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The New York Yankees’ 2022 ALCS defeat to the Houston Astros was a series to forget for the Bronx Bombers. The Yankees did not have a single starting pitcher tally at least 6.0 innings pitched in any of the four games in the series, and they also struck out a total of 50 times. The […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone had a surprising answer when asked about where superstar Aaron Judge improved most in his MVP campaign last year. “Last year I feel like he became a different guy on the basepaths,” the skipper said in the latest episode of YES Network’s Yankees Hot Stove. “Yeah, he stole some […]

The New York Yankees have certainly had an eventful offseason, as they have made some huge splashes to keep them firmly in the World series conversation for the 2023 season. Despite that, they still have some holes on their roster, and it seems like that’s something that manager Aaron Boone is well aware of as […]

The New York Yankees have a revamped starting rotation heading into the 2023 MLB season, and Aaron Boone has already expressed his optimism over the group. The addition of Carlos Rodon effectively cemented the starting five of Gerrit Cole, Rodon, Nestor Cortes, Frankie Montas, and Luis Severino. With the core intact, Boone addressed the roles […]

The New York Yankees boast one of the most star-studded pitching rotations of all of MLB. After signing Carlos Rodon to a six-year deal in the offseason, it’s hard to argue there’s a more complete mix of starters in all of baseball. Yankees manager Aaron Boone is certainly excited for what’s to come with the […]

New York Yankees’ manager Aaron Boone said that Giancarlo Stanton will play the outfield “in spurts” in 2023, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. With Aaron Judge back in New York for the next decade, Boone said he would prefer to use Stanton in right field at Yankee Stadium on days where Judge is the […]

The Aaron Judge free agency saga dragged on for quite some time, but finally came to a conclusion when Judge decided to re-sign with the New York Yankees on a massive nine-year, $360 million deal. The Yankees had been working hard to convince Judge to stay in New York, and they ultimately were successful in […]

If you ask New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone, he believes that Aaron Judge feels that the right choice is to go back to the Big Apple and continue to build his legend there as a baseball player, per Brendan Kuty of NJ.com. “I’ve always felt that way with Aaron, and I always feel like […]

The entire baseball universe is holding its breath while waiting for the final decision of superstar slugger Aaron Judge. A report earlier by MLB insider Jon Heyman heavily hinted that the Giants have landed the outfielder, but he would later take retract that story, apologizing for “jumping the gun.” Meanwhile, the New York Yankees are […]

While their season ended in disappointing fashion when they lost in the American League Championship Series to the Houston Astros, the New York Yankees had a dramatic season in winning the American League East. Slugger Aaron Judge had one of the greatest seasons in recent memory for the Bronx Bombers. He is scheduled to become […]

For most baseball teams, reaching the American League Championship Series would be considered a success. Not for the New York Yankees. They were swept in embarrassing fashion by the hated Houston Astros, leaving players and fans shaking their heads. There are a number of questions facing the Yankees organization this offseason. Obviously, the biggest one […]

The New York Yankees suffered more postseason disappointment this season after getting swept out of the ALCS by the Houston Astros. Now they will enter the offseason with some big questions, the biggest being whether they will be able to re-sign star slugger Aaron Judge in free agency. But New York may have to make […]

New York Yankees fans are still steaming mad over the frustrating way the team’s 2022 MLB season ended — via a sweep at the hands of the hated Houston Astros in the American League Championship Series. They want heads to roll in the offseason, with most of their ire directed at Yankees general manager Brian […]

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson could be with the New York Yankees right now. Instead, New York opted to sign Aaron Boone to be their manager instead. Boone’s Yankees will be watching Rob Thomson’s Phillies take on the Houston Astros in the 2022 MLB World Series. Thompson was recently asked if he believes the Yankees […]

The New York Yankees’ most recent postseason loss to the Houston Astros is the one that might sting the most. Aaron Judge’s historic season is over and he is now a free agent. Fans are furious with general manager Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone. According to Andy Martino of SNY, the Yankees plan to […]

The New York Yankees’ struggles in the ALCS finally came to an end, as the Houston Astros swept them out of the playoffs to advance to the World Series. It was more of the same for the Yankees, who haven’t been able to piece together a roster that is capable of making it all the […]

As was the case in the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has opened up the ALCS on a lackadaisical start. Judge sits at a .125 batting average through two games in the ALCS against the Houston Astros. Overall, he has reached base just once in the series, which came […]

The New York Yankees backs are already against the wall in the ALCS against the Houston Astros, and manager Aaron Boone is well aware of that. The Yankees find themselves down 2-0 in their series against the ‘Stros with the series shifting back to New York, and Boone knows that his team is going to […]

Heading back home for Game 3 of the ALCS, the New York Yankees are in an 0-2 hole against the Houston Astros, who have been their kryptonite in recent years. While the offense as a whole is struggling to produce, Josh Donaldson in particular is in a brutal slump. He’s hitting just .227 in the […]

Even as Josh Donaldson has struggled to get going in the New York Yankees’ ALCS clash against the Houston Astros, manager Aaron Boone currently has no plans to move him out of the starting third base role. After striking out in all three of his at-bats in Game 1 of the series, Donaldson was able […]

The New York Yankees currently find themselves in a tough situation in the ALCS against the Houston Astros. The AL East champions went down 0-2 in the series after their loss on Thursday. While it was a much better outing for the Pinstripes than Game 1, it still wasn’t enough to get past Houston. One […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was full of praise for his defense after as many as five Yankees players were named finalists for Gold Glove awards in 2022. While Aaron Judge was snubbed for the award, Boone cast that off to the fact that he had to split time at center field and right […]

The New York Yankees came out as the victors in a grueling five-game ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians. Just days prior, the outlook on the 99-win team wasn’t exactly as sunny. Aaron Boone was clearly feeling the heat after a Game 3 loss put them down 2-1, with a managerial decision right at the forefront […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone addressed the possibility of Gerrit Cole taking the mound at some point during Game 5 of the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians following the rainout on Monday. Boone, who revealed on Monday that Cole had expressed his willingness to pitch in Game 5, indicated that there is a possibility […]

It’s do or die for the New York Yankees on Tuesday in Game 5 of the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians. But, manager Aaron Boone is already planning ahead for the ALCS, that’s if the Bronx Bombers win here. Per Boone, Jameson Taillon is slated to start Game 1 of the Championship Series against the […]

The New York Yankees are currently going for their franchise’s 28th World Series ring. Manager Aaron Boone took some time to acknowledge a familiar face missing from the Yankees clubhouse. 39-year-old Brett Gardner is not officially retired according to MLB. However, the veteran outfielder was not on any roster throughout the 2022 season. Gardner made […]

The New York Yankees are set for Game 5 of the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night, with both teams looking to keep their seasons alive in the elimination showdown. Gerrit Cole had a stunning message for Aaron Boone ahead of the game after arriving at the stadium, informing the Yankees manager that […]

After taking the first game of the series, the New York Yankees now trail the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 in the ALDS. They blew a multi-run lead in the ninth inning, marking one of the worst postseason losses ever for the franchise. Fans will be looking at manager Aaron Boone as a key reason for the […]

Aaron Boone didn’t have much of a choice. Leave his struggling slugger, New York Yankees star Aaron Judge, at the leadoff spot, or drop him down in the order in the hopes that it sparks a hot streak? Boone opted for the latter move ahead of Game 3 of the ALDS between the Yankees and […]

Baseball is a game of rhythm. This is why the effectiveness of starting pitchers decline the more they pitch through the opponent’s batting order. Thus, in a game where deception and craftiness reign supreme, New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes stands out among the rest. However, a quick glance at his pitching repertoire reveals nothing […]

On Tuesday morning, the New York Yankees listed designated hitter Matt Carpenter on their ALDS roster. Carpenter has not played since early August after breaking his foot. The veteran hitter appears to be back just in time for the postseason. Yankees manager Aaron Boone addressed his role in the upcoming series against the Cleveland Guardians. […]

The New York Yankees came to the difficult decision to leave DJ LeMahieu off of the ALDS roster ahead of their series with the Cleveland Guardians. On Tuesday, ahead of the series opener, manager Aaron Boone explained the organization’s decision to roll without LeMahieu. Via Bryan Hoch, Boone indicated that LeMahieu’s toe injury left him […]

The New York Yankees are hard at work finalizing their ALDS roster ahead of the series with the Cleveland Guardians, and already it looks as if there may be some surprising players left out of the mix. After it was announced that Aroldis Chapman would not be on the roster, Aaron Boone dropped a hint […]

New York Yankees star outfielder Aaron Judge has not had an off-day since early August. As a result, some people around the MLB world believe that manager Aaron Boone should bench him for Game 2 of the Yankees’ doubleheader against the Texas Rangers. However, this would obviously cause no shortage of backlash as Judge pursues […]

Aroldis Chapman’s MLB playoff hopes received an update from New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone on Tuesday. Chapman pitched a perfect 7th inning while striking out 2 and ultimately earned the win in New York’s 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers. Boone stated that Chapman’s strong performance “helps” his odds of making the Yankees’ MLB […]

While everybody watching live in the stands at Globe Life Field in Arlington was waiting for Aaron Judge to hit his record-breaking 62nd home run of the season, New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino stole the show with a sterling performance on the mound to lead the Bronx Bombers to a 3-1 victory Monday night. […]

As the plate appearances pile up for slugger Aaron Judge, frustration is starting to make an appearance in the New York Yankees dugout. While the slugger doesn’t seem to be upset by the number of free passes that he has received, Yankee manager Aaron Boone is starting to lose his patience. Boone said he thought […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone discussed the plan moving forward for injured pitcher Frankie Montas ahead of the MLB playoffs. According to Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch, Boone would not rule out the possibility of Montas returning in the ALDS. However, the Yankees’ skipper stated the likelier option is that Frankie Montas will return in […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone revealed an exciting injury update on Matt Carpenter, per Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch. Matt Carpenter could take live at-bats this coming week with Somerset rather than fly with the Yankees to Texas, Aaron Boone said. That would give him more reps to be ready for the ALDS. — Bryan […]