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Jazz Chisholm Jr. Appeals MLB Suspension Following Ejection and Social Media Violation

The Yankees second baseman was fined and suspended for one game after criticizing a strike call on social media during Thursday's game, but he remains eligible to play while his appeal is pending.

New York Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr., center, reacts after getting called out on strikes by home plate umpire John Bacon, left, during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Apr 16, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. runs to home plate in the third inning against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Jazz Chisholm Jr. was ejected in the seventh inning of the Yankees' 6-3 win over the Rays after arguing a low strike-three call by umpire John Bacon.
  • Following his ejection, Chisholm posted a critical message on X, violating MLB's social media policy, which bans in-game device use and content that denigrates umpires.
  • MLB announced a one-game suspension and fine for Chisholm on Friday, citing his violation of the league's conduct rules.
  • Chisholm has appealed the suspension, allowing him to remain in the Yankees' lineup while the disciplinary process is ongoing.
  • This marks Chisholm's fifth career ejection and his first as a Yankee, with the incident reigniting debates about umpire accountability and player conduct.