New York Yankees The second base-handed Jazz Chisholm Jr. was fined and one-game suspension after stagnating online and in-person after being kicked out after a controversial call in the team’s victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday.
MLB Michael Hill, Senior Vice President of Onfield Operations, announced the decision on Friday in violation of the league’s social media policy.
The New York Yankees’ two-base-handed Jazz Chischorm Jr. (13) was kicked out after discussing a seven-inning strikeout with the Tampa Bay Rays on April 17, 2025 at George M. Stein Brenner Field. (Image of Kim KlementNeitzel-Immagn)
Chisholm was kicked out in seven innings after insisting a third strike call from umpire John Bacon on the plate. After arguing on the plate, Chisholm was kicked out of the game.
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According to MLB.com, Chisholm later joined social media to share his differences. He sent the post to X around 9:24pm. The post was sent while the game was still going on and quickly deleted.
The post was a clear violation of Major League Baseball. Social Media A policy that prohibits the use of electronic devices during gaming. According to the policy, “electronic devices” cannot be used until they are finished 30 minutes before the game begins.
Center New York Yankees Jazz Chischorum Jr. responds on Thursday, April 17, 2025, after being called to a strike by Jon Bacon on the home plate in seven innings with the Tampa Bay Rays in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Chris O’Miara)
Yankees violate MLB social media policy with post-ripping after referee after escaping Jazz Chisholm Junior
Additionally, the policy prohibits content that “questions or otherwise poses fairness of umpires in major or minor leagues.” Chisholm’s actions on Thursday night appeared to violate both of these rules.
He was fined for an unreleased amount and suspended for one game. Chisholm was able to play in a 1-0 victory for New York as he appealed the decision. Tampa Bay Friday night. He started with 2 bases and was 0 at 4 with two strikeouts.
The New York Yankees’ two-base-handed Jazz Chischorm Jr. (13) was kicked out after claiming that manager Aaron Boone (17) came out during seven innings with the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Stein Brenner Field on April 17, 2025. (Image of Kim KlementNeitzel-Immagn)
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“I’m a competitor, so when I go outside I feel right, you say something that doesn’t make sense to me.
“I lost my emotions, I lost my cool. So at the same time, I’m still able to stay there and defend for my team. So I’m here.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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