Have the Los Angeles Dodgers cornered the market on wild giveaways? Well, no; the New York Yankees are here, too. They came up with a giveaway that’s a total crossover hit! The Bronx handed out football jerseys featuring none other than Aaron Judge. That’s right—a Yankees baseball star on a football jersey! And if you think that’s the best part, wait until you see who was handing them out!

It was the Yankees themselves- many players showed up to hand out their captain’s iconic jersey to the fans. For those who were there, it must have felt like hitting the jackpot—getting the jersey and meeting the Yankees stars, all at once. If you missed out on this epic giveaway, don’t worry, TalkinYanks’ official Instagram has covered it with a reel capturing all the action!

The Yankees swapped their duty for a day.

The video starts with The Bronx’s pitcher, Carlos Rodon, who was seen having a moment with the fans. Going forward, we could see others too, such as Luis Gil and Luke Weaver, who swapped their usual duty of throwing balls to hand out the iconic merch. The venue replicated a jersey party with the pitchers as the ultimate hype squad, and the fans were all excited to be in! Waiting for hours in line to get their hands on those jerseys and meeting the players handing them out was a much-needed treat indeed.

On the other hand, it’s easy to see why fans were thrilled after waiting so long—the hybrid jersey is a total game-changer! The jersey blends the best of both, America’s favorite pastime. It’s got the classic Yankees navy blue, the iconic NY logo, and Judge’s number 99 on the back! So it’s no surprise how many people felt the same way— the stadium was literally jampacked. While all of them were there to celebrate Aaron Judge’s night, one of his teammates stole the spotlight! 

Fans cheer for Juan Soto and Aaron Judge

Juan Soto is all set to become a free agent next year. While the fans gathered there for Judge, they couldn’t help but rally for the 25-year-old baseball champ as well. The stadium was packed with his admirers, chanting and screaming ‘Re-Sign Soto’ continuously. They were probably urging Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner to lock him into a long-term deal next year. As for Soto himself, he looked overwhelmed with this applause! Well, how couldn’t he? 

The crowd was going wild; as the chants grew louder, Juan Soto turned to Aaron Judge and exchanged eye contact, both grinning from ear to ear. The reaction and the smiles on their faces were golden! Whether or not he gets signed next year has to be seen, but the fans have made it clear: Soto is already a forever Yankee in their hearts! And we get why people are getting crazy to get him back; the left fielder has been absolutely smashing it this year—96 RBI, a 1.013 OPS, and 37 home runs.

While Juan’s new deal is hanging in the air, one thing’s certain: Soto and Yankees powerhouse Aaron Judge have been key to the team’s success. Their chemistry on and off the field is undeniable. So, here’s a fun thought: What do you think about a giveaway that features merch celebrating both Soto and Judge? Can you imagine the buzz around that? Share your take in the comments below.