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Jazz Chisholm Jr. Dismisses Red Sox Broadcaster's 'Bush League' Critique

Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. brushed off criticism from Boston Red Sox broadcaster Will Flemming, who called him a 'bush league player' after late-game stolen bases. Chisholm said he didn't know who Flemming was, while Flemming apologized and Yankees manager Aaron Boone backed Chisholm's actions.

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Chisholm Responds to Broadcaster's Criticism

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. dismissed criticism from Boston Red Sox broadcaster Will Flemming, who called him a "bush league player" and said he "plays the game the wrong way."

Chisholm, responding to Flemming's comments, said he was unaware of the broadcaster before the controversy. "I didn't even know who that was until this morning," Chisholm said, according to The Athletic's Chris Kirschner. "And I'm still not going to remember who he is after today." Asked if he wanted an apology from Flemming, Chisholm added, "To be honest with you, I don't."

The exchange stemmed from Chisholm's actions during the Yankees' 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday. Chisholm went 2 for 3 with two walks, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. The steals came in the bottom of the eighth inning with the Yankees leading 7-1, and brought Chisholm's season total to 40, leading the American League.

Flemming criticized Chisholm for the late-game steals, calling them "bush league" and accusing him of "padding his stats." He also said that Red Sox left-handed reliever Jovani Moran should "drill" one of Chisholm's teammates in response.

Unwritten Rules Debate

Chisholm defended his decision to steal, arguing that the so-called "unwritten rules" of baseball are not actual rules. "They're called unwritten rules because you're not really breaking any rules," Chisholm said. "You've seen teams — actually them (last season) — do the same thing where they're pouring on runs. We didn't have nothing to say or nothing to do about it."

He also called Flemming's comments "unprofessional," saying, "That's just showing how unprofessional he is."

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he supported Chisholm's decision to steal, noting that he had given the green light. "I'm an old-school baseball guy," Boone said. "I've been around doing this forever. I respect some of the unwritten rules. I really do. I think they've evolved and changed some. At the end of the day, I've got to do what's right for my team and try not to get so caught up in what the other team's doing. I felt like we did the right thing."

Flemming Apologizes

Flemming apologized for his comments on social media on Monday, admitting he crossed the line. According to , he also reportedly apologized to Boone in a phone call.

The incident occurred during a game that also featured a controversial replay review of a non-catch by Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela. The Yankees scored five runs in the inning and clinched the season series against Boston with the win.

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Bleacher Report

Framing: The headline focuses on Chisholm's dismissive response to the broadcaster's criticism.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Jazz Chisholm Jr. responded to Boston Red Sox broadcaster Will Flemming's comments.
Flemming called Chisholm a 'bush league player' and said he 'plays the game the wrong way.'
Chisholm said he didn't know who Flemming was and that he won't remember him after today.
Flemming criticized Chisholm after he stole two bases in the bottom of the eighth inning with the Yankees leading 7-1.
Flemming said Red Sox reliever Jovani Moran should 'drill' one of Chisholm's teammates.
Chisholm said the unwritten rules are not really rules and that other teams did the same thing last season.
Flemming apologized on social media, admitting he crossed the line.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone supported Chisholm, saying he 'did the right thing.'
Boone said he respects some unwritten rules but they have evolved and changed.

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Heavy.

Framing: Chisholm's retaliation against a broadcaster who criticized his play as 'bush-league'. — Confrontational and partially sympathetic to Chisholm.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Jazz Chisholm Jr. responded to criticism from broadcaster Will Flemming.
The criticism occurred during the Yankees' 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Chisholm went 2 for 3 with two walks, two runs scored, and two stolen bases.
The stolen bases brought Chisholm's season total to 40, leading the AL.
The steals occurred in the eighth inning with the Yankees leading 7-1.
Flemming apologized on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday.
Flemming reportedly apologized to Yankees manager Aaron Boone.
Flemming criticized Chisholm for playing 'bush league' and 'padding his stats'.
Chisholm said he didn't know who Flemming was and didn't want an apology.
Chisholm cited a Red Sox game in which they took extra bases while leading.
Chisholm called Flemming unprofessional.
Flemming's rant occurred during a controversial replay of a non-catch.
The Yankees' win clinched the season series against Boston.
The exchange could affect a potential wild-card series between the two teams.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimJazz Chisholm Jr. responded to Boston Red Sox broadcaster Will Flemming's comments.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Bleacher Report as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC, Heavy. as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC
ClaimWill Flemming called Jazz Chisholm Jr. a 'bush league player' and said he 'plays the game the wrong way.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Bleacher Report as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC, Heavy. as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC
ClaimJazz Chisholm Jr. said he didn't know who Will Flemming was and that he won't remember him after today.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Bleacher Report as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC, Heavy. as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC
ClaimWill Flemming criticized Chisholm after he stole two bases in the bottom of the eighth inning with the Yankees leading 7-1.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Bleacher Report as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimChisholm said the unwritten rules are not really rules and that other teams, including the Red Sox, did the same thing last season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Bleacher Report as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC, Heavy. as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC
ClaimWill Flemming apologized on social media, admitting he crossed the line.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Bleacher Report as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC, Heavy. as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC
ClaimYankees manager Aaron Boone supported Chisholm's decision to steal, saying he did the right thing.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Bleacher Report as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe criticism occurred during the Yankees' 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC
ClaimJazz Chisholm Jr. went 2 for 3 with two walks, two runs scored, and two stolen bases in the Yankees' 16-1 win.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC
ClaimChisholm's stolen bases brought his season total to 40, leading the AL.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC
ClaimWill Flemming apologized on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday and reportedly apologized to Yankees manager Aaron Boone.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC
ClaimYankees manager Aaron Boone said he respects some unwritten rules but they have evolved.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Bleacher Report as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe Yankees defeated the Red Sox 16-1 on Sunday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC
ClaimWill Flemming said Red Sox reliever Jovani Moran should 'drill' one of Chisholm's teammates.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC
ClaimChisholm's two stolen bases in the eighth inning put his season total at the time at a league-leading number.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC
ClaimChisholm cited a Red Sox game from last season in which Boston poured on runs and the Yankees did not complain.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Bleacher Report, Heavy. 16 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-01