Trent Grisham News Emerges After Yankees Game Against Astros

Trent Grisham News Emerges After Yankees Game Against Astros originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The New York Yankees recorded an important win against the Houston Astros on Saturday after losing Game 1 on Friday. Heading into Sunday's season finale, the Yankees are third in the AL East with a 62–55 record.

To make the playoffs, New York needs to turn around the club's recent slump.

Trent Grisham delivered the clutch moment of the game, smashing a full-count, eighth-inning homer into the second deck to break a 4–4 tie. Grisham's go-ahead blast off Bryan King gave the Yankees a 5–4 win.

Clutch Trent 🔥 pic.twitter.com/tBi7R729mn

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 9, 2025

The Yankees Named Trent Grisham as the Player of the Game Following Win vs. Astros on Saturday

The Yankees named Grisham as the Player of the Game after the veteran went 3-for-4 with a home run, a run scored and an RBI.

Luis Gil settled into a strong start notching 5.1 innings with seven strikeouts. The pitcher limited Houston to just two earned runs.

Aaron Judge scored twice and walked twice. Cody Bellinger had two hits, while Giancarlo Stanton drove in two.

David Bednar escaped a bases-loaded jam with two strikeouts to seal the win. It was a good sign as the Yankees' bullpen woes has been cause for concern in recent losses.

For Houston, Jeremy Peña homered and Framber Valdez was charged with four runs in the loss.

Joe Girardi Floated as Potential Replacement for Yankees Manager Aaron Boone

The Yankees opened this season as one of the best teams in baseball, but judging by their recent stretch, no one would guess that. New York's recent woes has prompted speculation that the Yankees could ultimately move on from manager Aaron Boone.

One name floated as a potential option for the Yankees in 2026 is Joe Girardi.

"One of the strong contenders is Joe Girardi," Adda E. Lavalle Lara wrote for AlBat. "With a winning history in the Bronx, Girardi led the Yankees to their last title in 2009.

Trent Tanks. #RepBXpic.twitter.com/ib0ev818se

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 9, 2025

"Although his bullpen management was criticized during his time with the Philadelphia Phillies, his experience and knowledge of the New York market could be just what the team needs to get back on track."

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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 9, 2025, where it first appeared.