Brief
Joe Girardi defends Aaron Boone, criticizes Jazz Chisholm after Yankees’ ALDS loss
Girardi said Boone did his best while urging players, especially Chisholm, to own the postseason disappointment.
By Felo News Desk · Published
On "The Show" with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman, former Yankees manager Joe Girardi defended Aaron Boone, saying the 2026 season was perhaps Boone’s best managerial effort. Girardi praised Boone’s bullpen handling and the team’s pitching‑first approach, but he also said players must be more accountable.
Girardi singled out Jazz Chisholm Jr., recalling Chisholm’s post‑game comment after a throwing error in Game 2 of the ALDS, where the player claimed he would repeat the play. Girardi rejected that, calling the statement "hard to believe" and urging teammates to stop repeating mistakes.
The Yankees were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS, ending a 17‑year World Series drought.
Key facts
- Joe Girardi defended Aaron Boone on "The Show" and said 2026 may have been Boone's best year managing. (bleacherreport.com)
- Girardi criticized Jazz Chisholm Jr. for saying he would repeat a Game 2 error, calling it unacceptable. (bleacherreport.com)
- The Yankees were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2026 ALDS. (bleacherreport.com)
Sources
- [1] bleacherreport.com — originally reported as “Joe Girardi Defends Aaron Boone, Calls Out Jazz Chisholm & Yankees Accountability After Playoff Exit”
