Report: Yankees’ Aaron Judge Breaks silence on Red Sox Hunter Dobbins blunt NY comment

Yankees’ Aaron Judge Breaks Silence on Red Sox’s Hunter Dobbins’ Blunt New York Comment

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge has responded for the first time to recent blunt remarks made by Boston Red Sox pitcher Hunter Dobbins, who didn’t mince words in expressing his disdain for the Yankees and the city of New York. The developing rivalry between the two storied franchises gained a new layer of tension when Dobbins, during a media scrum last week, stated, “I don’t like the Yankees never have, never will. New York isn’t for me.” His comments quickly went viral, reigniting the historic feud between the AL East powerhouses.

Judge, known for his typically composed and diplomatic approach, was asked about Dobbins’ comments following the Yankees’ 6–2 win over the Twins at Yankee Stadium on Sunday. In a rare moment of directness, Judge addressed the controversy with a measured but unmistakably pointed response.

“Look, everyone’s entitled to their opinion,” Judge began. “But if you’re going to talk about New York about this team  you better back it up on the field. This city has a passion for baseball that not everyone understands, and that’s okay. It’s not for everyone. But I love it here. We play for something bigger every night. If he doesn’t get that, that’s on him.”

Judge’s comments reflect his pride in the Yankees organization and the city that has embraced him as the face of the franchise. While his response didn’t escalate the feud, it subtly reminded younger players like Dobbins that there’s a level of respect that comes with playing in Major League Baseball, especially when discussing rival teams and cities.

Dobbins, a relatively new face in the Red Sox clubhouse, has made just a few appearances this season, and some around the league have questioned the wisdom of making such inflammatory comments early in a major league career. Though he’s shown promise on the mound, his outspoken attitude has already placed a target on his back in one of the most scrutinized rivalries in sports.

Within the Yankees organization, Judge’s leadership has been critical. As a veteran and the team captain, he’s made it a point to deflect unnecessary drama while keeping his team focused. “We let our play do the talking,” Judge added. “That’s how we’ve always approached it  and that won’t change.”

Fans in New York have responded passionately to Dobbins’ remarks, with a mix of outrage and amusement. At Yankee Stadium, chants of “Who’s Dobbins?” echoed through the bleachers during the last home game  a reminder that in New York, players earn respect through performance, not soundbites.

As the Yankees and Red Sox prepare for their next showdown later this month, all eyes will be on whether this war of words translates into on-field drama. Judge, for his part, seems determined to let his bat do the talking a message clearly aimed at silencing any outside noise. The rivalry may be as old as baseball itself, but moments like these prove it still burns as fiercely as ever.