Every week on the Aflac New York Yankees Show, we will be spotlighting current or former Yankee players and coaches with a series of awards. From defensive gems and milestones to walk-off home runs and clutch saves, if a Yankee does something important, you’ll hear about it on our show.
APEX Amazing Athlete: Cam Schlittler continues to emerge as the Yankees’ 2026 ace as his seven strong innings and seven strikeouts helped New York even its series with Toronto defeating the Blue Jays 3-1.
Atlas Fence All-Star: Paul Goldschmidt was the lone Yankees standout at the plate in a 9-4 defeat to the Cleveland Guardians going three-for-five with a home run, double and four RBIs.
B&B Lumber Big Mover: Ali Sanchez, as a pinch-runner, scored the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th inning as the Yankees completed its comeback in Cleveland and defeated the Guardians 7-5.
Clifton Recycling Rewarding Effort: Stopping a brief skid David Bednar’s scoreless ninth inning produced a save and a 2-1 Yankees victor over the Cleveland Guardians in the Bronx.
Fire Brothers Red Hot Performance: Sam Rice was the centerpiece of the 13-run inning in the Yankees’ 13-8 win over the Athletics in Sacramento with a two-run double and two-run triple in that frame.
F.W. Webb Winning Effort: Fernando Cruz continued his outstanding work as a Yankees set-up man with a scoreless eighth inning and credit for the victory when the Yankees topped the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1.
The Image Press Icon: Jazz Chisholm Jr. burned the Cleveland Guardians for the second straight game with a two-run triple and another RBI as the Yankees completed a sweep in Cleveland with an 8-4 victory.
Iron Horse GutterWorks Mark of Greatness: Cody Bellinger borrowed Aaron Judge’s bat and hit a seventh-inning solo home run to put the Yankees ahead for good when it defeated the Boston Red Sox 6-1.
Little York Plantation Play of the Week: Ryan McMahon drilled an RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning to plate the go-ahead run as the Yankees avoided a sweep at home and topped the Cleveland Guardians 2-1.
Mabey’s Moving and Storage Major Mover: Yankees manager Aaron Boone used every player on his bench and all but one of his relief pitchers to push the Yankees past the Cleveland Guardians 7-5 in 10 innings.
Mirbeau Inn and Spa Megastar: Jose Caballero was the only batter in the Yankees lineup with two hits in a 5-4 defeat to the Cleveland Guardians, one of those hits a solo home run.
M. Lemp Jewelers Rewarding Effort: Tim Hill’s scoreless eighth inning of relief ultimately led to credit for the victory when the Yankees earned a 6-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
Mooney Marketing Group/Bristol 7 Enterprises Major Performance: Ryan Yarbrough and Jake Bird threw 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief amid a parade of relievers who helped the Yankees win a 7-5, 10-inning decision over the Cleveland Guardians.
Nye Automotive Mark of Excellence: Camilo Doval’s scoreless eighth inning set up an eventual David Bednar save and helped the Yankees push past the Cleveland Guardians 3-2.
O’Hara Electric Electrifying Play: Though it was just an RBI single, Paul Goldschmidt’s hit ignited the remarkable 13-run third inning the Yankees put together in Sacramento when it beat the Athletics 13-8.
Onondaga Flooring Outstanding Achievement: Again the Yankees put together a great collective performance when it went to Cleveland and swept a Guardians team who hadn’t been swept in any series since August 2025.
Potter and Perrone Special Performance: Brent Headrick pitched 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief in the Yankees’ 9-4 defeat to the Cleveland Guardians striking out four of the batters he faced.
Premier Hardwood Premier Player: Aaron Judge is on the injured list after the reigning American League MVP gave the Yankees 17 home runs and 38 RBIs in the first two months of the regular season.
Purcell Paints Prime Performer: Trent Grisham contributed a solo home run which was a highlight for the Yankees in an otherwise rough effort against the Boston Red Sox which led to a 5-3 defeat.
Rockbridge Investment Management Risk Taker: Jazz Chisholm Jr. also borrowed an Aaron Judge bat and his solo home run in the top of the eighth inning was the game-winner when the Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-2.
Senke CNY Garage Door Sensational Star: Anthony Volpe scored twice in the 13-run third inning the Yankees put together in its 13-8 win over the Athletics in Sacramento, also getting an RBI.
Sierson Crane and Welding Superstar: Trent Grisham was a sparkplug in the Yankees’ 8-4 win over the Cleveland Guardians with two singles, a walk and three runs scored.
Top Notch Roofing Top Star: Cody Bellinger provided some power for the Yankees with a two-run home run even if it came in an 8-5 defeat to the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.
University Sports Shop/Manny’s Major Moment: Though it was another New York team with the achievement most Yankees fans cheered when the Knicks finished off the San Antonio Spurs for the franchise’s first NBA title since 1973.
U.S. Army Athlete of the Week: Paul Blackburn kept things close for the Yankees in a 5-4 defeat to the Cleveland Guardians pitching 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief and only allowing one hit.
Wilkins RV Winning Player: Carlos Rodon threw six innings limiting Cleveland to two hits and striking out seven in the Yankees’ 2-1 victory over the Guardians which avoided a home sweep.
Wonder Windows Winning Performance: Spencer Jones, stepping in for the injured Aaron Judge, hit a two-run home run in the top of the first inning sparking the Yankees to a 3-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians.
