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Trump, Celebs Pack MSG; Yankees Deal with Judge Injury

6/9/2026

Summary

Story summary

2026 NBA Finals Game 3 at Madison Square Garden drew crowd featuring Timothée Chalamet, Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, Tracy Morgan and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Aaron Judge's cracked rib, sidelining him for a month, coincided with the Yankees going 2-3 with a 3.8-run average and .500 record.
GM Brian Cashman said the team will rely on Spencer Jones and Jasson Domínguez, trust its AL rotation, and will not let the injury affect the trade-deadline plan.

History

Historical Context

In 1998 the Yankees captured their 24th World Series title, sweeping the Padres after a franchise-record 114-win season, a milestone that cemented a late-90s dynasty. That era of star-driven success and roster turnover echoes today as the 2026 NBA Finals return to Madison Square Garden and the Yankees, now coping with Aaron Judge’s rib injury, lean on younger players like Spencer Jones and Jasson Domínguez.

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Story summary

2026 NBA Finals Game 3 at Madison Square Garden drew crowd featuring Timothée Chalamet, Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, Tracy Morgan and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Aaron Judge's cracked rib, sidelining him for a month, coincided with the Yankees going 2-3 with a 3.8-run average and .500 record.
GM Brian Cashman said the team will rely on Spencer Jones and Jasson Domínguez, trust its AL rotation, and will not let the injury affect the trade-deadline plan.

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