Keith Hernandez makes unfortunate error about Jazz Chisholm Jr. during SNY broadcast

Nypost · May 18, 2026 · 406 words · By Matt Ehalt

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SNY broadcasting legend Keith Hernandez had an unfortunate on-air moment in the first inning of Sunday’s Subway Series game while discussing Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr.

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What happened

SNY broadcasting legend Keith Hernandez had an unfortunate on-air moment in the first inning of Sunday’s Subway Series game while discussing Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Why it matters

Swapping the first letter in Chisholm’s first and last names produced a viral — and some could argue NSFW — moment.

Common ground

“You’re going to have Chaz Jizzolm — Chisholm — beat you,” Hernandez said before Chisholm struck out in the Mets’ eventual 7-6 walk-off win in 10 innings.

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Claim 1: “The former MVP returned May 4 for a road game against the Rockies”

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Multiple sources confirm his return to the booth for the Rockies series; one specifically mentions he returned to call the Mets vs. Rockies game.

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web search NEUTRAL — Keith Hernandez made his return to the SNY Mets booth at Citi Field after back surgery, and he saw a crazy comeback win over the Yankees.
https://awfulannouncing.com/mlb/keith-hernandez-citi-field-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — Colorado Rockies' Jake McCarthy, right, breaks from the batter's box after connecting for an RBI single off Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Brandon Pfaadt in the eighth inning of a baseball game S…
https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/5862284-corbin-c…

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web search NEUTRAL — Colorado Rockies' Jake McCarthy, rear, is tagged out by Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis attempting to score on a fielder's choice by Brett Sullivan during the fifth inning of a baseball game in…
https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2026/05/14/rockies-jak…

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Claim 2: “SNY broadcasting legend Keith Hernandez had an unfortunate on-air moment in the first inning of Sunday’s Subway Series game while discussing Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr.”

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While one web search result mentions Hernandez's return to the booth at Citi Field for a Subway Series game and a 'wild' outcome, the specific detail about a verbal error in the first inning regarding Jazz Chisholm Jr. is not corroborated by the provided evidence snippets.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This page indexes the individual year in jazz pages. Each year is annotated with a significant event as a reference point. 2020s - 2010s - 2000s - 1990s - 1980s - 1970s - 1960s - 1950s - 1940s - 1930…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_years_in_jazz

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Martin Luther King Jr. (born Michael King Jr.; January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American civil rights activist and Baptist minister who was a prominent leader of the civil rights movement from…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Silver Slugger Award has been awarded annually since 1980 to the best offensive player at each position in both the American League (AL) and the National League (NL), as determined by the coaches …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Slugger_Award

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Claim 3: “did not call any of the team’s games from its home weep of the Tigers early last week.”

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The provided evidence mentions a series against the Tigers but does not confirm whether Hernandez specifically missed those games due to his recovery.

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web search NEUTRAL — Do that for Astros vs Yankees games too.Understandable this same team blew a 7 run lead vs the Mets in the 9th and got no hit by them.
https://twitter.com/barstoolsports/status/155737497726719180…

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web search NEUTRAL — Play-by-play man Gary Cohen, along with 1986 Mets legends Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling, are entering their 20th year in the booth in 2025. And while the trio is as popular as ever, the guys in the …
https://atozsports.com/nfl/new-york-giants-news/keith-hernan…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Mets led the Detroit Tigers, 3-2, in the top of the fifth inning when Detroit’s Riley Greene singled into right field, and Colt Keith headed to third. Keith was safe, beating the throw that got aw…
https://newspub.live/sports/mets-get-unlikely-assist-from-um…

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Claim 4: “Chisholm struck out in the Mets’ eventual 7-6 walk-off win in 10 innings.”

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Evidence mentions a 'crazy comeback win over the Yankees' at Citi Field, but the specific score (7-6 in 10 innings) and Chisholm's strikeout are not explicitly detailed in the provided snippets.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 New York Yankees season was the 122nd season for the New York Yankees franchise. On September 7, the Yankees won their 82nd game of the season, thus extending their streak of winning seasons …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_New_York_Yankees_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 World Series (branded as the 2024 World Series presented by Capital One) was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2024 season. The 120th edition of the World Series, it wa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_World_Series

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League (A…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Yankees

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Claim 5: “An infield chopper from Carson Benge then allowed the Mets... taking two of three from the rival Yankees.”

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Claim 6: ““You’re going to have Chaz Jizzolm — Chisholm — beat you,” Hernandez said”

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The specific quote 'Chaz Jizzolm' is not found in the provided evidence; only the general context of his return to the booth is mentioned.

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Claim 7: “Apple TV aired the Mets’ loss to the Yankees on Friday night”

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Claim 8: “The Mets on Sunday rallied from a three-run deficit with with two outs in the ninth on Tyrone Taylor’s three-run homer to tie the game at 6-6.”

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Claim 9: “This actually isn’t the first time Hernandez has made this mistake; he also committed the error three years ago.”

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No evidence was provided regarding a similar mistake made by Hernandez three years prior.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following are notable people who were either born, raised or have lived for a significant period of time in the U.S. state of Texas.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Texas

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Claim 10: “Hernandez, 72, only returned to the SNY booth earlier this month after undergoing back surgery last month”

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Two separate web search results confirm Hernandez is 72, underwent back surgery, and returned to the SNY booth for a series against the Rockies.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Howard Jeffrey Rose (born February 13, 1954) is an American sportscaster. He is a radio broadcaster for the New York Mets on WHSQ. Previously, Rose called play-by-play for the New York Rangers and New…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howie_Rose

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Keith Hernandez (born October 20, 1953) is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets, and C…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Hernandez

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Mets are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of Queens. The Mets compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Mets

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Claim 11: “Sunday marked his first game back at Citi Field.”

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A web search result explicitly states: 'On Sunday, Hernandez returned to the Mets booth at Citi Field for the first time since the back surgery.'

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web search NEUTRAL — On Sunday, Hernandez returned to the Mets booth at Citi Field for the first time since the back surgery. And his return was well-timed, with the Mets making a late comeback to stun the New York Yankee…
https://awfulannouncing.com/mlb/keith-hernandez-citi-field-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — Citi Field Subway Series game dates.14 Pete Alonso’s first game back. New York Mets food. Our excitement for Citi Field this year isn’t reserved for just the action. onthe field.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/ticket-sales/how-much-are-subw…

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web search NEUTRAL — Babies first game at citifield. #mets #citifieldstadium #jazzyjas_ Babies First Game Experience at Citi Field.New York Jets preseason game Citi Field, Jets playing at Citi Field, NYC FC stadium locati…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/citi-field-section-306

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Claim 12: “Fox had the rights for Saturday’s come-from-behind Mets win.”

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No evidence was provided for this claim.

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