The New York Yankees are fighting for their postseason lives, and emotions are running just as high as the stakes. That was evident on Tuesday night when Jazz Chisholm Jr., one of the team’s most electric players, found himself on the bench in the opener against the Boston Red Sox.
The decision to sit him against left-hander Garrett Crochet left the fiery second baseman visibly frustrated, turning what should have been just another tactical move into a flashpoint moment for both player and club.
A Player Who Wears His Heart on His Sleeve
Chisholm has never been the type to hide his emotions, and Tuesday night was no exception. After finally entering the game late as a defensive replacement, he flied out against another lefty, Aroldis Chapman, before showing his displeasure in the clubho