Aaron Boone’s Fiery Exit: What’s Fueling His Unprecedented String of Ejections This Season?

Watching Aaron Boone storm out of yet another Yankees game feels almost routine now — Sunday’s ejection marked his fifth trip down that fiery road this season, coming early in the third inning against the Astros. Boone’s dispute sparked over a strike call on a sinker to Ryan McMahon — the kind of moment that boils over quickly when you’re managing the house that Ruth built. Derek Thomas, the plate umpire, wasn’t having any of it, cutting Boone off with a curt “I’ve heard you enough Aaron” before showing him the exit. Even as Boone kept battling for a few more seconds, Jordan Baker stepped in to help ease things back into the game; McMahon ended up flying out to center field, but not before Boone made his mark on the day’s drama.

This isn’t new territory for Boone. Last season alone, he faced six ejections, including a memorable July showdown with Manny Gonzalez in Toronto. Since stepping into the Yankees dugout role in 2018, Boone has been tossed 44 times — a testament to both his fiery passion and the intense pressure of steering such a storied franchise. Interestingly, the same umpire, Thomas, was involved in a notable incident last year against the Braves, signaling a bit of a pattern. Meanwhile, the Astros held a tight 2-0 lead when Boone took his leave— a snapshot of the tension simmering on the field.

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NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected from a game for the fifth time this season in the third inning on Sunday against the Houston Astros.

Boone thought Jason Alexander’s sinker to Ryan McMahon was a low called strike. He argued with plate umpire Derek Thomas, who replied: “I’ve heard you enough Aaron,” and tossed him out.

Boone continued the argument for about another minute while third base umpire Jordan Baker interceded and the at-bat continued with McMahon flying out to center field.

Boone was ejected six times last season. His last ejection was by Manny Gonzalez on July 23 in Toronto during the seventh inning for arguing a called third strike on Anthony Volpe.

Since becoming manager in 2018, Boone has been ejected 44 times. Last season, he was tossed by Thomas in the seventh inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves following a walk to Marcell Ozuna.

The Astros held a 2-0 lead when Boone was ejected.