Ex-Yankees Teammate Critical Of Aaron Judge’s World Series Expectation Comment After Loss

Former New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo criticized Aaron Judge's comments regarding the team's annual championship expectations. After the Yankees were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays, Judge reiterated that the club carries a "World Series or bust" mentality each year. Rizzo disagreed during an appearance on "Ross and Rizzo Unfiltered," stating that the franchise has not earned the right to make that claim.

Rizzo argued that only teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers can claim that standard entering spring training. The article notes that Judge missed most of the season, and Baseball Now argues that the Yankees need to focus on fundamental execution rather than relying on unearned championship expectations.