New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) in the dugout before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on July 19. Brett Davis-Imagn Images

New York Yankees Skipper Just Tied Hall of Fame Manager in Dubious Baseball History

Originally posted on Fastball on SI | By Brady Farkas | Last updated Jul 24, 2025 10:12 AM ET

The New York Yankees lost 8-4 against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, continuing their slide down the American League East standings. New York is now four games back of the Blue Jays in the division, and though they remain two games ahead of the Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox in the race for the top spot in the wild card, the grip on that spot is tenuous.

The frustration is clearly mounting for Yankees manager Aaron Boone, as he was ejected in the loss for arguing balls and strikes/defending his pitching coach Matt Blake, who was also ejected.

Aaron Boone gets tossed after arguing a strikeout pitch pic.twitter.com/ZwAYHQQfsj
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 24, 2025

For Boone, that is his 43rd career ejection, per @StatsCentre. That ties him with Hall of Fame skipper Earl Weaver for fourth-most ejections within a manager's first eight seasons. Only Ron Gardenhire (46), John McGraw (50) and Paul Richards (60) have more.

Most ejections by a manager within their first 8 career MLB seasons:
60- Paul Richards (1951-58)
50- John McGraw (1899, '01-07)
46- Ron Gardenhire (2002-09)
43- #Yankees Aaron Boone (2018-25)
43- Earl Weaver (1968-75)
41- Leo Durocher ('39-46)
39- Charlie Manuel (2000-02, '05-09) pic.twitter.com/4kJM1RoLcu
— StatsCentre (@StatsCentre) July 24, 2025

Boone has gone 659-475 in his career with New York, leading them to the American League pennant in 2024. Despite his overall success, he has yet to win the World Series, and that could put him on the hot seat if New York is unable to replicate last year's World Series trip.

As for Weaver, he's one of the most well-known managers in baseball history. He went 1,480-1,060 in 17 years with the Baltimore Orioles. He won four American League pennants and helped the O's capture the 1970 World Series.

The Yankees will get a much-needed off-day on Thursday before starting another difficult series on Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. First pitch from New York is 7:05 p.m. ET.

This article first appeared on Fastball on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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