The intrigue deepens as the team secures its future in Tampa, Florida. Aaron Boone, the sometimes criticized manager of the New York Yankees, led his team to the 2024 World Series and will be staying on beyond the upcoming season. The Yankees announced on Thursday that they have extended Boone’s contract for two additional seasons, keeping him at the helm until 2027. This move ensures continuity with a manager who has forged strong connections with the team’s younger players.
At 51 years old, Boone boasts an impressive 604-429 record over his seven seasons as the Yankees’ skipper, taking the reins from Joe Girardi before the 2018 season. Under Boone’s leadership, the Yankees have reached the 100-win mark twice and made the playoffs in all but one season, with the exception of 2023, when the team was hampered by an extended absence from two-time MVP Aaron Judge.
The breakthrough finally came in 2024 as the Yankees clinched 94 victories and secured the AL pennant by defeating the Cleveland Guardians in a five-game series. Despite a valiant effort, a more polished and tactically-sound Los Angeles Dodgers team surged ahead with a 3-0 lead in the World Series, ultimately claiming the championship in five games.
Since Boone took the helm, only the Houston Astros have amassed more wins in the American League than the Yankees. He now stands as the 33rd manager in the storied history of the Yankees franchise.
This article was originally published in USA TODAY: “Yankees, manager Aaron Boone agree to contract extension through 2027.”
