In a dramatic twist during the New York Yankees' 6-3 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays, infielder Jazz Chisholm found himself at the center of attention despite being ejected in the seventh inning. Chisholm was tossed after arguing a controversial strike call on a pitch that many considered well outside the zone. His frustration boiled over into social media when he criticized the umpire on X, formerly known as Twitter, declaring the call 'Not even f***ing close' before deleting the post shortly after.

Chisholm's ejection came at a time when he has been struggling at the plate, hitting a disappointing .169 with a career-high strikeout rate of 32.1 percent this season. Even though Chisholm acknowledged he was 'fired up' about the call, he took responsibility for his ejection. After the game, the league could potentially review his tweet, as MLB's social media policy admonishes players against disparaging umpires. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges athletes face with officiating in baseball, especially when personal performance is also under scrutiny.