Aaron Boone
ON THE RECORD · 18 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“I feel great about those guys, obviously,”
Aaron Boone · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Boone discussed his confidence in the Yankees' starting rotation after Schlittler and Fried dominated the Wild Card Series.
“As I said, kind of all year but even going into this series, that was a scary team to us, especially as well as they pitch. For us to have the offensive outbreaks that we had here these last two nights and late, credit to those guys. That was very satisfying to play that well in these two games.”
Aaron Boone · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Boone was asked if he was surprised by the margin of victory in the Yankees' Wild Card Series sweep of the Red Sox.
“Whether it was obviously a couple big long balls, Spencer legs out a strikeout to start the big inning, the stolen base comes into play, we put some balls in play, a couple of really well-computed bunt situations. I told those guys: we play like that, we have a chance to beat anybody.”
Aaron Boone · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Boone detailed the Yankees' offensive highlights including home runs, a strikeout-turned-reach on wild pitch, and bunt situations in the clinching Game 2 win.
“I thought we did a lot of good things offensively,”
Aaron Boone · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Boone praised the Yankees' offensive execution in the Wild Card Series clinching win.
“That's been the biggest strength for us throughout the year. It sustained us. It got us through some difficult times. And I feel like they're all in a good place right now. That's one of the ways we're going to have to do it, obviously leaning on the strength of those guys. But I like where they're at.”
Aaron Boone · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Boone elaborated on the rotation being the Yankees' biggest strength throughout the year and heading into the ALDS.
“Obviously it’s been a tough road where he kind of reinjured a different part of the calf muscle halfway through here and now this. So tough news. You feel for G because I know how bad he wants to be in there for us, but at the same time it is what it is too and we got to just keep moving and try and hopefully get him right and hopefully get him right to where he still can be in the mix by the end.”
Aaron Boone · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Aaron Boone reflects on the tough series of calf injuries Giancarlo Stanton has faced.
“It’s a moderate grade,”
Aaron Boone · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Aaron Boone assesses the severity of Giancarlo Stanton's latest calf injury.
“What that means moving forward, we’re not ruling anything out. He’ll obviously continue to work to try and get it right and hopefully be available but obviously we’re at a point in the calendar where it gets challenging, but you also never know, obviously bummed for him.”
Aaron Boone · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Aaron Boone discusses the difficulty of Giancarlo Stanton returning before the season ends.
“Been working his tail off every single day here trying to get this right. I think you all know how bad he wants to be on that field and contributing to a championship. So obviously that’s disappointing but hopefully we just continue to work and get him healthy.”
Aaron Boone · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Aaron Boone commends Giancarlo Stanton's work ethic during his rehab process.
“All in all, we got good news today,”
Aaron Boone · said 2025-07-26 · reported 2025-07-26
Aaron Boone reacted to the MRI results showing no acute damage to Aaron Judge's UCL.
“He’s about as tough as they come and for him to even show any vulnerability or pain or whatever,”
Aaron Boone · said 2025-07-26 · reported 2025-07-26
Aaron Boone praised Aaron Judge's toughness after noticing his visible discomfort.
“I think all of us kind of feared the worst.”
Aaron Boone · said 2025-07-26 · reported 2025-07-26
Aaron Boone commented on the team's initial fears regarding Aaron Judge's elbow injury.
“I knew we had an issue probably. And so any time you can fear the worst with that, but that’s why you wait to react, though. ... We got the MRI and got a clear diagnosis with it.”
Aaron Boone · said 2025-07-26 · reported 2025-07-26
Aaron Boone detailed the process of confirming Aaron Judge's diagnosis via MRI.
“With that strain, then if you go out there and play with it you put the UCL in jeopardy, so we got to get that healed up,”
Aaron Boone · said 2025-07-26 · reported 2025-07-26
Aaron Boone explained why the team needed to place Aaron Judge on the injured list rather than have him play through the strain.
“Everyone’s different and you’re leaving a place maybe where you’ve been your entire career. So hopefully the environment is a great thing for him.”
Aaron Boone · said 2025-07-25 · reported 2025-07-25
Aaron Boone shared his hopes for Ryan McMahon's adjustment to joining the Yankees.
“A really good defender. Has had some ups and downs offensively this year,”
Aaron Boone · said 2025-07-25 · reported 2025-07-25
Yankees manager Aaron Boone evaluated newly acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon.
“I know there’s real offensive potential in there.”
Aaron Boone · said 2025-07-25 · reported 2025-07-25
Yankees manager Aaron Boone discussed the offensive potential of Ryan McMahon.
“I was acquired at the deadline, so it’s something that I’m very sensitive to and try to be really understanding to,”
Aaron Boone · said 2025-07-25 · reported 2025-07-25
Aaron Boone reflected on his own experience being traded midseason when discussing Ryan McMahon's arrival.