Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. Doesn't Think Playing With Lollipop Was 'Bad Look' Amid Boone Criticism

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. will no longer allow himself to enjoy a lollipop when he is playing in the field, though not because of the criticism it elicited from manager Aaron Boone but due to the safety issues it presents.

Speaking to reporters after the Yankees' 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, Chisholm explained he doesn't think the lollipop was a "bad look" but he won't eat one when lined up at second base because it's a choking hazard.

The situation garnered attention on Monday when Chisholm was seen with a lollipop in his mouth while playing second base. Boone said on Tuesday's episode of Talkin' Yanks that he wasn't aware that it happened while the game was going on, but it "pisses me off" when he learned about it afterward.

Boone did soften his stance after Tuesday's win, referring to Chisholm as the "lollipop kid" even though he did emphasize they won't let him enjoy the snack when he is playing the field.

The primary reason Boone was in a happy mood was because Chisholm helped lead the Yankees to a victory. He went 2-for-4 at the plate, including a go-ahead two-run homer in the top of the sixth.

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Chisholm has really turned his season around after a slow start. He is now hitting .269/.358/.538 with eight homers and 12 stolen bases in his last 33 games. The two-time All-Star was hitting .200/.280/.320 through his first 42 games.

The Yankees were happy to see Chisholm come through on Tuesday, even without the aid of a lollipop, because it helped them snap a three-game losing streak.