Yankees' Cam Schlittler, CC Sabathia Rip Red Sox Broadcaster on IG for Jazz Chisholm Jr. Comments
Bleacher Report • • sports
Key Points:
- Boston Red Sox announcer Will Flemming called Yankees player Jazz Chisholm Jr. a "bush league player" and suggested Boston reliever Jovani Moran should "drill" a teammate during New York's 16-1 win, sparking backlash from Yankees figures.
- Yankees legend CC Sabathia, pitcher Cam Schlittler, and Knicks guard Josh Hart publicly criticized Flemming's comments on social media.
- Flemming apologized for his remarks, admitting he "crossed a line" by letting his fandom influence his broadcast commentary.
- The controversy arose after Chisholm stole second and third base with a large Yankees lead, a move initially discouraged by manager Aaron Boone but later encouraged to secure additional runs.
- The Yankees won three of four games against the Red Sox, extending their lead to four games in the AL East, with both teams positioned for the playoffs.
