"We'll see what up-top does" - Aaron Judge leaves crucial trade deadline in Yankees ownership's hands as Bombers battle in MLB's 'toughest division' 

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge kept it neutral when asked about his views on the club's trades before the trade deadline on July 30. Judge claimed that this was the management's decision and he's solely focused on his current team as of now, which he believes is the best in its own right.

Judge added that he believes that his job as a player is to get on the field and win games.

"Yeah, we'll see what up-top does. As a player, all we can do is go out there and play. So they'll make the right moves and put us in the best position cause we got a great team here," Judge said. "We're a game and a half out of first place in our division, the toughest division in baseball. So I think upstairs they'll do their thing and put us where we need to be.

Recently, Judge worked at the Yankees' clubhouse in Tampa, where he decided everything from the jerseys to analytical data. He even mentored 200 children during a three-hour camp and talked with Hal Steinbrenner about the renovations. Many subsequently believe that Judge could play a huge role in the scouting of better talents. However, Judge has denied any such involvement.

The Yankees are currently 60-44 overall for the season so far, sitting in second place in the American League East standings, 1.5 games behind the division leaders Baltimore Orioles (60-41).

The Bronx Bombers will travel to Fenway Park next to take on the Boston Red Sox in a three-game series starting on Friday.

Aaron Judge gives special gift to NBA star Jalen Brunson

Right before the Yankees faced a 12-3 loss against the New York Mets, two of New York City's most celebrated athletes had a wholesome exchange, A pre-game encounter between the Yankees captain and New York Kincks point guard Jalen Brunson captured the attention of fans on Wednesday.

Both of them are key players in different sports for their respective Big Apple teams. So, in honor of Brunson's appearance at the Yankees versus Mets game, Judge presented Jalen Brunson with a personalized gift.

He gave him a pair of signed cleats inscribed with the message: "Keep running the city." Fans certainly love to see when there's a crossover between stars of different sports through such meetups.