Yankees manager Aaron Boone is bothered a little by criticism of his team’s defense from Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly and defended New York’s fielding following a World Series of mistakes and mental errors.

Aaron Boone doesn’t expect to ever get over how the 2024 World Series ended. “The sting of not finishing it off stays with you forever,’’ Boone said of the Yankees’ loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, capped by the misery of Game 5 in the Bronx.

Aaron Boone is returning as manager of the New York Yankees in 2025 after the team decided to pick up his contract option. But ... that's it? As of right now, with no ongoing extension talks, Boone will head into next season as a lame duck candidate.

The New York Yankees’ manager didn’t stay silent and had to clarify the situation regarding the comments made by Joe Kelly about the team, something Aaron Boone is no stranger to hearing. Aaron Boone not only faced criticism after the 2024 World Series loss but also had to deal with negative remarks about the New York Yankees.