Red Sox broadcaster criticizes Jazz Chisholm Jr. during game against Yankees
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 1:08 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
A Red Sox radio play-by-play announcer issued on-air remarks directed at New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. during Sunday’s game. The broadcaster labeled Chisholm a "bush league player" while providing commentary on the matchup. In addition to the characterization of the Yankees player, the announcer suggested that the Red Sox should intentionally hit one of Chisholm's teammates with a pitch. The remarks occurred amid the ongoing contest between the two rival franchises. No further details regarding potential disciplinary measures or official responses from the team or league were provided in the reports.
- •A Red Sox radio announcer criticized Jazz Chisholm Jr. during Sunday's game.
- •The announcer called Chisholm a bush league player.
- •The commentary included a suggestion that the Red Sox should drill a Yankees teammate.
- •The remarks were made during an ongoing broadcast of the Red Sox-Yankees series.
- 1:52 PMESPN — Broadcaster rips Jazz, suggests Sox 'drill' Wells
- 1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox radio broadcaster Will Flemming says team should hit Austin Wells, calls Jazz Chisholm a 'bush-league player' in meltdown
"The Red Sox radio play-by-play announcer ripped Jazz Chisholm Jr. during Sunday's game against the Yankees, calling the second baseman a "bush league player" and suggesting that Boston should "drill" one of his teammates.
"Jazz Chisholm found a way to get under the skin of multiple Red Sox broadcasters Sunday.
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External links- ESPNAug 31, 2026, 1:52 PMBroadcaster rips Jazz, suggests Sox 'drill' Wells
The Red Sox radio play-by-play announcer ripped Jazz Chisholm Jr. during Sunday's game against the Yankees, calling the second baseman a "bush league player" and suggesting that Boston should "drill" one of his teammates.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 1:45 PMRed Sox radio broadcaster Will Flemming says team should hit Austin Wells, calls Jazz Chisholm a 'bush-league player' in meltdown
Jazz Chisholm found a way to get under the skin of multiple Red Sox broadcasters Sunday.
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