Boston Red Sox radio play-by-play announcer Will Flemming faces backlash after controversial remarks during the Yankees–Red Sox weekend series, including criticism of Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. and a suggestion that the Red Sox intentionally hit Yankees catcher Austin Wells with a pitch. Several Yankees players and team figures react to the comments, with Jazz Chisholm Jr. among those publicly addressing Flemming.
According to multiple reports, Flemming called Chisholm a “bush league” player after Chisholm stole two bases with the Yankees leading 7–1 in the eighth inning of Sunday’s finale. Other coverage says Flemming also urged Red Sox pitcher Jovani Moran to retaliate by beaning Wells. While outlets differ in emphasis—some focus on the rivalry angle and the harsh language, others focus on the retaliation suggestion—most describe the same on-air criticism as crossing a line.
The backlash prompts Flemming to apologize. Several articles report he characterizes his comments as emotional and says he “crossed a line,” including walking back the parts that urged drilling Wells and criticizing Chisholm’s conduct.
