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    Insider Shuts Down Speculation About Aaron Boone Being Fired

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    By Drew Vonscio

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    Insider Shuts Down Speculation About Aaron Boone Being Fired

    The New York Yankees are going into the final series of the regular season, and the American League East title is still up for grabs.

    Entering Friday, both the Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays held a 91-68 record. While a strong season overall, it’s certainly not what Yankees fans expected, and there have been a lot of calls from the fanbase to fire Aaron Boone. However, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal shut down that speculation.

    BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 20: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees blows a bubble while watching batting practice before the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 20, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

    “Much as some Yankees fans wanted Boone fired 627 times already, here are the facts: Since Boone took over in 2018, the Yankees’ regular-season winning percentage is third only to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros,” wrote Rosenthal. “The only year in which they missed the playoffs was 2023. They rebounded to reach the World Series in ‘24. And, after a particularly rocky journey in ‘25, they are 21-8 since Aug. 23, second only to Cleveland’s 22-8 mark.”

    That’s not to say Boone hasn’t made mistakes this season. He trusted Devin Williams more than he should have in the closer role which could have led to the Bronx Bombers already winning the AL East. However, he has since righted the ship, and now they have to take care of business against the Tampa Bay Rays.

    “That said, the Yankees never seem far away from another implosion,” Rosenthal continued. “An early elimination again would raise the noise level among fans, particularly if sloppy play is again the team’s undoing. But even then, Yankees GM Brian Cashman might be disinclined to part with a manager he considers a good partner. Boone in February signed an extension through 2027. The Yankees’ late-season surge has him looking, at least for the moment, safe again. Ditto for Cashman, who has presided over 27 consecutive winning seasons as GM.”

    Even if the Yankees are a wildcard and get swept, it doesn’t seem likely Boone will be gone. His seat may be warmer, but Yankees fans should expect Boone to be back next season regardless of how this year ends.

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