TAMPA — Aaron Judge will attempt to improve upon an almost unprecedented 2024 season. And still, no matter what he does during the upcoming regular season, it will be mostly put aside if the Yankees make the playoffs, as the baseball world will wait to see how Judge does in October.

Before he was the "Captain," Aaron Judge was just a kid trying to find his way in the big leagues. Now a two-time Most Valuable Player, six-time All-Star, and the 16th captain in New York Yankees history, Judge remembers those who helped him on his way up. Thursday, Judge showed how much he remembers those small gestures that he appreciated.

Phillies star Bryce Harper pointed out how Yankees star Aaron Judge's contract compares to Juan Soto's Mets deal.

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge rounds the bases after a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning in Game 5 of the baseball World Series, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) AP

The 19-year-old has stood out throughout the spring and he got another opportunity on Tuesday, this time against the Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler.

Aaron Judge offered support for the Yankees’ big change, but added, “If that little rule is going to stop you from coming here, then you probably shouldn’t be here.”

The New York Yankees have been undergoing some major changes in recent months, both on and off the field. In the last few months alone, the Yankees have

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is talking about the elbow injuries that have slowed him down. Stanton may be out awhile.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge made his Spring Training debut in a player-exclusive colorway of the Air Jordan 4.