Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. Faces Scrutiny After Baserunning Error in Miami Loss

Jazz Chisholm Jr. faced heavy criticism after a baserunning blunder during the New York Yankees' loss to the Miami Marlins, where he was doubled off first base on a routine pop-up. Former MLB player and analyst Xavier Scruggs highlighted not only the mistake but also Chisholm's unapologetic attitude, calling it indicative of a larger accountability problem within the team. Yankees manager Aaron Boone defended Chisholm, describing the play as a calculated risk rather than laziness, and emphasized accountability behind the scenes despite the visible error. Chisholm explained he was trying to be aggressive, believing the Marlins' second baseman might intentionally drop the ball, and said he wouldn’t change his approach in the future. The incident contributed to growing fan frustration over the Yankees' fundamental mistakes and lack of discipline, which former Yankees stars also criticized. Boone stressed the need for the team to improve quickly as they have only a few months left to realize their potential.