Aaron Judge makes history as the Yankees crush the Cubs 11-0 on July 13, 2025. See how Judge, Soto, and rookie Will Warren led the blowout win at Yankee Stadium.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Talk about ending the first half with a bang. The New York Yankees didn't just beat the Chicago Cubs on Sunday; they sent a resounding message with an 11-0 thrashing at Yankee Stadium. Led by another historic blast from Aaron Judge, a three-run shot from Juan Soto, and a dominant seven-inning shutout from rookie Will Warren, the Bronx Bombers secured the series win and roll into the All-Star break on a massive high.
Aaron Judge became the fastest player in MLB history to reach 350 career home runs, achieving the milestone in his 1,088th game.
All eyes were on Aaron Judge, and he delivered in a way only he can. The captain launched his MLB-leading 36th home run, a towering shot that was part of a four-RBI day. But the bigger story was the history he made. That home run was the 350th of his career, making him the fastest player ever to reach that mark. Alongside him, Juan Soto crushed a three-run homer of his own, and a locked-in Anthony Volpe added to the onslaught, going 3-for-4 with two doubles. It was the kind of offensive firepower that reminds everyone just how dangerous this lineup can be.
While the offense grabbed headlines, rookie right-hander Will Warren stole the show on the mound. In his final start before the break, Warren was simply untouchable. He carved up the Cubs lineup for seven scoreless innings, allowing just three hits while striking out eight and walking only one. It was a statement performance that not only improved his record to 7-4 but solidified his place as a crucial piece of the Yankees' rotation. As manager Aaron Boone said pregame, the team's ability to battle comes from contributions from young players, and Warren is the prime example.
The dominant win serves as a perfect send-off for the team's decorated All-Star contingent. Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Anthony Volpe, and even the currently sidelined Max Fried will represent the pinstripes at the Midsummer Classic. The future of the organization will also be on display, as top prospect Jasson Domínguez was officially named to the MLB Futures Game. 'The Martian,' who is tearing it up in Triple-A with a .294 average and 18 homers, continues to show why he's one of the most exciting young players in baseball.
The team enters the break with some positive news on the injury front. Manager Aaron Boone expressed optimism that Max Fried will be ready to return to the rotation right after the All-Star festivities, a huge relief given the blister issue in his last start. In a move to get a fresh arm up, reliever Ron Marinaccio was optioned to Triple-A. While Marinaccio has been a solid contributor, the move provides flexibility as the team resets for the final stretch of the season.
With a 54-41 record and a firm grip on second place in the AL East, the Yankees have every reason to feel good about where they stand. They're getting healthy, their superstars are producing at historic levels, and their young talent is stepping up. The first half had its challenges, but this emphatic victory provides the perfect springboard. Rest up, because the second-half push for the pennant is about to begin.
