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MLB Rumors: Mets on the hot seat, Judge has a problem, Tatis doesn’t get it

By Mark Powell

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 12: Manager Buck Showalter #11 of the New York Mets watches batting practice before the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on May 12, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 12: Manager Buck Showalter #11 of the New York Mets watches batting practice before the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on May 12, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) /
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Jun 3, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) catches a fly ball by Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (28) in the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 3, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) catches a fly ball by Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (28) in the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

MLB Rumors: Aaron Judge thinks his catcher could’ve been better

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge made an incredible catch in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, crashing into the bullpen fence at full force and making one of the grabs of the season so far.

That poor door will never be the same.

Yet, because it’s Aaron Freakin Judge, he thought the play should have been even better. Judge was upset that the baserunner at first base was able to advance on the play. Yes, seriously.

“There was quite a bit of give, but I wasn’t too happy with Muncy getting second base there. I felt like I tumbled over and went out of play because the fence broke. I would’ve had an issue with that if they would’ve scored,” Judge said. “I’m feeling good. I think the fence got most of it. Thankfully, it was that part of the wall where there’s some give, so I think that saved my quite a bit. If it was a solid wall, I think we might be saying a different story.”

Thankfully, Judge’s Yankees teammates were willing to heap plenty of praise on him for yet another memorable moment in pinstripes. It’s something fans (and Judge, apparently) take for granted, but we’re watching greatness with No. 99.

“He’s amazing, man. There’s some great players in this series, no doubt; a couple of Hall of Famers on the other side as well. But he’s just on another level. There’s not a weak part of his game. Gosh, what a blessing to have him on my team,” Yanks ace Gerrit Cole said.

After a very tough start to the season, New York has righted the ship somewhat. The excellent play from Judge and Cole is a primary reason for that turnaround.

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