Aaron Boone enjoyed unique Pete Rose connection
Pete Rose, who died Monday at the age of 83, was known by many as the all-time hitting leader and later bet on baseball as manager of the Reds. However, Yankees manager Aaron Boone got to know Rose more personally, as he played with Boone's father, Bob, from 1979 to 1981 and they won the […]
Yankees’ Aaron Boone hasn’t lost faith in Austin Wells
Aaron Boone isn't worried about Austin Wells. That's right, the Yankees catcher is in a slump. Yes, that's the most games he's ever played in a single season. Austin Wells (left) talks with Marcus Stroman during the first inning of the Yankees' 9-7 loss to the Orioles on Sept. 25, 2024. Brad Penner – Imag […]
Aaron Boone takes blame after Gerrit Cole’s intentional walk to Rafael Devers
The Yankees are trying to move forward. The Red Sox are reveling in the Gerrit Cole turmoil and using it to their advantage. After Boston's eventful win on Saturday, Cole intentionally walked Rafael Devers with one out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the fourth inning, spurring the Red Sox to rally behind […]
Aaron Boone trying a balancing act with Alex Verdugo, Jasson Dominguez
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the team's top prospect, Jason Dominguez, will play “a lot.” Boone did not say Dominguez would play every day. The Yankees are trying to balance Dominguez, Alex Verdugo and much of the outfield/DH corps, with Dominguez being benched for the second time in three games on Friday night. Alex Verdugo […]
Aaron Boone ‘comfortable’ if Yankees continue to not employ true closer in postseason
When the Yankees start the playoffs next month, they may not have a true closer, and, at least for now, Aaron Boone seems content with that. Last week, Clay Holmes' 11th save was a blow to Boone, who was “creative” with his pitching plans late in games, but Luke Weaver earned his first save. Holmes […]
Aaron Boone defends Alex Verdugo not running out ground ball
ARLINGTON, Texas — After defending Alex Verdugo as a left fielder, Aaron Boone defended Verdugo again Wednesday night for not sprinting on ground balls. The Yankees were down 5-0 at the time in their 10-6 loss to the Rangers in the top of the fifth inning when Verdugo grounded out to second base and calmly […]
Yankees’ Aaron Boone has mulled Juan Soto-Aaron Judge lineup change
Aaron Boone just isn’t ready to do that right now. But the Yankees manager said Wednesday that he has at least considered swapping Aaron Judge and Juan Soto in the batting order “over the last couple weeks.” Boone said he was hesitant to part with either Judge or Soto, who had the top two OPS […]
Aaron Boone ‘happy’ Alex Cora received extension from Red Sox
BOSTON — Manager Alex Cora likely won’t have to answer the question of whether he can imagine managing the Yankees, or any other team, next season. If any teams had their eye on the Red Sox captain, who is set to become a free agent after this season, those discussions are over. Cora, who signed […]
Aaron Boone spitting out expletives after Yankees’ latest loss
There was a sound of the table hitting something, although it was an open hand, not a clenched fist. There were some curses. There were multiple reads of “It’s in front of us,” which has been a consistent mantra in the face of adversity over the past few seasons. Pitching before the game, pitcher Aaron […]
Aaron Boone ‘heartbroken’ over death of Omar Minaya’s wife Rachel
The Yankees played with heavy hearts on Monday following the death of Rachel Minaya, the wife of team executive Omar Minaya, on Saturday at age 55. Before their 9-1 victory over the Rays at Yankee Stadium, the team held a moment of silence for Rachel, who was found dead at her home in Harrington Park, […]