Dave Roberts spotted HUGGING Aaron Boone backstage following Dodgers World Series triumph over Yankees

Dave Roberts and Aaron Boone shared a heartfelt moment backstage as the two managers hugged each other after Game 5 of the World Series.

Dave Roberts spotted HUGGING Aaron Boone backstage following Dodgers World Series triumph over Yankees

Dave Roberts and Aaron Boone (Image via Imago/X)

Following the New York Yankees’ World Series loss against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Aaron Boone‘s name is trending on social media. Amidst the harsh criticism from fans online, Boone seems to have shared a heartfelt moment with Dave Roberts after the game.

The two skippers have known each other for a long time. While Boone was part of the University of Southern California (USC), Roberts attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). These two institutions are rivals, meaning that both Boone and Roberts have been long-time rivals.

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Before the start of the World Series, Boone and Roberts would exchange some hilarious texts. In a post that has gone viral on X, the two of them could be seen sharing a hug.

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In a press conference after the game, Roberts revealed to the media that Boone did reach out to him after the game and called him an “absolute professional“.

Aaron is an absolute professional. He sought me out, wanted to congratulate me personally. We have a long history of competing against one another, a mutual respect. Aaron’s the only one in baseball that can really relate to my job in the sense of either win a World Series championship or you’ve failed and you’re not doing a good job in the respective markets.

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Aaron Boone likely to return to Yankees in 2025 despite World Series failure

After the Game 5 loss, several fans have urged for the removal of Aaron Boone from his post as manager. However, as per reports from Andy Martino of SNY, Boone is expected to return to his position in 2025.

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Aaron Boone (Image via Imago)

Boone has completed the final year of his contract. However, it does have a club option for 2025. It is reported that the Yankees have optioned for that. Even if the Yankees ended up getting swept, the 51-year-old would have returned. As per Martino, the Yankee organization ‘views‘ him as a right leader.

The former Yankees player was asked about his future in a press conference. Regarding this, he simply said he did not know and would see what the organization decides.

We’ll see. I don’t know.

Aaron Boone said in a press confernce
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A reason for his extension could be due to the success he had in the regular season. In his seventh season in charge of the team, Boone won the Yankees’ first American League pennant since 2009. Only time will now tell what’s next in store for Boone.