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Newsweek
4 days ago
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Son of Legendary Yankees All-Star Outfielder Wants Aaron Boone Fired
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 have lost four straight games and are in danger of fading out of playoff contention. They made additions at the trade deadline, but they haven't paid off yet. On Monday night, the team blew a ninth-inning lead against the Texas Rangers and was walked off in the 10th inning. Devin Williams allowed a game-tying home run with one out, and Jake Bird gave up a three-run home run to Josh Jung to end the game. The Yankees' sloppy play and Aaron Boone's refusal to make some key changes have many questioning his job security. Son of former Yankees All-Star Gary Sheffield, Gary Sheffield Jr., is among those calling for Boone to be fired. MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 02: New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone looks on during batting practice prior to a game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on August 02, 2025 in Miami, Florida. MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 02: New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone looks on during batting practice prior to a game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on August 02, 2025 in Miami, Florida."ALL ABOARD! #FireBoone," Sheffield Jr. wrote on X, replying to a post talking about moving on from Boone. Sheffield played three seasons with the Yankees. He was a two-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger and two-time MVP Award candidate in those three years. He was the MVP runner-up in 2004, his first season with the team. Overall, he was a nine-time All-Star, five-time Silver Slugger, batting champion and World Series champion. Earlier this year, the Yankees agreed to a two-year extension with Boone. His current deal keeps him under contract through 2027. However, the Yankees' collapse this season could force the team's hand. Sheffield Jr. is currently the host of the "Yankees Unloaded" podcast on YouTube. The Yankees are currently holding on to a wild-card spot and have fallen to third place in the division. If things do not change fast, more people will start calling for Boone to be fired. More MLB: Aaron Boone Doesn't Rule Out Yankees Closer Change After Devin Williams Implosion
Newsweek
07-07-2025
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- Newsweek
Yankees Legend's Son Doubles Down, Calls Out Team for Jazz Chisholm Mismanagement
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 moved Jazz Chisholm Jr. to second base after Oswaldo Cabrera's season-ending injury and DJ LeMahieu's return. However, it may be time to move him back to second base. According to The Athletic's Chris Kirschner, the Yankees are accommodating LeMahieu's comfort at second base. The only problem is that LeMahieu has been below average at the plate and in the field. Additionally, Chisholm is not as strong a defender at third base. He has a minus-three outs above average at third base, but a plus-three at second base. Gary Sheffield Jr., son of a former Yankees All-Star, Gary Sheffield, called out the Yankees for how they were using Chisholm and called for a change. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 29: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees hits a home run in the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium on March 29, 2025... NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 29: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees hits a home run in the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium on March 29, 2025 in New York City. More"This should be Jazz Chisholm Jr's final game at third base," Sheffield Jr. wrote on X on Saturday. "He's a good player out of position the team needs to deal for a third baseman. Couldn't be more clear." The Yankees' only other option at third base at this time might, in fact, involve LeMahieu. That could change at the trade deadline, but if LeMahieu is going to struggle at defense anyway, it would make more sense to at least upgrade at second base with Chisholm. Chisholm was just named an All-Star, and the Yankees are not even seeing the best version of him. He could drastically change the Yankees' defense up the middle by moving back to second base. Sheffield played three seasons with the Yankees. He was the MVP runner-up with the Yankees in 2004. He was named an All-Star twice while playing for the Yankees. His son currently hosts the "Yankees Unloaded" podcast on YouTube. Sheffield Jr. is not the only person calling for an infield change in The Bronx. However, the Yankees seem to be hearing all the noise, as USA Today's Bob Nightengale revealed the team has checked in on Ke'Bryan Hayes, signaling their interest in a third baseman. More MLB: Exciting Yankees Announcement Quickly Darkened by Latest Bad News
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Yankees All-Star's Son Sends Clear Paul Skenes Message After Loss to Mariners
How does the idea of Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne spending the summer—and, ideally, the fall—at Yankee Stadium sound? Gary Sheffield Jr. is already trying to speak his wishes into existence. Sheffield—whose father, Gary Sr., played for the New York Yankees from 2004-06—made it clear Tuesday that he wants to see Skenes in pinstripes. Initially, Sheffield Jr. floated the thought on X/Twitter before the Yankees' 2-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners. Advertisement 'Paul Skenes should ask to be traded now so we don't have to waste two more seasons before that inevitable conclusion to the pit stop the [Pittsburgh Pirates] are in any great player's career,' he wrote. Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul SkenesBrad Penner-Imagn Images In a separate post, Sheffield said he would 'love the idea' of the Yankees snagging Skenes this summer. The reigning NL Rookie of the Year entered Wednesday owning a 2.63 ERA and 53-15 K-BB ratio across 54.2 innings. Fast forward to early Wednesday morning, shortly after the Yankees' 11th-inning defeat at T-Mobile Park. Sheffield and co-host Jake Ellenbogen discussed a Skenes-Yankees trade on their 'Yankees Unloaded' podcast. Advertisement Sheffield suggested a potential deal could feature outfielder Jasson Domínguez, along with top prospects George Lombard Jr. and Spencer Jones. 'You would have to completely wipe away your system,' Sheffield said, 'and you would need to take one to two starters off your field.' Additionally, Sheffield projected that Skenes will request a trade in the coming years, likely to a major-market team like the Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, or San Diego Padres. However, Sheffield believes that any Skenes trade within the next few months is extremely unlikely regardless of what the Yankees or any other team offers. Advertisement 'I don't think there's anything the Yankees can even do in their power,' Sheffield admitted. 'All I was mentioning … is that it would be cool to see the Yankees be aggressive and be proactive and hop on a call and see what could happen,' Sheffield continued. Related: Calls Quickly Mount for Umpire's Firing After Yankees' Loss to Mariners Related: Paul Skenes Sends Clear Message After Pirates' Massive Change
