Specifically, Wright was asked for his thoughts on Judge's new "Captain America" nickname in relation to his role as captain of Team USA's 2026 World Baseball Classic roster, a title he is taking over from Mike Trout.

MLB player prop bets and odds for Aaron James Judge on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, as the New York Yankees take on the Seattle Mariners.

Bobby Witt Jr. had one of the greatest seasons ever by a shortstop in 2024. And there was one big reason he didn't win Most Valuable Player. New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge had an otherworldly season in 2024,

Wright’s humility and grace, however, prevented him from taking the nickname too seriously. So when Yankees captain Aaron Judge took over the moniker this year after being named captain of the 2026 WBC Team USA, Wright gracefully passed the torch, even to a crosstown rival.

Where Bregman settled into just being a very good player during his final seasons with the Houston Astros, he's played like the player who finished in the top five in AL MVP voting in 2018 and 2019 during the early part of his first campaign with the Red Sox.

Yankees star Aaron Judge has etched his name in franchise history with a dominant performance at the plate through the first 40 games of the 2025 season.

Max Fried (6-0, 1.05 ERA) looks to become the majors’ first seven-game winner as he faces Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo (4-1, 3.25 ERA). Fried leads all of Major League Baseball in ERA, and the Yankees are a perfect 8-0 when he starts. He has allowed one earned run or fewer in six of his outings this season.

Aaron Judge had four hits to get his average back above .400 and Ben Rice hit a grand slam to lead the New York Yankees to a 12-2 victory over the Athletics.

In addition to Skenes, New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has committed to play for Team USA for the first time in a WBC. He'll also serve as team captain, a role he already fills for the Yankees.