writer
Twitter: @KingAgamemnon

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WHAT'S IN YOUR JUNK DRAWER?

Back on July 15^th, Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record made me smile.  He did a terrific piece about what every true baseball fan should be doing once in a while. Opening up the junk drawer just to see what types of collectibles, no matter how big or small or expensive or cheap they are. You know, the stuff you've accumulated over the years. Pete's idea for his piece came from the story about the guy in Ohio that found those baseball cards of Ty Cobb and Honus Wagner in his grandfather’s attic…read that story HERE.

Caldera described some of the stuff he found around his apartment, like a matchbook from Rusty Staub’s restaurant (Rusty Staub's on Fifth) that used to be opened back in the 1980’s, a 1980 Yankees Yearbook and an old Abbott & Costello “Who’s on First?” cassette, among other things. I had to laugh.  I own an autographed Rusty Staub menu from the old restaurant somewhere as well as that Abbott & Costello cassette.  But that’s not what I found in my basement.

I have weird stuff that I’ve collected over the years.  I figured I’d share them with you, after all, it’s the beginning of the week, you’re just waking up, you’re having your coffee before work, let's start off light. Check it out:

 

I'm a card collector, but this one seems to have snuck away from my collection and was sitting in a top drawer of my laundry room.  It's a 1956 Topps card of Eddie Robinson, he was with the Yankees from 1954 to 1956 until he was traded to the Kansas City Athletics.  He was a career .268 hitter with 172 homers in 13 seasons.  Anyway... I thought that was interesting. 

 

 This is a pen I bought from at a Newark Bears game a few years back.  I was never good at keeping score while at the ballpark but I gave it shot that day, I didn't have a pencil.  I bailed on it in the 4th, but I kept the pen.

Here's a signed picture of Bo Jackson, someone I really idolized for his talent on the baseball field as well as football field.  The "Bo Knows" days were a phenomenon.  I think I got this signed years later...he was already retired.

This is one of my favorites.  It's an older ceramic Roger Maris bobble head that I bought off a dealer on ebay in the 1990's.  I've always had a thing for Maris and reading the history of how things went down in 1961, and the stress of the Home Run race.  I've always had a soft spot for him. Luckily history happened the way it did for the Maris family.  Anyway, I love this piece.

Look OUT! A 1971 Ken Singleton Topps baseball card.  Love it.  I was born in 1971 and for a while there I was trying to collect every 1971 card so I could complete the set.  That hasn't happened yet, I still have a long way to go. But it's still fun.

Remember Chase Wright? He was going to be the next big thing for the Yankees...or at least the next big thing for the moment. I kept this I guess thinking it may be worth something.  It's from that 2007 season.  It's not worth a thing, but that's OK. I did alittle research and found out Chase still pitches. He's 29 years old these days and plays for the Somerset Patriots. Good for him!

I love this.  This is a 1946 Yankees program and scorecard and inside, the Yankees played the Red Sox.  I got this from a friend a few years ago.  The scorecard is filled in. If you click on the image below, you can just make out some of the players that day for the Yankees...Joe DiMaggio, Phil Rizzuto, Bill Dickey.  It's just a cool, yet frail and old collectible that I stare at from time to time.

So, what do you have in your junk drawer, or basement or closet? Tell us here at BYB, comment! I’d love to hear about it.  Better yet, take pictures of your items and send them to Bleednyankeeblu@gmail.com and we’ll do a piece about it.  Include your name and the city you're from with a picture of something you’ve come across.  I can’t wait to see what you guys have!

And thanks for the idea Pete Caldera, you da man! Enjoy this everyone!

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