Jazz Chisholm Jr. reaches milestone as Yankees win series against Red Sox
Bleacher Report • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 2:49 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. stole his 40th base of the season during a 16-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. Major League Baseball acknowledged the achievement on social media, noting that Chisholm leads all American League players in stolen bases this year. The victory secured a 7-6 season series advantage for the Yankees over the Red Sox. Yankees manager Aaron Boone stated that the team aims to capitalize on this momentum heading into September. Chisholm, a pending free agent, is currently hitting.227 with 18 home runs and 54 RBIs. Some projections suggest he may consider accepting a qualifying offer this offseason due to his recent offensive performance.
- •Jazz Chisholm Jr. recorded his 40th stolen base of the season on Sunday.
- •The Yankees defeated the Red Sox 16-1 to win the series 3-1.
- •New York finished the season series with a 7-6 record against Boston.
- •Will Warren pitched seven-plus innings to earn the win for New York.
- •Chisholm is hitting.227 with 18 home runs and 54 RBIs.
- 3:43 PMBleacher Report — Yankees' Boone Explains Having Jazz Chisholm Jr. Steal Bases, Accepts Red Sox Broadcaster's Apology - Bleacher Report
- 2:49 AMYahoo Sports — MLB Makes Jazz Chisholm Jr. Announcement After Yankees Series Against Red Sox
"The MLB has made an announcement on New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. after their series against the Boston Red Sox.The Yankees cruised to a lopsided 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday to win the series. During the win, Chisholm stole his 40th base of the season, and MLB made a post […] The post MLB Makes Jazz Chisholm Jr. Announcement After Yankees Series Against Red Sox appeared first on HEAVY.
"New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed it was his decision to have Jazz Chisholm Jr. steal bases late in a six-run game last weekend, according to Greg Joyce of the New York Post.
Sources
External links- Bleacher ReportSep 1, 2026, 3:43 PMYankees' Boone Explains Having Jazz Chisholm Jr. Steal Bases, Accepts Red Sox Broadcaster's Apology - Bleacher Report
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed it was his decision to have Jazz Chisholm Jr. steal bases late in a six-run game last weekend, according to Greg Joyce of the New York Post.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 2:49 AMMLB Makes Jazz Chisholm Jr. Announcement After Yankees Series Against Red Sox
The MLB has made an announcement on New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. after their series against the Boston Red Sox.The Yankees cruised to a lopsided 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday to win the series. During the win, Chisholm stole his 40th base of the season, and MLB made a post […] The post MLB Makes Jazz Chisholm Jr. Announcement After Yankees Series Against Red Sox appeared first on HEAVY.
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