Yankees' Jazz Chisholm dismisses Red Sox broadcaster's criticism after steal

Yankees outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. said he does not remember Red Sox radio play-by-play announcer Will Flemming, who criticized Chisholm for stealing two bases in the eighth inning of a 7-1 loss to Boston. Flemming had said Chisholm "plays the game the wrong way" and suggested a Red Sox reliever should "drill" a teammate for the steal. > "I didn't even know who that was until this morning, and I'm still not going to remember who he is after today," Chisholm told The Athletic's Chris Kirschner.

Chisholm defended the steal as within baseball's unwritten rules, noting that teams have previously run up scores without comment. He described Flemming's remarks as unprofessional. Flemming later apologized on social media, acknowledging he had crossed a line. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the decision to steal was supported by the team, calling himself an "old-school baseball guy" who respects unwritten rules but prioritizes doing what is right for his club. > "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," Boone said.