The New York Yankees began the 2026 season impressively, recording 20 consecutive scoreless innings and two shutouts, despite missing key players due to injuries. Camilo Doval, a reliever acquired in 2025, has shown significant improvement this year after a disappointing previous season. The opening series against the Giants marked a reunion with former Yankees center fielder Harrison Bader, who reflects on lessons learned from Aaron Judge. Aaron Judge and Paul Goldschmidt are seen as future Hall of Fame locks, with Giancarlo Stanton and Gerrit Cole also in contention for that status.
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