Just a few weeks ago, New York sat atop the AL East. On Friday, the Yankees blew a 6-0 lead and lost 13-12, with three of their newly acquired trade deadline relievers giving up multiple earned runs.

Derek Jeter may have been the face of the New York Yankees for two decades, but that doesn't mean he'll defend them every day of his life. After starting off the 2025 season with a ton of promise, the Yankees have completely unraveled.

When Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez speak, Yankees fans listen. They remain two of the most significant players in Yankees history and were cornerstones of the franchise’s last World Series championship in 2009. That’s why it made waves over the weekend when Jeter and A-Rod shared critical analysis of the present-day Yankees.

"We're the Yankees," Boone said. "When we lose games, if it's in and around a mistake, that criticism is fair game."

Two well-known former players, Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez, didn’t hold back in criticizing the New York Yankees. They spoke openly and firmly about the team’s current state—and while Aaron Boone responded,

New York Yankees icons Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez had harsh things to say about their old team, and manager Aaron Boone was left to defend himself.