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Newsweek
4 days ago
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- Newsweek
Yankees Projected to Fire Aaron Boone by End of Month
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. The New York Yankees earned a much-needed win against the rebuilding Minnesota Twins on Monday, but it might not be enough to prevent a drastic change. Even after that win, the Yankees are in significant danger of missing the playoffs despite an aggressive offseason, several blockbuster trade deadline additions and one of the highest payrolls in Major League Baseball. As a result, the team could finally be ready to part ways with manager Aaron Boone in search of a needed solution. "Just one year after winning the American League and making it to the World Series, the Yankees are playing a brand of baseball fans barely recognize," Joseph Kallan wrote for FanSided. "Whether it's Boone's inconsistent lineups, questionable pitching decisions or lack of accountability, fans have seen and heard enough." Kallan listed Boone as a member of the Yankees who will be off the team by September 1, predicting that general manager Brian Cashman will "put his foot down and end the chaos" by relieving him. However, a midseason shakeup like that could intensify the chaos, at least in the short term. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 13: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees is thrown out of the game during the ninth inning against the Seattle Marinersat T-Mobile Park on May 13, 2025 in... SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 13: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees is thrown out of the game during the ninth inning against the Seattle Marinersat T-Mobile Park on May 13, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by) More Chambers/Getty It's exceedingly rare for a team still within a playoff hunt to fire its manager and the Yankees signed Boone to a two-year extension shortly after he reached the World Series last year. However, it's hard to argue that Cashman hasn't surrounded Boone with the type of talent that should be playing better. "No matter the midseason changes — or even offseason ones — Boone always seems to find creative ways to make matters worse," Kallan added. "The Yankees simply won't succeed as long as Boone is around, and deep down, Brian Cashman knows it's true." If Cashman has really reached that conclusion and can convince principal owner Hal Steinbrenner of the same, Boone could be out of a job within the next few weeks. More MLB: Cardinals Predicted to Cut Ties with 10-Year Veteran, Two-Time All-Star
Newsweek
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees' Aaron Boone Sends Trade Deadline Message Amid Calls for Change
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The New York Yankees managed to avoid a sweep in their Subway Series against the New York Mets, but they've dropped 16 of their last 22 games and calls for significant change are growing. As news surfaced that Aaron Boone reminded the team that it's still the best in the American League during the skid, several fans and analysts have urged the franchise to move on from their optimistic skipper. And while such a move seems very unlikely, the manager himself sent a message about a potential shakeup amid the Mets series. "As trite as it sounds or as corny, these are moments that build character within a team and also help you find out and define what the heck you need moving forward and where do you need to change?" Boone said, per Mark W. Sanchez of the New York Post. "Or where do you need to go out and explore for things?" The list of changes that the Yankees might explore with the trade deadline approaching is fairly long as their recent skid has exposed numerous weaknesses. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 13: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees is thrown out of the game during the ninth inning against the Seattle Marinersat T-Mobile Park on May 13, 2025 in... SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 13: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees is thrown out of the game during the ninth inning against the Seattle Marinersat T-Mobile Park on May 13, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by) More Chambers/Getty After a season-ending injury to Clarke Schmidt, the Yankees could be in need of another middle-rotation pitcher who is capable of starting a playoff game. And as Luke Weaver has struggled in his own return from injury, they'll almost certainly be looking to fortify the bullpen. But perhaps the most difficult need to solve will be in the infield, where the team could use an upgrade over DJ LeMahieu at third base. Potential trade options include Eugenio Suarez of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Nolan Arenado of the St. Louis Cardinals, but it isn't clear if either of those players will be on the move as their teams hold out hope for playoff contention. Ultimately, as Boone attempts to find silver linings to the team's recent struggles, the Yankees can move forward with the knowledge that there are several significant needs to fill. More MLB: MLB Insider Makes Bold Claim About Playoff Hopeful NL Central Team
