Aaron Judge’s 362nd career homer moved him into sole possession of fourth on the Yankees’ all-time list, a milestone punctuating a 4-1 win at Fenway and keeping New York atop the wild AL East chase. The 468-foot blast swept over the Green Monster and capped Judge’s 47thHR of the year, a performance teammates hailed as a spark that fuels a rising, MVP-esque run as the Yankees push toward Toronto.

Judge’s milestone came amid a strong early effort from the Yankees, with six scoreless frames from Luis Gil and a productive night at the plate from Rice and Caballero, while Boston stalled. The win gives NYY a 1.5-game cushion over Boston, and the scene set reflects the club’s blend of historic lineage and current-level dominance as the pennant race heats up.

Atlanta's season collapse puts Brian Snitker's tenure in jeopardy, signaling potential managerial turnover by 2026. Acuña Jr. churns the rumor mill as trade chatter swirls toward a major market, with a Yankees package including Volpe, Spencer Jones and top prospects rumored to swap for him. The move would reshape dynasty cores and fantasy ceilings, elevating some assets while deflating others. Braves fans face a crossroads as ownership weighs future eras against present glory.

The piece emphasizes how high-stakes this off-season could be for Atlanta and for Acuña, whose love for Atlanta is real but whose market value is through the roof. A Snitker-Acuña split would sting the fanbase and shake fantasy lineups across leagues, while a blockbuster deal would reboot two franchises’ trajectories in dramatic fashion.

Volpe's left shoulder labrum tear remains a manageable issue for the Yankees, with swelling driving flare-ups and cortisone shots peppered into the timeline. MRI after reaggravation shows a bit more tear, yet New York expects no IL stint or off-season surgery. Boon holds health over hype, noting his production has dipped but hash out the noise as Volpe eyes a possible return this weekend in Boston.

Volpe opened May strong, then slumped to a .197/.626 OPS clip in 108 games since May 3, while his early .233/.768 through May 3 stands as a benchmark of what he can be when healthy. A post-season MRI looms, but the club stresses the shoulder isn’t derailing his impact long-term; fantasy managers should balance upside against occasional rest days as the backend of the schedule approaches.