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WEEI broadcaster Will Flemming apologizes after comments during Red Sox’ loss to Yankees on Sunday draw ire

A Red Sox radio announcer's comments about a Yankees player have sparked a backlash from the team and its fans.

By · Published September 1, 2026  04:29 UTC · Updated September 3, 2026  15:39 UTC

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Following criticism and responses from Yankees players and figures regarding his comments about Jazz Chisholm Jr., Red Sox radio broadcaster Will Flemming issued an apology after receiving threats. Subsequent coverage shifted to general commentary on the team's performance, leaving the specific broadcast controversy without further reported resolution as the story quieted.

Epilogue added 18d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: A Red Sox radio announcer's comments about a Yankees player have sparked a backlash from the team and its fans.
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A Red Sox radio announcer's comments about Jazz Chisholm Jr. during Sunday's game drew criticism from the Yankees and the player himself. Yankees manager Aaron Boone and players Cam Schlittler and CC Sabathia also responded to Flemming's comments on social media.

The New York Post and Bleacher Report both noted Boone's involvement in the response. Flemming's apology was reported by Yahoo Sports.

The current state of the controversy is unclear.

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Questions people are asking

What did Will Flemming say about Jazz Chisholm Jr.?

The specific comments made by Will Flemming about Jazz Chisholm Jr. are not detailed in the coverage.

Who responded to Will Flemming's comments?

Jazz Chisholm Jr., Yankees manager Aaron Boone, and players Cam Schlittler and CC Sabathia responded to Will Flemming's comments.

What was the reaction to Will Flemming's comments?

The reaction to Will Flemming's comments included criticism from the Yankees and threats directed at Flemming, leading to his apology.

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