Cody Bellinger named MVP of MLB All-Star Game

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2024 Major League Baseball All‑Star Game on Tuesday night, a milestone highlighted by the presence of his father, former major leaguer Clay Bellinger, in the stands. Judge’s decisive three‑run home run in the seventh inning propelled the American League to a 5‑3 victory over the National League, earning him the game’s top individual honor for the second time in his career.

Bellinger, who spent six seasons in the majors with the Yankees and the Angels, watched his son’s performance from a private suite, later commenting that the moment “captures everything we worked for as a family.” Judge’s MVP award adds to a season in which he leads the league in home runs and slugging percentage, reinforcing his status as a cornerstone of the Yankees’ roster. The achievement positions both father and son as notable figures in baseball’s contemporary narrative, with the younger Bellinger poised to continue his impact in the months ahead.