Jazz Chisholm Jr. has landed in New York like a lightning bolt, and he’s charging up the Yankees with his swagger, grit, and straight-up love for the boos. Ever since joining the Pinstripes, all those whispers about his “attitude” have vanished, replaced by a clubhouse that treats him like family. The vibe was loud and clear during the Yankees’ ALCS celebration, where teammates showered him with loud, playful boos. Sounds bizarre, right? But in the Bronx, it’s just how they show love for their newest spark plug and self-proclaimed “little brother.”
So, why the booing? Chisholm’s been riding a wave of Royals’ boos since calling them “lucky,” fueling Kansas City’s fans every time he stepped up. But Jazz didn’t flinch—instead, he owned it, saying, “They don’t boo a bum,” and let the noise drive him harder. It’s that fearless, can’t-be-bothered energy that’s winning over the Bronx, and the team’s been all-in on Chisholm’s vibe. “I’d go to w-r with these guys, any day,” Chisholm declared. The team introduces him like “the f—ing little brother they always wanted,” and Jazz is here for it. After the playful boos died down, he just grinned and said, “I love it.”
The Royals series wasn’t all friendly banter, though. After a rough slide from Maikel Garcia nearly collided with Anthony Volpe, Chisholm jumped in, calling Garcia a “sore loser” for the near-injury play. The Yankees’ sparkplug wasn’t about to let anyone mess with his teammate, and the fans loved every second. Even though Chisholm had a rough series, batting just .133, his teammates lifted him up, making him feel like he’d delivered MVP-level heroics. “I didn’t produce much in the series, but these guys made me feel like I did the world,” he said. With just two hits in the ALDS, Chisholm still brought the fire that’s been missing in the Bronx clubhouse.
And then, enter Gerrit Cole. After a blown call left Jazz frustrated, Cole stepped in with a rallying cry: “Stay the f––– locked in. We’re going to win this s–––.” Those words hit hard, and Cole backed them up, delivering seven killer innings to seal the series. Cole’s confidence spread, turning Chisholm’s frustration into focus and fueling the whole team’s belief.
With the Yankees heading into their third ALCS under Aaron Boone, the vibe is electric, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. is the heartbeat of this run. He’s already said the Yankees are taking it all the way to the World Series—bold, sure, but in the Bronx, it’s exactly the kind of attitude that lights up the postseason. The boos? For Chisholm, they’re just music to his ears, and he’s ready to keep the spark alive for Yankee fans hungry for glory.
