The New York Yankees once looked like they were poised to run away with the American League East. Sitting atop the standings earlier this season, their mix of power hitting and strong pitching had fans dreaming of a deep October run. But as the summer grind took hold, the team’s fortunes shifted. Losses piled up, and the once-comfortable gap at the top evaporated.

Now clinging to a narrow 1 ½-game lead for the final AL Wild Card spot, the Yankees are in a fight they didn’t expect. The mood in the Bronx has shifted, and while the front office maintains a steady public stance, the frustration in the stands is unmistakable. The calls for a managerial shake-up have grown louder, with Aaron Boone squarely in the spotlight.

MLB insider Jon Heyman has reported there’s no immediate plan to fire

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