Jazz Chisholm Jr. Ejected in Yankees-Reds Dispute

New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. was controversially ejected in the ninth inning of a tied game against the Cincinnati Reds after a disputed called strike, with Chisholm maintaining he was tossed for merely asking umpire Mark Wegner, 'Why are you looking at me?' rather than for aggressive arguing. The ejection drew split opinions from analysts and fans, with some blaming Chisholm's emotional response and others criticizing the umpire's handling of the situation. Reds catcher Jose Trevino, a former Yankee, claimed he was trying to help Chisholm get the umpire's attention rather than get him ejected. Yankees manager Aaron Boone stated that Chisholm didn’t deserve the ejection, while Chisholm admitted he needs to better manage his emotions. In the following game, Chisholm hit a decisive two-run home run to lead the Yankees to a 7-1 win over the Reds. The incident has reignited discussions about umpire authority and player conduct in Major League Baseball.