Aaron Judge: World Baseball Classic Better Than World Series

0:00It's March 17th. Here's your entertainment news in two minutes. Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees captain, stirred up debate with comments praising the World Baseball Classic over the World Series. During a press conference on Monday, March 16th, the 33-year-old outfielders said the crowds and energy at the international tournament felt bigger and better. He highlighted the intense passion from fans cheering for their countries and favorite players, calling it unmatched. Judge made these remarks after playing in the event, where he helped Team USA reach the semi-finals. Yankees fans quickly pushed back on social media. Many called the World Baseball Classic a made-for TV event and not comparable, with some demanding Judge get traded. Others pointed out it only seems better because he has not won a World Series ring yet. Not all reactions were negative though, a few fans agreed, saying they skipped regular season gains for the next classic and find it more exciting. This comes as Judge continues his strong career without a championship title for the Yankees,

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