In the latest chapter of the never-ending circus that is professional sports drama, a certain Barstool Sports mogul has come out swinging with a take so wild it could make even the most seasoned sports commentators blush. With Jazz Chisholm Jr. already caught up in his own chaos, the attack on the Yankees feels more like a plot twist no one saw coming.
The rivalry between the Red Sox and the Yankees has heated up again, fueled by the Yankees’ controversial use of “Torpedo” bats. Dave Portnoy, a die-hard Red Sox fan and founder of Barstool Sports, called out the players for using the bats. While most players stayed silent, Jazz Chisholm Jr. fired back at Portney on social media, dismissing him as a high school baller.
Yankee fans are so arrogant thinking the Torpedo bat issue is about the Yankees. pic.twitter.com/2rTo6poUeS
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) April 1, 2025
Portnoy didn’t hold back when he got his chance on national TV. He responded with his signature flair: “Let me tell you something Stuart I’ve a bad shoulder and if I didn’t, he’d probably be on the pension I’d be on his spot I’d be at the sixty home runs with this bat.” This fuel quickly escalated, with fans and players clashing over what these bats mean for the purity of the game. While the Red Sox fan wants to keep the pitchers in play, the Yankees defend their team’s innovation with the “Godzilla” bats.
As the drama unfolds, it’s clear this rivalry is less about baseball and more about egos and eccentricities. While Portnoy and Chisholm Jr. trade barbs like two heavyweights, the real winner may be the entertainment value. If these “Godzilla” bats are the future of baseball, then let’s just hope the next round of beef comes with a side of popcorn.
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