The Yankees’ Aaron Judge double-talk is cheating those who care the most By Joel Sherman Published Sep. 22, 2026, 7:00 a.m. ET Aaron Judge look out on the field from the Yankees dugout during the team's trip to play the Diamondbacks on Sept. 19, 2026. Getty Images The Yankees and Aaron Judge have two basic public postures when it comes to his injuries — dissembling and disrespectful.
It lowers both team and player. Does nothing for their reputations. And certainly gives no thoughts to their fan base.
I could get it if this was a high-minded defense of HIPAA rights. But this feels tied up in paranoia and gripes. And, again, cares not a whit about the paying customer.
Because Judge and his bosses should read this sentence with the utmost sincerity with which it is offered: I personally don’t care what the status of his current injury is, except to the extent that I would always prefer all the best players play since that usually provides a more enjoyable sport to cover.
