New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has released the following statement regarding the devastating tragedy that has struck the organization and the broader baseball community:
“We are absolutely heartbroken by this unimaginable loss. Words feel hollow in moments like these, but please know that every member of the Yankees family—players, coaches, staff, and fans—stands in solidarity with those grieving. Our deepest condolences go out to the families who have been torn apart far too soon. We mourn with you, we pray for you, and we promise to carry your loved ones in our hearts every time we take the field.
This tragedy reminds us that baseball, for all its joy and competition, is just a game. What truly matters is the people we share it with—the teammates who become brothers, the families who sacrifice alongside us, and the communities that rally around us in good times and bad. Tonight, tomorrow, and for the rest of this season, we will play with heavy hearts and renewed purpose. We will honor the memories of those we’ve lost by competing with the passion, resilience, and love they showed every day.
To the parents, siblings, spouses, and children waking up to a world forever changed: you are not alone. The Yankees organization is here—unconditionally and without hesitation—to offer support in any way we can. Counseling, financial assistance, a shoulder to lean on—whatever you need, for as long as you need it.
We ask our fans to join us in a moment of silence before first pitch, to wrap your arms around these families in spirit, and to hold your own loved ones a little tighter tonight. Let this be a reminder to cherish every inning, every hug, every laugh.
Rest in peace. You will never be forgotten. The pinstripes will wear your legacy proudly.
