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Will Flemming Apologizes After “Bush League” Jazz Chisholm Comments

9/1/2026

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Will Flemming called infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. “bush league” and urged pitcher Jovani Moran to drill catcher Austin Wells.
The Yankees led 6–0 in the bottom of the eighth when Chisholm stole first and second base.
The Yankees added nine runs in that inning, winning 16–1.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. finished 2-for-3 and scored three runs.
After calls, threats and backlash, Flemming apologized on X, saying his comments crossed a line.

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Story summary

Will Flemming called infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. “bush league” and urged pitcher Jovani Moran to drill catcher Austin Wells.
The Yankees led 6–0 in the bottom of the eighth when Chisholm stole first and second base.
The Yankees added nine runs in that inning, winning 16–1.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. finished 2-for-3 and scored three runs.
After calls, threats and backlash, Flemming apologized on X, saying his comments crossed a line.