New York extended its 33-season winning streak with an 82nd win, powered by six near-no-hit innings from Luis Gil and a milestone homer from Aaron Judge. Judge moved to fourth on the Yankees’ all-time list, passing Joe DiMaggio, as New York sits 1.5 games up for the top wild-card spot and 15 games left in a tight AL East race. The win keeps the franchise’s historic run alive and sharpens the playoff focus for fantasy managers tracking Yankees hitters and pitchers down the stretch.

The club’s pace and the long-running streak are framed by a divisional and historical backdrop: 1992 was the last losing season; the 33-season run is second only to a 39-season mark by the Yankees (1926-1964) in major North American pro sports, with the Dodgers and Orioles offering nearby benchmarks. The immediate takeaway for fantasy: secure Yankees exposure, monitor Judge’s hot streak, and watch Gil’s rotation status as the calendar folds toward October.

The 2025-26 NHL season opens with Carolina and Edmonton as co-favorites at TitanPlay, Florida and Colorado close behind, signaling a high-stakes Cup chase. Florida keeps its core while Carolina added talent, creating a crowded race among the top four. Historic moments—Orr’s Cup-clinching overtime, Ovechkin passing Gretzky, Lemieux’s comeback, and Selanne’s rookie explosion—anchor contemporary fantasy narratives, shaping milestone-driven ceilings for stars and sleepers alike.

Seth Jones, 30, is the lone Olympic-hopeful defender who brings a rare two-threaded path: he attended the 2013 USA orientation camp and earned a spot on the 2022 Olympic team before the NHL withdrew. Now chasing Milan 2026, Jones sits in a shifting USA defense core alongside Fox, Slavin, Werenski, Hughes and McAvoy, eyeing a chance to cap a career arc that includes a Stanley Cup triumph and a father-driven skating and skill lineage.

As USA Hockey reshapes its blue line, Jones’s background and Cup pedigree underscore the blend of veteran poise and youthful opportunity the 2026 squad will demand. Watching the 4 Nations from home highlighted the depth at defense, with Jones positioned as a potentially pivotal piece in Milan.