Jazz Chisholm Jr. Fires Back at Red Sox Broadcaster After Controversial Comments
New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. has responded sharply to criticism from Boston Red Sox radio broadcaster Will Flemming following a heated moment between the two American League rivals.
Flemming criticized Chisholm after the Yankees second baseman stole two bases during the eighth inning of Boston’s 16-1 loss to New York on Sunday. With the Red Sox not holding Chisholm at first base, Flemming described him as a “bush league player” and accused him of playing the game the wrong way.
Chisholm dismissed the criticism and questioned the professionalism of the broadcaster’s comments.
“It’s just showing how unprofessional he is,” Chisholm said.
The Yankees second baseman also pointed to a Red Sox game from August 2025, when Boston scored seven runs in the ninth inning of a 12-1 victory. Chisholm argued that teams have previously continued playing aggressively even when holding a large lead.
The situation became even more controversial after Flemming suggested that Red Sox reliever Jovani Morán should retaliate by throwing at Yankees catcher Austin Wells.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone explained that he was the one who instructed Chisholm to continue running. Boone said he communicated with Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy and made it clear that if Boston was not going to hold Chisholm on the base, the Yankees would take advantage of the situation.
Boone acknowledged baseball’s unwritten rules but said his responsibility was to do what was best for the Yankees.
Yankees players also strongly disagreed with the broadcaster’s comments.
Starter Carlos Rodón dismissed the controversy, saying the Red Sox needed to focus on improving their performance rather than complaining about the Yankees’ aggressive play.
“Pitch better,” Rodón said, emphasizing the competitive nature of Major League Baseball.
Yankees captain Aaron Judge was also critical of the suggestion that a player should be intentionally targeted. Judge said broadcasters should not encourage players to throw at or injure opponents.
“Not too happy hearing broadcasters talking about trying to injure or hurt players,” Judge said.
Flemming later apologized to Boone over the phone, and Boone said he accepted the apology. However, Flemming did not personally apologize to Chisholm.
Chisholm made it clear that he was not interested in receiving one.
When asked whether he wanted to hear from Flemming, Chisholm simply replied, “To be honest with you, I don’t.”
Chisholm then delivered perhaps his strongest response when asked how much Flemming’s comments would stay with him.
“I didn’t even know who that was until this morning,” Chisholm said. “And I’m still not going to remember who he is after today.”
The Yankees have since moved on from the controversy as the season enters its final stretch, while Chisholm remains focused on helping New York on the field.
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