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New York Yankees Star Goes Viral For Heartwarming Story at Little League Classic

Jazz Chisholm Jr. wasn't playing on Sunday night during the "Little League Classic" but that didn't stop him from creating some lifetime memories.

Brady Farkas

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) signs autographs before the game against the Detroit Tigers at the Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field on Aug 18.
New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) signs autographs before the game against the Detroit Tigers at the Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field on Aug 18. / Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports
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New York Yankees star Jazz Chisholm Jr. couldn't play in the Little League Classic on Sunday night because of injury, but that didn't stop him from creating some lifetime memories anyway.

Chisholm Jr. was flashing a smile any time that the ESPN cameras caught him, and he told a heartwarming story during multiple interviews.

First, while talking with Mike Monaco and Xavier Scruggs during a Little League game, Chisholm Jr. told the story of how he befriended Russell McGee, a player from the Nevada team. Chisholm Jr. said that he has "adopted" McGee as his little brother and is going to do everything he can to make sure that McGee makes the major leagues one day.

Furthermore, Chisholm Jr. told the 'Sunday Night Baseball' crew later in the night that the two have already exchanged numbers and have FaceTimed. Chisholm Jr. added that he's going to make sure that McGee has everything he needs growing up to try to make it to the next level.

The Yankees lost the game, 3-2, which had a big impact on the playoff race. They are now 73-52 on the year and are back to being tied in the American League East race with the Baltimore Orioles.

Chisholm Jr. is currently sidelined with a UCL issue in his non-throwing arm. He was acquired by the Yankees at the trade deadline in a deal with the Miami Marlins and is hitting .316 in New York (14 games).

The Yankees will be off on Monday. Major League Baseball announced that next year's Little League Classic will be played between the New York Mets and the Seattle Mariners.

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Brady Farkas
BRADY FARKAS

Brady Farkas is a baseball writer for Fastball on Sports Illustrated/FanNation and the host of 'The Payoff Pitch' podcast which can be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Videos on baseball also posted to YouTube. Brady has spent nearly a decade in sports talk radio and is a graduate of Oswego State University. You can follow him on Twitter @WDEVRadioBrady. 

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