NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 06: (L-R) Managing General Partner, Co-Chairperson Hal Steinbrenner, Senior Vice President, General Manager Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone pose for a photo at Yankee Stadium on December 6, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
chairman Hal Steinbrenner and general manager Brian Cashman met with the media on Wednesday morning.
During the media session, Steinbrenner commented on manager Aaron Boone’s managerial performance this season.
New York Yankees’ Hal Steinbrenner Makes Aaron Boone Statement Before World Series
GettyBRONX, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 21: Yankees principal owner Hal Steinbrenner speaks during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New York. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)SNY Yankees wrote on X:
“I thought Boone managed a good season, especially with the pitching staff…he got us to the playoffs, and the bottom-line is the players didn’t live up to their end of the bargain in the playoffs.” – Hal Steinbrenner on Aaron Boone’s performance this year
“I thought Boone managed a good season, especially with the pitching staff…he got us to the playoffs, and the bottom-line is the players didn’t live up to their end of the bargain in the playoffs.”
– Hal Steinbrenner on Aaron Boone’s performance this year
GettyST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 05: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on from the dugout out before game two of the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on October 05, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Under Boone, the Yankees finished the regular season with a 93-68 record, the second-best in the American League.
The Tampa Bay Rays won the American League East with a 98-64 record, making the Yankees the top AL Wild Card team.
GettyST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 05: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees walks out to the mound during the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in game two of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field on October 05, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
The Yankees swept the Boston Red Sox 2-0 in the American League Wild Card Series.
Then, the Rays swept the Yankees 3-0 in the American League Division Series. The Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Championship Series and will play the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series.
Looking at Aaron Boone’s Career as Yankees Manager
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 07: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees signals toward the bullpen during the eighth inning in game three of the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on October 07, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
The Yankees haven’t won a World Series under Boone, who has held the Yankees manager role since the 2017-18 offseason.
Boone has a manager record of 790-565.
He finished top-5 in American League Manager of the Year voting four times in his career.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 29: Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on during batting practice prior to Game One of the American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on September 29, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
The Yankees have reached the ALCS four times with Boone as the manager.
New York reached the World Series just once with Boone leading the clubhouse.
The Yankees haven’t won the World Series since 2009, marking the second-longest drought in franchise history.
Because of the World Series drought, many speculated that Boone could be fired this offseason. However, he is returning next year.
For now, Boone’s contract extends through the 2027 season.
Jackson Kruse Jackson Kruse covers Major League Baseball for Heavy Sports. He is also the site expert for FanSided's Minnesota Twins site, Puckett's Pond, and writes for Nolan Writin', FanSided's Texas Rangers site. Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media from Texas State University's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Before joining Heavy Sports and FanSided, he served as sports editor of The University Star, Texas State University's student-run newspaper. More about Jackson Kruse
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New York Yankees’ Hal Steinbrenner Drops Aaron Boone Quote Before World Series
New York Yankees’ Hal Steinbrenner Drops Aaron Boone Quote Before World Series