Aaron Boone ejected for the 42nd time in latest Yankees Red Sox battle originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Aaron Boone’s fiery exit Friday night at Fenway was more than a reaction—it was another chapter in a career defined by managerial grit, baseball lore, and high-stakes emotion.
Boone was ejected for the 42nd time in his managerial career, placing him fourth among active MLB skippers, behind only Bruce Bochy (87), Bob Melvin (66), and Terry Francona (52). That ranks him 38th all-time, an impressive tally considering he’s only been in pinstripes since 2018.
The Yankees skipper’s relationship with umpires and the replay room in New York City is complicated. One of his most memorable tirades came in 2019 when he raged about “savages in the box.” That tirade started with Boone protecting Brett Gardner, who was hammering his bat on the dugout ceiling behind Boone and close to getting tossed. It exploded when Miller responded to Boone’s comments.
But it’s not just flair—it’s fire. Boone leads all active managers in ejection rate, with roughly one every 25 games—a ratio that puts him in rare company
Friday’s expression of that fire came after two critical replay decisions that didn’t go New York’s way. While Boone later softened his criticism—especially around whether umpires showed enough “courage” in the replay booth—the message remained clear: he sees a system failing his team in big spots.
“I spoke with MLB’s Michael Hill,” Boone confirmed after the game, declining to share specifics.
While fans scream for the so-called “robo umpires,” citing these calls, Boone has said he doesn’t agree. “Robo umpies,” would not have helped. Being able to communicate with the umpires in the replay room, however, would help many of these situations.
But it’s obvious that Boone’s frustrations run deeper than a single review.
He doesn’t storm out of a game just to make headlines. Boone does it mostly because he feels every borderline call and because he’s playing a diversion game and protecting his players.
Call it passion and calculation.
Either way, Boone’s stand on Friday won’t result in significant change, but it protected his players. And the rivalry with Boston? Well, don’t expect an ejection total or fines to stop him from going after the next umpire who he feels screwed the Yankees.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
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