{
  "id": 6291079,
  "title": "Yankees Ticket Prices Rise as Judge Returns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/yankees-ticket-prices-rise-as-judge-returns-6291079",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T15:21:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Front Office Sports",
    "slug": "front-office-sports",
    "url": "https://frontofficesports.com/article/yankees-ticket-prices-rise-as-judge-returns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aaron Judge, one of MLB's biggest stars and a three-time American League Most Valuable Player, has returned from a 99-day absence due to a fractured rib. The Yankees activated Judge from the 60-day disabled list, bringing back a fan favorite who last played on May 31. His return to action against the Rockies on Tuesday night has already driven up resale ticket prices to an average of $87, more than double the price from a week earlier. Judge's absence has given New York a 45-39 record, securing their top wild card slot. With Judge's return and the pitching staff returning to full health, New York aims to challenge for the AL East title and break a 17-year championship drought. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani, another dominant MLB star, is likely done for the season due to persistent injuries and a recent slump at the plate.",
  "summary": "One of MLB’s top fan attractions is returning to action.",
  "key_points": [
    "Aaron Judge returns from 99-day absence due to fractured rib",
    "Yankees ticket prices surge to $87 average post-Judge's return",
    "Judge's comeback aims to challenge for AL East title"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Yankees Ticket Prices Rise as Judge Returns",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/yankees-ticket-prices-rise-as-judge-returns",
        "published": "2026-09-08T15:21:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}