Aaron Boone ejected in fiery ump confrontation
It took just 13 games for Aaron Boone to record his first ejection of the season. On Wednesday night, with the Yankees trailing 4-1 against the Marlins in the bottom of the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees manager was thrown out after Alex Verdugo was called for a strike on a pitch that […]
Anthony Volpe already ‘looks like a way better hitter’: Aaron Boone
HOUSTON — Anthony Volpe had the second-lowest on-base percentage of the 134 batters eligible for major league baseball last season, at .283. The Yankees shortstop is off to a good start in fixing that in his second season. Volpe reached base in four of his five at-bats in the opening game, including a walk in […]
Yankees’ Aaron Boone pumped to see Juan Soto play for real
HOUSTON — Juan Soto’s time with the Yankees has arrived. Only one season is guaranteed, but Soto will make his long-awaited Yankees debut Thursday against the Astros at Minute Maid Park. “I can’t wait to see him go out there and destroy the Broncs,” manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday. Aaron Boone is looking forward to […]
Anthony Volpe won’t sacrifice power with new swing: Aaron Boone
TAMPA — Anthony Volpe hit 21 home runs even though his swing was too uphill by the end of his rookie season. But Aaron Boone doesn’t expect Volpe to sacrifice that power with a flatter swing this year. “I don’t think so, no, his strength is his strength,” Boone said Thursday before the Yankees hosted […]
Clarke Schmidt blocking out Blake Snell noise: Aaron Boone
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — What Clark Schmidt lacks, he makes up for in confidence. That helped him overcome a tough start last season and transform into a reliable back-end starter. That’s why I believe he can make further strides this year. Yankees starting pitcher Clark Schmidt allowed one run in two innings in spring training […]
Yankees’ Nick Burdi draws high praise from Aaron Boone
TAMPA — Aaron Boone’s face said it all. When asked what impressed him about Nick Vardy’s first few live batting practice sessions, Boone shook his head and paused for a few seconds in disbelief. “You talk about a lot of different things, which is great,” Boone said Friday afternoon. Nick Vardy pitches during Yankees batting […]
Yankees’ Victor Gonzalez already impressing Aaron Boone
Notable items during the Yankees’ spring training practice Thursday in Tampa: Impressionism New left-handed relief pitcher Victor Gonzalez pitched an inning in live batting practice and immediately made an impression on Aaron Boone. Yankees relief pitcher Victor Gonzalez, who pitched out of the bullpen last week, has impressed Aaron Boone so far in spring training. […]
Juan Soto arrives to Yankees spring training, meets Aaron Boone
TAMPA — Juan Soto made his first appearance at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Sunday, and it’s about to get real. The day before position players reported to camp, the Yankees’ new superstar walked through the clubhouse in the morning, taking stock of the situation and also met manager Aaron Boone in person for the […]
Three questions Aaron Boone may face in opening Yankees’ presser
TAMPA — Yankees pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to spring training on Wednesday, along with Aaron Boone’s first press conference of camp. The Yankees manager is entering the final year of his contract for the second time in his tenure, and 2023 will be an important year for the team as it looks […]
Florida woman Kendra Boone steals deputy’s patrol car, crashes into oncoming traffic killing herself and 2 others: video
On Thursday, a Florida woman stole a sheriff’s deputy’s patrol car and led authorities on a high-speed chase, colliding head-on with an oncoming vehicle, killing herself and two others. “This idiot stole a police car and killed two people,” Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods told reporters at a news conference Friday. Investigators responded to a […]