Yankees crush the Cubs 11-0 on July 12, 2025, as Aaron Judge and Max Fried dominate. See how the Yanks' 5th straight win tightens the AL East race.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was another electric Saturday in the Bronx as the New York Yankees put on an absolute clinic, dismantling the Chicago Cubs with an 11-0 thrashing. Powered by another dominant performance from MVP frontrunner Aaron Judge and a masterful start from Max Fried, the Yankees secured their fifth consecutive victory, sending a clear message to the rest of the American League.
The final score said it all: Yankees 11, Cubs 0. A complete and utter demolition in the Bronx.
From the first pitch, the Yankees were in complete control. While full box score details were still trickling in, the eye test was enough. The offense exploded against Cubs lefty Matthew Boyd and the bullpen, putting up 11 runs in a statement win. At the center of it all, once again, was Aaron Judge. Entering the day with a staggering .354 average, 34 homers, and 79 RBIs, Judge continues to build a historic MVP case. On the mound, Max Fried was simply untouchable, silencing the Cubs' bats and cruising to a victory that improved the Yankees' formidable home record to 30-17.
This win wasn't just about bragging rights; it was a crucial victory in the standings. With the win, the Yankees improved to 53-41 on the season. More importantly, they've closed the gap on the division-leading Toronto Blue Jays to a single game. This five-game winning streak has transformed the AL East race from a tough climb into a neck-and-neck battle. With the team playing its best baseball of the season, the momentum is palpable.
While the big-league club was dominating in the Bronx, the future was making noise in Triple-A. Top prospect Spencer Jones launched a three-run homer for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, his sixth of the season. Jones's power and development are turning heads, and he remains a prime candidate for a late-season call-up to provide a spark for the playoff push. It's a comforting thought for fans: as good as the team is now, more help is on the way.
With five straight wins and the division lead within striking distance, the Yankees are firing on all cylinders. The combination of MVP-level production from Judge, ace-like pitching from Fried, and promising power in the minors paints a picture of a team built to win now and in the future. As the race with the Blue Jays tightens, every game matters. The Bronx is buzzing, and this team looks ready for the fight ahead.
