News about Roger Maris

Shohei Ohtani hits a mammoth 493-foot homer for his 30th home run

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 1, 2023
Shohei Ohtani isn't happy that it's the first of July. In Friday's 6-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Los Angeles Angels star smashed a massive 493-foot homer. Babe Ruth (1930) and Roger Maris (1961) of the Philadelphia Athletics tied for his 15th homer of the month, tying the American League record for June shared by the New York Yankees and Bob Johnson (1934) of the Philadelphia Athletics.

MLB ROUNDUP: Yankees survive Aaron Judge exit, Shohei Ohtani falls just short of historic cycle

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 28, 2023
Gerrit Cole won his fifth game after starting a career-long streak, DJ LeMahieu and Gleyber Torres scored back-to-back home runs, and the New York Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers 4-2 on Thursday night. Aaron Judge's first game in Texas since breaking Roger Maris' single-season American League record with his 62nd homer at the Rangers' ballpark in October. In his return to action, the judge struck in his only two at-bats before returning to the hospital due to right hip pain. 'Just a little grab in the hip area.' Just about every right side has been a little stuck up after the headfirst dive the other night,' Judge said. 'It wasn't until the second to the last swing of that at-bat that I felt something grab, and some felt it would be easier to just shut it down and see how we felt after a few days.'

After losing San Francisco's '$400 million bid, Aaron Judge launches his 2023 campaign against the Giants.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 30, 2023
In the Bronx's season opener, Aaron Judge will be in uniform as the New York Yankees defeat San Francisco on Thursday - something first-year Giants general manager Pete Putila had hoped for entering the 2023 season. Judge refused a reported $213.5 million contract extension from the Yankees prior to the 2022 season, and after breaking Roger Maris' American League record of 62 home runs, the reigning American League MVP appeared ready to accept Putila's reported $400 million bid. 'Arson (sic) Judge appears to be headed to the Giants,' according to New York Post's Jon Heyman, a long-serving MLB insider who mistakenly misspelled the slugger's first name.' But that wasn't the only mistake in Heyman's now famous tweet. Heckman [jumped] the gun [more] later] and Judge was still very much in play for a Yankees team that was still struggling to keep him.

Aaron Judge refuses to rule out another record-breaking season

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 21, 2023
Since he made history by doing just that last season, Aaron Judge hasn't ruled out another 62 home runs. On October 4, the New York Yankees star recorded his record-breaking 62nd homer against the Texas Rangers, defeating Roger Maris' AL record by just one game to go. On Monday, when asked whether he could repeat his successes of last year, he said, 'You never know.' I don't like putting a number on it.

After signing a new $360 million contract, Aaron Judge was named Yankees captain at his formal unveiling

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 21, 2022
Aaron Judge was named as the captain of the New York Yankees on Wednesday after the franchise announced that the star had resigned. Since fending off the San Francisco Giants' interest, the Yankees have announced that the American League MVP will remain in the Bronx through the 2031 season. The four-time All-Star earned the honor of the 16th Yankee captain after his record-breaking season, which saw him smash Roger Maris' AL record for home runs.

Aaron Judge STAYS a Yankee!The MVP 'has agreed a nine-year, $360MILLION deal'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 7, 2022
Aaron Judge has reportedly reached an agreement with the New York Yankees to remain in the Bronx, although it took time. According to a story, the 30-year-old has reached a nine-year, $360 million contract. Judge George George was a blockbuster 2022 with the Yankees, establishing an American League record of 62 home runs and eclipsing Roger Maris' long-running record.

Aaron Boone admits it has been 'stressful' waiting for Aaron Judge to decide his future

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 7, 2022
Aaron Boone, the Yankees' manager, admits he is as in the dark as anyone else over Aaron Judge's future, and he's finding it tense. After a record-breaking last year with the Yankees, Judge Jerry is a free agent who has hit 62 home runs in the American League, much more than Roger Maris' record. However, after turning down a $213 million contract bid at the start of the season, Judge is now weighing up his options before his next move, and the 30-year-old has been heavily linked to the San Francisco Giants.

Sal Durante, who caught Roger Maris' record-breaking 61st home run in 1961, passes away at 80

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 2, 2022
Sal Durante, the New York Yankees fan who popularly caught Roger Maris' record-breaking 61st home run in 1961, has died at the age of 80. Roger Maris Jr. revealed the news on Twitter. Durante's uncle told the New York Post that his father was fighting dementia, but that no reason has been given. Maris Jr. wrote Friday morning, 'Sal Durante, the guy who caught my dad's 61st home run died last night,' 'Sal was such a gentleman and adored his Yankees.' Sal and my dad will always be connected to each other because of that historic day on October 1, 1961. The Maris Family's condolences to the Durante family.' Durante, a 19-year-old truck driver from Brooklyn in 1961, was able to attend the game on a date with his prospective wife and another couple, according to the Associated.

Aaron Judge will be able to keep the slugger in New York despite the Yankees' $300 million contract

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 30, 2022
Aaron Judge is being held hostage in New York City with rumors of a $300 million bid for the slugger and rumors that they may move even higher. Judge with the Yankees had a record-breaking 2022 season, where he tied for 62 home runs and eclipsed Roger Maris' record of 61. However, that year was his last on his Yankees deal, and the 30-year-old Judge is now in free agency. He had rejected a seven-year, $213m

Buyer beware: Apple's interest in Man United stems from the debacles of corporate America in the sport

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 24, 2022
Fans of Apple's reported interest in buying Manchester United predictably favorable reception by Red Devils fans, who think of the new owners' tenure as a 17-year root canal. 'There's euphoria within the United fan base right now,' said GBN, a long-serving contributor and a long-time supporter.' Since buying the club in 2005, the American Glazer family has been chastised, incompetent, and unwilling to develop a team that has traditionally been ranked as one of Europe's best.

Since playing for the New York Yankees, Aaron Judge has been named AL Most Valuable Player

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 18, 2022
Following his career with the New York Yankees, MLB star Aaron Judge has been named the American League Most Valuable Player award. Shohei Ohtani, last year's winner and two-way player, defeated the slugger to win MVP for 2022. After vaulting himself into the pantheon of Major League baseball greats in the offseason, he had no doubt that he would receive the award, smashing 62 home runs in the regular season.

Aaron Judge's 62nd HR ball is going to auction after a fan who caught it declines a $3 million bid

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 17, 2022
Judge finally earned his 62nd home run against the Texas Rangers on October 4, defeating Roger Maris' record of just one game to go of the regular season. Cory Youmans, the 35-year-old from Dallas, raced to catch the game and now has it up for auction after declining a $3 million bid for the award, according to his lawyer. After weeks of deep discussions with his wife, sports reporter, and Bachelor alum Bri Amaranthus, and his advocate, Dave Baron, the youmans made the decision to sell the ball with the Goldin Auctions house.'

Aaron Judge was named Player of the Year and AL Outstanding Player of the Year by 2022

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 5, 2022
Aaron Judge was named the 2022 Players Choice Player of the Year and the AL Outstanding Player of the Year by his peers on Friday, following a record-breaking regular season. This season, Judge Mark surpassed Roger Maris' previous record of 62 home runs for New York, defeating him by 61 runs, which he had set 61 years ago. In a video tweeted out by the MLB players' union, the judge said, "I want to thank all of my teammates and opposition players who voted for me."

The Texas Rangers are up for election for Aaron Judge, with the Yankees 'unlikely to make an offer early in the season.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 1, 2022
Judge Roger Maris' record (61) for the most homeruns in a single season (62), he's set to return to free agency and will not be able to find a new deal with the Yankees. The Rangers, who recently hired a new manager in Bruce Bochy, are in 'win now' mode, with only six players under contract.

Court adjourned? After the Yankees were swept, Aaron Judge refuses to reveal if he'll be back in pinstripes

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 24, 2022
Although the Houston Astros were indulging in the champagne in the visiting clubhouse, the New York Yankees were left staring into the offseason after losing the fourth and final game of the American League Championship Series on Sunday in the Bronx. Following the sweep, Aaron Judge, manager Aaron Boone, and general manager Brian Cashman's futures are even more scrutinized. What's worse: In seven of the last eight seasons, the Yankees have now made it to the playoffs, but they have yet to advance to the World Series during this time. Hal Steinbrenner, the Yankees' owner, now has to ask himself if this team is going to win. And if he does want to keep the Bombers intact, how much will he be willing to spend to do so? In April, the judge had already turned down a $213.5 million extension bid. Judge's value could be significantly higher on the open market now that he is going into free agency after crashing the Roger Maris' team and American League record of 62 home runs.

Yankees hero Aaron Judge takes to Twitter a day after setting a new AL record of 62 home runs

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 5, 2022
After he set a new American League record with his 62nd home run on Tuesday, an emotional Aaron Judge has taken to Twitter to say his thanks. Judge finally surpassed the Roger Maris record that he must have felt marooned after a six-game wait by homering against the Texas Rangers in the first inning. Judge David Levine took to Twitter and said, 'What a night.' Such a blessing from God to share that moment with so many special people!

After the Yankees OF hit home runs No. 1, Roger Maris Jr. deems Aaron Judge 'CLEAN HOME RUN KING.' At 62 years old, the best I ever had

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 5, 2022
Roger Maris Jr. has used Aaron Judge's record-breaking home run to talk about baseball's doping history, as he deemed the Yankees slugger the 'new clean home run king.' On Tuesday night, Judge John Kerry scored his 62nd home run of the season, defeating Maris Jr.'s father Roger Maris' previous AL record of 61. However, the issue of the overall single-season record remains more complicated, with Barry Bonds (73) and Mark McGwire's (71) single season marks being compared. Despite this, the pair have since confessed to using steroids.

As Aaron announces that he wants to play in the Yankees' final game, he does not rule out home run No.63

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 5, 2022
Aaron Judge is already planning on extending his brand new American League and 'clean' home run record of 62 home runs. On Tuesday night, Judge Donald Trump tied for the best home runs in American League history by defeating the Texas Rangers for the second straight season. Judge David Leo Varadkar's doubleheader against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, but he'd like to play in the Yankees' final game of the season on Wednesday night and possibly surpass his record to 63 home runs.

Aaron Judge hits No 62! Roger Maris is out of place for the Yankees as the Yankee superstar takes over Roger Maris

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 5, 2022
Aaron Judge has now tied for the most home runs in American League history by defeating Roger Maris' record by hitting his 62nd home run of the season to be the all-time champion. The Yankees hero overtook him in Texas with a first-inning homer against the Rangers on September 28, the first game of the regular season. The judge finally took time after struggling to clinch the victory at Yankee Stadium last week, putting the effort in the team's last road trip of the season to a new record.

Aaron Judge's home run No. 58 over the rails. 62 ball but epically fails

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 5, 2022
One fan who took the plunge to catch the long ball was lost in Aaron Judge's record breaking 62nd homerun, but he didn't end up with nothing but air. Judge Roger Maris set a new American League single-season home run record by winning his 62nd of the season, surpassing him as the season's all-time leader. Judge David Scott sent a slider just over the left field wall to finally break Maris' AL homerun record.

Yankees fans chant 'a**hole' at Orioles pitcher Spenser Watkins for walking Aaron Judge

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 2, 2022
Fans of Aaron Judge's 62nd home run of the season were left dissatisfied Saturday, when Orioles pitcher Spenser Watkins took the field. Judge In New York's 8-0 home win, the judge made five plate appearances, but he didn't have a chance to smash Roger Maris' AL home run record, which he tied on Wednesday night. In his first appearance as Yankees fans waited for his historic moment against the Orioles, the slugger was walked twice and struck by a pitch.

As fans shell out in an effort to Judge make history, Yankees ticket prices continue to soar

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 1, 2022
The New York Yankees' ticket prices have continued to climb as fans await Aaron Judge's appearance and his attempt to set a new all-time home run record. Judge The judge currently sits on 61 homers this season, at a level for the American League record, and he has six more games to become the solo leader. Tickets on StubHub have shot up by 60% this week, with some seats behind home plate selling for an eye-watering $4,000.

After a 61st home run and Aaron Boone heap praise on Aaron Judge, Cole ties a Yankee record, Gerrit Cole and Aaron Boone

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 29, 2022
In the Yankees 8-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night, Aaron Judge finally hit his 61st home run. Judge John McCain sank a sinker deep over the wall in the seventh innings, tying Roger Maris' record which hadn't existed since 1961. Gerrit Cole, his teammate, also set a record on Wednesday that received less attention. Cole tied Ron Guidry for the Yankees' franchise record for strikeouts in a single season, at 248.

Aaron Judge says, 'It's an honor' after tying Roger Maris' American League home run record.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 29, 2022
In the Yankees 8-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night, Aaron Judge finally hit his 61st home run. When the game tied 3-3, the judge sent a sinker deep over the wall to tie Roger Maris' record, which hadn't existed since 1961. In seven games in a row, Judge Judge had been homerless going into tonight's game.