The Unholy Union of Sports and Rivalry: When Passion Meets Inflammatory Commentary Boston Red Sox broadcaster Will Flemming sparked controversy this weekend with his scathing critique of New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr.
During a game at Yankee Stadium, Flemming called Chisholm a "bush league player" and suggested that teammate Jovani Moran should intentionally hit Yankees catcher Austin Wells.
While Chisholm has indeed pushed the boundaries of acceptable behavior on the basepaths, drawing ire from opposing teams and commentators, Flemming's suggestion raises questions about the blurred lines between passion and inflammatory commentary.