Jazz Chisholm Jr. eyes Team GB participation in 2028 Olympics
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 2:07 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Jazz Chisholm Jr., a standout player for the New York Yankees, aims to play for Team GB at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Currently, he seeks to support the Yankees in their push for a 28th World Series title. Chisholm previously captained Team GB in the World Baseball Classic, highlighting his commitment. However, hurdles include Team GB's qualification and his need for British citizenship. The MLB season's timing poses additional challenges, requiring negotiations for player releases during the Olympics.
- •Chisholm strives for Olympic representation with Team GB in 2028.
- •He recently captained Team GB in the World Baseball Classic.
- •Yankees pursue their first World Series title since 2009.
- •Chisholm needs to apply for British citizenship for Olympic eligibility.
- •MLB season coincides with the Olympics, complicating player availability.
- 2:07 PMYahoo Sports — The 'greatest in the world' with an Olympic dream for Team GB
- 2:00 PMBBC Sport — The 'greatest in the world' with an Olympic dream for Team GB
"Jazz Chisholm Jr's New York Yankees' team-mates tell him regularly just how good he is - but will Team GB get the benefit?
"Jazz Chisholm Jr's New York Yankees' team-mates tell him regularly just how good he is - but will Team GB get the benefit?
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 2:07 PMThe 'greatest in the world' with an Olympic dream for Team GB
Jazz Chisholm Jr's New York Yankees' team-mates tell him regularly just how good he is - but will Team GB get the benefit?
- BBC SportAug 1, 2026, 2:00 PMThe 'greatest in the world' with an Olympic dream for Team GB
Jazz Chisholm Jr's New York Yankees' team-mates tell him regularly just how good he is - but will Team GB get the benefit?
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