Aaron Judge Welcomes Daughter, Missed MVP Ceremony

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge and his wife, Samantha Bracksieck, have welcomed their first child, a daughter named Nora Rose Judge, born on January 27, 2025. Judge announced the birth on Instagram, expressing his excitement about the new chapter in their lives. The couple, who have been together since high school and married in 2021, are known for keeping their personal lives private. Judge missed the Baseball Writers’ Association of America Awards ceremony due to the impending birth, where he was awarded the 2024 AL MVP. Fans and fellow athletes, including Mike Trout, have shared their congratulations, while Judge prepares to return to spring training soon. With a successful 2024 season behind him, which included leading the Yankees to the World Series, Judge is poised for another strong year bolstered by his new role as a father.