Yankees $5.85M Star Risks Hefty Punishment From MLB After Falling for Blue Jays Loyalist’s Provocation

Well, the 30/30 club is a pretty rare feat in Yankees history. But Jazz Chisholm Jr. is closing in on it, and it feels fitting for a team built on power. For the fans, the Yankees are more likely to have guys who’ve hit 60 homers in a season (Aaron Judge, Roger Maris, Babe Ruth) than players who’ve pulled off the 30-homer, 30-steal combo. Only Alfonso Soriano in 2002 and 2003, plus Bobby Bonds back in 1975, have done it. But Chisholm needs just two more HRs and four more steals to get there. And with 28 long balls already, he’s right on the doorstep. But it comes with a cost!

There’s no doubt that Chisholm brings the kind of spark and edge the Yankees need come playoff time, but it’s a double-edged sword. That fire also makes him a risk for big penalties or even suspensions when his emotions boil over. Take a look back at the latest game against the Astros, and you will see how the on-field arguments with the umpire carried over to social media and ended up with Chisholm taking on the rival fans.

Yes, the abbreviation you see Chisholm use was a reply to one post by a Blue Jays fan demanding suspension for arguing with the umpire.

Well, Wednesday’s game got heated when Jazz Chisholm went head-to-head with the umpire in the ninth. Reportedly, with the count full against Astros reliever Bryan Abreu, Chisholm took a pitch that looked outside, only for it to be called strike three, ending the game for the Yankees. As usual, Chisholm wasn’t about to let it slide, and he let the umpire know exactly how he felt.

And that’s nothing new for him, as he’s built a reputation for taking his battles past the batter’s box.

But guess what, the drama didn’t stop there. A Blue Jays fan jumped in online, calling for a 10-game suspension, labeling Chisholm a repeat offender. His response? A not-so-subtle dig aimed directly at the fan’s post. Now, with MLB likely reviewing the whole situation, it feels like a serious punishment could be right around the corner.

The Yankees’ slugger already faced the heat for being outspoken

Back in April, Jazz Chisholm Jr. was handed a one-game suspension after an in-game social media outburst stirred controversy. It all started when he struck out looking in the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays and vehemently disputed the call, earning an ejection from home plate umpire John Bacon. But Chisholm’s frustration spilled beyond the field. While the game was still ongoing, he posted a sharp message on X, saying, “Not even [expletive] close!!!!!” directed squarely at the umpire’s call.

Although the post was quickly deleted, it was too late—the league took notice immediately. MLB announced the suspension and fined Chisholm for violating conduct rules and the league’s Social Media Policy, which prohibits players from publicly disparaging umpires during games. The message was deemed a breach of MLB policies banning the use of electronic devices during live games for expressing conduct-disruptive opinions. Chisholm later admitted that he “lost [his] emotions” and “got to be better than that,” showing accountability for his actions.

Manager Aaron Boone emphasized the importance of controlling emotions on the field, stating that Chisholm has made progress but still needs to manage moments better. Chisholm himself expressed understanding about the suspension and declared his intention to appeal, saying he felt there was a “gray area” since the post came after his ejection. His candidness showed growth but underscored the ongoing battle between his fiery competitiveness and league rules.

Now, with the Yankees on the cusp of the playoffs and Chisholm batting .243, this latest confrontation with an umpire and subsequent online clash has fans and the team worried. The same passion that makes him an electrifying player also risks costing the Yankees valuable playing time just when they need him most, casting a shadow over his pursuit of the rare 30/30 milestone.