{"id":544087,"date":"2026-01-29T14:15:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T14:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/544087\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T14:15:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T14:15:17","slug":"ny-yankees-cody-bellinger-gets-candid-on-playing-with-aaron-judge-once-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/544087\/","title":{"rendered":"NY Yankees’ Cody Bellinger gets candid on playing with Aaron Judge once again"},"content":{"rendered":"

The New York Yankees<\/a> entered the offseason intent on reinforcing both talent and leadership, and their reunion with Cody Bellinger<\/a> checked both boxes. The former MVP is back in pinstripes on a long-term deal, and his return immediately reignited conversations about what this roster can become.<\/p>\n

At the center of that optimism is Aaron Judge<\/a>, the franchise cornerstone and emotional engine of the clubhouse. For Bellinger, the chance to share the field with Judge again was not just appealing \u2014 it was a driving force behind the decision.<\/p>\n

Speaking publicly for the first time since the deal became official, Bellinger did not hesitate to describe what playing alongside Judge means to him, both competitively and personally.<\/p>\n

What does Aaron Judge represent inside the Yankees\u2019 clubhouse?<\/p>\n

Asked about reuniting with Judge, Bellinger made it clear that his admiration goes well beyond on-field production. \u201cSpecial, man. Special,\u201d Bellinger said, via Yankees Videos. \u201cThere\u2019s not enough positive words to say. Obviously we all know what he does on the field, but what he brings into the locker room, the confidence he gives everyone \u2014 that\u2019s huge.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Aaron<\/p>\n

Aaron Judge #99 of the Yankees and Cody Bellinger #35 high five. Vaughn Ridley\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

A shared goal that goes beyond individual accolades\"MLB<\/p>\n

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MLB Rumors: Mariners, Reds among suitors for 49-home run slugger as Spring Training approaches<\/p>\n

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The conversation naturally turned toward championships, and Bellinger did not shy away from expectations. \u201cWhen you have the chance to play alongside a future Hall of Famer, you want to win,\u201d he said. \u201cYou want that ring. You want that parade in New York \u2014 for Judge, for the fans, for the organization.\u201d<\/p>\n

Communication before the deal became official<\/p>\n

Bellinger also confirmed that he stayed in touch with Judge throughout the free agency process, though he downplayed the conversations. \u201cWe were texting back and forth \u2014 nothing serious,\u201d Bellinger said. \u201cJust casual conversation, but yeah, we talked during the process.\u201d<\/p>\n

SurveyDoes the Bellinger\u2013Judge pairing elevate the Yankees to true World Series favorites?<\/p>\n

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