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- Newsweek
Yankees Rumors: MLB Insider Reveals Aaron Boone's Job Security Status
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. For better or worse, New York Yankees fans will always hold their manager to an impossibly high standard. Aaron Boone has been at the helm of the Yankees since 2018, and he's overseen six playoff appearances, three division titles and an American League pennant. But a World Series win is missing from his resume, and his perceived lack of urgency has drawn the ire of many passionate fans. With the Yankees slumping after the trade deadline, some may have wondered if the Yankees might shorten Boone's leash, especially if New York (who are only one game clear in the wild card picture) somehow misses the playoffs. NEW YORK, NY - JULY 31: Manager, Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on during the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on July 31, 2025 in New York,... NEW YORK, NY - JULY 31: Manager, Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on during the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on July 31, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by New)However, Jon Heyman of the New York Post believes the idea that Boone could be let go anytime soon is far-fetched. During a Bleacher Report live stream on Wednesday, Heyman expressed his strong belief that the Yankees would retain Boone beyond the 2025 season. "As far as Aaron Boone goes, he got a three-year extension for $15 million, as we reported at the New York Post," Heyman said. "They're not gonna give up $15 million like nothing. "Hal Steinbrenner loves Aaron Boone. Cashman loves Aaron Boone. The players love Boone. Something cataclysmic would have to happen for them not to bring him back next year." That extension, which took hold in February, shouldn't be a cause to keep Boone if there's just cause for firing him. But shouldn't the players bear the brunt of the blame if this team fails to make the playoffs? A manager can and should be fired if he's lost the locker room, regardless of player performance. But since that doesn't appear to be the case here, it's tough to see the New York skipper getting axed. More MLB: Mets' Carlos Mendoza Responds to Clay Holmes Rotation Question As Concerns Grow
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
Devin Williams can't escape misery again as Yankees lose crusher in extras to Astros
Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free Aaron Boone already had used Yerry De los Santos, Camilo Doval and Luke Weaver to cover four scoreless innings. Weaver, his ninth-inning reliever, had thrown 19 pitches while pitching on a fourth day out of seven, and the manager did not want to risk the health of an invaluable arm by asking for another frame. He could not turn to David Bednar, who expended 42 pitches Wednesday. He did not want to turn to Mark Leiter Jr., who was recently activated from the injured list and pitched Tuesday and Wednesday. A righty pocket of hitters was due up, thus eliminating Tim Hill from the discussion. There was one reliever who might not have made sense but made the most sense to Boone — a pitcher who shortly afterward would say, 'I stink right now.' Devin Williams took over in a quality, tense and tie game in which the Yankees had erased a two-run deficit and proceeded to throw it away once again. The polarizing, struggling and perhaps shell-shocked righty entered in the 10th inning to a reception that might generously be referred to as groans and exited to boos that rivaled the reaction to Jose Altuve, imploding in what became a 5-3 loss Friday to the Astros in front of a sellout crowd of 46,027 angry fans in The Bronx. CHECK OUT THE AND Between a miserable road trip and a poor start to this home stand, the Yankees (61-55) have dropped six of seven, each seemingly more devastating than the last. 'I'm not making pitches. It's pretty simple,' said Williams, who immediately showed either a lack of poise or a lack of command, his first pitch bounced to the backstop to move the automatic runner to third. Carlos Correa then took advantage of a drawn-in infield and singled up the middle for the go-ahead run. The Yankees caught a break when Yainer Diaz's drive off the right field wall led to an out — right fielder Amed Rosario crashed against the wall and remained down for several moments, and Christian Walker, who began the play at first base, retreated believing the ball to be caught — but that break was forgotten a batter later. With two outs in the frame, (briefly) former Yankee Taylor Trammell drilled a home run into the right field seats to essentially clinch a game that left Williams reeling, wildly unpopular in his home ballpark and owning a 5.73 ERA. 'The [changeup] to Trammell was terrible,' said Williams, who blew games Monday and Tuesday in Texas and has allowed at least a run in five consecutive appearances. Boone said he has wanted to find 'softer landing spots' for Williams, but consistent lack of distance from his rotation — Cam Schlittler lasted five, two-run innings Friday — required him to try to piece together five innings from his bullpen, and he ran out of pitchers. The pitcher he turned to has allowed 28 earned runs in 44 innings this season. As arguably the best closer in baseball the past three seasons, Williams allowed a total of 26 earned runs. His command — the changeup to Trammell was in the middle of the plate — is an issue. As likely is his confidence. 'I'm not saying [my confidence is] as high as it's ever been,' he said. The Yankees scored once against Josh Hader in the bottom of the inning on an Anthony Volpe single, but the potential tying run in Paul Goldschmidt (a fly out) and the potential winning run in Trent Grisham (a line out) could not come through. Fans will target Williams, who came undone in a season in which he has come undone far too many times. But the Yankees would not have needed a 10th inning or Williams if their offense had a pulse for most of the contest. Ben Rice doubled in the first inning for the Yankees, who then watched AL Cy Young candidate Hunter Brown sit down the next 14 hitters. A trace of life arrived in the sixth, when the Yankees used three hits — including RBI singles from Rice and Aaron Judge — to tie the game. The Yankees consistently find themselves in close or tie games, nine of their past 12 decided by two runs or fewer. Which means too many are being decided by Williams. 'I'm close,' Williams said. 'It's come down to essentially one mistake and making me pay for it.'
Newsweek
3 hours ago
- Newsweek
Yankees' Aaron Boone Sends Ben Rice Message as Catcher Job Remains Unclaimed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Ben Rice's remarkable season has been a key to keeping the New York Yankees afloat. Rice didn't have a clear path to playing time in spring training, but Giancarlo Stanton's elbow injuries opened the door to at-bats early on. Once Stanton returned, Rice saw more time on the bench at first, but lately, he's been carving out a role for himself at an unexpected position. Though he was a catcher and first baseman in the minors, Rice didn't have a single start in the majors behind the plate until mid-June, with Austin Wells entrenched as the starter. Lately, though, the split has been a lot more even. NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 11: Ben Rice #22 talks to Will Warren #98 of the New York Yankees during the game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on August 11, 2025 in New... NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 11: Ben Rice #22 talks to Will Warren #98 of the New York Yankees during the game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on August 11, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by New)Rice has caught six of the Yankees' last 12 games as of Wednesday, and with another home run on Monday night, his 17th of the season, he's threatening to snatch the starting job from Wells, the third-place finisher in last year's Rookie of the Year race. Rice got another start in an 8-1 Yankees win on Tuesday, and although manager Aaron Boone didn't tip his hand regarding who would start the majority of games moving forward, he lauded Rice for the strides he has made behind the plate. "He hasn't done it a lot at this level, so there's still some things to learn, but we've been really pleased with how well he's handled it," Boone said, per Zach Braziller of the New York Post. "Him now from two months ago is a lot different -- he's gaining confidence and just playing really well." "He's a really good receiver. I've really liked his preparation and game calling up here since he's got in there more and more." If Rice's defense can get anywhere near Wells, there's no contest as to who should be behind the dish. The former has a 115 OPS+, while the latter's sits at 85. There's no platoon potential here, as both Rice and Wells are left-handed batters (as is third-stringer J.C. Escarra). By October, if the Yankees are lucky enough to make it that far, one of the 26-year-olds is going to be firmly entrenched as the starter. Recent trends suggest Rice is well on his way to earning that role, but ultimately, it's Boone's call as the skipper. More MLB: Yankees Ripped For Keeping Aaron Boone Over 3-Time Manager Of The Year
