Pressure is mounting on New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone after the club surrendered its American League East lead, dropping 15 of its last 21 games and finishing June with a sub-.500 record. Despite the slide, Boone has continued to tell players he still regards the roster as "the best team in baseball," according to The Athletic. The stance has fueled public criticism. Gary Sheffield Jr., son of the former Yankees All-Star, publicly called for Boone’s dismissal, arguing the club needs a new voice to address lineup construction, defensive lapses and player development issues. While some commentators suggest extending Boone’s contract for stability, others have urged general manager Brian Cashman to make a change if results do not improve over the season’s second half.