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Red Sox Broadcaster Blasts Jazz Chisholm Jr. as 'Bush League,' Wonders If SP Should Hit Yankees Star

A Red Sox broadcaster's controversial comments about a Yankees player have sparked a wave of reactions and calls for accountability.

By · Published September 1, 2026 at 18:56 UTC · Updated September 1, 2026 at 18:56 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Yahoo Sports · The New York Times · CBS Sports · TSN · Yanks Go Yard.

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The story so far

Red Sox radio announcer Will Flemming has apologized for comments he made about Yankees player Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Austin Wells. Flemming initially suggested that the Red Sox should retaliate against Wells and criticized Chisholm Jr. as a 'bush-league player' during a broadcast. The remarks came after a game in which the Red Sox suffered a significant loss. The controversy escalated quickly. Flemming's comments drew immediate backlash, leading to his apology.

He acknowledged that he had 'crossed a line' and expressed regret for his remarks. However, the apology did not quell the criticism. The New York Times and CBS Sports both covered Flemming's apology, while Yahoo Sports and TSN focused on the initial controversy and the subsequent backlash. The New York Times and CBS Sports both covered Flemming's apology, while Yahoo Sports and TSN focused on the initial controversy and the subsequent backlash. The reporting does not yet specify whether Flemming will face further disciplinary action from the Red Sox organization.

Coverage does not yet specify whether the Red Sox organization has made any official statements regarding Flemming's comments or his apology. The extent of the backlash from fans and other players remains unclear. The Yankees have not yet publicly responded to Flemming's comments.

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The obvious questions

Who is Will Flemming?

Will Flemming is a Red Sox radio broadcaster who made controversial comments about Yankees players Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Austin Wells.

What did Will Flemming say about Jazz Chisholm Jr.?

Will Flemming called Jazz Chisholm Jr. a 'bush-league player' during a broadcast and suggested that the Red Sox should hit Austin Wells.

Has Will Flemming apologized for his comments?

Yes, Will Flemming has apologized for his comments, stating that he had 'crossed a line'.

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