Aaron Boone’s New York Yankees have faced a lot of criticism recently, including from some team legends.
Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez, serving as FOX Sports commentators, criticized their former team for recent mental mistakes, like Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s baserunning error on Saturday.
Boone defended his players on Sunday as the Yankees aimed to win against the Miami Marlins.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone reacts during the Braves game, July 18, 2025, in Atlanta.
(AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
Boone acknowledged the criticism but believes in the team’s potential to be great.
He mentioned that accountability is a focus behind the scenes rather than in public press conferences.
Jeter expressed doubts about the team’s ability to return to the World Series after observing too many mistakes.
The Yankees suffered a tough loss to the Marlins on Friday night despite bullpen reinforcements.
Errors in the ninth inning led to the Marlins’ victory, leaving Yankees fans disappointed.
New York Yankees’ manager Aaron Boone during the Marlins game, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Miami.
(AP Photo/Jim Rassol)
Rodriguez emphasized the need for consequences for mistakes made by players.
The Yankees currently rank third in the AL East, trailing the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone speaks during a news conference during media day for the baseball World Series against the Dodgers, Oct. 24, 2024, in Los Angeles.
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York holds a wild-card spot, but faces competition from other teams like the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers.
Jeter stressed the importance of improving performance to achieve success.
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