Boston, MA — On a dramatic evening at Fenway Park, New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. shook baseball by declaring, “We’re coming to step on necks.” It wasn’t just a bold statement — it was an open challenge to every opponent in the American League, a declaration that the Yankees were no longer playing for dear life, but were ready to overwhelm anyone who thought they were weaker.
The incident occurred after the Yankees’ 5–3 win over the Boston Red Sox, a victory that ended their series with Boston by taking both games of the first series at Fenway. Chisholm, who was the hero of the game with a home run and three RBIs — emphasized that the team was not just looking to win games but was aiming to dominate the league.
“Any team that thinks they’re better than us, they should know that when we step on the field, we’re coming with relentlessness. We’re coming to step on necks. We’re not here to play around.”
These words were full of momentum: “relentlessness,” “step on necks,” were not just hyperbole — they were confident announcements from a team that had found its groove, was climbing the standings, and was making it clear that it would no longer accept being the chasing pack.
Indeed, the Yankees have been in excellent form since the beginning of August. Since August 11, according to MLB and CBS Sports, the gold-and-white team has won 21 of 30 games — the best record in MLB during that time.
Chisholm also emphasized that the team had an internal “team talk,” “looking in the mirror” and realizing: they have to be the team that other teams watch, not the underdog.
The challenge the Yankees are sending to opponents isn’t just words — it’s being demonstrated by actions. Recent wins over big teams, Chisholm’s home run, defensive steadiness and late-inning control all show a change in attitude: from “we’re trying to get to the playoffs” to “we’re going out there to dominate, to make the other team tremble.”
However, there are challenges ahead: the Yankees are still trailing the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East, despite having edged the Red Sox in the Wild Card race. They need to stay on track and avoid the “self-inflicted” mistakes they’ve made in the past.
If the road to the postseason remains rocky, however, Chisholm’s statement was more than just words—it was a firebrand for the team and a warning to any team that thought it could easily outplay the Yankees. Tonight, at Fenway, New York didn’t just win—it declared war. And Jazz Chisholm Jr. just put it on the line: “We’re not here to play around.”
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