But even as Boone comes under significant pressure from fans, Major League Baseball insider Jon Heyman noted that principal owner Hal Steinbrenner has already made up his mind about firing him and general manager Brian Cashman amid the skid.

With newly acquired reliever David Bednar working a five-out save, the Yankees ended a five-game losing streak with a 3-2 road win over the Rangers on Wednesday.

Sudden second-half swoons have been a hallmark of the New York Yankees' Aaron Boone era, so it shouldn't be news that one is happening right now.