Goose Gossage criticizes Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s antics with Yankees
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 4:41 AM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Rich 'Goose' Gossage, a Hall of Famer with the New York Yankees, has expressed strong criticism of Jazz Chisholm Jr. after the latter was seen sucking on a lollipop while playing second base. This incident occurred during a disappointing 2026 season for Chisholm, who posted a below-average OPS+. Yankees manager Aaron Boone commented that such behavior was not acceptable. Gossage condemned Chisholm's actions, labeling him a disgrace and stating that the team needs better guidance on conduct. Gossage's remarks come amidst a broader scrutiny of Chisholm's on-field performance and demeanor this year.
- •Goose Gossage criticizes Jazz Chisholm's playing demeanor.
- •Chisholm had a 97 OPS+ in 2026 season.
- •Manager Aaron Boone addressed the lollipop incident.
- •Gossage called Chisholm a disgrace to the Yankees.
- •Chisholm's conduct has drawn fan and media backlash.
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