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Aaron Judge wants Yankees to go ‘all in’ after another crushing playoff exit

Aaron Judge renewed his call for the New York Yankees to fully commit to championship contention following their second straight playoff exit, this time losing to division rival Tampa Bay in the ALDS. Speaking after the team’s 4-3 Game 3 defeat at Yankee Stadium, Judge—who missed the postseason with a calf strain—urged ownership and front-office executives to address roster gaps aggressively.

The three-time MVP, who has five years left on his $360 million contract, emphasized that winning expectations in New York demand an all-in approach, even as he acknowledged the financial realities of free agency. With key players like Jazz Chisholm Jr., David Bednar, and Paul Goldschmidt set to hit the open market, the Yankees face critical decisions on retaining talent, including whether to extend Giancarlo Stanton or rethink positions like third base with Ryan McMahon’s future in question.

Judge’s remarks come amid broader MLB uncertainty, as labor negotiations loom over the offseason and the team evaluates its long-term direction after another early postseason collapse.

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