Aaron Judge has taken the first step back toward a possible return by next week. The Yankees slugger, who is dealing with a right elbow flexor strain, began his hitting progression on Tuesday afternoon, hitting off a tee and tosses in the indoor cage.

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge’s elbow issue sparks concern as Jomboy reacts ahead just days before the MLB trade deadline.

Aaron Judge out indefinitely, Nick Kurtz puts his name in the MLB record books and a Hall of Fame recap. Jake and Jordan dive into the top stories from the weekend. Plus, they discuss every series, including three sweeps.

Featured in this week’s MLB Power Rankings, the Blue Jays keep on rising, Aaron Judge is hurting, the Tigers are slipping, the Mariners make the first big move before the trade deadline, Emmanuel Clase is probably not on the trade block anymore, rookie slugger Nick Kurtz has perhaps the best game by a hitter in MLB history, and much more:

Yankees captain Aaron Judge is dealing with a flexor strain in his right elbow that has landed him on the 10-day injured list, manager Aaron Boone said after Saturday afternoon's 9-4 loss to the Phillies at Yankee Stadium.

New York Yankees fans breathed a sigh of relief on Saturday afternoon when it was revealed that top star Aaron