Derek Jeter may have been the face of the New York Yankees for two decades, but that doesn't mean he'll defend them every day of his life. After starting off the 2025 season with a ton of promise, the Yankees have completely unraveled.

When Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez speak, Yankees fans listen. They remain two of the most significant players in Yankees history and were cornerstones of the franchise’s last World Series championship in 2009. That’s why it made waves over the weekend when Jeter and A-Rod shared critical analysis of the present-day Yankees.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone knows the team has been criticize by past stars and points out that players are being held accountable