Yankees manager confirms ordering Chisholm to steal bases, accepts broadcaster's apology

Bleacher Report • 01 Sep 15:43

Aaron Boone said he directed Jazz Chisholm Jr. to steal second and third base in a late-inning rally against the Red Sox and welcomed an apology from broadcaster Will Flemming for calling the player "bush league."

Bleacher Report • 01 Sep 04:05

Yankees outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. brushed off remarks from Red Sox radio announcer Will Flemming, who called him a "bush league player," after Chisholm stole two bases in a game the Yankees were leading 7-1.

Bleacher Report • 31 Aug 21:37

Former Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia and current pitcher Cam Schlittler condemned Boston Red Sox broadcaster Will Flemming's comments describing Jazz Chisholm Jr. as a "bush league player" during the Yankees' 16-1 victory.

Bleacher Report • 31 Aug 14:39

During a 16-1 defeat, a Boston Red Sox radio announcer called Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. a "bush league" player and suggested retaliation by a Red Sox pitcher, prompting criticism from observers.

The New York Times • 31 Aug 05:17

During a 16-1 defeat, WEEI play-by-play announcer Will Flemming suggested Red Sox pitcher Jovani Morán should throw at Yankees catcher Austin Wells and confront second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr., comments that drew criticism.