When Major League Baseball stumbles over its own spotlight, the consequences echo louder than a Bronx cheer. While the league’s talent showcase spirals into a popularity contest, the New York Yankees are watching Cody Bellinger quietly rewrite his narrative, without an invite. Manager Aaron Boone isn’t playing diplomat either. As the Misiorowski uproar steals headlines, Boone is sending a different kind of fastball—straight at MLB’s decision-makers.
After looking at MLB inviting almost anyone for the All-Star games, like rookie Jacob Misiorowski, and snubbing top names like Juan Soto, everyone is making a case for a spot. But Cody Bellinger is not such a name because he might actually have a case. And making the case for him is Yankees manager Aaron Boone.
In his recent interview, the skipper revealed that he still thinks that Bellinger is an All-Star player and should be in the All-Star Game. As reported by Gary Phillips through his X handle, “Aaron Boone said he’s been trying to make an All-Star case for Cody Bellinger, even before last night. Said he’s ‘worthy’ of a nod.”
Aaron Boone said he’s been trying to make an All-Star case for Cody Bellinger, even before last night. Said he’s “worthy” of a nod. #Yankees
— Gary Phillips (@GaryHPhillips) July 12, 2025
So while MLB hands out All-Star nods like party favors, Bellinger’s credentials are being vetted like a tax audit. Boone isn’t just vouching for his guy—he’s exposing the league’s selective memory. If the All-Star Game is truly about performance and not just popularity, Cody Bellinger shouldn’t need a campaign manager. But hey, maybe all he’s missing is a viral dance and a podcast appearance.
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