What happened: The New York Yankees offered condolences to the Boone family following the passing of Bob Boone at age 78. Bob Boone spent over five decades in professional baseball as an All-Star catcher, manager, and scout, and was the father of Yankees manager Aaron Boone.

Why it matters: Boone was a central figure in one of Major League Baseball's most accomplished multi-generational families alongside his father Ray and sons Bret and Aaron. A seven-time Gold Glove winner, he caught 2,225 games across 19 seasons and helped lead the Philadelphia Phillies to the 1980 World Series title.

What to watch: The Yankees continue their offseason front-office preparations ahead of the 2027 campaign.