Jazz Chisholm Jr., the second baseman for the New York Yankees, faced disciplinary action following a series of heated exchanges with an umpire after being removed from a game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The incident unfolded on Thursday and resulted in both online and in-person confrontations.
According to details released by MLB senior vice president of on-field operations, Michael Hill, the actions constituted a breach of league regulations regarding social media conduct. Chisholm’s ejection occurred during the seventh inning following a disputed third strike call made by umpire John Bacon. The argument escalated, leading to Chisholm’s removal from the game.
“I’m a competitor, so when I go out there, and I feel like I’m right, and you’re saying something to me that I think doesn’t make sense, I’m going to get fired up and be upset,” Chisholm explained following the ejection. “I lost my emotions, I lost my cool. So, at the same time, I still got to be able to stay out there and play defense for my team. That’s why I’m here.”
Further complicating matters, Chisholm swiftly expressed his dissatisfaction via social media. A post on X, shared around 9:24 p.m. while the game was ongoing and subsequently deleted, contained the blunt statement, “Not even f—ing close.” This action directly contravened MLB’s established policy prohibiting the use of electronic devices – specifically, any equipment – within a thirty-minute window before and after games.
The league’s guidelines also explicitly forbid content that undermines the integrity or disrespects umpires. Chisholm’s immediate reaction clearly violated both stipulations.
As a consequence, he received an undisclosed fine and was suspended for one game. Despite appealing the initial decision, Chisholm was permitted to participate in the Yankees’ 1-0 victory over Tampa Bay on Friday evening, playing second base and recording four at-bats with two strikeouts.
The Associated Press provided reporting for this article.
