The New York Yankees made headlines during the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, though not for reasons their fans had hoped. After the exhibition ended in a 6-6 tie at Truist Park, a Home Run Derby-style swing-off was used for the first time to decide the winner. While the National League came out on top, much of the postgame buzz focused on the Yankees manager and his surprising lineup choices for the tiebreaker. Boone, selected to manage the American League due to the Bronx Bombers’ strong first half, picked Jonathan Aranda, Brent Rooker, and Randy Arozarena to participate in the historic swing-off, sparking confusion from fans who noted the absence of stars like Aaron Judge, Cal Raleigh, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. However, starters had already exited the game and were no longer eligible.