Earlier this month in Houston, during New York’s 8-4 win over the Astros on September 4, Ashley Rodon delivered a sharp critique of the umpiring crew. “The zone is absolutely horrendous the entire series. GESH,” she wrote on X, before following up with, “WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH THIS CREW.” Her frustration mounted further, as she added, “How are you supposed to know what the zone is as a hitter….. zero consistency at all.” Seems like Carlos Rodon’s wife never hesitates to say what Yankees fans are already thinking…
Her words came right after Carlos fought through six innings with Adrian Johnson behind the plate, surrendering just two runs on three hits while working around a strike zone that shifted from pitch to pitch. Adding to that, the same night also included a disputed call at third base. It was when Ryan McMahon appeared to secure Jose Altuve’s liner before losing the ball on the transfer. Third base umpire Brian Walsh ruled no catch, keeping the inning alive and eventually helping Houston trim the lead to 4-2.
Now, the spotlight has shifted when Carlos was asked directly about his wife’s habit of weighing in online. During a joint appearance, the host of Jomboy Media broached the subject with a light tone as she asked, “I would love to know how you got started on Twitter and kind of your thoughts about uh about what some of the stuff that she has to say.” Carlos kept his answer measured but supportive.
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“She’s my biggest fan… She’s also the biggest fan of the Yankees.” But his response came way later than Ashley’s frank answers.
“Well I think oh for him, he makes fun of me all the time. He acts like he doesn’t love it, but he loves it. I know. I’m wildly opinionated. Yeah. And I feel like he gets held accountable, and I think that’s very important, right? You’re held accountable for how you play. I always got frustrated when he was younger, and I was like ‘Man, no one’s holding this umpire accountable.’,” Mrs. Rodon replied to the host first.
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She explained further that her passion comes from the perspective of a fan. And that fan spirit goes unaffected even though she is married to one of the Yankees’ starting pitchers.
“I may know him, but I love the game, and it’s so fun, and I love getting to know people. I always tell Carlos. I will sit in the Bleachers. I don’t even care. Now I get to like really make fun of him. Yeah. Because we’re in a different position than we were before.” Then the response of Carlos Rodon came in.
When the host asked what more he could want, Rodon added simply, “Not much else. Not much else.”
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Ashley, then, closed the exchange with a brief reflection, “I think it’s incredible.” But this wasn’t the first and only instance that Ashley’s bold take created a buzz.
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How Ashley Rodon did not choose silence on bad calls
Back in May this summer, the New York Yankees faced a jarring setback in Sacramento as the Athletics capitalized on the unusual setting of Sutter Health Park. After a commanding 10-2 opening victory over the A’s, the Bombers suffered a surprising defeat in the second game despite Aaron Judge hitting two home runs. The stark contrast in outcomes drew pointed attention from Ashley Rodon.
Without concealing her frustration with the venue, she unapologetically wrote on X, “Criminal to play major league games in minor league parks.” Ashley tried to highlight how the environment might affect the players’ performance and the atmosphere of the game.
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Carlos Rodon, however, performed with precision and authority. He delivered 98 pitches, struck out ten, and maintained control of the game. And then he handed the ball off with a two-run lead.
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Yet, the Sutter Health Park, which accommodates approximately 14,000 fans compared with Yankee Stadium’s 46,000-plus, suggested a subtle psychological disadvantage for the visiting team. Ashley tried to note this gap. And while the Yankees remain a formidable squad, the unexpected loss in Sacramento posed questions about their hold on the ground in unconventional venues.