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Boone Defends Yankees After Defensive Meltdown in Toronto as Firing Calls Grow

Following a four-error, 8–4 loss that dropped New York four games behind Toronto, Boone has squared off with critics by insisting his team remains locked in.

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TORONTO, ON - JULY 21: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees runs to the dugout during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on July 21, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 19: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on prior to facing the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on July 19, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Overview

  • Four errors in the 8–4 defeat at the Rogers Centre underscored recurring defensive breakdowns that cost the Yankees multiple runs.
  • On Jomboy’s Talkin’ Yanks podcast Boone snapped, saying “I don’t care what you want,” and maintained “we have a very good defensive club.”
  • The loss marked the Yankees’ fifth straight defeat against AL East opponents and left them four games back of the Blue Jays for first place.
  • Calls for Boone’s dismissal have intensified as fans and commentators like Robert Casey cite leadership lapses amid the team’s slump.
  • Despite external pressure, ex-Yankee Cameron Maybin and players inside the clubhouse continue to publicly back Boone’s management.