Flemming's Rivalry Blunder | New York Yankees News

Red Sox broadcaster Dave Flemming sparked controversy by suggesting pitchers intentionally target Yankees players, naming specific targets and pitchers — a move that ignited fan fury and raised serious questions about player safety. Though Flemming later apologized, admitting his emotions got the best of him and that he crossed a line, Yankees manager Aaron Boone clarified he made the call on those plays, not Chisholm. With both teams locked in a fierce battle for the top wild-card spots, the rivalry’s intensity is palpable — and this incident underscores the fine line between passionate commentary and professional responsibility in sports broadcasting. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/17352f6e6243cd69