The New York Yankees couldn’t have asked for a better start to their 2025 season. Not only have they stormed out of the gates with three dominant wins, but their offense has been nothing short of unstoppable.
Facing the Milwaukee Brewers in their opening series, the Yankees didn’t just win—they put on a clinic, scoring an eye-popping 36 runs over three games. The Bronx Bombers are living up to their name, and while the season is long, this early explosion has given fans plenty to be excited about.
Aaron Judge Steals the Show With a Monster Start
Whenever Aaron Judge steps up to the plate, something electric is bound to happen. The Yankees’ captain has started 2025 in historic fashion, crushing four home runs and driving in 11 RBIs in just three games.
Judge, 32, is proving once again why he remains one of the most feared hitters in baseball. His timing, bat speed, and power are all in peak form, and opposing pitchers are already struggling to find an answer for him.
With performances like these, it’s easy for other key players to get overshadowed—but one new face in the Yankees’ lineup is making sure he’s noticed.
Ben Rice Quietly Emerging as a Key Bat
While Judge’s fireworks have stolen the headlines, 26-year-old Ben Rice has been putting up impressive numbers of his own. The left-handed slugger has stepped up in a big way, making the most of his opportunity as the team’s designated hitter while Giancarlo Stanton recovers from injury.
Through the first three games, Rice is slashing an outstanding .500/.571/1.000, with one home run, three runs scored, and one RBI. His ability to get on base and make solid contact has made him a dangerous weapon in the Yankees’ already-loaded lineup.
The Yankees hoped Rice could help fill the gap left by Stanton, and so far, he’s doing just that—and then some.
A Potential DH Dilemma Looming?
Rice’s hot start raises an interesting question: What happens when Giancarlo Stanton returns?
Stanton, who has been dealing with elbow injuries, isn’t expected back for a few months. But if Rice continues hitting at this level, Aaron Boone and the Yankees may have a tough decision to make.
Do they move Stanton into a different role? Do they try a platoon system? Or does Rice’s bat become too valuable to take out of the lineup, forcing the Yankees to find another way to balance the roster?
For now, Rice has plenty of time to prove that his breakout is real, and with every big hit, he strengthens his case for a permanent role.
The Yankees’ Offense Is a Juggernaut
Rice isn’t the only one making waves. The entire Yankees lineup has been on fire, turning opposing pitchers into batting practice throwers.
- Jazz Chisholm Jr. delivered a five-RBI game.
- Cody Bellinger is looking like his former MVP self.
- Paul Goldschmidt has embraced his new role as the Yankees’ leadoff hitter and is thriving.
With contributions coming from all over the lineup, the Yankees are showing they might have the most dangerous offense in the league this year.
A Sign of Bigger Things to Come?
It’s only three games into the season, but the early returns are promising. The Yankees are playing with urgency, confidence, and a chip on their shoulder.
Ben Rice’s emergence as a potential long-term power hitter only adds another layer of excitement to a team that already looks like a championship contender.
If the first series is any indication, the rest of the league should be on high alert—the Yankees are here to dominate.
