Aaron Judge is off to a scorching start in 2026, and Yankees fans have every reason to believe history could be in the making. Through 38 games, the Bronx Bombers are sitting pretty with a 26-12 record—best in the American League East, the AL, and all of Major League Baseball. That kind of dominance doesn't happen by accident. It's fueled by a deadly combo of elite pitching and a lineup that's clicking on all cylinders, led by two names: Ben Rice and the man himself, Aaron Judge.

Judge has been nothing short of electric, already launching 15 home runs in the season's first 38 games. That kind of hot start naturally raises the question: Can he break his own personal record of 62 homers? CBS Sports' Matt Snyder weighs in with cautious optimism. "I'm inclined to say it won't happen, but, man, Judge being up there with this kind of pace gives me pause," Snyder writes. "He's already reached 60 before, so the public pressure isn't as heavy this time. Plus, he's got a 58-homer season and two more 50-plus campaigns under his belt."

The math is simple and exciting: Judge is currently on pace for 63 home runs this year. If he keeps swinging like this, the record is his for the taking. And here's the thing—Judge isn't just maintaining; he's capable of catching fire and pushing that pace even higher. This is a hitter who's crushed 383 career homers, with 400 well within reach this season. For context, during his historic 2022 campaign, Judge also had 15 homers through his first 38 games. What he did next? That's the stuff of legend. If he can replicate that magic, 2026 could be the year he rewrites the record books again.