Jazz Chisholm Jr., the Yankees' second baseman, is appealing a one-game MLB suspension he received after being ejected for excessive arguing with umpire John Bacon. Chisholm, known for his outspoken nature, stated that he is willing to stand up for principles he believes in, specifically freedom of speech, regardless of the outcome of his appeal.

His suspension stemmed from a social media post he made immediately after being thrown out during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays, which violated MLB's social media policy. Chisholm noted that he deleted the post upon a friend's suggestion, but he feels that his conduct was justified given the circumstances of his ejection.