Jazz Chisholm Jr. and New York Yankees Discussed Extension
Jazz Chisholm has made it known that he wants to stay with the New York Yankees. His 170 games in pinstripes could be the best of his career. He's hitting .251/.330/.490 with 42 home runs, 102 RBI, and 48 stolen bases. This season, he entered the 30/30 club, a feat achieved by few Yankees. He joins Bobby Bonds and Alfonso Soriano, who did it twice.
Chisholm has not only made it clear that he wants to stay with the team, but he has also been open about discussing a contract extension with the organization. According to Gary Phillips, his representation told the Daily News that they had "brief chats" on the matter. Chisholm's representation also revealed that they have had several this season.
When asked about how deep those discussions went, Chisholm did say that they didn't get far.
"Nothing substantial," is what Chisholm told the Daily News, before tacking on another home run against a Baltimore Orioles team in a year-long tailspin.
“If they come close to the number, yeah, for sure,” Chisholm went on to say. “I’m really more focused on playing right now, and I feel like that’s why we haven’t really talked about it.”
Phillips offered insight into what Chisholm might be thinking.
"In Chisholm’s perfect world, those conversations will be revisited in a more serious manner after the Yankees’ expected playoff run," he writes for the Daily News. "Doing so could get the team a deal, as Chisholm said he is open to signing at a bit of a discounted rate if it keeps him in New York."
Chisholm is 27 years old. He will be a free agent in 2027.
Sep 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) hits single against the Minnesota Twins in the sixth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images / Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
It should come as no surprise that Chisholm, who has been open about wanting to stay in New York, wants to stay where he has been the version of himself that the Marlins envisioned when first trading for him. His 5.7 bWAR and 6.7 fWAR nearly eclipse his entire total from the Marlins in 233 fewer games. In Miami, he had a 6.7 bWAR and 7.7 fWAR.
Among second basemen since Chisholm was first traded to the Yankees, his 129 wRC+ is second behind Ketel Marte. His .820 OPS is also second to Marte's. His 6.7 fWAR is first, though. Behind him are Nico Horner of the Chicago Cubs and Marte of the Diamondbacks.
Whether he remains with the Yankees is yet to be seen. Chisholm, though, says his side is open to it.
“I want to be a Yankee, so I would definitely rather just re-sign with the Yankees. Obviously, it’s not my decision at that point.”
Ravens' highly touted rookie could be the wild card that tips the scales vs. Lions
The Baltimore Ravens brought in another strong rookie class in the 2025 NFL Draft, but are still waiting for their highly coveted selections to break out. Late round picks Teddye Buchanan and Aeneas Peebles are making a difference on the defensive side, and Tyler Loop and LaJohntay Wester are bringing life back to Baltimore’s special teams unit.
However, the team’s top two picks, Malaki Starks and Mike Green, are enduring growing pains through their first two games of NFL action. The two will play crucial roles in Week 3 against the Detroit Lions, though.
For Green, he steps foot into the spotlight with Kyle Van Noy out due to a hamstring injury. He could take the field with the starting unit. In Starks’ case, he has been starting since the season opener, but Detroit’s electric offense puts Starks in a significant spot where he must rise to the occasion.
Malaki Starks could be the wild card that tips the scales vs. Lions
Starks has been graded as a below-average defender in the early going. He ranks as the 81st-best safety, per Pro Football Focus, registering a 54.2 overall grade. These troubles are expected for a rookie expected to take on starting reps from the get-go, especially at a position like safety.
The 21-year-old will have to grow up quickly by the time Monday Night Football kicks off. Detroit’s offense thrives on attacking the middle of the field and stretching it vertically. They are known for creating explosive plays, a tendency that made them the league’s highest-scoring offense by a wide margin with 564 points in 2024.
Although former Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson is now with the Chicago Bears, the Lions' offense is still potent. They dropped 52 on the Bears in Week 2, and still are a threat to break the game open whenever the ball is snapped. Playmakers like Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jameson Williams are just a few players who can take it the distance at any time, and Baltimore will rely heavily on Starks to diminish those splash plays.
While Starks has yet to make any highlight-reel-worthy plays, he has been doing his job. His overall PFF grade may not reflect that, but he has been the intelligent deep safety the Ravens need. He is limiting deep passing plays and is a stout run defender, thus far, posting a 71.5 run defense grade, according to PFF.
— Yuri (@Yuri_Ravens) September 16, 2025“Where has Malaki Starks been at?”
Center field. Just watched all 47 of his coverage snaps, 90% of them he was taking 10-12 yard drops as soon as it snapped. Matched Njoku well on an underneath route.
Baited Flacco a few times. No passes over his head. Good job pic.twitter.com/ngxzwNBHo5
He is playing the center field role well, but the Lions are sure to attack him. Williams is their go-to weapon on verticals, and Starks will have to help contain him over the top and limit separation. He also needs to take smart angles as a tackler when St. Brown inevitably breaks free after the catch. It is no easy task, but for a player with Starks’ potential, he is capable of it.
