BREAKING: "Judgement Day" -- 62nd homer makes it official-ish

Aaron Judge is the new home run king — at least to some people.

The Yankees outfielder made history Tuesday, hitting his 62nd home run of the season to break Roger Maris’ American League and franchise record set in 1961 — and, some would say, the legitimate MLB record. …

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It’s the most homers hit in a season since Barry Bonds set his PED-tainted record of 73 home runs in 2001 with the Giants. Sammy Sosa, another slugger disgraced by his attachment to steroids, hit 64 that season with the Cubs. Sosa’s career-high of 66 came in 1998 during his chase with Mark McGwire, who finished with 70 home runs.

While many consider Bonds’ record to be illegitimate because of his connection to steroids, Judge said he still believes Bonds is the home run champ.

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