Aroldis Chapman Clears Air on His Demand for an Apology From Yankees

Aroldis Chapman Opens Door for Yankees Return After Walking Back on Demand From GM Brian Cashman

Just a month ago, the situation looked like this: the New York Yankees were in dire need of a closer, and Aroldis Chapman seemed like the perfect option with 14 saves and a 2.08 ERA. However, the Boston Red Sox reliever wasn’t even willing to consider the possibility without an apology from Brian Cashman. In the weeks since, the Yankees’ need and Chapman’s performance have remained unchanged. But it now appears the veteran is walking back from h…

Red Sox's Aroldis Chapman Walks Back Harsh Yankees Comments

New York Yankees fans already had mixed emotions about Aroldis Chapman before he opened his mouth on June 11. As trade rumors were beginning to swirl during t

Red Sox's Aroldis Chapman Retracts Yankees Apology Demand Ahead of 2026 MLB Trade Deadline

Nearly one month after saying the New York Yankees would owe him an apology before he would feel comfortable potentially pitching for them again, Aroldis Chapman has already moved on from that stance.

Aroldis Chapman clears air on his demand for an apology from Yankees

May 7, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (44) pitches against the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images The statute of limitations has apparently expired on Aroldis Chapman’s apology request addressed to the New York Yankees. Chapman spoke candidly last month about the possibility of being traded to the Yankees before the August 3 trade de…

Red Sox Pitcher Aroldis Chapman Makes New Statement on Yankees at All-Star Game

Aroldis Chapman quietly dropped his demand for a Yankees apology, telling reporters at Tuesday’s All-Star Game that he’s moved past the four-year-old grudge. The reversal comes barely a month after Chapman’s original ultimatum went viral, and just as his name resurfaces in Yankees bullpen speculation ahead of the August 3 trade deadline. New York has an obvious need at closer, and Chapman, even at 38, remains capable of championship-level work. …

Aroldis Chapman ‘turned the page’ on his Yankees apology quest

Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman retracted his request for the Yankees to apologize.