Judge Responds After Jazz Says He’s Winning Their MVP Race – Yahoo Sports

Aaron Judge doesn’t mind that Jazz Chisholm Jr. says he’s winning.In fact, he’s all for it.After Chisholm tied Judge for the MLB lead with six home runs Monday night and added that his four stolen bases gave him the edge in their friendly clubhouse competition, Judge finally responded.New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge, catcher Austin Wells and second baseman Jazz Chisholm, Jr. celebrate after beating the Royals on April 14, 2025. © Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images”He’s got an edge,” Judge told YES Network’s Meredith Marakovitz before Tuesday night’s game. “You’re gotta set the bar high, you know, I’m gonna continue to push him. I think that’s what it’s all about. You know? It’s friendly competition. We want the best for each other.”AdvertisementWhat started in spring training as a challenge between two of the Yankees’ most dynamic players has now become a lighthearted storyline that Yankees fans are enjoying, too. It not only pushes each player to be better, but it also lets fans see their personalities.Chisholm has said since March that he’s gunning for an MVP-caliber season. Judge, a two-time MVP himself, has embraced the idea and the challenge.”Like he’s been saying all spring, he wants to get MVP, and being
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