Derek Jeter has joined the growing list of voices calling out the New York Yankees for their repeated mistakes this season. The criticism isn’t new — but when it comes from a former Yankee captain and current FOX analyst, it tends to carry more weight.
Jeter’s words were sharp: “They make way too many mistakes… you can’t get away making that number of mistakes against great teams.” While he didn’t single anyone out by name, the message felt like a call for accountability — possibly even for someone to be benched or replaced.
He wasn’t alone. Alex Rodriguez also recently criticized Jazz Chisholm for a questionable decision at first base. As the errors pile up, so does the public pressure — and this time, it’s coming from former stars who know the organization inside out.
Jeter says the Yankees must clean it up now
For Jeter, playing for the Yankees means holding a higher standard — something he feels this team hasn’t lived up to. His message was clear: clean up the mistakes or face the consequences.
“They make way too many mistakes,” Jeter said. “They had a baserunning mistake today… You have to clean it up. There’s no excuses. You have to play better. If you don’t play better, you’re not going to go very far.”
Troubling signs for the Yankees
With the postseason approaching fast, the Yankees are sending all the wrong signals. Early August losses and continued sloppy play don’t inspire much confidence in their Wild Card chances — even though the window is still open.
At 60-51, the Yankees currently hold the second Wild Card spot, just behind the Red Sox (also 60-51). But after the series with the Marlins, they’ll hit the road to face the Rangers — and things won’t get any easier from there.
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