The one saving grace is Aaron Judge, who is having another scorching year at the plate, and consistent dominance is entering rarified air in a historic context. A collection of ESPN baseball analysts recently ranked Judge as the best player in the sport and predicted him to win his third MVP with a significant injury caveat.

Giancarlo Stanton has been performing at a high level since he returned from the injured list, and Aaron Judge spoke about his performances and leadership.

The New York Yankees have the visiting Minnesota Twins on the ropes and looking to complete a three-game sweep as they play a series finale at Yankee Stadium.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees MLB game to be played on August 13, 2025 on ESPN.