Around the Empire: Yankees news - 6/24/25
Briefly

As of yesterday, Aaron Judge is leading the American League in All-Star voting, significantly ahead of Cal Raleigh. Other players like Paul Goldschmidt and Ben Rice are in contention to advance to the next voting phase. Former Yankees are also making waves in the standings, notably Gleyber Torres and Trey Sweeney. Meanwhile, as the MVP race heats up, Aaron Judge remains a favorite, but Cal Raleigh's impressive performance poses a challenge. Additionally, the Yankees are shifting focus from rotation upgrades to strengthening their bullpen and infield, thanks to the emergence of promising pitchers.
As the All-Star Game approaches, Aaron Judge leads the voting with 2,699,483 votes, 800,000 ahead of the next competitor, showcasing his popularity and performance.
Former Yankees like Gleyber Torres and Trey Sweeney are receiving recognition in the All-Star voting, demonstrating the ongoing impact of the franchise on current players' success.
Nick Deeds analyzes AL MVP candidates, positioning Aaron Judge as the frontrunner while highlighting a strong challenge from Cal Raleigh, who is having a historic season.
Yankees' focus is shifting toward strengthening their bullpen and infield, thanks to promising performances by pitchers Clarke Schmidt and Will Warren, easing the need for rotation upgrades.
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