NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Aaron Judge, American League MVP Award Winner smiles as Anthony Rizzo introduces him during the Baseball Writers of America Awards Dinner at New York Hilton Midtown on January 24, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Michelle Farsi/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Anthony Rizzo speaks during the Baseball Writers of America Awards Dinner at New York Hilton Midtown on January 24, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Michelle Farsi/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Anthony Rizzo speaks during the Baseball Writers of America Awards Dinner at New York Hilton Midtown on January 24, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Michelle Farsi/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Aaron Judge, American League MVP Award Winner looks on during the Baseball Writers of America Awards Dinner at New York Hilton Midtown on January 24, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Michelle Farsi/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Anthony Rizzo speaks during the Baseball Writers of America Awards Dinner at New York Hilton Midtown on January 24, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Michelle Farsi/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Aaron Judge, American League MVP Award Winner laughs as Anthony Rizzo speaks during the Baseball Writers of America Awards Dinner at New York Hilton Midtown on January 24, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Michelle Farsi/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: John Franco speaks during the Baseball Writers of America Awards Dinner at New York Hilton Midtown on January 24, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Michelle Farsi/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Dwight Gooden, Sid Fernandez and Ron Darling speak during the Baseball Writers of America Awards Dinner at New York Hilton Midtown on January 24, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Michelle Farsi/Getty Images)