The “June swoon” has stuck with the Yankees. And now the Bronx Bombers are acting like sleepwalkers. A gut-wrenching six-game losing streak with reckless mistakes piling up like bad habits. And on top of that, this 24-year-old’s comments have ignited new sparks. The Bleacher Creatures seem to have had enough.

He has made 11 mistakes in 83 games, and his most recent one on July 5 could be something the Yankees just couldn’t afford. As he rushed in from right field, his bad throw hit Aaron Judge right in the face. It knocked off Judge’s sunglasses and left a tiny gash that needed a bandage. Yes, it’s Anthony Volpe, the shortstop. And now, his comments have only made things worse.

Anthony Volpe, who was known for his Gold Glove defense, was asked about his thoughts on the team’s losing streak. “Nothing changes, whether it’s a six-game win streak or six-game losing streak we play every night to win,” responded Volpe. But there’s no denying that his mistakes on defense are piling up. And now, those words have sent ripples among the Yanks.

Volpe’s struggles are concerning. The Yankees have dropped six games in a row since June 30. The Volpe glove is not as reliable…

In July, Anthony Volpe’s defensive struggles from June persisted. On June 30, he made two key errors in the sixth inning against Toronto, leading to a four-run rally and a 5–4 Yankees loss. In a subsequent game loss 12–5 against the Blue Jays on July 1, he misplayed a chopper in the seventh, allowing the go-ahead run. Then, on July 4, Volpe lost a routine grounder, allowing Pete Alonso to score the game-changing run for the Mets in the Subway Series.

Things aren’t any better on offense either. In June, his batting average dropped to just .205, and by early July, it had dropped to about .111. Volpe’s downfall has impacted the Yankees negatively. And neither the skipper nor the captain is very pleased.

After the loss, Aaron Boone didn’t sugarcoat things. He said, “It’s been a terrible week.” And Aaron Judge, too, echoed the same sentiment: “Every team goes through a couple of bumps.” The tone was understated, but the message was clear: This team is on the edge.

But while Judge and Boone might have been subtle, fans are not taking things lightly.

Fan reactions: Bronx rips ‘Nothing Changes’ mentality

It’s clear that they’re frustrated, and Yankee fans are anything but polite. Even their own players feel the heat. And Volpe’s stance set off a tempest on X.

He was called in 2023 on Opening Day, and there was a lot of anticipation, but it doesn’t seem real now. “Just another overhyped prospect, that’s what he will be remembered as.”  His early success came from his mid-game and off-speed pitch control. After a 2023 full-leg kick, he’s pulling pitches, mistiming hits, and losing rhythm, leaving fans thinking he’s overhyped.

Another comment was a direct jab at his philosophy. “Lose everyday. Change nothing. The type of hard‑headed approach that takes people down daily.” Fans think it’s arrogant to be firmly sure of yourself when the stats and mistakes demand that you make changes and take responsibility.

Then there was a blunt assessment of his performance. “You’re not going to change your work? Kid, you are a negative defender right now.” These errors are costing the games for the Yankees. The growing number of error count? Not acceptable.

Here comes a short, sharp, and brutal suggestion. “If they replace you, things might actually get better.” Even insiders are getting frustrated with an error-prone Volpe. Comparing him to Gleyber Torres, Fansided writer Mark Powell pointed out that the Yankee front office is being much more lenient with the 24-year-old shortstop. While several trade rumors are going on around a potential Yankees-Braves swap, we will know what happens for sure when the trade deadline hits.

“This quote right here is exactly the problem.” Another blunt dig. Despite obvious mistakes and a six-game losing streak, Volpe’s comments show a lack of urgency. And tbh—this kind of mindset won’t win championships.

Yankee fans are fierce. They expect quality, responsibility, and a winning mindset. And the stretch of six games and the statement that “nothing changes” just worked as salt in the wounds.