Red Sox announcer Will Flemming apologizes for comments on Jazz Chisholm Jr

Boston Red Sox radio announcer Will Flemming issued a public apology following controversial remarks made during a game against the New York Yankees. During the eighth inning of a matchup where the Yankees held a commanding lead, Flemming labeled Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. a “bush league player” who “plays the game the wrong way” after Chisholm stole second and third bases.

Flemming further escalated the broadcast by suggesting Red Sox pitcher Jovani Morán should “drill” Yankees catcher Austin Wells and that Morán should physically fight Chisholm on the field. The comments drew significant backlash from social media and Yankees players, who criticized the unprofessionalism of the remarks.

In response to the criticism, Flemming stated on X that his comments “crossed a line” and admitted that his emotions as a fan “bled into the broadcast.” Yankees manager Aaron Boone clarified that the decision to steal was tactical, noting that he instructed Chisholm to run after the Red Sox elected not to hold him on first base. Chisholm dismissed the criticism, noting that the “unwritten rules” are not actual rules and characterized the broadcaster’s behavior as unprofessional.