SouthernWorldwide.com – The New York Yankees are aiming to prevent another “June Swoon” as they currently hold a strong position near the top of the MLB standings.
The Yankees are trailing the Tampa Bay Rays by two games in the loss column within the AL East. Despite this, their .610 winning percentage, with a record of 36-23, ranks as the fifth-best in the league.
With their two-time reigning MVP Aaron Judge recently turning 34, and the uncertainty surrounding next year’s MLB season due to tentative CBA negotiations, it appears this is a critical window of opportunity for the Bronx Bombers.
However, second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. believes that “now” is indeed the time for the Yankees to achieve their goals.
Chisholm made an appearance with Jimmy Fallon on Monday night during the Yankees’ off-day. During the show, he confidently stated that the Yankees will “for sure” win the World Series this season.
When Fallon inquired about the team’s “ultimate” objective, Chisholm’s response was immediate and unequivocal.
“I mean, to win a World Series. We’re in New York,” Chisholm replied.
The Yankees have reached the postseason in eight of the last nine seasons. However, they have only made it to one Fall Classic during this period, which ended in a disappointing fashion. This current season, however, seems to possess a different aura compared to previous years.
While young pitcher Cam Schlittler has positioned himself as a strong contender for the American League Cy Young Award, Gerrit Cole has made a successful return from Tommy John surgery. He has thrown 13 scoreless innings to commence his season, and Max Fried is also slated to return from an injury.
Ben Rice is currently leading the majors in OPS, and Cody Bellinger is at the top of the American League in WAR. The team is once again hitting home runs at a league-high rate. Notably, this strong performance is occurring even with Aaron Judge not yet having reached his peak form.
Historically, the long ball has often diminished in effectiveness during October, contributing to the team’s second-longest World Series drought since their first championship in 1923.
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Yankees fans will undoubtedly be hoping that Chisholm’s current prediction proves more accurate than his previous one, where he confidently predicted hitting 50 home runs and stealing 50 bases. He currently has six homers and 14 stolen bases. Shohei Ohtani notably became the first player to achieve the 50-50 club in 2024.
