⚾️ Let’s Savor Aaron Judge’s Brilliance

Judge’s pursuit of the AL HR record has given all fans something to root for. [View in browser]( [FOX SPORTS INSIDER WITH MARTIN ROGERS] In today’s FOX Sports Insider with Martin Rogers: The significance of Aaron Judge’s feats extends far beyond the numbers … top contenders for the CFP pool and the Heisman Trophy are starting to take shape … and more! Aaron Judge has scarcely put a foot wrong in stalking baseball history, turning the New York Yankees and American League home run records from dots on the horizon to an in-your-face inevitability. But there was a tiny misstep this week, albeit an eminently forgivable one. "It's just numbers," Judge told reporters of this search for immortality, this lofty place where the only three players have been the ghosts of Roger Maris and Babe Ruth — presumably looking on approvingly from a pinstriped cloud — and Judge, this 6-foot-7 juggernaut of power and positivity, who's darn-near impossible to dislike. Just numbers? Not a chance. You know why he said it, and it makes perfect sense. It is spectacularly difficult to bat at this level at any time, which is why only six men have hit 60 homers in a season and half of those were accused of steroid use. Attempting it while thinking constantly of the record books and the meaning and all those who tried and fell short before you? That would be a pretty good way to ensure the milestone was never reached. Instead, by maintaining the thought line that singular pursuits mean nothing without a team context, Judge has positively hurtled toward numerical greatness, pumping his average to .316 with a scorching September to occupy the top spot in all the Triple Crown categories. Home run No. 60 came on Tuesday, a ninth-inning solo shot made all the sweeter as it served as catalyst for a dramatic five-run rally in a 9-8 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates — at Yankee Stadium, no less. For the rest of the story, [click here.]( [STORY IMAGE 1] [IN OTHER WORDS] - ​​What are the CFP teams so far? Who are the top Heisman candidates? We surveyed FOX Sports writers and staff [for their early-season picks](. - Two games into the season, [Mac Jones is struggling]( and the Patriots need to make sense of their pass-catcher puzzle, writes Henry McKenna. - Clayton Kershaw couldn't pitch last postseason. [He's amped to pitch]( in this one, Rowan Kavner writes. For the latest news and updates, [click here.]( [VIEWER'S GUIDE] St. Louis Cardinals at San Diego Padres (MLBN, 9:40 p.m. ET) Albert Pujols’ quest for 700 home runs continues against Blake Snell and the Padres. Toronto Blue Jays at Philadelphia Phillies (NBC Sports, 6:45 p.m. ET) The two playoff hopefuls are back at it one night after combining for 29 runs in a Toronto victory. For all of today's games and scores, [click here](. [BET OF THE DAY] Odds provided by [FOX Bet]( Georgia vs. Kent State (+28 first half) Pick via FOX Sports Betting Analyst Jason McIntyre: The Bulldogs continue to be the best bet in college football. They are simply overwhelming teams and sportsbooks. Georgia keeps cashing first-half and full-game tickets, and as this trend continues, you’ll be betting inflated numbers. Georgia finally conceded a touchdown — a scoring pass with 53 seconds left last week to South Carolina’s backup QB. But that game was over from the jump. And while you’re betting the Bulldogs in the first half again, take a look at Stetson Bennett's odds to win the Heisman. He’s certainly not the best player in the country, as he has a modest five touchdown passes and three TD runs. But until Georgia loses, he will be in the mix if Georgia keeps drubbing opponents and wins the SEC title game. UGA is the best team in college football right now, and no one else is even close. Keep riding this wave. For the latest betting odds, [click here](. [FOLLOW FOX SPORTS] [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( Download FOX Sports App: [Fire TV]( [Roku]( [Google Play]( [App Store]( [Fire TV]( [Roku]( [App Store]( [Google Play]( Also available on these devices: [fireTV | AppleTV | ROKU | Google Chromecast | XBOX ONE | SAMSUNG Smart TV] [fireTV | AppleTV | ROKU | Google Chromecast | XBOX ONE | SAMSUNG Smart TV] Trademark & Copyright Notice: ™ and © 2022 Fox Media LLC and FOX Sports Interactive Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Please do not reply to this message. If you do not wish to receive emails like this in the future, please [unsubscribe](. FOX Sports respects your privacy. Click [here]( to view our Privacy Policy. Fox.com Business & Legal Affairs - Manager Digital Media P.O. Box 900 Beverly Hills, California 90213-0900