Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr says Knicks parade fuels his World Series dreams
New York City celebrates Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years
After a 53-year wait, the New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship, sparking celebrations in New York City. Thousands of fans lined the streets of Manhattan for a historic ticker tape parade, turning the Thursday workday into a spontaneous holiday as the city honored the victorious team.
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If you can dream it, you can achieve it; That’s the mindset with which New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is heading into the second half of the 2026 MLB season.
In 2024, Chisholm and the Yankees came close to ending New York’s “Big Four” sports league championship drought. The Los Angeles Dodgers, the team the Yankees will start the second half with Friday night in the Bronx, finished the Fall Classic with five games in their favor.
But Chisholm witnessed what a championship parade looks like in New York last month, when the New York Knicks broke a 53-year drought and sent the five boroughs and surrounding tri-state region into a frenzy of joy, tears and countless other emotions.
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Jazz Chisholm Jr. of the New York Yankees smiles during the game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on June 25, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Natalie Reid/MLB Photos)
Winning the World Series in October is the obvious goal of every MLB team, especially the 27-time champions in the pinstripes. But Chisholm told Fox News Digital that the conversations he had with Knicks players during the NBA championship celebrations further fueled his need to hoist the trophy.
“Me and a few of my teammates talked about it and a few other people also [Knicks] He also talked about this. I talked to Jalen about it and saw how he felt. I heard it in his own voice and got goosebumps over and over again as he talked about it. It’s just a feeling you want to experience,” said Chisholm, highlighting the collaboration with Corona as part of the limited-edition Beach Connect Series jerseys.
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“I talk to my boys about it and we all agree.”
Chisholm, who is about to become a free agent, isn’t even discussing the future after the World Series because he wants to stay in the present while the Yankees try to solidify their postseason berth.
It was a rough few weeks for New York heading into the All-Star break, but they reeled off four straight wins to build momentum before resetting.
They are also playing without three-time MVP Aaron Judge, who is out with a rib injury. Although his recovery has taken longer than expected — Judge is not yet cleared to engage in baseball activities — the Yankees’ captain is staying in good spirits and helping his team whenever he can.
New York Knicks’ Josh Hart and New York Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. talk before their game against the Baltimore Orioles at New York Yankee Stadium. (New York Yankees/Getty Images)
“He’s still a big voice in the clubhouse for us. He comes to a lot of away games when he doesn’t have to,” Chisholm explained. “He can stay home and rest and rehab, but he still tries to come and be with the kids and lead us. Even though he can’t help us on the field, he tries to help us as much as he can off the field. We still rally around him.”
“He’s still the most positive guy in the clubhouse every day, so we’re looking forward to getting him back and getting things right.”
The referee is very important for the World Series hopes of the Yankees, who are looking to win their first trophy since the 2009 season. It feels like a century for the Yankees and their fan base, but Chisholm knows he and his teammates will continue to fight to break this drought.
He wants to be in the parade, just like the Knicks.
“Sometimes you have dreams about it,” Chisholm admitted. “You sit there, you’re supposed to sleep, and you wake up going, ‘Dang, this is what I want.’ I imagined us partying at the parade after we won the World Series and New York going as crazy for us as it did for the Knicks. That’s all we’re looking for.”
Jazz Chisholm Jr. of the New York Yankees celebrates a two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Detroit on June 23, 2026. (Paul Sancya/Associated Press)
“LA PLAYA” MINDSET COME TO LIFE
The All-Star break means the peak of the summer, and Corona was helping fans enjoy the moment with six Corona Beach Connect Series jerseys co-designed by six MLB All-Star players, including Chisholm.
In addition to Chisholm, Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr., Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts, Chicago Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong, Houston Astros’ Jeremy Peña and Philadelphia Phillies’ Cristopher Sánchez added their own flair to jerseys inspired by beach memories.
Corona’s Beach Connect Series brings together six MLB All-Stars, including the New York Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr., to help fans enjoy summer days where baseball and beach life come together. (Corona)
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For Chisholm, the first Bahamian All-Star in MLB history, he showcased his fashion styles with the vibrant colors, textures and sounds of the island he calls home. Out front, there’s turquoise water, pink sand, musicians paying tribute to his love of music off the court and a seashell patch as a meaningful nod to his roots.
“I feel like it’s an inspiration for how I grew up, where I came from, and who I am. I think me and Corona have a lot in common, especially with the beach mentality,” Chisholm said. “I feel like the beach mentality is my normal mindset, you know what I mean? It’s all about the chill, the music, the seafood. Playing in the sand with your family. Just enjoying the day, resting and relaxing. So I feel like that’s how we came up with the concept.”
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