Yankees slugger's Hall of Fame case is rounding into form
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After overcoming six hitless innings against the Padres on May 7, the New York Yankees bounced back from seven hitless innings against the Mariners on Thursday.
Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger hit three home runs against the Cubs on Friday night at Yankee Stadium and he almost had a fourth.
Aaron Judge set an MLB record with 350 HRs in 1,088 games, surpassing Babe Ruth's pace in a historic power feat for the New York Yankees.
Aaron Judge stayed hot at the plate over the weekend, creeping up to 33 home runs on the season before the New York Yankees have even hit the All-Star break.
The New York Yankees traded for Cody Bellinger in the offseason from the Chicago Cubs. On Friday night, he had the ultimate revenge game against the Cubs.
It is for Cody Bellinger, at least. The New York Yankees' lefty slugger played his first game against the Cubs after leaving Chicago, and it featured a trio of homers on Friday night. He's the first player in MLB history to hit three home runs in his first game against a former team, according to MLB Network's Sarah Langs.
Cody Bellinger hit three home runs against the Cubs, earning All-Star praise from Aaron Judge and Carlos Rodon in the Yankees' 11-0 win.
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The rookie second baseman joined a small group of Mariners hitters to accomplish a career first against the Yankees.