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Oct 7, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a three-run home run in the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game three of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images<\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n New York Yankees slugger and captain Aaron Judge is able to add yet another to the long list of accolades beside his name. The 10-year Yankee and seven-time All Star has been named the recipient of the 2025 American League Hank Aaron Award.<\/p>\n The Hank Aaron award, which was first introduced in 1999 to commemorate Hank Aaron surpassing Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record, goes to the best offensive player in each league. The recipients are determined based on a combination of fan votes and a panel of Hall of Famers, according to MLB.com.<\/p>\n Along with Judge, who won the award twice before in 2024 and 2022, the National League recipient for the 2025 award is Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani. This marks Ohtani’s third consecutive Hank Aaron Award.<\/p>\n Judge, who was also awarded the\u00a02025 AL MVP Award\u00a0and named to the 2025 All-MLB AL team, had another outstanding season for the Yankees, taking home the AL batting title as well. Despite a midseason right elbow injury that kept him out for a brief period of time late July, Judge slashed a .331\/ .457\/ .688 for an OPS of 1.145 during the regular season. He also slammed 53 home runs, second only to Seattle Mariners catcher\u00a0Cal Raleigh\u00a0for the most in the AL.<\/p>\n Judge is among elite company, as one of only three Yankees legends to win the award. Both Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez received the award multiple times, with Jeter’s two wins both coming as a Yankee and Rodriguez’s four with the Pinstripes as well as the Texas Rangers.<\/p>\n In an interview reacting to the announcements of his latest accomplishments, Judge gave major praise to the players that came before him and the team that has made him a legend.<\/p>\n “When you go back and look at the list of all the great players who have worn Pinstripes: Hall of Famers, future Hall of Famers, World Series champions, the list goes on and on of who’s come through New York,” he said. “You’re out there chasing GOATs, it’s incredible.”<\/p>\n Judge is showing no signs of slowing down, even as he enters his 11th year in the major leagues. While he still hasn’t accomplished the ultimate goal of winning a World Series, there are likely many years left in what is already a historic career.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve got to be better, plain and simple. There\u2019s no excuse for where we are right now. We need to hold ourselves accountable and make the necessary changes, because this isn\u2019t acceptable.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/em> \u2014 Alex Tuch<\/strong>, Buffalo Sabres Forward<\/p>\n Buffalo Sabres fans, brace yourselves: change is coming<\/strong>. After yet another brutal defeat \u2014 a 5-2 loss to Utah followed by a 6-2 drubbing by the Colorado Avalanche \u2014 it’s clear that this team is nowhere near the contender they were supposed to be this season. And for fans who\u2019ve waited 14 years for a playoff spot, the latest string of losses is a hard pill to swallow. With Buffalo\u2019s record now at a dismal <\/p>\n Sabres in Crisis Mode: A Season on the Brink<\/strong><\/p>\n The loss to the Avalanche capped off a disastrous five-game losing streak, with <\/p>\n The truth is, the Sabres have been in this situation for far too long<\/strong>. The fans are fed up, and even the players are starting to admit what\u2019s been painfully obvious: <\/p>\n The End of the Line for Adams and Ruff?<\/strong><\/p>\n At this point, there is no denying that accountability must fall on both <\/p>\n As Tuch<\/strong> stated, “There\u2019s no excuse for where we are right now.”<\/em> The Sabres have been left behind in a rapidly advancing NHL, and with another playoff-less season on the horizon, it\u2019s time for ownership to act.<\/p>\n The Roster Shake-Up: Who\u2019s Safe and Who\u2019s Not?<\/strong><\/p>\n But it\u2019s not just the front office and coaching staff that needs to change. With this current Sabres team showing no signs of getting it together, nearly <\/p>\n The Sabres need to shed their past<\/strong> \u2014 and that means moving out players who aren’t contributing to the rebuild. It\u2019s a painful reality, but every player needs to be held accountable<\/p>\n <\/strong> for this team’s continued failure. It\u2019s no longer about potential or promises \u2014 it\u2019s about delivering results<\/strong>, and if you\u2019re not part of the solution, you\u2019ll be part of the problem.<\/p>\n Buffalo\u2019s Road to Redemption: How to Fix the Sabres?<\/strong><\/p>\n So, what now for Buffalo? The road to redemption starts with tough decisions. Kevyn Adams<\/strong> will need to make bold moves to reshape the roster, bringing in fresh talent to bolster the lineup. The Sabres\u2019 defense needs a complete overhaul, and the goaltending situation is looking more desperate by the day. The team can no longer afford to let mediocrity slip by \u2014 it\u2019s time to build a <\/p>\n This won\u2019t be an easy fix, but with the right moves, Buffalo could finally<\/em> start to dig itself out of this hole. The fans deserve a competitive team, and the Sabres owe it to themselves to deliver.<\/p>\n Can the Sabres Turn It Around?<\/strong><\/p>\n There\u2019s no sugar-coating it \u2014 the Sabres\u2019 current path is not sustainable. Another year of misery for Buffalo fans will simply not do. As the Sabres face the harsh reality of their worst season in recent memory, one thing is clear: <\/p>\n The time for change is now \u2014 and for the first time in years, it feels like the Sabres have no choice but to start fresh.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Oct 7, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a three-run home run in the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game three of…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10283,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10284","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hot-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n