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Newsweek
11 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Aaron Judge 'Surprised' by Red Sox Rookie's Bold Anti-Yankees Statement
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees could be argued as the greatest rivalry not only in baseball, but in sports as well. That rivalry took center stage over the weekend and culminated on Sunday with the two teams meeting up on "Sunday Night Baseball" in the rubber match of their three-game series. There was a bit of extra spice added before the game with comments made by Red Sox rookie starting pitcher Hunter Dobbins. "If the Yankees were the last team to give me a contract, I'd retire," Dobbins was quoted as saying. Yankees superstar Aaron Judge gave his thoughts after the media relayed Dobbins' remark to the New York captain. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 08: Hunter Dobbins #73 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 08, 2025 in New York... NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 08: Hunter Dobbins #73 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 08, 2025 in New York City. More"I've only heard Ken Griffey (Jr.) say that," Judge said, per Ryan Dunleavy of he New York Post. "So, surprised." Judge was asked if the comments were on his mind when he stepped into the batter's box against Dobbins in the bottom of the first inning on Sunday, and they indeed were for the captain. "Once somebody tells you, yeah," Judge told reporters. Judge got the best of Dobbins the first time around, as he launched a 436-foot home run to right-center field to give the Yankees an early 2-0 lead. It was a big moment early in the game and added fuel to the fire of New York fans giving Dobbins a hard time about his comments. Judge would homer again later in the game, but it was ultimately Dobbins and the Red Sox that came out on top with an 11-7 victory that secured a series win for Boston. Dobbins allowed just three runs across five innings and got his third win of the season and first career win against the Yankees. The two teams are set to begin another three-game series starting on Friday, and it is extremely likely Dobbins will once again toe the rubber against New York. This time, it will be in front of his home fans, who will undoubtedly show him love for his anti-Yankees comments. More MLB: Three Bold Trades Needed to Make Giants True NL West Contenders
New York Post
a day ago
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- New York Post
Jazz Chisholm Jr. reacts to ‘spiciness' of Red Sox rookie's Yankees jab
Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free Hunter Dobbins threw a fresh grenade into the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry before he even let go of his first pitch. The rookie playing for the favorite team of his childhood said ahead of his first start as a visitor in The Bronx on Sunday night that he would 'retire' before playing for the Yankees — a comment that caught the attention of the Yankees' resident trash-talker, Jazz Chisholm Jr. Advertisement 'I just said, 'We're going to kick ass tonight,'' Chisholm said of the pregame message that he shared with teammates. Dobbins inherited his Red Sox fandom from his father and told the Boston Herald that this first trip of the season to Yankee Stadium 'is one that I've had circled for a long time.' 3 Hunter Dobbins throws a pitch during his May 24 start for the Red Sox. AP 3 Jazz Chisholm Jr. reacts after stealing a base during the Yankees' game against the Red Sox on June 6. Corey Sipkin for the NY Post Advertisement 'I've said it before, that if the Yankees were the last team to give me a contract, I'd retire,' Dobbins added. You can imagine the reactions of Yankees fans ready to boo the 25-year-old right-hander, who entered the game 2-1 with a 4.06 ERA. You can imagine the reaction of Dobbins' agent, who certainly knows that if his client pitches well enough early in his career to one day become a sought-after free agent then it's good business to engage the Yankees in a bidding war. Advertisement But no imagination needed for the Yankees' reactions. 'I don't think I would ever say that. I feel like that closes doors,' said Chisholm, who has become a fan favorite since he was traded from the Marlins last season. 'I like it, though. I like the competitiveness. I'm a huge fan of college baseball right now because of how they are — super competitive, super fiery, and I like that. Dobbins told the Herald that his father, Lance, is a former Yankees draft pick who befriended Andy Pettitte. He was hoping to hit a career-high on the radar gun Sunday. Advertisement 'It adds a lot of spiciness,' Chisholm said. 'You enjoy it. You are more locked in as a fan because you know what's going on. I think it's fun, at least.' Manager Aaron Boone was almost at a loss for words when reacting to Dobbins' anti-Yankees stance. 'He's young. We'll leave it at that,' Boone laughed. 'I don't think it's a dig at our players. It's an interesting comment as a player to make that, but I think it's a comment of his love of his team.' 3 Hunter Dobbins is greeted by his Red Sox teammates after getting taken out of his May 19 start. Getty Images Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe grew up in New Jersey in the exact opposite situation — as a lifelong fan of the pinstripes. Asked if the fan or player in him thought that was disrespectful, Volpe didn't comment. But the former top prospect must have thought at one point in his life about what it might be like to be drafted by the Red Sox instead of the Yankees, right? Advertisement 'Be where your feet are,' Volpe said. Go beyond the box score with the Bombers Sign up for Inside the Yankees by Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+. Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters Chisholm is used to the reception that was expected for Dobbins. Advertisement He became Public Enemy No. 1 for Royals fans during a playoff series last October when he said Kansas City 'got lucky' to win Game 2 of the series. The Yankees return to Kansas City for the first time since then on Tuesday. 'I love that,' Chisholm said. 'That's the spiciness you need.'
